GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 15th Oct. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar addressed allegations of irregularities in the recently concluded Haryana Assembly election with a poetic touch, quoting the popular line, “Kuch to log kahenge, logon ka kam hai kehna” (people will say things, it is their job to say such things). Kumar made the remark during a press conference when questioned about criticism from detractors.
Kumar emphasized the growing confidence in India’s electoral process, stating, “Election by election, the participation in the process is increasing, violence is reducing, and there are record seizures. Voters are giving a clear indication that they have belief in the electoral process and they are very participative.” He reiterated that criticisms are a part of the democratic process but the evidence of voter trust is clear.
The press conference also saw the announcement of the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly election schedules, along with bypolls for 47 Assembly seats and the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat.
When asked about the Jammu and Kashmir elections, Kumar delivered another poetic line, “Jamuriyat ke jashn me apki shirkat, duniya dekhegi napak iradon ke shikast ki kahani,” highlighting the participation in democracy and a message against malicious intentions.
Known for his poetic expressions, Kumar had earlier referenced a verse while announcing the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls in March: “Adhoori hasrato ka ilzam har bar hum par lagana thik nahi, wafa khud se nahi hoti, khata EVM ki kehte ho, aur baad mein jab parinam aata hai toh uspe qayam bhi nahi rehte,” implying that blaming the Election Commission for unmet expectations isn’t fair if efforts are lacking elsewhere.
