Election Commission of India (ECI): News
Election Commission announces schedule for vice president's election
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the vice presidential election.
'Should we allow dead voters?': EC chief defends Bihar's SIR
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, amid opposition protests.
New vice president expected by August-end as election process begins
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated the process to elect a new Vice President of India. This comes after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the post on July 21.
Illegal immigrants from Nepal, Myanmar in Bihar: Voter list revision
A door-to-door survey conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Bihar has revealed a surprising fact.
SC questions 'timing' of ECI's Bihar voter roll revision
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the timing of the Election Commission's special intensive revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls.
EC may conduct house-to-house voter checks amid data accuracy concerns
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is considering an extensive house-to-house verification process for the revision of electoral rolls ahead of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.
Election Commission dismisses Rahul Gandhi's 'match-fixing' allegations in Maharashtra polls
The Election Commission of India has dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "match-fixing" in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections.
ECI introduces 3 initiatives to improve accuracy of electoral rolls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced three initiatives aimed at improving the accuracy of electoral rolls and enhancing services for voters.
'Absurd': ECI reacts to Rahul Gandhi's 'poll panel compromised' allegation
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's accusations of an unusual spike in voter turnout in the last two hours of the Maharashtra assembly elections.
Duplicate voter ID numbers don't indicate fake voters: EC
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified concerns over duplicate Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers.
Stalin warns Tamil Nadu could lose 8 MPs in delimitation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has convened an all-party meeting on March 5 to deliberate on the possible repercussions of the impending delimitation exercise.
Supreme Court seeks ECI's response on plea for EVM verification
The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to reply within 15 days to a plea seeking verification of electronic voting machines (EVMs).
ECI bashes AAP over 'repeated pressure tactics' to malign it
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has accused Delhi political parties of using pressure tactics to malign its image.
'Vote-from-home' for elderly sparks controversy in Delhi
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misusing the "vote-from-home" scheme in Delhi.
'Right to question...in-built in democracy': CEC's last press conference
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar held his last press conference on Tuesday, announcing the schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections.
ECI releases world's largest electoral dataset for 2024 elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the world's largest electoral dataset for the 2024 Lok Sabha and four state assembly elections.
Congress moves SC over election rule tweak
The Congress party has approached the Supreme Court against recent amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961.
Centre amends poll rules to limit public access to records
The Indian government has amended Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, restricting public access to certain electronic election documents.
'No EVM-VVPAT mismatch': ECI amid Maharashtra opposition's claims
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected allegations of discrepancies between the Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips and the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) results in the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections.
EVM hacking: Mumbai Police book US-based man over 'false claims'
The Mumbai Cyber Police have registered an FIR against US-based Syed Shuja, who allegedly claimed he could hack Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
ECI invites Congress delegation to review Maharashtra election result concerns
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will meet a delegation of the Indian National Congress (INC) on December 3 after the party complained about the recent Maharashtra elections.
'There's one at...Modi's house': BJP responds to EVM tampering allegations
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Wednesday hit back at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge after he protested against the use of voting machines (EVMs) and suggested a return to ballot paper.
Rashmi Shukla reinstated as Maharashtra police chief after polls
Maharashtra's Director General of Police (DGP) Rashmi Shukla has been reinstated after the assembly elections.
'EVMs not tampered...on win?': SC dismisses plea for paper ballots
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking the return of paper ballot voting in elections.
Mahayuti makes comeback in Maharashtra; INDIA bloc prevails in Jharkhand
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance has won a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly polls.
UP bypolls: ECI suspends 2 cops after Akhilesh Yadav's complaint
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended seven police officers in Uttar Pradesh for flouting voter ID guidelines in the ongoing bypolls.
Voting for Maharashtra elections, second phase of Jharkhand polls begin
Voting for the first and only phase of Maharashtra assembly elections is underway across all 288 seats from 7:00am to 6:00pm.
'SOPs followed': ECI on row over Uddhav Thackeray bag check
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has defended its actions after former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's bags were frisked in Yavatmal and Latur.
Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla transferred amid opposition's phone-tapping allegations
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the transfer of Maharashtra's Director General of Police (DGP), Rashmi Shukla, amid allegations of bias by opposition parties.
'Generic': Congress slams ECI's 'condescending non-reply' to Haryana poll complaints
The Congress Party has slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI) for its reply to allegations of irregularities in the Haryana assembly elections.
EC orders removal of Jharkhand's acting DGP over biasness complaints
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the immediate removal of Anurag Gupta from his post as the Acting Director General of Police (DGP) in Jharkhand.
Maharashtra: ECI probes Mahayuti over poll code breach
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is probing the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra for violating the Model Code of Conduct.
'Everyone wants Jayant Patil to...': Sharad Pawar's big hint
Hinting at a larger role for Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party (SP) President Jayant Patil after next month's assembly elections, party chief Sharad Pawar expressed that it was the collective desire for Patil to "take responsibility to rebuild the state."
ECI calls out 'distortion' in exit polls, questions 'early trends'
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has raised concern over the "major distortion" caused by exit polls and early trends aired on television channels.
Maharashtra, Jharkhand assembly poll results on November 23: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections on Tuesday.
'Immature...': BJP slams Rahul for questioning ECI after Haryana loss
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on the Election Commission of India after his party's defeat in the Haryana assembly elections.
Amid scolding over Haryana loss, Sena's soothing words for Congress
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has weighed in on the Congress's recent loss in the Haryana elections.
'Can't accept verdict': Congress raises doubts over Haryana counting
The Congress expressed that the election results in Haryana are both unexpected and shocking, asserting that they cannot accept the outcome following a sudden shift from early leads in their favor to a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party.
BJP's Haryana hat-trick: Modi likely to address party workers today
Defying exit poll predictions, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to retain power in Haryana for the third consecutive term.
Omar will be J&K CM: Farooq amid NC's strong showing
National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah has announced that his son, Omar Abdullah, will be the next chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
Congress complains to ECI over 'delay' in showing poll trends
The Congress has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) over what it sees as a "delay" in updating poll trends on the poll body's official website.
'Unacceptable': Jairam Ramesh alleges delay in updating election result trends
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has alleged that there is a delay in updating election trends on the Election Commission of India (ECI) website for the Haryana Assembly elections.
BJP retains Haryana, Congress-NC to form government in J&K
Reversing exit poll predictions, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged the winner once again in the Haryana Assembly election.