Amid Special Intesive Revision, about 20 Chief Election Officers transferred in 20 Months

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The Election Commission of India experienced extensive administrative changes with the transfer of chief electoral officers between 2025 and 2026. Nearly 20 CEOs were replaced, marking the highest transfer rate in a short period. Most transferred officials served less than two years in their positions, deviating from the customary tenure of three years. Concurrently, senior officials at the ECI, such as deputy election commissioners, also saw notable reshuffling.