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Rajiv Kumar appointed next CEC, to assume charge on May 15

Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar was on Thursday appointed as the next chief election commissioner

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Election Commission of India (PTI)
Election Commission of India (PTI) 

Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar was on Thursday appointed as the next chief election commissioner.

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He will assume charge on May 15 after incumbent Sushil Chandra demits office on May 14, a notification issued by the Law Ministry said.

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Putting the notification in public domain, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju extended his best wishes to Kumar.

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