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Posted 04 Jun 2024

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  • 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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  • First Chief Election Commissioner
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