Sitamarhi DM Richi Pandey Honored with Best DEO Award for Electoral Excellence

• Sitamarhi DM Richi Pandey received the state-level Best Electoral Practices Award–2025 at the 16th National Voters' Day ceremony in Patna.
• The award recognized his innovative training methods, capacity building, and effective teamwork in the training and capacity building category.
• His efforts in voter awareness, polling personnel training, and systematic election management were deemed best at the state level.
• Other officers, including Returning Officers Mr. Vishal and Mr. Gaurav Kumar, were also honored for their contributions, highlighting strong teamwork.
• IAS Richi Pandey (2016 batch) is known for his administrative efficiency, discipline, and a balanced approach of strictness with human empathy.

Why It Matters: Sitamarhi DM Richi Pandey received the Best DEO Award for his exemplary electoral practices and leadership.