Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 6: Bihar made history in the first phase of its Assembly elections with the highest voter turnout since 1951, a milestone hailed by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Speaking on the achievement, Kumar said, “Bihar has shown the way to the nation. SIR with zero appeals and the highest voter turnout since 1951. Purest electoral rolls and enthusiastic participation of electors. Transparent and dedicated election machinery. Democracy wins.”

The remarks carry added significance amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, designed to cleanse electoral rolls across 12 states and union territories, with more to follow. Observers noted that Kumar’s statement could also be interpreted as a subtle response to Congress MP R

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