Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar postpones two‑day Chhattisgarh visit

The Election Commission of India announced that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will not undertake the two‑day official trip to Chhattisgarh as previously planned. The visit, which was expected to cover meetings with state election officials and assess poll preparations, has been postponed indefinitely; the commission did not provide a reason or a revised schedule. The postponement comes ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections, and officials said the commission will coordinate with the Chhattisgarh government to reschedule at the earliest convenience. No impact on the election timetable has been indicated so far, and the Election Commission reiterated its commitment to ensuring a smooth electoral process in the state.