(MENAFN- Live Mint) In a lively press conference announcing the Delhi Assembly election schedule, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar captivated his audience by reciting not one, but three delightful shayaris. Known for his penchant for Urdu poetry, Kumar used these couplets to cleverly counter opposition allegations against the Election Commission of India.
Notably, this is the last press conference of Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar , which was held at the Plenary House in Vigyan Bhawan.
Also Read | Delhi to vote on February 5, results on February 8, announces EC CEC Rajiv Kumar's First Shayari
“Sab sawaal ki ehmiyat rakhte hain,
Jawab toh banta hai.
Aadatan qalam-band jawab dete rahe,
Aaj roobaru bhi banta hai.
Kya pata kal ho na ho,
Aaj jawab toh banta hai."
(This loosely translates to: All questions are important. Hence, we must answer them. We usually have a habit of replying in written but we must respond face to face today. We never know if tomorrow comes or now, hence replying to questions today is important.)
CEC Rajiv Kumar was responding to those (Opposition parties) questioning EVMs and the electoral process in India.
Also Read | Did EC take swipe at Uddhav Thackeray over helicopter checking row? CEC Rajiv Kumar's Second Shayari
“Kar na sakein ikraar toh koi baat nahi,
Meri wafa ka unko aitbaar toh hai.
Shikayat bhale hi unki majboori ho,
Magar sunna, sehna, suljhana humari aadat toh hai."
(This poetry loosely translates to: It's alright even if they don't agree. They still have faith in my loyalty. May be complaining is a compulsion for them. But it's our habit to listen, bear and sort things out.)
This was when CEC Rajiv Kumar was responding to political leaders who alleged ballot rigging after election results.
Also Read | Election Commission breaks silence on voter deletion controversy CEC Rajiv Kumar's Third Shayari
"Aarop aur iljamat ka daur chalein, koi gila nahin,
Jhoot ke gubbare ko bulandi milein, koi shikwa nahin,
Har parinam mein pramaan detein hain.
Par wo bina saboot Shaq ki nayi dunya rounak kartein hain
Aur shaq ka ilaaj to Hakeem luqmaan k paas bhi nahin?"
(The poetry loosely translates to: I have no complaints in this era of blame game and allegations, neither will I object to balloons of lies flying high. We keep giving proof during every result but they keep lighting a new world of doubts without any evidence. And there's no cure for doubts - neither with a wise man nor a physician.)
“India is gold standards of elections” CEC Rajiv Kumar added, as he drew a close to his last press conference as the Chief Election Commissioner.
CEC Rajiv Kumar on Retirement Plans
Responding to a reporter on retirement plans, CEC Rajiv Kumar mentioned that he would 'detoxify' for the next four to five months. He quipped, away from the prying eyes of the news media.
Rajiv Kumar further added, he would go“deep into the Himayalas” to enjoy some“ekanth” (Solitary peace) and practice“Swadhyay” (Self-reflection).
Kumar further stated that he would dedicate his life to charity. Rajiv Kumar mentioned he had studied in a Municipal school, where he learn the English Letters in class 6.
MENAFN07012025007365015876ID1109063430
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.