Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:44am on 03 Jun 2024,Monday Politics
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar dismissed viral memes referring to the election commissioners as 'Laapataa Gentlemen', reaffirming their continuous and active presence throughout the electoral process. Addressing the media prior to the announcement of Lok Sabha election results, Kumar highlighted India's achievement of a world record 64.2 crore voters. He emphasized the extensive monitoring and security measures undertaken, alongside the EC's commitment to ensuring future elections conclude in a timely manner. Kumar debunked "fake narratives" surrounding voter lists and turnout data, underscoring the EC's transparency and resilience.