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At the beginning of the press conference, the Election Commissioner stated that the SIR process has been successfully completed in Bihar. He thanked the BLOs who purified the voter lists through SIR.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar addresses a PC in Patna
Patna: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that the Bihar Assembly polls will be completed before 22 November. Gyanesh Kumar was addressing a press conference in Patna, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
At the beginning of the press conference, the Election Commissioner stated that the SIR process has been successfully completed in Bihar. He thanked the BLOs who purified the voter lists through SIR.
Addressing the press conference, the Chief Election Commissioner said that the Commission's team held meetings in Patna with political parties, administrative election officials, top state administrative officials, enforcement agencies, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Special Police Nodal Officer (SPNO), and Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) nodal officers.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar made several major announcements regarding the Bihar Assembly elections at a press conference in Patna on Sunday. Respecting Bihar's cultural diversity and local languages, he spoke in Hindi, as well as Bhojpuri and Maithili, greeting each other. This move made it clear that the Election Commission, understanding the sensitive environment in Bihar, is committed to conducting fair and peaceful elections this time.
Gyanesh Kumar first emphasized ensuring the accuracy of the voter list. He said that no eligible voter should be left out of the list, and that fake or duplicate names should be removed immediately. The Election Commission has directed the administration to make it mandatory for all voters to have photo identification cards to ensure a transparent and secure voting process.
Reviewing law and order, the CEC issued strict instructions to officials to keep a strict vigil on violence, illegal activities, and musclemen during the elections. He stated that creating a fear-free environment during the elections is the top priority so that every voter can cast their vote without fear.
The Election Commission directed the identification of booths and areas where violence or disruptions in voting have occurred in the past. Steps will be taken to ensure the deployment of central security forces in such areas to ensure a completely peaceful and orderly election.
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Gyanesh Kumar clearly stated that any use of muscle power or money power during the elections will not be tolerated. Strict and preventive action will be taken against such elements to ensure a completely fair and safe election process.
The Chief Election Commissioner urged the voters of Bihar to exercise their democratic rights and increase the voter turnout this time compared to previous elections. He also directed the launch of special campaigns to create awareness among youth and women so that they can vote without any fear or temptation.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar's greetings in Bhojpuri and Maithili demonstrate the Commission's natural and direct connection with the voters of Bihar. This press conference signals the Election Commission's commitment to thorough preparation and fairness for the Bihar elections, which will be crucial for strengthening democracy in the state.
