Gyanesh Kumar
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EVMs not connected to internet, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi: Gyanesh Kumar explains how voting machines work
India | Aug 24, 2026, 10:02 PM ISTCEC Gyanesh Kumar said this while interacting with students at the historic Colvin Taluqdars' College in Lucknow and discussed India's democratic system, the electoral process, the reliability of EVMs, and the importance of young voters.
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Trump Turns to India's Election Model to Push SAVE America Act- Here's What You Need To Know!
Originals | Aug 18, 2026, 02:47 PM ISTTrump is citing India's voter ID system to push stricter voting rules in the US. He highlighted India's 2024 election and the SAVE America Act, which seeks proof of citizenship, voter ID requirements and tighter mail-in voting rules. Supporters back election security, while opponents raise concerns
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Maintain patrolling: CEC orders strict action as post-poll violence rocks West Bengal
West Bengal | May 06, 2026, 07:18 AM ISTHe instructed the state’s top officials including the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police (DGP), Kolkata Police Commissioner, and Central Armed Police Forces to ensure strong law enforcement on the ground.
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Opposition parties submit fresh notice in Rajya Sabha seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
India | Apr 24, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTThe Congress said there are now nine specific charges against the CEC, which have been recorded in "extreme detail" and which cannot be "denied or suppressed".
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Impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar rejected by both Houses of Parliament
India | Apr 06, 2026, 11:37 PM ISTThe impeachment move against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been rejected by the Rajya Sabha Chairman as well as the Lok Sabha Speaker. Opposition MPs had levelled serious allegations, including bias and voter disenfranchisement during the SIR process.
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180 Opposition MPs back impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, likely to be moved by Friday
India | Mar 11, 2026, 04:58 PM ISTThe TMC and the Election Commission are at loggerheads over the Special Intensive Revision of the voter list in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
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Opposition likely to move impeachment motion in Parliament for removing CEC tomorrow: Sources
India | Mar 11, 2026, 12:33 PM ISTAs per the rules, the signatures of at least 100 MPs from the Lok Sabha and at least 50 MPs from the Rajya Sabha are required to move the notice.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 10, 2026
India | Mar 10, 2026, 08:38 PM ISTAmid reports of LPG shortage, government sources on Tuesday said sufficient stock is available and production has been increased by 10 per cent. Sources also said that India is sourcing supplies from approximately 40 countries.
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No eligible voter's name will be removed, Bengal polls to be peaceful: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
India | Mar 10, 2026, 01:42 PM ISTAfter holding a series of meetings with political parties and officials, CEC Gyanesh Kumar said the people of West Bengal have always believed in peaceful and participatory democracy.
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West Bengal: CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces 'go back' slogans outside Dakshineswar temple | Video
India | Mar 10, 2026, 10:58 AM ISTIn a first, opposition parties are set to bring a notice to move a motion seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources said on Monday. The draft of the notice is ready and likely to be submitted this week, according to the sources.
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces 'go back' slogans, shown black flags outside Kalighat temple in Kolkata
India | Mar 09, 2026, 10:43 AM ISTAs CEC Gyanesh Kumar's convoy was leaving the airport, TMC workers raised "go back" slogans, targeting him. Black flags were also shown to the CEC when his convoy was passing through the Kaikhali area along the VIP Road.
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar hails Kerala Assembly Elections as global democratic model for world
India | Mar 08, 2026, 08:27 AM ISTElection Commission is rolling out key firsts to enhance voter experience: mobiles allowed up to polling station gates for seamless navigation; EVMs displaying candidates' color photos for easy recognition; Presiding Officers uploading turnout data to ECINET app every two hours for live tracking.
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'SIR happening only in Opposition-ruled states, AI being misused': CM Mamata hits out at EC again
West Bengal | Feb 03, 2026, 04:19 PM ISTThe TMC delegation on Monday left the meeting with the CEC midway, alleging that they were not given respect. Mamata Banerjee said CEC Gyanesh Kumar was a 'liar' and 'arrogant' person.
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'Never seen such arrogant…': CM Mamata after meeting CEC over 'irregularities' in Bengal SIR | Video
West Bengal | Feb 02, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTCM Mamata was accompanied by TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and 13 family members of those allegedly affected by the SIR process.
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Bengal SIR: CM Mamata moves SC day after writing to CEC Gyanesh Kumar over 'irregularities'
West Bengal | Feb 01, 2026, 08:55 PM ISTCM Banerjee is scheduled to meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Monday. Speaking to reporters at Kolkata airport before leaving for New Delhi, Banerjee urged the BJP to contest the polls fairly. She said that the saffron party was losing the election and thus was “using” SIR.
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'He lost his cool, pointed finger at me': Abhishek Banerjee on TMC's meeting with CEC Gyanesh Kumar
West Bengal | Jan 01, 2026, 06:51 AM ISTA delegation from the Trinamool Congress met the Election Commission on Wednesday to flag nearly ten concerns, chief among them the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
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Trinamool Congress delegation to meet CEC over West Bengal on Dec 31 over SIR
Kolkata | Dec 27, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTOver a week ago, the Election Commission released draft electoral rolls for West Bengal after the month-long SIR process.
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar to assume chairpersonship role of International IDEA on December 3
India | Dec 02, 2025, 11:47 AM ISTEstablished in 1995, International IDEA is an inter-governmental organisation dedicated to strengthening democratic processes worldwide. It currently has 35 member countries, with the United States and Japan serving as observer nations.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 28, 2025
India | Nov 28, 2025, 09:40 PM ISTImran Khan's sister Aleema filed a contempt of court petition against the Adiala Jail superintendent and others after she was not allowed to meet the jailed former prime minister.
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Mamata Banerjee urges CEC to halt ongoing SIR in Bengal, warns of 'irreversible' consequences
West Bengal | Nov 20, 2025, 04:44 PM ISTEarlier on Wednesday, CM Banerjee blamed the Election Commission for the death of a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Jalpaiguri's Mal block. She said the ‘pressure’ of SIR in the state was unbearable on field workers, claiming that 28 deaths have occurred so far.