Kicking off election readiness checks for Kerala’s 2026 polls, CEC Gyanesh Kumar descended upon Kochi with a mission to fire up young voters. Friday’s Goshree Bridge rendezvous featured the Voters’ Pledge ceremony and the debut of the ‘Gen-Z Anthem’, alongside a casual stroll with enthusiastic participants.
The ECI’s youth awareness blitz gained momentum as Kumar inspected campaigns and motivated attendees to embrace their voting rights actively.
His team—Election Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi—included a Thursday inspection of Kochi’s Durbar Hall Ground, coupled with officer briefings on preparations.
The itinerary extends to March 7 with dialogues involving political outfits and top officials, ensuring no stone unturned for credible elections.
A Kerala veteran, Kumar’s prior role as Ernakulam Collector (2001-2004) made his revisit sentimental. ‘Serving Ernakulam again after 22 years fills me with joy,’ beamed the 1988 IAS alum.
With the Vijayan government’s assembly tenure wrapping up in May, Congress and BJP challenge the LDF dominance. Targeting Gen-Z through anthems and pledges could redefine voter dynamics in this southern state.