New Delhi, April 12: The President appointed Sushil Chandra the senior-most Election Commissioner, as the Chief Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India.

Sushil Chandra will assume the charge of office of the Chief Election Commissioner with effect from the April 13, 2021 vice Sunil Arora consequent upon his demitting the Office of the Chief Election Commissioner on April 12, 2021.

A notification in this regard has been issued by Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice today.