Election Commission of India (ECI): News
29 Apr 2019
West BengalLate bed-tea, Sen on why she wasn't aware of Asansol-violence
As violence mired polling in West Bengal's Asansol on Monday, Trinamool candidate Moon Moon Sen said she didn't know about it as she got her bed-tea "late".
27 Apr 2019
OdishaWas doing duty: IAS-officer, who checked Modi's chopper, speaks up
Mohammed Mohsin, the IAS officer who is facing action for allegedly checking PM Narendra Modi's chopper on April 16, said on Friday that he didn't violate any rules and was only following the guidelines of Election Commission.
26 Apr 2019
Madhya PradeshBJP's Muslim-face refuses to campaign for Pragya, then puts conditions
Fatima Rasool Siddique, the only Muslim candidate whom BJP gave a ticket in last year's Madhya Pradesh assembly polls, on Thursday said she would campaign for Pragya Thakur only if she apologizes to Muslims.
25 Apr 2019
TechnologyThese mobile apps are must-haves for every Indian voter
As part of its "no voter to be left behind" mission, the Election Commission of India has launched a bunch of mobile apps to ensure a seamless voting experience.
22 Apr 2019
BhopalBJP asks Pragya Thakur to avoid controversial statements
Since she joined politics last week and given a ticket by BJP from Bhopal, Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur has been in news for her provocative statements.
22 Apr 2019
Bengaluru#Elections2019: Name missing in voter-list? Here's how to cast vote
In order to cast vote, a voter must ensure that their name is in the voter list. The Election Commission says one is entitled to vote only if their name is in the electoral roll.
22 Apr 2019
West Bengal#Elections2019: Bengal like Bihar 10-15 years ago, says IAS officer
Ajay V Nayak, the special observer of Election Commission in West Bengal, recently said the situation in the state was similar to how Bihar was 10-15 years ago.
21 Apr 2019
KarnatakaKarnataka: Cash worth Rs. 2.3 crore found inside spare tire
The Income Tax Department on Saturday seized cash worth Rs. 2.3 crore in Karnataka from a car, which was transporting the cash to Shivamogga and Bhadravathi from Bengaluru.
21 Apr 2019
BhopalPragya Thakur claims she helped raze Babri Masjid, gets EC-notice
While the storm over her 'curse' comment was still raging, BJP's Bhopal candidate Sadhvi Pragya sparked a new controversy on Saturday when she claimed she helped demolish Babri Masjid in 1992.
20 Apr 2019
India#Elections2019: What is NOTA? Here's all you need to know
India is the world's largest democracy where voting is crucial in shaping the country's destiny.
20 Apr 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaEC directs Eros Now to take down web-series on Modi
Citing the model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission today directed Eros Now to immediately take down a web series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all related contents till further orders.
18 Apr 2019
West BengalWest Bengal: BJP worker's body found hanging from tree
The body of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker was found hanging from a tree in Senabona village of West Bengal's Purulia district.
17 Apr 2019
Narendra Modi#NaMoTV: Live-coverage allowed; no pre-recorded content in election silence period
The Election Commission on Wednesday said that live coverage would be allowed on NaMo TV, the 24-hour channel promoting PM Modi and BJP, but pre-recorded content cannot be streamed 48 hours before the polling date, during the election silence period.
17 Apr 2019
Tamil NaduPolling in Tamil Nadu's Vellore canceled, confirms Election Commission
The Election Commission said on Tuesday that Lok Sabha polling in Tamil Nadu's Vellore has been canceled after Rs. 11.5 crore cash was seized from a warehouse, allegedly belonging to a DMK leader's aide.
16 Apr 2019
West BengalMovie 'inspired' by Mamata Banerjee set to release soon
At a time when a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept Election Commission and Supreme Court busy, a movie inspired by the life of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is all set to hit screens on May 3.
16 Apr 2019
Yogi AdityanathRajnath files nomination from Lucknow, Congress yet to announce candidate
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh filed his nomination from Lucknow Lok Sabha seat on Tuesday, but Congress is yet to come up with a rival.
16 Apr 2019
Tamil NaduLS elections in Vellore likely to be cancelled: Sources
The Lok Sabha polls in Vellore constituency in Tamil Nadu is likely to be canceled over excessive use of money power, sources aware of the development said yesterday.
16 Apr 2019
MumbaiUrmila Matondkar gets police protection after Congress, BJP workers clash
Urmila Matondkar, who is contesting polls from North Mumbai constituency, was given police protection on Monday after Congress and BJP workers allegedly clashed outside Borivali station, where she was campaigning.
16 Apr 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaSeries on Modi streaming without permission: Poll officer tells EC
While the Election Commission banned the release of a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a web series on him streamed on Eros Now without proper certification, Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) told the top polling body.
15 Apr 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC directs EC to watch Modi biopic and decide
On Monday, the Supreme Court asked Election Commission to watch PM Narendra Modi, a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and then decide if the movie should be banned or not.
15 Apr 2019
Yogi AdityanathEC bans Adityanath, Mayawati from campaigning for 72hrs and 48hrs
In a major setback to BJP and BSP, the Election Commission on Monday took action against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Dalit-leader Mayawati for their remarks during campaigns.
14 Apr 2019
Andhra PradeshChandrababu Naidu and Election Commission spar over EVMs: Details here
On Sunday, tensions between Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu and Election Commission peaked.
13 Apr 2019
Narendra ModiDon't air non-certified content on NaMo TV: Electoral Officer
A day after Election Commission said that political content on NaMo TV can't be aired without prior certification, Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer wrote a letter to BJP informing about the same.
13 Apr 2019
Congress PartyDon't air anything on NaMo-TV without certification: Delhi-EC directs BJP
A day after the Election Commission directed that all recorded programs displayed on NaMo TV be pre-certified, the Delhi poll body has directed the BJP not to air any content on the platform without its certification, officials said.
12 Apr 2019
Odisha#LokSabhaElections: Voters turn out in large numbers in phase 1
Amid reports of non-functional EVMs, missing names on voters' list, and violence, the first phase of 17th Lok Sabha elections concluded on Thursday. Citizens voted to elect representatives for 91 LS seats.
12 Apr 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaNaMo TV can't air political content without approval, rules EC
NaMo TV, a 24-hour channel which mysteriously appeared on DTH platforms last month, can't air political content without approval, the Election Commission said on Thursday.
11 Apr 2019
NaxalsBallot over bullets: Defying threats, residents of Bastar cast votes
Sending a strong message to Naxals and reinstating faith in democracy, voters of Bastar in Chhattisgarh turned up in huge numbers at polling booths to cast their votes.
11 Apr 2019
Narendra ModiPM Modi's Balakot comment during rally violated code: Report
Prima facie the comments of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Latur, where he asked first-time voters to vote for army men who carried out the Balakot strikes, violated the Model Code of Conduct, a report in IE claimed.
10 Apr 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaOrder halting #ModiBiopic applies to #NaMoTV as well: Election Commission
The Election Commission's order on PM Narendra Modi biopic is also applicable to NaMo TV, the 24-hour channel promoting PM Modi and BJP, said sources in the poll panel.
10 Apr 2018
IndiaIs your name on voter-list? Here's how to check online
India is the largest democracy in the world where "voting" plays an important role in shaping the country's destiny.
10 Apr 2019
IndiaEnsure contents of NaMo-TV are pre-certified, EC directs Delhi CEO
The Election Commission (EC) is learned to have directed the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi yesterday to ensure that the contents of NaMo TV are pre-certified by the local media certification and monitoring committee.
10 Apr 2019
Narendra ModiPM Modi seeks votes for #PulwamaMartyrs, #BalakotAirstrikes; Opposition moves EC
PM Narendra Modi urged first-time voters to "dedicate" their vote to the CRPF jawans who lost their lives in the Pulwama attack and those soldiers who conducted the Balakot airstrikes. He was addressing a rally at Maharashtra's Latur on Tuesday.
10 Apr 2019
India#Elections2019: What is NOTA? Here's all you need to know
India is the world's largest democracy where voting is crucial in shaping the country's destiny.
09 Apr 2019
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)Congress seeks ban on TV serials promoting BJP's schemes
Maharashtra Congress has taken strong objection to two channels for airing serials focusing on schemes of Centre, at a time when Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is in place for the upcoming polls.
09 Apr 2019
Madhya PradeshAfter MP raids, I-T detects "well-organized" racket involving Rs. 281cr
A day after Income Tax officials raided residences of aides of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, the body said on Monday that it has detected "widespread" and "well-organized" racket involving Rs. 281 crore.
08 Apr 2019
OdishaElections 2019: 10 candidates of Odisha's poverty-stricken areas are crorepatis
Voters in four Lok Sabha constituencies, namely Koraput, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, and Berhampur, of Odisha will cast their votes on April 11. Barring Berhampur, the other three constituencies are infamous for poverty.
08 Apr 2019
IndiaLok Sabha elections: SC directs EC to increase VVPAT verification
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Election Commission to increase the number of EVMs for physical Voter Verified Paper Trail (VVPAT) counting from one to five per constituency.
08 Apr 2019
Javed AkhtarCongress removes stanza from campaign theme song after EC objects
The Congress had to remove one stanza from its campaign theme song, which was an apparent jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after the Election Commission objected to it, sources said.
07 Apr 2019
TripuraCongress lodges complaint against Tripura CM, seeking arrest: Here's why
The Tripura unit of the Congress has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, seeking the immediate arrest of Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb for allegedly spreading communal hatred in the state.
06 Apr 2019
Ministry of Information and BroadcastingNaMo TV an advertisement platform, doesn't require government nod: I&B
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B) is learned to have responded to an Election Commission notice on NaMo TV yesterday, saying it is an advertisement platform launched by DTH service providers, which doesn't require government nod.