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CEC Gyanesh Kumar Sheds Bureaucratic Shell at Belur Math, Visits Kali Temples

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar visited the Belur Math headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, interacting freely with monks at the start of his day. He then proceeded to the historic Dakshineswar Kali Temple, a site deeply connected to Shri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda. This spiritual visit followed a previous day's trip to Kalighat Temple, where he was met with protests by TMC activists. Kumar is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting with top West Bengal bureaucrats and police officials before returning to Delhi.

Key Points: CEC Gyanesh Kumar Visits Belur Math, Dakshineswar Temple in Kolkata

  • CEC visits spiritual sites
  • Interacts with Belur Math monks
  • Follows Swami Vivekananda's legacy
  • Previous day faced protests at Kalighat
  • Scheduled key meeting with state officials
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CEC Kumar comes out of his bureaucratic shell while interacting with Belur Math monks

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar visits Belur Math and Dakshineswar Kali Temple, engaging with monks ahead of key Bengal bureaucratic meetings.

"The unblemished rays out here will enlighten the entire world - Swami Vivekananda"

Kolkata, March 10

Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, on Tuesday morning broke out of his bureaucratic shell as he interacted with the monks of Belur Math in Belur in Howrah, which is the international headquarters of the Swami Vivekananda-founded Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission.

Kumar, on Tuesday morning, started his day early as he first went to Belur Math to have a feel of the pristine spiritually involved with the place. There he was seen interacting with the monks of that iconic institution in a free mood.

Enlightened by the teachings of India's spiritual-cum-philosophical icon, Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa and blessed by the affection of the latter's wife and spiritual consort, Sarada Devi, Swamiji founded Belur Math and said, "The unblemished rays out here will enlighten the entire world and will change the pattern of the human thought process."

Since then, Belur Math and the monks associated with it have remained dedicated to Swamiji's lessons of 'Human service is service to God.'

From Belur Math, the CEC went to the nearby iconic Kali temple at Dakshineswar, famous for Shri Ramakrishna, Sarada Devi, Swamiji, and the temple's founder and the great Indian philanthropist, Rani Rashmoni.

In fact, Swamiji received his 'Brahmagyan (spiritual lesson to dedicate life for human service)' from Shri Ramakrishna at this temple. It is widely believed by the followers of Shri Ramakrishna and Swamiji worldwide that the association between Goddess Kali and Shri Ramakrishna was not that of a Goddess and her priest but that of a mother and her son.

To recall, on Monday, Kumar visited another iconic Kali Temple at Kalighat in South Kolkata, which is very close to the residence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. There, he was shown black flags and "go back" posters by the Trinamool Congress activists.

Later on Tuesday, the CEC, along with other members of the ECI's full Bench, is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting with top bureaucrats and senior police officers of the state government, including Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty and the state's acting Director General of Police Peeyush Pandey. The meeting is scheduled to start around 10 A.M.

This will be followed by a press conference to be addressed by the CEC. The Commission's full Bench will return to Delhi later in the day today.

- IANS

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Rahul R
While I appreciate the spiritual visit, the timing feels a bit off. He's there for election duty, not a pilgrimage. The black flags at Kalighat show the real tension on the ground. Hope the meeting with officials addresses those concerns seriously.
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Aman W
Swami Vivekananda's message is timeless. "Human service is service to God" – if our leaders, especially during elections, could truly internalize this, imagine the change! Good to see the CEC at these sacred places.
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Sarah B
As someone visiting India, it's fascinating to read about the deep connection between places, philosophy, and public duty here. The article is a beautiful glimpse into Kolkata's spiritual landscape beyond the politics.
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Karthik V
Dakshineswar, Belur Math, Kalighat... he's covering all the iconic spots! But bhai, the real test is the meeting with the CS and DGP. Bengal elections are always high-voltage. Hope the ECI ensures a level playing field for all.
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Meera T
The serenity of Belur Math can calm anyone. Maybe all our busy bureaucrats and politicians should make it a point to visit such places regularly. It grounds you. Wishing him well for the crucial meetings ahead.

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