Chandigarh, January 20
Anindita Mitra, a 2007-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, today assumed the charge of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Punjab.
Prior to this appointment, she was serving as the Administrative Secretary in the Department of School Education, Higher Education and Languages, Government of Punjab. With her extensive administrative experience and deep understanding of public governance, Mitra brings valuable institutional knowledge to the role.
Upon taking charge, Anindita Mitra expressed her honour and privilege at being entrusted with the responsibility of leading this important constitutional and democratic institution in Punjab.
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She acknowledged that over the past seven decades, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has consistently strengthened the framework for conducting free, fair, and transparent elections, while making continuous improvements to the accuracy and inclusiveness of electoral rolls.
Mitra affirmed that the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, will work with unwavering commitment to uphold core democratic values and ensure a voter-centric approach at every stage of the electoral process—from voter registration to polling day.
She emphasised that the office will continue to prioritise accessibility, transparency, and strict adherence to the highest standards and guidelines set by the Election Commission of India.
Highlighting the role of technology, she stated that it will remain a key enabler in enhancing transparency, improving voter services, and ensuring efficient election management and operations throughout the state.
