Election Commission of India (ECI): News
06 Apr 2019
Yogi AdityanathModiji ki sena: EC lets off Adityanath with a warning
The Election Commission on Friday asked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to be "careful" with his utterances in future, days after the BJP leader called Indian Army as "Modiji ki sena".
05 Apr 2019
Narendra ModiVK Singh says Army isn't Modi's sena, then takes U-turn
In what seemed like a clear denunciation of Yogi Adityanath's "Modiji ki sena" comment, Union Minister General VK Singh said on Thursday the Indian Army belonged to the entire country.
04 Apr 2019
Narendra ModiBJP denies links with Modi's biopic, but supports release
In a new development, the Bharatiya Janata Party distanced itself from the biopic on PM Narendra Modi, but told Election Commission it supported the release of the movie.
04 Apr 2019
IndiaNaMo TV: EC seeks report from I&B Ministry
Taking cognizance of complaints filed by Opposition parties, the Election Commission has asked I&B Ministry for a report on NaMo TV, a channel which was launched on March 31 when Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for elections was in force.
04 Apr 2019
Narendra ModiYogi Adityanath gets EC's notice over "Modiji ki sena" remark
The Election Commission is learned to have served a notice to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday for calling Indian army the "sena" (army) of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
03 Apr 2019
Narendra ModiBJP's campaign: Launches NaMo TV ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2019, Bharatiya Janata Party has recently launched NaMo TV channel, which will be available on all the major DTH platforms.
02 Apr 2019
Yogi AdityanathEx-Navy chief to approach EC over Yogi's 'upsetting' #ModijiKiSena comment
Former Navy Chief Admiral L Ramdas has said that he would move the Election Commission against the Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath for terming the Indian Army as 'Modiji ki Sena' (Modi's army).
02 Apr 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaEC awaiting BJP's reply to Oppn's plea against PM-biopic release
Before taking a call on whether to allow the release of a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Election Commission is awaiting the BJP's reply to an opposition parties' plea to prevent its screening amid the ongoing poll process.
01 Apr 2019
MaharashtraHere's why few villages are planning to boycott elections
In exactly ten days from now, the first phase of elections will commence. With parties going all out for campaigning and Election Commission asking people to cast votes in large numbers, several villages have decided to boycott polls.
30 Mar 2019
IndiaModi's "Mission Shakti" address didn't violate code of conduct: EC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on Wednesday regarding the successful test of India's anti-satellite weapon didn't violate the Model Code of Conduct, the Election Commission said on Friday night.
26 Mar 2019
India#Elections2019: Rs. 540cr suspect cash, liquor, freebies seized across country
Suspect cash, illegal liquor and drugs worth about Rs. 540 crore have been seized across the country since parliamentary election schedule was announced by the Election Commission a fortnight ago, official data showed today.
25 Mar 2019
India#Elections2019: Everything to know about Model Code of Conduct (MCC)
This year, India, the world's largest democracy, goes to polls to elect the 17th Lok Sabha. The General Election will be held from 11 April-19 May.
25 Mar 2019
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Swastika controversy: Nazi, Hindu symbols are different, AAP tells BJP
Facing flak over a controversial tweet which its party chief Arvind Kejriwal put out last week, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday said it was only meant as an attack on German dictator Adolf Hitler.
24 Mar 2019
Lok SabhaVoter Helpline app by ECI: All you need to know
With the much-anticipated Lok Sabha elections less than a month away, it's time to gear up.
23 Mar 2019
Mamata Banerjee"Congress" dropped from Mamata Banerjee's party logo, it's "Trinamool" now
Mamata Banerjee's party will be known as Trinamool, henceforth, after the party dropped "Congress" from its logo.
21 Mar 2019
Lok SabhaHow to get Voter-ID card ahead of Lok Sabha elections
With the 2019 Lok Sabha elections just two months to go, it's time to gear up.
20 Mar 2019
MumbaiMaharashtra: Citizens lodge 400 poll code violation complaints via app
The Maharashtra chief electoral office has received up to 400 complaints of violation of the model code of conduct through its app cVIGIL, an official said today.
17 Mar 2019
Narendra ModiMan prints "Vote for Modi" on wedding-card, gets EC's notice
A man's "love" for Prime Minister Narendra Modi got him into trouble with Election Commission.
16 Mar 2019
IndiaUnique and interesting facts and records of Lok Sabha elections
This year, India, the world's largest democracy, goes to polls to elect the 17th Lok Sabha. The General Election is scheduled to be held from 11 April-19 May.
14 Mar 2019
KarnatakaAnanth Hegde makes controversial remarks against Rahul, EC wants video-footage
The Election Commission has reportedly sought the video footage of the gathering which Union Minister Ananth Kumar Hegde attended last week where he made demeaning remarks against Congress President Rahul Gandhi.
13 Mar 2019
BrexitBritain says to scrap tariffs of imports in no-deal Brexit
Britain will slash import tariffs in case of a no-deal Brexit and will not apply customs checks on the border with Ireland, the government said today.
11 Mar 2019
IndiaWhat is ECI's cVIGIL app and how to use it?
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched cVIGIL mobile application that will "empower" citizens to report any violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
11 Mar 2019
West BengalElections during Ramzan would be problematic: TMC-leader's statement sparks row
On Monday, Kolkata Mayor and TMC leader Firhad Hakim expressed displeasure at the general election dates announced by Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora, as it clashes with Ramzan.
11 Mar 2019
Lok SabhaLok Sabha elections: Understanding the difference between EVMs and VVPATs
The much-anticipated general elections will be held in seven phases from April 11 to May 12, and results will be announced on May 23.
11 Mar 2019
Lok Sabha#Elections2019: All booths will have VVPATs, candidates' photos on EVMs
For the first time, voters in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections will find photos of candidates on the EVMs along with the party symbol to avoid any confusion, CEC Sunil Arora said on Sunday.
10 Mar 2019
Lok SabhaLok Sabha elections: Results to be announced on May 23
Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora announced the dates for Lok Sabha elections a short while ago in New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan.
10 Mar 2019
Jammu And KashmirEC to announce LS poll schedule at 5 pm today
The Election Commission (EC) is set to announce the schedule for the high-voltage Lok Sabha elections today, which is likely to be spread over seven to eight phases in April-May.
10 Mar 2019
Manoj TiwariParties can't use photos of defense personnel, directs Election Commission
At a time when emotions related to defense forces are running high in the nation, the Election Commission on Saturday said political parties can't use photos of defense personnel for their poll campaign.
07 Mar 2019
IndiaYour name missing from voters' list? Here's what to do
If your name doesn't appear on your state/UT's electoral roll, you won't be able to cast your vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
06 Mar 2019
IndiaVoter ID: How to track your application status online
With the 2019 Lok Sabha elections just two months away, it's time to gear up.
05 Mar 2019
India#NewsBytesExclusive: Former CEC SY Quraishi on elections, EVMs, and more
This year, the world's largest democracy, India, goes to polls to elect the 17th Lok Sabha.
02 Mar 2019
ElectionsSteps to change your Voter ID address to another state
Assembly elections are due in several states this year, while the 2024 Lok Sabha polls are less than a year away.
28 Feb 2019
Lok SabhaError in your Voter-ID card? Here's how to rectify it
With the 2019 Lok Sabha elections just two months away, it's time to gear up.
26 Feb 2019
IndiaLost your Voter-ID card? Here's how to get a duplicate
With the 2019 Lok Sabha elections just two months away, it's time to gear up.
23 Feb 2019
Lok SabhaHow to get Voter-ID card ahead of Lok Sabha elections
With the 2019 Lok Sabha elections just two months to go, it's time to gear up.
14 Feb 2019
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)CBDT chairman Sushil Chandra appointed as new chief election commissioner
Sushil Chandra, the current chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), has been appointed as the next chief election commissioner.
12 Feb 2019
Lok SabhaCongress-MP's car rams barricade at Parliament, Delhi put on alert
Delhi was put on high alert on Tuesday after a lawmaker's car rammed into a barricade at Parliament premises.
08 Feb 2019
Lok SabhaHere's how you can apply for a Voter ID online
With the Lok Sabha elections just three months away, it's time to gear up.
02 Feb 2019
Lok SabhaHere's how you can apply for a Voter ID online
With the Lok Sabha elections just three months away, it's time to gear up.
23 Jan 2019
Bahujan Samaj PartyNational-parties received over 50% funds from 'unknown' sources in 2017-18
More than 50% of the funds national parties received during the financial year 2017-18 came from "unknown" sources that included donations through electoral bonds and voluntary contributions, according to election watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
