Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
Election Commission Implements 1994 Policy for Dignified Verification of Burqa-Clad Voters in Bihar Elections
Oct 17, 2025 02:18 am CST
The Election Commission defends its directive for verifying burqa-clad voters in Bihar, citing a 1994 policy established during T N Seshan's tenure. Special arrangements with female polling officers will ensure dignified verification while maintaining privacy. Despite opposition from parties like Samajwadi Party, the EC will deploy 90,712 Anganwadi workers to assist with voter identification during the two-phase elections scheduled for November 6 and 11.
Bihar Election Preparations: CEC Gyanesh Kumar Confirms Voter List Revision and Introduces Colored EVM Ballots
Oct 05, 2025 06:22 pm CST
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar confirmed that Bihar's Assembly elections will conclude before November 22, featuring purified voter lists after 22 years and introducing colored EVM ballots for easier identification. Kumar emphasized that Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship and voter verification will follow established protocols.