Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Shailesh Kumar Chourasia Appointed Manipur's New Chief Electoral Officer
The Governor of Manipur has chosen Shailesh Kumar Chourasia to be the new person in charge of elections in the state.
Mr. Chourasia is an officer who has been working for the government since 2007.
He will be responsible for making sure elections run smoothly, in addition to his other duties.
This change was ordered by the Election Commission of India.
Mr. Chourasia will be in this position right away.
This appointment will continue until the government decides otherwise.
Shailesh Kumar Chourasia has been appointed as Manipur's new Chief Electoral Officer.
The appointment was made by Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
Chourasia is a 2007 batch IAS officer from the Manipur cadre.
He will also serve as commissioner (Election) for the government of Manipur.
The appointment is effective immediately and until further notice.
- Who
- Shailesh Kumar Chourasia and Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
- What
- Shailesh Kumar Chourasia appointed as Chief Electoral Officer.
- When
- Appointment effective immediately.
- Where
- Manipur.
- Why
- In pursuance of the Election Commission of India notification.
- New CEO
- Shailesh Kumar Chourasia
- Appointing Authority
- Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla
- Effective Date
- Immediate
- IAS Batch
- 2007
- Also
- Commissioner (Election)