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Bengal BJP Chief Backs CEC Gyanesh Kumar for Padma Bhushan Award
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 01:20 AM
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The Bengal BJP chief has expressed support for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, stating that he deserves at least the Padma Bhushan award.
The Bengal BJP chief made the remarks during a recent public interaction, praising Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for his conduct in overseeing elections.
He said Kumar’s impartiality and dedication to ensuring free and fair polls merit national recognition, and that the veteran officer deserves at least a Padma Bhushan.
The comment adds to the growing debate over honouring election officials with civilian awards for their service to democracy.
He said Kumar’s impartiality and dedication to ensuring free and fair polls merit national recognition, and that the veteran officer deserves at least a Padma Bhushan.
The comment adds to the growing debate over honouring election officials with civilian awards for their service to democracy.