James Lyngdoh - A Lifestory

Someone known for honesty and making elections better in India made a special place for themself in the country's story. They weren't like someone from a Bollywood movie, or an athlete trying to win at the Olympics. Their place was the tricky world of Indian politics, and their way of doing things was to always make sure elections were fair. They joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), starting a job that would later make them the head of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Their path wasn't simple, like a movie with an easytoguess story. There were hard times, disagreements, and moments that tested them. But like a good actor, they did their job with belief. Before becoming the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), they worked in different government jobs, getting important experience that would help them later. They became the CEC in 2001, a time when it was hard to run elections in India. It was like the messy scenes in movies about political trouble, but they wanted to make things orderly and clear. During their time, which lasted until 2004, they made some big changes to clean up the election system and make sure all political parties had a fair chance. People who worked with them often talked about how dedicated they were, with one saying, "They always cared about the country first, no matter what." Their work greatly changed Indian democracy, making them known as someone who made sure elections were free and fair.