Rajya Sabha Chairman scuttles Opposition’s bid to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar New Delhi, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Rajya Sabha on Monday rejected a notice of motion submitted by the Opposition seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The notice of motion, backed by 63 Members of Parliament, was not admitted by the Chairman after a detailed review under relevant constitutional and legal provisions. A Rajya Sabha bulletin issued this evening stated that a notice dated March 12, 2026, signed by 63 Rajya Sabha members under Article 324(5) of the Constitution, read with Article 124(4), Section 11(2) of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, and the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, had been submitted to the Hon’ble Chairman.

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar warns of tough action against misuse of AI, deepfakes in campaign New Delhi, March 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) While announcing the Assembly election dates for Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday sent out a strong message to those who attempt to misuse deepfakes and AI in the election campaign to mislead voters. “As far as misinformation and deepfakes are concerned, our nodal officers in every state will monitor such cases and take necessary action, including content takedown or filing FIRs where required,” said the CEC, responding to a question asked by IANS at the media briefing.

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Cong’s Nana Patole stokes row with objectionable comments at CEC Gyanesh Kumar Mumbai, March 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole ignited fresh controversy on Friday by making disparaging remarks against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and likening him to a fourth-class employee, subservient to the Prime Minister and the government. The 'bizarre' claim is understood to have raised hackles within the BJP camp, though the latter is yet to respond.

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar offers prayers at Kalighat temple, reaffirms commitment to fair polls in Bengal Kolkata, March 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar visited the revered Kalighat Kali Temple on Monday morning, where he offered prayers and sought divine blessings for the well-being of the people of West Bengal. During the visit, he reiterated the Election Commission’s commitment to ensuring free, fair, and peaceful elections in the state. Speaking during the visit, Kumar emphasised that the democratic process must remain inclusive and fearless for every voter.

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Puducherry today to review election preparations Chennai, Feb 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) With Assembly elections scheduled in April and May across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar is set to undertake a crucial two-day visit to Puducherry and Tamil Nadu to review poll preparedness. Gyanesh Kumar will arrive in Puducherry on Wednesday afternoon around 2 p.m., where he is expected to hold detailed consultations with senior officials, including Chief Secretary Sharath Chauhan and Director General of Police Shalini Singh.

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar hails India’s transparent democratic system on National Voters’ Day New Delhi, Jan 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday celebrated the 16th National Voters’ Day (NVD-2026) with the theme "My India, My Vote — Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy", even as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar hailed India as the world’s largest and most transparent democracy. Earlier, addressing the event, President Droupadi Murmu described voting as a reflection of citizens’ faith in the democratic process, according to an official statement.

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No appeal against Bihar SIR establishes its sanctity: CEC Gyanesh Kumar New Delhi, Jan 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said on Saturday that the most compelling testament to the success of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll in Bihar was that not a single appeal was filed against the final voters' list, establishing its sanctity and credibility. In a message released on the eve of the 16th National Voters' Day, the CEC said, "Elections conducted on this strong foundation proved historic, recording the highest voter turnout since 1951 at 67.13 per cent, with women electors registering an unprecedented participation rate of 71.78 per cent."

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CEC says pure voters' list key to strengthen democracy BLOs are foundational pillar for the electoral democracy

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CM Banerjee again writes to CEC Gyanesh Kumar citing procedural lapses in SIR process in Bengal Kolkata, Jan 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday once again wrote a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, flagging procedural lapses in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state. This is her fifth letter to the CEC since the poll panel began the SIR exercise in Bengal. Sharing a copy of the letter in her official Facebook account, CM Banerjee said such procedural lapses are leading to undue harassment of citizens and their wrongful disenfranchisement.

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar holds diplomatic engagements with Norwegian, German Ambassadors New Delhi, Jan 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner of India and Chairperson of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, engaged in back-to-back diplomatic meetings on Wednesday at Nirvachan Sadan, underscoring India's growing role in global democratic discourse and electoral cooperation. In the morning session, Kumar met May-Elin Stener, the Ambassador of Norway to India. The discussions likely focused on strengthening bilateral ties in areas of mutual interest, including sustainable development and electoral best practices, given Norway's strong emphasis on global sustainability goals and India's leadership in managing the world's largest democracy.

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Accurate voter list prepared through SIR strongest foundation of democracy: CEC Gyanesh Kumar Deoghar/Dumka (Jharkhand), Jan 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Gyanesh Kumar on Monday said that an accurate voter list is the strongest foundation of democracy and the inclusion of even a single non-citizen in the electoral roll is against the Constitution. Speaking to the media after interacting with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in Deoghar and Dumka districts of Jharkhand, the CEC said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has already been initiated in 12 states to safeguard the sanctity of the democratic process and will be implemented across the country in the coming days.

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Lord Jagannath’s blessings inspire me to discharge my constitutional duties with greater dedication: CEC Gyanesh Kumar Bhubaneswar, Dec 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, who is on a three-day visit to Odisha, on Saturday, offered prayers and sought the blessings of Lord Jagannath at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri and later visited the historic Sun Temple at Konark. On this occasion, the CEC expressed his belief that the divine blessings of Lord Jagannath would motivate and inspire him to discharge his constitutional responsibilities with greater sincerity and commitment.

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‘Lord Jagannath darshan won’t erase sins’: Odisha Cong chief slams CEC Gyanesh Kumar Bhubaneswar, Dec 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, stating that the CEC’s darshan of Lord Jagannath would not help the Election Commission of India (ECI) “get rid of its sins.” The Congress leader accused the ECI of functioning as an auxiliary body of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that it has compromised its constitutional responsibility.

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar meets Vice President Radhakrishnan New Delhi, Dec 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar called on Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan at the Vice President's Enclave on Friday and shared experiences related to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and Chairship of International IDEA. Earlier in the month, CEC Kumar was in Sweden to assume the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA).

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Telangana to become role model in SIR, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar Hyderabad, Dec 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, said on Sunday that Telangana would soon become a role model for the entire country in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. Addressing booth-level officers (BLOs) here, he said that Telangana would be covered under the next phase of SIR. He stated that the SIR process recently completed successfully in Bihar should be taken as a benchmark in this regard.

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar holds ‘Inside India’s Democracy’ roundtable a day after taking over as IDEA Council chair for 2026 New Delhi/Stockholm, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday -- a day after assuming the Chairship of the Council of Member States of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026 -- held a roundtable discussion on the theme "Inside India’s Democracy" at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI) in Stockholm, an official said.

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar highlights India’s democratic legacy as he accepts Chairship of IDEA 2026 New Delhi/Stockholm, Dec 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday formally accepted the Chairship of the Council of Member States of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026, emphasising India's long democratic heritage and the Election Commission of India’s decades-long experience in conducting transparent and credible elections. Addressing representatives of member countries, observer nations and officials of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar delivered his acceptance remarks first in Hindi and then in English.

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar to take charge as head of International IDEA today New Delhi, Dec 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is all set to assume the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) on Wednesday. The CEC will take over the Chairship of IIDEA in the meeting of the Council of Member States of International IDEA to be held in Stockholm, Sweden. As Chair, he will be presiding over all council meetings during the year 2026.

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar to take charge as head of International IDEA on Dec 3 (Ld) New Delhi, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is all set to assume the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026 on December 3, the ECI said on Monday. The CEC will take over the Chairship of IIDEA in the meeting of the Council of Member States of International IDEA to be held in Stockholm, Sweden.

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar to assume charge as head of International IDEA for 2026 New Delhi, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is all set to assume the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026, the ECI said on Monday. The CEC will take over the Chairship of IIDEA in the meeting of the Council of Member States of International IDEA to be held in Stockholm, Sweden.

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South Africa poll body chief lauds CEC Gyanesh Kumar for India’s election process New Delhi, Nov 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday received a surprise call from Mosotho Moepya, Chairperson of South Africa’s Electoral Commission, who extended best wishes for the conduct of the Bihar elections, one of the largest democratic exercises in the world, with nearly 75 million eligible voters.     Moepya said that South African parliamentarians are planning to visit India soon to study the country's electoral management system, often hailed as one of the most transparent and efficient globally.

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‘Zero tolerance towards violence’: CEC Gyanesh Kumar assures peaceful Bihar polls Kanpur, Nov 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) A day after a JD-U candidate was arrested over the killing of a rival party supporter, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday assured a peaceful and transparent Assembly election in Bihar, reaffirming "zero tolerance towards violence". Interacting with reporters on the sidelines of an event, the CEC said: "The ECI has zero tolerance towards violence. Elections in Bihar will be conducted peacefully, lawfully and with complete transparency, ensuring that every voter has the opportunity to express their will and participate in this democratic festival..."

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Bihar Assembly poll dates announced: Voting Nov 6&11,counting on 14 CEC Kumar urged political parties to cooperate with the ECI to ensure transparency.

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Bihar Assembly polls to be held before Nov 22: CEC Gyanesh Kumar praised the commitment and devotion of BLOs

#CECGyaneshKumar added that 17 new initiatives have been rolled out to conduct free, fair and peaceful assembly elections in Bihar,

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar reviews Bihar election preparedness with CEO, police chief (Ld) Patna, Oct 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday reviewed preparedness for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections, 2025, in a meeting with the CEO of the state and nodal officers of police and Central Armed Police Forces, an official said. The ECI discussions with enforcement agencies were aimed at assessing and strengthening measures aimed at curbing the misuse of money and muscle power, two key challenges in Bihar’s electoral landscape, the official said.

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar leads talks with Bihar parties on transparent polls Patna, Oct 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday called upon Bihar political parties to augment ECI efforts to boost transparency, even as state leaders suggested that the next Assembly elections should he held immediately after the Chhath festival to increase turnout. The discussions took place at a meeting organised by the Election Commission of India (ECI) with all recognised political parties in the state to discuss issues related to the upcoming Assembly elections and electoral rolls, an official said in a statement.

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar begins his two-day Bihar visit to review poll preparedness (Ld) Patna, Oct 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the Bihar Assembly elections drawing closer, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar began his two-day visit to the state on Saturday to review poll preparedness. He is accompanied by Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh and Dr. Vivek Joshi. The CEC reached Patna on Friday night and is holding a series of high-level meetings. On Saturday, he will first meet representatives of all recognised national and state political parties at Hotel Taj, Patna.

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar to visit Bihar on Oct 4-5 to review poll preparedness New Delhi, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, will visit Bihar on October 4 and 5 to review preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections, officials said on Saturday. The high-level visit will take place just days after the publication of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-based final electoral roll in the state, scheduled for release on September 30.

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Opposition flays CEC Gyanesh Kumar for ‘partiality’, seeking Rahul Gandhi’s apology New Delhi, Aug 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Opposition parties on Monday accused the ECI of partiality and deviation from its constitutional duty - an allegation that came a day after CEC Gyanesh Kumar ticked off the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for levelling unsubstantiated charges of wrongdoings on the poll body and sought an apology.

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