Dr.Nasim zaidi Assumes Charge As Chief Election Commissioner , India

19 April, New Delhi

Dr Nasim Zaidi Sunday assumed charge as India`s 20th Chief Election Commissioner, CEC. He succeeded Hari Shankar Brahma, who retired yesterday.

Speaking to media after taking charge, Dr Zaidi said the commission will focus on voter centric activities from simple and easy enrolment to enabling voters with e-services.

He also said the Commisison will formulate a strategic plan for 5 to 10 years incorporating measures and initiatives for institutional strengthening and voter education.

Dr Zaidi will be the sole member of the three-member Election Commission till the government fills up the two vacant posts of election commissioners. He will be the CEC till July, 2017, when he turns 65. Dr Zaidi is an 1976 batch IAS officer from Uttar Pradesh cadre.