Understanding the Indian Express Report on the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)

India’s Election Commission (ECI) is a powerful, independent body that conducts free and fair elections. It has three top officers: the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners. Currently, the CEC is Gyanesh Kumar. The other two are Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. On 23 September 2026, The Indian Express published a major…

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2026 Assembly Elections Dates Announced for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the much-awaited schedule for the 2026 Assembly elections on March 15, 2026, covering four states — Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal — and one Union Territory (Puducherry). These polls will decide the fate of 824 assembly constituencies and involve a staggering 17.4 crore voters (roughly equivalent…

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