August 14, 2025

A buzz was created on social media that former Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has moved to the foreign island of Malta. But hey, don't believe everything you see! People close to him cleared the air on Wednesday — Rajiv Kumar is very much in India and has not packed his bags for Malta. Known for supervising the intense 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Rajiv Kumar stepped down from his post in February this year. It was during these elections that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised his voice, accusing 'vote theft' in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Haryana. These serious allegations put Kumar under the spotlight. Despite all the drama, Kumar remains settled in India. So, no Malta headlines here—just plain old India as his home turf!

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