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CEC Gyanesh Kumar Declares India's Electoral Process Among Most Transparent Worldwide
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 10:40 AM
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has stated that India's electoral process ranks among the most transparent globally, from voter registration to vote counting.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addressed the media at the Election Commission headquarters in New Delhi, affirming that India’s electoral process is among the most transparent worldwide.
He cited several reforms, including the introduction of electronic voter lists, biometric verification of voters, and real‑time monitoring of polling stations, which together strengthen the integrity of elections.
The CEC compared India’s procedures with international best practices, noting that the country has made significant strides in ensuring openness and accountability at every stage of the electoral cycle.
The remarks come ahead of the upcoming general elections, as the Election Commission prepares to oversee a record‑setting voter turnout and a complex, multi‑phase voting schedule.
He cited several reforms, including the introduction of electronic voter lists, biometric verification of voters, and real‑time monitoring of polling stations, which together strengthen the integrity of elections.
The CEC compared India’s procedures with international best practices, noting that the country has made significant strides in ensuring openness and accountability at every stage of the electoral cycle.
The remarks come ahead of the upcoming general elections, as the Election Commission prepares to oversee a record‑setting voter turnout and a complex, multi‑phase voting schedule.