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Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra named as next Chief Election Commissioner

The incumbent Election Commissioner (EC) Sushil Chandra has been named to become the next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India. He will assume charge with effect from April 13, 2021. He will replace incumbent CEC, Sunil Arora, who will retire on April 12, 2021.

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The Election Commission of India consists of three members, namely Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. The two ECs are Rajiv Kumar and Sushil Chandra.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

Election Commission Formed: 25 January 1950;
Election Commission Headquarters: New Delhi;
First executive of Election Commission: Sukumar Sen.

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