The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India is the head of the Election Commission of India (ECI), responsible for administering election processes in the country. The position has seen a variety of leaders since its establishment. In this article, we will go through a detailed list of Chief Election Commissioners from 1950 to 2024.
Who is the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India leads the Election Commission and is crucial in managing the nation’s elections. The CEC guarantees that elections are conducted impartially, transparently, and fairly, upholding the democratic values of India. Appointed according to constitutional guidelines, the CEC plays a key role in maintaining election integrity and protecting the democratic rights of the citizens.
List of Chief Election Commissioners of India from 1950 to 2024
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India leads the Election Commission, ensuring free and fair elections across the country. Since its establishment in 1950, the position has seen various leaders who have played pivotal roles in safeguarding India’s democratic process. This list covers CECs from 1950 to 2024.
Here is the complete list of Chief Election Commissioners of India from 1950 to 2024:
| Name | From | To |
| Sen Sukumar | 21st March 1950 | 19th December 1958 |
| K. V. K. Sundaram | 20th December 1958 | 30th September 1967 |
| S.P. Sen Verma | 01st October 1967 | 30th September 1972 |
| M.D. Nagendra Singh | 01st October 1972 | 06th February 1973 |
| T. Swaminathan | 07th February 1973 | 17th June 1977 |
| S. L. Shekhar | 18th June 1977 | 17th June 1982 |
| R.K. Trivedi | 18th June 1982 | 31st December 1985 |
| R. V. S. Peri Sastri | 01st January 1986 | 25th November 1990 |
| V. S. Ramadevi | 26th November 1990 | 11th December 1990 |
| T. N. Seshan | 12th December 1990 | 11th December 1996 |
| M.S. Gills | 12th December 1996 | 13th June 2001 |
| J. M. Lyngdoh | 14th June 2001 | 07th February 2004 |
| T. S. Krishnamurthy | 08th February 2004 | 15th May 2005 |
| B. B. Tandon | 16th May 2005 | 29th June 2006 |
| N. Gopalaswamy | 30th June 2006 | 20th April 2009 |
| Navin Chawla | 21st April 2009 | 29th July 2010 |
| S. Y. Quraishi | 30th July 2010 | 10th June 2012 |
| V. S. Sampath | 11th June 2012 | 05th January 2015 |
| H. S. Brahma | 16th January 2015 | 18th April 2015 |
| M.D. Nasim Zaidi | 19th April 2015 | 05th July 2017 |
| Jyoti Achal Kumar | 06th July 2017 | 22nd January 2018 |
| Om Prakash Rawat | 23rd January 2018 | 01st December 2018 |
| Sunil Arora | 02nd December 2018 | 12th April 2021 |
| Sushil Chandra | 13th April 2021 | 14th May 2022 |
| Rajiv Kumar | 15th May 2022 | Incumbent |
First Chief Election Commissioner of India
Sukumar Sen, a distinguished Indian civil servant, made a lasting impact on the nation’s democratic foundation as the first Chief Election Commissioner of India. Serving from 1950 to 1958, his leadership was marked by groundbreaking efforts that established the framework for India’s electoral democracy.
Current Chief Election Commissioner of India
Shri Rajiv Kumar is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India, having assumed the role as the 25th CEC at the Election Commission of India. Prior to this, he served as an Election Commissioner since September 2020. During his tenure, he has overseen several key state assembly elections, including those held amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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