New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Rajiv Kumar, who served as the 25th Chief Election Commissioner of India, bid farewell to the Election Commission of India on Tuesday, describing it as "the place of worship of democracy."

He expressed optimism about the institution's future, stating that it would "rise higher than where it stands today" under the leadership of the incoming team.

Kumar emphasised the pivotal role of voters and political parties in strengthening India's democracy and extended his best wishes to all voters.

Speaking to ANI, Rajiv Kumar said, "This building is the place of worship of democracy. Through great hard work, it has amassed heritage in the last 75 years. I am very hopeful that in the time to come, this will rise higher than...