As of February 21, 2025, Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran continues to serve as the Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) to the Government of India. He assumed this role on January 28, 2022. Recently, the government extended his tenure by two years.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)

Current CEC:

  • Gyanesh Kumar
  • 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India
  • Succeeded: Rajiv Kumar

Election Commission of India (ECI):

  • Constitutional Body: Article 324
  • Composition:
    • 1 Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)
    • 2 Election Commissioners (ECs)
    • Current ECs: Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Vivek Joshi
  • Tenure: 6 years or until 65 years of age

New Appointment Process:

  • Under: Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act, 2023
  • Selection Panel:
    • PM (Chairperson)
    • Union Minister of Law
    • Leader of the Opposition (Lok Sabha)

Key Responsibilities of ECI:

  • Conducts Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Assembly Elections
  • Supervises Presidential & Vice-Presidential Elections
  • Enforces Model Code of Conduct (MCC)
  • Regulates political parties & election funding