Dr. Nasim Zaidi to be the new CEC of Election Commission

The President has appointed the senior-most Election Commissioner, Dr. Nasim Zaidi as the Chief Election Commissioner in the Election Commission. Dr. Nasim Zaidi will assume the charge of office of the Chief Election Commissioner with effect from the 19th April, 2015 vice Shri Harishankar Brahma consequent upon his demitting the office of the Chief Election Commissioner on the 18th April, 2015.