In a fresh development, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed Sandip Janardanpant Sagale (IAS:2007:GJ) as the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Gujarat.
A notification issued by ECI on February 23, 2026 said Sagale has been appointed under Section 13A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. He will take charge from the day he assumes office and will continue until further orders.
Sagale replaces Hareet Shukla (IAS:1999:GJ), who had been serving as CEO since July 2024.
The Commission has said that before taking over as CEO, Sandip Janardanpant Sagale must hand over any other posts he is holding under the Gujarat government. While serving as CEO, he may also be given the charge of Secretary to the Government, Election Department, in the State Secretariat.
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