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CEC Gyanesh Kumar Honored at IIT Kanpur Amid Bihar Election Violence Warning

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was honored at his alma mater IIT Kanpur during their 66th foundation day celebrations. He received the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest honor given by the institute to its former students. During his visit, Kumar emphasized the Election Commission's zero tolerance policy toward election violence. He assured voters that all election officials are fully prepared to conduct free and fair elections in Bihar.

Key Points: CEC Gyanesh Kumar Receives IIT Kanpur Distinguished Alumni Award

  • CEC Kumar received IIT Kanpur's highest alumni honor during foundation day
  • He spent four formative years studying at IIT Kanpur as a student
  • Election Commission prepared 243 returning officers for Bihar elections
  • Recent murder of politician Dularchand Yadav sparked violence concerns
  • All police officials and collectors ready for peaceful voting
  • Kumar appealed to voters to participate in election process
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar honoured at IIT Kanpur's 66th foundation day

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar honored at IIT Kanpur's 66th foundation day ceremony while reiterating zero tolerance for election violence in Bihar.

"On the topic of violence, the Election Commission wants to make it clear that it has zero tolerance towards violence. - CEC Gyanesh Kumar"

Kanpur, November 2

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday was honoured at the 66th Foundation Day ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur.

Kumar is an alumnus of IIT Kanpur. He was honoured and felicitated by his alma mater, among other former students.

The CEC, during his visit to Kanpur, visited his alma mater as the institute had recently conferred upon him the Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA), the highest honour given by IIT to its alumni in recognition of their achievements of exceptional merit.

"Today, I have come to IIT Kanpur as a former student, after they had decided to acknowledge and honour me. I have spent the most energetic years of my life in Kanpur city for four years, and I am really attached to it. This is my good luck that I get to be here and go to IIT Kanpur," he said.

Kumar on Sunday reiterated the Election Commission of India's zero tolerance towards violence.

He assured the voters of Bihar that the numerous police officials, returning officers, and zilla parishad officials are ready to conduct free and fair elections, which will set a benchmark for the whole world.

"I want to appeal to everyone to come and participate in the election process, and everyone come to exercise their right to vote. On the topic of violence, the Election Commission wants to make it clear that it has zero tolerance towards violence. No incident of violence will be tolerated. The Election Commission is ready to make sure that the electors can vote peacefully. Our 243 returning officers, that many observers, every zilla's collectors, zilla adhikari, SP, SSP, police observers, everyone is ready," CEC Kumar told reporters here.

The CEC's comments come amid the recent murder of politician Dularchand Yadav on October 30 in Mokama assembly constituency while he was present in the rally of Jan Suraaj candidate from the constituency, Piyush Priyadarshini. Following the murder, Anant Kumar Singh, the Janata Dal (United) candidate from Mokama, has been arrested.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Zero tolerance towards violence is exactly what we need during elections. The recent incident in Mokama shows how important this stance is. Hope the EC can actually implement this effectively on ground.
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Michael C
As someone working in governance, I appreciate seeing technical professionals like Kumar taking up important constitutional positions. His IIT background probably helps in systematic thinking required for election management.
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Ananya R
While it's good to see alumni being honored, I hope the Election Commission focuses more on practical issues like voter awareness in rural areas. Many people still don't understand the importance of their vote.
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Sarah B
The emotional connection Kumar expressed with Kanpur shows how educational institutions shape not just careers but also personal values. Beautiful to see such nostalgia! 😊
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Vikram M
Good to see the Election Commission taking a strong stand. But implementation is key - we've heard similar promises before. Hope they actually deliver peaceful elections in Bihar this time.

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