He will assume charge on May 15 after incumbent Sushil Chandra demits office on May 14.

He will assume charge on May 15 after incumbent Sushil Chandra demits office on May 14.

He will assume charge on May 15 after incumbent Sushil Chandra demits office on May 14.

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

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.