High turnout signals trust in EC, CEC Gyanesh Kumar greets voters for faith in democracy New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Welcoming high turnout in the first phase of Assembly elections on Thursday, possibly the highest in five decades, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar greeted voters and poll officials, highlighting that the impressive voting numbers reflect the people's trust in democracy. "Assembly Elections 2026 in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry are a historic testimony not only for India but for the entire democratic world,” the CEC said as Puducherry recorded a turnout of 89.08 per cent, Assam 85.04 per cent and Kerala 77.38 per cent around 7 p.m.

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