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.  

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