Election Commission of India (ECI): News
SC issues notice to ECI over West Bengal welfare benefits
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the West Bengal government in a case concerning welfare benefits for those deleted from electoral rolls under Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
New voter registration form asks about parents' electoral roll status
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has added a new section to the online Form 6, which is used for registering new voters.
Bengal: By-elections for 3 Rajya Sabha seats on July 24
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that by-elections will be held for three Rajya Sabha seats from West Bengal on July 24.
23 opposition parties write to CJI, allege electoral roll manipulation
Twenty-three opposition parties, including the Congress, Trinamool Congress (TMC), Samajwadi Party and others, have written a joint letter to the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant.
What is Nationalist Citizens Party, which TMC rebels are joining?
The Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), a little-known political party, has suddenly emerged as a key player in Indian politics.
SC rejects Congress's Meenakshi Natarajan's plea on Rajya Sabha nomination
The Supreme Court has dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's petition challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh.
Falta repoll: BJP leads CPI(M) by 76,000 votes
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Debangshu Panda is leading in the Falta Assembly repolling in West Bengal.
ECI announces schedule for Phase 3 of SIR
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase-III of electoral rolls in 16 states and three Union Territories.
'Atrocious': SC stays order barring TVK MLA from assembly proceedings
The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order barring Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA R Seenivasa Sethupathi from voting in any floor tests or from participating in the legislative proceedings of the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Voters deleted during SIR higher than winning-margin: TMC tells SC
The number of voters deleted during the West Bengal Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was more than the vote difference between a winning Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate and a losing Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate, senior Advocate Kalyan Banerjee argued before the Supreme Court on Monday.
AIADMK ahead in Tamil Nadu, DMK workers pack up
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party's headquarters in Chennai, Anna Arivalayam, was a picture of despondency on counting day.
West Bengal: ECI orders repolling in all booths of Falta
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered repolling in all polling booths of the Falta Assembly constituency in West Bengal.
West Bengal: Repolling concludes at 15 booths in 2 constituencies
Repolling has concluded at 15 booths across two assembly constituencies in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.
TMC-BJP face-off over Barasat strongroom, Election Commission clarifies
Tension erupted outside the Barasat strong room after allegations of CCTV cameras being turned off between 4:05am and 8:22am on Saturday.
West Bengal elections: ECI orders repoll in 15 polling booths
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a repoll in 15 polling stations across two assembly constituencies in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.
Polling stopped at few Bengal booths after BJP's button taped
Polling in West Bengal's Diamond Harbour area has reportedly been stopped at some booths after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Bengal polls: 1,500 arrested to ensure peaceful voting
Around 1,500 people have been arrested in a bid to ensure peaceful elections in the second phase of polling for the 142 Assembly segments across seven south Bengal districts.
Bengal: EC tightens post-poll camera and video data handling norms
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued new post-poll guidelines for the ongoing West Bengal Assembly elections.
'No glue, perfume on EVMs': ECI warns poll-bound TN, Bengal
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued strict guidelines for the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
ECI deviated from SIR procedure in Bengal: SC judge
Justice Joymalya Bagchi of the Supreme Court has flagged some concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in West Bengal, saying the Election Commission deviated from the process in other states like Bihar.
SC seeks ECI's response on biometric facial verification for voters
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the central government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay.
EC transfers 12 Bengal police officials ahead of assembly polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a major reshuffle in the police administration of West Bengal. The decision comes ahead of the upcoming elections in the state.
How to check your name in voter list ahead polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the 2026 State Assembly Elections, which will be held in April.
'Cash, liquor, drugs': Election Commission seizes assets worth over ₹650cr
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has seized assets worth ₹651.51 crore in poll-bound states and union territories.
17L votes cast after midnight: Andhra poll results under scrutiny
The results of the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, which the NDA, led by Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP) won, have been called into question.
'BJP flooding voter rolls with non-residents': Mamata writes to CEC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to manipulate the electoral process ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
BJP moves ECI alleging Mamata Banerjee hijacked West Bengal elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has moved the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers of hijacking the election process.
BJP funding increases 171% in FY25: Who are top donors
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received a whopping ₹6,074 crore in donations during the financial year 2024-25.
EC letter bears Kerala BJP seal, opposition furious
A political controversy erupted after an Election Commission of India (ECI) letter, bearing the seal of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Kerala unit, surfaced online.
ECI's new measures for Bengal polls: Webcasting, geo-tagging, GPS trackers
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has unveiled an elaborate security blueprint for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
After EC transfers top Bengal officials, TMC stages RS walkout
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a major reshuffle in the West Bengal government, just hours after announcing the schedule for the upcoming assembly elections.
Ahead of polls, ECI orders reshuffle of Bengal top cops
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a major reshuffle of police officers in West Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Maharashtra: Tussle erupts in MVA over Rajya Sabha seat
The lone Rajya Sabha seat for the opposition in Maharashtra has become a contentious issue within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance.
SC orders supplementary voter roll inclusion in Bengal's final list
The Supreme Court has invoked its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure that eligible voters are included in the final electoral roll for West Bengal.
Tamil Nadu final electoral roll out; 74 lakh names removed
The final electoral roll for Tamil Nadu has been published after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
Elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats on March 16
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced biennial elections for the Council of States, or Rajya Sabha.
5L Bengal voters risk deletion after skipping SIR hearings
In West Bengal, around five lakh voters have skipped hearings under the Special Summary Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This could lead to their names being deleted from the final voter list.
'BJP's IT cell': Mamata accuses ECI of bias
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of bias and alleged misuse of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
National Voters' Day: PM says being voter 'greatest privilege'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to actively participate in the democratic process, calling it a "sacred constitutional right."
'Bengal SIR done in hurry': Amartya Sen; emphasizes 'democratic integrity'
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
Uttar Pradesh SIR draft list out; 2.89 crore voters removed
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the draft electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh as part of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Assam: ECI releases draft rolls; 10.5L names deleted post-SIR
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the integrated draft electoral rolls for Assam, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.