Election Commission of India (ECI): News
Bengal SIR: 58L names deleted in poll body's draft list
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the draft electoral rolls for West Bengal, deleting over 58 lakh voter names.
ECI extends SIR deadline for 5 states; Bengal excluded
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) deadline for five states and one Union Territory by a week.
'CJI to CCTVs': Rahul Gandhi's 3 questions during SIR debate
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday raised three questions and four demands during the Lok Sabha debate on the Election Commission's special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
SC intervenes as multiple BLOs die over SIR work pressure
The Supreme Court has issued a set of directions to ease the burden on Booth Level Officers (BLOs) engaged in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
BLOs clash with police outside Bengal ECI office over workload
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in West Bengal clashed with police on Monday while protesting outside the state Election Commission office.
Rahul Gandhi meets Kharge to discuss Congress's Bihar electoral loss
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge met in Delhi on Saturday to analyze the recent Bihar assembly election results.
Victory celebrations banned in Patna till Sunday as MCC extended
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in Patna district, Bihar, till November 16.
Bihar: VVPAT slips found dumped in Samastipur, probe ordered
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a probe after several Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips were found dumped near SR College in Shitalpatti village, Samastipur district, Bihar, The Indian Express reported.
64.46% voter turnout recorded in phase 1 voting in Bihar
Bihar's first phase of assembly elections has recorded a voter turnout of 64.46%, with a total electorate of over 3.75 crore, the Election Commission of India announced.
Bihar election phase-1: Key candidates, seats to watch out for
The first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections will be held on Thursday; the second phase on November 11.
Over ₹100cr cash, drugs, liquor seized ahead of Bihar polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the seizure of illegal cash, drugs, liquor, and other inducements worth over ₹100 crore from poll-bound Bihar and other states.
Everything you need to know about SIR 2.0
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the second phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in nine states and three Union Territories from Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Nationwide SIR; phase 2 begins for 12 states tomorrow: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the second phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories.
ECI to announce schedule for nationwide electoral rolls revision tomorrow
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in multiple states on October 27.
Tamil Nadu voter list revision to begin in a week
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has informed the Madras High Court that a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu will start within a week.
'Vijay's TVK not recognized': ECI tells court in stampede case
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has told the Madras High Court that actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party is not a recognized political entity.
Poll body issues directions to prevent use of money power
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued directives to various enforcement agencies to curb the use of money power, freebies drugs, narcotics and liquor in the upcoming Bihar elections.
ECI mandates pre-certification for political ads ahead of Bihar elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has mandated that all political parties and candidates have to get their political advertisements pre-certified by the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC).
Election Commission unveils new app to streamline electoral processes
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a new digital platform called ECI Net.
What are 17 new initiatives announced for Bihar Assembly polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced 17 new initiatives for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, which will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11.
Bihar election to be held on November 6 and 11
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced dates for the Bihar Assembly election.
Bihar Assembly election schedule to be announced today
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for the Bihar Assembly elections on Monday.
Gyanesh Kumar-led ECI team visits Patna, poll dates expected soon
A delegation from the Election Commission of India (ECI), headed by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, is in Patna to review preparations for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections.
After Rahul Gandhi's charge, Aadhaar-linked number mandatory for online voter-deletion
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced an electronic signature (e-sign) feature on its ECINet portal and app, the Indian Express reported.
'Vote chori': Rahul Gandhi's doing what Chandrababu did in 2019
In a striking similarity, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has echoed the allegations made by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in 2019 about voter deletions.
After Bihar, ECI begins voter list revision process in Delhi
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has started preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi.
ECI revises guidelines: Colored candidate photos, serial numbers on EVMs
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced new guidelines for the design and printing of electronic voting machine (EVM) ballot papers.
ECI directs Bihar CEO to accept Aadhaar for SIR
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued directions to accept the Aadhaar card as the 12th document for inclusion in Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
ECI issues notice to Pawan Khera over multiple voter IDs
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sent a notice to Congress leader Pawan Khera for allegedly having multiple electoral registrations.
Bihar SIR: Claims/objections filed after September 1 will be considered
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has told the Supreme Court that claims and objections regarding the draft electoral rolls in Bihar can be filed even beyond the September 1 deadline.
Bihar electoral rolls: 98.2% voter data collected, ahead of schedule
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has confirmed that it has received documents from 98.2% of voters in the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
'Chori' allegations insult Constitution: ECI on Gandhi's 'vote theft' claim
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected demands to release CCTV footage from polling booths, citing concerns over voter privacy.
Bihar deputy CM issued notice for having 2 voter IDs
Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has been issued a notice by the Election Commission for allegedly having two voter ID cards.
RJD's Tejashwi Yadav accuses Bihar DyCM of holding 2 EPICs
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has responded to allegations by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav.
Bihar polls: No voter will be deleted without prior notice
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has assured the Supreme Court that no voter will be deleted from the electoral rolls in Bihar without prior notice.
These documents can prove you are an Indian citizen
The Indian government has clarified that the Aadhaar card does not serve as proof of Indian citizenship.
Tejashwi's name in Bihar voter list: ECI clears air
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has alleged that his name is missing from the revised draft voters' list in Bihar.
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.