April 26, 2026

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

‘Will ensure polls free of fear, violence & intimidation ‘: CEC Gyanesh Kumar ahead of Bengal elections | India News – The Times of India

‘Will ensure polls free of fear, violence & intimidation ‘: CEC Gyanesh Kumar ahead of Bengal elections | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar asserted that the poll panel will “leave no stone unturned” to ensure free and fair elections in West Bengal, outlining a framework aimed at curbing malpractices and boosting voter confidence.In a message to officials overseeing the elections on Monday, Kumar said the Election Commission of India is committed…

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‘Partial conduct, proved misbehaviour’: Oppn moves to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar; 193 MPs sign notice | India News – The Times of India

‘Partial conduct, proved misbehaviour’: Oppn moves to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar; 193 MPs sign notice | India News – The Times of India

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar (File photo) NEW DELHI: The opposition on Friday submitted notices in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. They alleged “partial conduct” in favour of a particular political party and cited six other “charges.“According to sources, the charges also relate to his…

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No eligible voter has been excluded and no ineligible person has been included on final voters list: CEC | Puducherry News – The Times of India

No eligible voter has been excluded and no ineligible person has been included on final voters list: CEC | Puducherry News – The Times of India

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Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar (Left) PUDUCHERRY: Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said the purity of the electoral roll is the bedrock of democracy and affirmed that no eligible voter has been excluded and no ineligible person has been included on the final voters’ list after the special intensive revision (SIR) process.Kumar was here on…

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CEC cites success of SIR in Bihar at global meet | India News – The Times of India

CEC cites success of SIR in Bihar at global meet | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Wednesday utilised the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 – which got underway in Delhi with the participation of delegates from 70 nations – as a forum to showcase the successful conduct of special intensive revision (SIR) in Bihar, citing the zero appeals received…

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‘Where is the election?’ Congress’ swipe Nitin Nabin takes charge as BJP chief; RJD joins criticism | India News – The Times of India

‘Where is the election?’ Congress’ swipe Nitin Nabin takes charge as BJP chief; RJD joins criticism | India News – The Times of India

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Nitin Nabin, BJP national president NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday took a swipe after Nitin Nabin formally took charge as the BJP’s new national president without a leadership contest and also took a dig at Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, whom the largest opposition party has been attacking, alleging irregularities in elections.“Where is…

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‘Moment of pride’: India’s poll process gets global recognition; comes amid oppn’s SIR attack | India News – The Times of India

‘Moment of pride’: India’s poll process gets global recognition; comes amid oppn’s SIR attack | India News – The Times of India

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Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar (Image credits: ANI) NEW DELHI: Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday informed that India has been invited to chair the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the first time, gaining recognition for its electoral process.Commenting on this achievement, he said, “The world recognises the successful…

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It’s a record: 65% turnout in first phase of Bihar polls | India News – The Times of India

It’s a record: 65% turnout in first phase of Bihar polls | India News – The Times of India

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PATNA/NEW DELHI: Bihar’s electorate headlined Round 1 of the “vikas versus badlav” battle Thursday with the state’s highest-ever voter turnout of 64.7% in 121 assembly constituencies of 18 districts, marking a decimal-point improvement over the previous record of 64.6% in the 1998 Lok Sabha election. The assembly poll turnout closest to the new record is…

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Bihar polls: No SIRround sound; Election Commission silent on number of ‘aliens’ deleted | India News – The Times of India

Bihar polls: No SIRround sound; Election Commission silent on number of ‘aliens’ deleted | India News – The Times of India

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar, while announcing the Bihar poll schedule, said 7.4cr electors in the state reposed confidence in EC with full participation in SIR NEW DELHI: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, when asked on Monday to share the number of illegal foreign immigrants deleted from the Bihar electoral rolls on account of the special intensive…

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