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James Michael Lyngdoh
Indian civil servant
James Michael Lyngdoh | |
|---|---|
| In office 14 June 2001 – 7 February 2004 | |
| Preceded by | M.
S. Gill |
| Succeeded by | T. S. Krishnamurthy |
| Born | (1939-02-08) 8 February 1939 (age 85) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Awards | Ramon Magsaysay Award 2003 Government Service |
James Michael Lyngdoh (born 8 February 1939) is an Indian civil servant and was Chief Election Commissioner of India from 14 June 2001 to 7 February 2004.[1] He was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service in 2003.[2]
Work as Election Commissioner
In 1997, the president named Lyngdoh one of India's three election commissioners.
By 2001 he was chief election commissioner. Lyngdoh soon faced crisis in two of India's most troubled states.
Gujarat Elections, and Confrontation with Narendra Modi
In July 2002, S S Bhandari, Governor of Gujarat on the recommendation of State Cabinet he