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CEC Gyanesh Kumar Urges Youth to Vote, Shares Record Turnout Data

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has described voting as the first step for nation building and called upon citizens aged 18 and above to become electors. The Election Commission released data showing record voter turnout in recent Assembly elections, with West Bengal leading at 93.71 percent. Assam set a new high of 86.33 percent, while Tamil Nadu recorded 86.03 percent and Kerala 79.53 percent. Additionally, the ECI launched a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls across 16 states and three Union Territories to enhance accuracy and transparency.

Key Points: CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Voting is First Step for Nation Building

  • CEC calls voting first step for nation building
  • West Bengal records 93.71% turnout
  • Assam hits new high of 86.33%
  • ECI launches electoral roll revision in 16 states
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'Voting is first step for nation building': CEC Gyanesh Kumar shares record voter turnout data

CEC Gyanesh Kumar shares record voter turnout data from recent Assembly elections, urging all citizens aged 18+ to participate in democracy.

"Voting is the first step for nation building - Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar"

New Delhi, May 14

Describing voting as the first step for nation building, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday called upon every citizen aged 18 years to become an elector and take part in the celebration of democracy.

Releasing data related to record participation in the recently concluded Assembly elections, Gyanesh Kumar, in a message, said, "In accordance with the Constitution of India, electoral laws, rules and instructions issued there in, the Election Commission of India (ECI) was, is, and will always be with the voters."

"During the recent Assembly elections, West Bengal electors turned out in record numbers, taking the polling percentage to 93.71 per cent. The total voters in the state was more than 6.38 crore," the ECI said in a statement.

In Assam, the poll percentage set a new high of 86.33 per cent with more than 2.16 crore electors voting during the recent Assembly elections.

In Kerala, the polling percentage touched 79.53 per cent with 2.16 crore electors casting their ballot.

Tamil Nadu recorded a voter turnout of 86.03 per cent with 4.93 crore electors taking part in polling.

Puducherry recorded a polling percentage of 91.19 per cent with 8,66,932 electors taking part in voting.

Earlier on Thursday, the ECI launched a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in a phased manner across 16 states and three Union Territories, aiming to strengthen accuracy and transparency.

According to the Commission, the Phase-3 schedule of the SIR has been finalised while keeping in view the availability of the common field machinery currently engaged in the ongoing census house-listing operations.

With the commencement of Phase-3, the SIR exercise will effectively cover the entire country, except for Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

The Commission said the schedule for these three regions will be announced at a later stage after considering the completion of Phase-2 of the census exercise, as well as weather-related challenges in upper reaches and snow-bound areas.

- IANS

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Priya S
These numbers are impressive, no doubt. But baba, let's not just celebrate the percentage. We also need to focus on ensuring that every vote is counted accurately and that voter IDs are accessible to the last person in the village. Roshni dikhane se kaam nahi chalega.
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Michael C
As someone who studies comparative politics, these figures from Indian elections consistently blow me away. The scale of participation in West Bengal (6.38 crore!) is larger than the entire population of most countries. Democracy in action, indeed.
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Vikram M
Great to see record turnouts, especially in Tamil Nadu (86%) and West Bengal. However, I wish the ECI would also focus on getting young voters registered. The number of 18-25 year olds who are not enrolled is still too high. Voting is a right, but it's also a responsibility.
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Sarah B
Record turnout is wonderful, but I hope the infrastructure keeps up. I remember waiting in a long line in the sun last time. Maybe more polling booths or better shade arrangements could make the experience smoother. Still, hats off to the voters who turned out in crores! 🗳️

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