Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar concluded his Odisha visit early due to his father's accident. He cancelled a scheduled meeting with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in Bhubaneswar and returned to New Delhi. Kumar expressed regret and appreciation for Odisha's culture, stating his intention to return. The BLOs are crucial for the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state, which is part of a larger nationwide revision process.