IAS officer Prakash Rajpurohit appointed deputy election commissioner

Prakash Rajpurohit, a 2010-batch Indian Administrative Service officer from the Rajasthan cadre, has been appointed as deputy election commissioner in a recent administrative reshuffle. The appointment marks a significant career advancement for the senior bureaucrat.

Rajpurohit assumes the position following the tenure of Sanjay Kumar in the role. The move is part of routine personnel changes within the Election Commission of India, which oversees the conduct of elections across the country.

As a member of the 2010 IAS batch, Rajpurohit brings over a decade of administrative experience to the position. His appointment to the Election Commission underscores his standing within the civil services and the confidence reposed in his administrative capabilities.

The deputy election commissioner position is a key role within the Election Commission's hierarchy, responsible for assisting in the oversight and management of electoral processes at the national level. The reshuffle reflects the Commission's ongoing efforts to strengthen its institutional framework and administrative capacity.