Sandeep Rai Rathore Appointed New DGP of Tamil Nadu Ahead of Assembly Elections
ECI Appoints Sandeep Rai Rathore As New DGP For Tamil Nadu Ahead Of Elections
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The Election Commission of India has appointed Sandeep Rai Rathore as the new Director General of Police (DGP) for Tamil Nadu, effective immediately. This change comes as the state prepares for the Assembly elections on April 23, ensuring a full-time police chief is in place during this crucial period.
- 01Sandeep Rai Rathore appointed as DGP of Tamil Nadu ahead of elections.
- 02Rathore replaces G Venkataraman, who was acting DGP since September 2025.
- 03The Election Commission directed immediate implementation of the appointment.
- 04Several senior police officers have also been transferred to key positions.
- 05Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are scheduled for April 23, with counting on May 4.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed Sandeep Rai Rathore as the new Director General of Police (DGP) for Tamil Nadu, effective immediately. This significant change in the state's police leadership comes as Tamil Nadu gears up for the April 23 Assembly elections. Rathore, a 1992-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, will also serve as the Head of Police Force (HoPF), succeeding G Venkataraman, who had been in charge since September 2025. The ECI has mandated the Tamil Nadu government to implement this order promptly and submit a compliance report by April 3. In addition to Rathore's appointment, several senior officers have been reassigned to important roles, including Sanjay Kumar as Commissioner of Tambaram and Abhishek Dixit as Commissioner of Madurai. The elections will be conducted in a single phase, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 4. The current tenure of the 234-member state assembly concludes on May 10.
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The appointment of a new DGP is crucial for maintaining law and order during the election period, ensuring a fair electoral process.
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