Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, who oversaw LS and J-K polls, demits office

Rajiv Kumar, as Chief Election Commissioner, completed his tenure marked by overseeing key elections amid criticism and allegations of bias. Kumar, who implemented significant reforms within the Election Commission, will be succeeded by Gyanesh Kumar. Rajiv's legacy includes handling elections in 31 states and driving forward electoral transparency and integrity, though often facing political criticisms and challenges.