Ashish Kundra appointed new Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer replacing SB Shashank

The Election Commission of India has appointed Ashish Kundra as the new Chief Electoral Officer replacing SB Shashank. The development comes after ECI sought names from the Mizoram government to replace the outgoing CEO. Kundra is currently serving as the Commissioner and Secretary of general administration besides also serving as Commissioner, Technical and Higher Education. […]

ECI summons CEO SB Shashank seeking explanation on ground situation

The Election Commission of India has asked Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer SB Shashank to appear before the commission seeking explanation on the latest situation over the mass protests demanding his removal. The Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer will meet officials of the election body in the national capital tomorrow morning. Talking to newspersons over the protests […]

Demand for removal of Mizoram CEO SB Shashank grows louder

A massive protest erupted outside the Raj Bhawan in Mizoram capital Aizawl demanding the removal of Chief Electoral Officer SB Shashank. The protests were being led by the influential Young Mizo Association and other civil society groups. It was a sea of people all around as thousands gathered outside the Raj Bhawan to take part […]