Nasim Zaidi takes over as poll panel chief
Nasim Zaidi takes charge as Chief Election Commissioner in New Delhi on Sunday. (Source: Ravi Kanojia)
Nasim Zaidi assumed charge as the 20th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Sunday. He succeeded H S Brahma, who demitted office on Saturday after completing his tenure.
Stating that the Election Commission would focus on voter-centric activities ranging from enrolment to enabling voters with e-services, Zaidi said, “ECI will formulate a strategic plan for 10-15 years based on principles of independence, transparency, professionalism, inclusiveness and measurable outputs. The plan will be based on all-round institutional strengthening, voter education and an efficient election operation.”
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“We have laid a simple vision: Free and fair elections based on error free and authenticated electoral roll with higher level of participation of voters with inclusiveness,” he said. He added that having “continuously set high bench marks” for itself, the poll panel would “strive to deliver elections which are spotlessly free, fair, peaceful transparent and highly participative each time”. “I would like to see the voter happy in his or her interface with the electoral system,” Zaidi said.
He said that during his term as CEC, he would like ECI to be more vibrant, transparent and accountable organisation, which is open to receiving new ideas and best practices.
Prior to his elevation to CEC, Zaidi has served as Election Commissioner since 2012. Before joining the Election Commission, he served the government in various capacities as an IAS officer.
Source:: Indian Express
