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CEC Gyanesh Kumar Launches Two-Day Bihar Visit, Commends Record Voter Turnout
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🗓 16 Aug 2026, 09:04 PM
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Election Commission chief Gyanesh Kumar has commenced a two‑day tour of Bihar, lauding the state for its unprecedented voter turnout in the recent elections.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) chief Gyanesh Kumar has started a two‑day visit to Bihar, marking the beginning of a series of engagements aimed at reviewing the conduct of the recent elections.
During the opening session, Kumar praised the state for achieving a historic voter turnout, noting that the high participation rate underscores the effectiveness of the commission’s voter education and outreach programmes.
The commission’s commendation highlights the success of efforts to promote voter participation and signals continued support for maintaining transparency and integrity in the electoral process.
During the opening session, Kumar praised the state for achieving a historic voter turnout, noting that the high participation rate underscores the effectiveness of the commission’s voter education and outreach programmes.
The commission’s commendation highlights the success of efforts to promote voter participation and signals continued support for maintaining transparency and integrity in the electoral process.