Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner, succeeding Rajiv Kumar. The decision was made by a panel including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent ministers. The appointment faced objections from the Congress party, demanding the meeting should have been deferred till the Supreme Court’s final verdict on the selection panel.

Gyanesh Kumar is set to become India’s next Chief Election Commissioner, replacing Rajiv Kumar upon his retirement. Gyanesh Kumar, a retired IAS officer, has been recommended by the selection committee. His appointment process has sparked controversy with the Congress party urging the government to defer the selection until the Supreme Court hears a relevant petition.

The entire 57-km stretch of the Yamuna in Delhi, from Haryana where it enters the city to the Uttar Pradesh border where it exits, will be cleaned.