K.K. Sharma resigns as advisor to J&K Lieutenant Governor, appointed State Election Commissioner

During his service career spanning around 30 years, Mr. Sharma has held various positions, including the Chief Secretary of Delhi and Goa.

K K Sharma, an advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, resigned from his post on Friday and he was appointed the State Election Commissioner. File

Kewal Kumar Sharma, who was serving as Adviser to Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, was appointed State Election Commissioner (SEC) on Friday.

An official spokesman said Mr. Sinha administered the oath to Mr. Sharma as SEC in Srinagar.

Mr. Sharma, a 1983 batch IAS officer, was appointed as Adviser to the L-G in November last year. He has also served as Chief Secretary of Delhi and Goa.