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Download Solution PDFWho was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Sukumar Sen
Key Points
- The Chief Election Commissioner heads the Election Commission of India. The Election Commission of India conducts the election for the centre and state legislature and for the President and Vice president.
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Sukumar Sen (2 January 1898 – 13 May 1963) was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 21 March 1950 to 19 December 1958.
- Under his leadership, the Election Commission successfully administered and oversaw independent India's first two general elections, in 1951–52 and in 1957.
- He also served as the first Chief Election Commissioner in Sudan.
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