Anup Chandra Pandey appointed as Election Commissioner

Why in News ? Union government has appointed Anup Chandra Pandey, as Election Commissioner. He is a retired IAS officer if 1984 batch from Uttar Pradesh cadre. He will serve the office for around three years and will retire in February 2024. About: He has been appointed to position after retirement of former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sunil Arora. Thus, Election Commission now restores to its full strength of three members. Other members of the panel are CEC Sushil Chandra and Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. It will now which will now oversee upcoming crucial assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Goa,....Read More