Anshul Kumar, IAS — DM Purnea Honored with President’s Award at National Voters’ Day 2026

Anshul Kumar IAS DM Purnea President Award 2026

Anshul Kumar IAS DM Purnea President Award 2026

Anshul Kumar, IAS — DM & DEO, Purnea (Bihar)
Best Election District Award — Election Management & Logistics

Purnea district, Bihar, earned national recognition at the 16th National Voters’ Day 2026 by receiving the Best Election District Award for Election Management and Logistics from the Election Commission of India (ECI). The award honors districts that demonstrate outstanding planning, coordination, and execution of election processes.

Under the leadership of Anshul Kumar, IAS, District Magistrate and District Election Officer, Purnea delivered excellence across key election areas — including voter registration, polling logistics, booth management, technology use, and voter awareness outreach. The district ensured smooth coordination among officials, security personnel, and field teams, resulting in efficient and inclusive election operations.

This recognition reflects the collective effort of the district administration and the active participation of voters. Celebrated under the theme #MyIndiaMyVote, National Voters’ Day highlights the importance of citizen participation in democracy.

Purnea’s achievement stands as a proud moment for Bihar and a strong example of effective grassroots election management in India.