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    Posted 04 Jun 2024

    1 min read

    • A biopic on the life of Sukumar Sen has been announced.

    About Sukumar Sen

     

    • First Chief Election Commissioner of India, served from 1950 to 1958.

    Contributions

    • Conducted first two Lok Sabha elections of India (1952 and 1957) simultaneously with the Legislative Assembly Elections based on universal adult franchise.
    • Many innovative methods were introduced under his leadership to conduct free and fair elections such as indelible ink to avoid voter impersonation. 
    • Served as the Chairman of the International Election Commission.

    Awards and Honour 

    • Padma Bhushan 

    Values

    • Leadership, Integrity, Impartiality, etc.
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    • Sukumar Sen
    • First Chief Election Commissioner
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