Fair electoral rolls lead to fair polls: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized the importance of fair electoral rolls for ensuring fair elections in India. He made these remarks during the second National Conference of Counsels representing the Election Commission of India, highlighting the significant voter participation in recent Assembly elections. The conference aimed to strengthen the legal framework of the poll body and included discussions on various electoral processes and legal challenges.
- ▪Gyanesh Kumar stated that fair electoral rolls lead to fair elections in India.
- ▪The conference celebrated the historic voter participation in recent Assembly elections across several states.
- ▪Interactive sessions focused on electoral roll management, polling procedures, and legal reforms.
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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday (May 30, 2026) said that fair electoral rolls lead to fair elections and India was “in that moment” at present.In his inaugural speech at the second National Conference of Counsels representing the Election Commission of India, Mr. Kumar also hailed Booth Level Officers and Booth Level Agents as the foot soldiers of electoral roll management and congratulated the electors in the recently concluded Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal for their historic participation. As Supreme Court upholds SIR’s legality, Chief Election Commissioner says ECI will always be with voters“Fair rolls lead to fair polls.
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