Updated On: 03 June, 2024 02:58 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
India recorded the highest voter turnout in the world, adding that the Indian elections are indeed a "miracle." Rajiv Kumar said, "We have created a world record of 642 million voters. This is the historic moment for all of us. This is 1.5 times the voters of all G7 countries and 2.5 times voters of 27 countries in the European Union (EU).

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar in a press conference in New Delhi said "We have created a world record of 642 million voters. The Indian elections are indeed a miracle." (Pic/AFP)
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar stated on Monday, a day before the counting of votes, that India has recorded the highest voter participation in the world for the Lok Sabha elections and that the Indian elections are truly a "miracle."
Rajiv Kumar said, "We have created a world record of 642 million voters. This is the historic moment for all of us. This is 1.5 times the voters of all G7 countries and 2.5 times voters of 27 countries in the European Union (EU). We thank each and every one who took part in this festival of democracy. The Indian elections are indeed a miracle. Having no parallel in the world."