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Election Commission of India: Election regulatory body of India
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body established by the Constitution of India empowered to conduct free and fair elections in India. The Election commission is headed by a Chief Election Commissioner and consists of two other Election Commissioners.

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LS Polls 2024: Election Commission asks AAP to modify its Lok Sabha election campaign song| Oneindia [Video]

LS Polls 2024: Election Commission asks AAP to modify its Lok Sabha election campaign song| Oneindia

On April 28, the Election Commission of India (ECI) directed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to revise the content of its Lok Sabha campaign song to adhere to the Advertising Codes outlined in the Cable..

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Poll Pulse EP-9: LS Elections Phase 2, Rahul Gandhi's Candidacy, ECI's Notice & More | Oneindia News [Video]

Poll Pulse EP-9: LS Elections Phase 2, Rahul Gandhi's Candidacy, ECI's Notice & More | Oneindia News

Welcome to Poll Pulse Episode 9! In this episode, we dive into the upcoming Phase 2 of Lok Sabha Elections, Rahul Gandhi's potential candidacy, and the Election Commission of India's notices. Stay..

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Electoral Bond Details: SBI Refuses to Disclose Electoral Data Citing RTI Act and SC Order| Oneindia [Video]

Electoral Bond Details: SBI Refuses to Disclose Electoral Data Citing RTI Act and SC Order| Oneindia

State Bank of India (SBI) declines to disclose details of electoral bonds submitted to the Election Commission, citing the RTI Act. In response to RTI activist Commodore (retired) Lokesh Batra's..

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 'Myth vs Reality Register': ECI's Approach to Burst Fake News | Oneindia [Video]

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 'Myth vs Reality Register': ECI's Approach to Burst Fake News | Oneindia

Discover the Election Commission of India's innovative initiative, the 'Myth vs Reality Register', designed to proactively combat misinformation in the upcoming General Elections 2024. This one-stop..

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LS Polls 2024: Ayushmann Khurrana to urge youth to vote, roped in for EC's Campaign | Oneindia [Video]

LS Polls 2024: Ayushmann Khurrana to urge youth to vote, roped in for EC's Campaign | Oneindia

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been roped in by the Election Commission of India to urge youngsters to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The 39-year-old actor features in the ECIā€™s campaign..

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SCā€™s Directive To Centre And Election Commission Over VVPAT Slip Count Request| Oneindia News [Video]

SCā€™s Directive To Centre And Election Commission Over VVPAT Slip Count Request| Oneindia News

The Supreme Court has requested responses from the Election Commission and the Central government regarding a petition advocating for a full count of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips..

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Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: Priyanka Gandhi puts forward the 5 demands of the INDIA Bloc | Oneindia News [Video]

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: Priyanka Gandhi puts forward the 5 demands of the INDIA Bloc | Oneindia News

At the Maha Rally at the Ramlila Maidan, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "INDIA Alliance has 5 demands. The Election Commission should ensure equal opportunity in the Lok Sabha..

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LS Polls 2024: Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi among 27 Congress Poll Campaigners for J&K | Oneindia [Video]

LS Polls 2024: Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi among 27 Congress Poll Campaigners for J&K | Oneindia

The Indian National Congress (INC) unveiled the list of 27 star campaigners on Saturday for the Jammu and Kashmir region. Among them are notable figures such as party president Mallikarjun Kharge,..

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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Voting period of 2024 LS polls 2nd longest since 1951-52 elections | Oneindia [Video]

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Voting period of 2024 LS polls 2nd longest since 1951-52 elections | Oneindia

The Election Commission of India has announced the 2024 Lok Sabha elections schedule, with voting set to begin on April 19 and results to be declared on June 4, 2024. The elections will be conducted in..

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Unveiling the Poll Dates on Oneindia News with Key Figures | Oneindia News [Video]

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Unveiling the Poll Dates on Oneindia News with Key Figures | Oneindia News

Join us for an exclusive analysis as we delve into the recently announced poll dates by the Election Commission of India. Our expert panel breaks down the significance of the polling schedule,..

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Lok Sabha Elections Dates Announcement: When & Where to Watch LIVE Press Conference | Oneindia News [Video]

Lok Sabha Elections Dates Announcement: When & Where to Watch LIVE Press Conference | Oneindia News

Get ready for the momentous announcement of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 dates! Tune in to the live stream of the Election Commission's press conference as Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar,..

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Lok Sabha Election 2024 Dates to Be Announced Tomorrow, EC Announces| What to Expect| Oneindia News [Video]

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Dates to Be Announced Tomorrow, EC Announces| What to Expect| Oneindia News

Tomorrow marks the awaited announcement of the 2024 election schedule by the Election Commission of India. With the model code of conduct imminent, significant government announcements will cease...

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Meet Sukhbir Sandhu & Gyanesh Kumar, the newly Appointed Election Commissioners of India | Oneindia [Video]

Meet Sukhbir Sandhu & Gyanesh Kumar, the newly Appointed Election Commissioners of India | Oneindia

Get the latest on the appointment of Sukhbir Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar as Election Commissioners in India. Stay updated with the key developments in the Election Commission's top panel appointments,..

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Arun Goel, Indiaā€™s Election Commissioner Resigns Abruptly Before Lok Sabha Polls | Oneindia News [Video]

Arun Goel, Indiaā€™s Election Commissioner Resigns Abruptly Before Lok Sabha Polls | Oneindia News

Election Commissioner Arun Goel's unexpected resignation ahead of the Lok Sabha polls leaves the Election Commission with only Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. Speculation abounds over the..

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Vadodara Gujarat Lok Sabha constituency election 2024: Know polling date, candidates andĀ pastĀ results

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EC starts examining complaints against PM Modi's speech

Amid mounting opposition pressure, the Election Commission is learnt to have started examining complaints against a speech made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajasthan in which he suggested that..
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Supreme court seeks clarification on EVMs-VVPAT from Election Commission by 2 pm

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Palakkad Lok Sabha election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates, main parties, schedule

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PM Modi's remarks on Muslims aimed at communal polarization: Kerala CM Vijayan

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MVA brass shares stage in Amravati, Uddhav Thackeray defies EC with 'Jai Bhavani' cry

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After Manipur, Election Commission orders repolling in Arunachal Pradesh following EVM damage and violence

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Centre assures swift action on Karnataka's drought relief plea in Supreme Court

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Banswara Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Check key candidates, date of voting and other important details

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EC chalked out seven-phase polls to assist BJP campaigning: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that the Election Commission of India chalked out seven-phase polls to enable Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet colleagues to..
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Election Commission issues notification for fourth phase of Lok Sabha polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued a notification for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections, which will take place on May 13 in 102 constituencies across 9 States and one Union..
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'26 public meetings, 3 road shows, 12 states': Whirlwind campaign of Rajnath Singh in phase 1 Lok Sabha polls

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EC serves notice to K Chandrashekhar Rao over 'vulgar' remarks on Congress

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Congress 'guarantee cards' amount to bribery, stop distribution: BJP to EC

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DMK goes to high court against EC rules on poll advert pre-certification

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ECI makes highest every seizure of inducements before LS poll

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EC's novel initiative to increase voter turnout in UP: Polling stations in housing societies

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BJP drops CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar from list of star campaigners in Maharashtra

BJP dropped Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar from its roster of star campaigners in the state. A revised list of 40 star campaigners, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was..
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BJD moves EC accusing BJP leaders of defaming women workers

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TMC calls off 24-hour protest day after being detained

Trinamool Congress leaders ended a 24-hour protest at Mandir Marg police station after being detained for sit-in outside the Election Commission's office. Aam Aadmi Party leaders supported TMC at the..
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ECI holds ā€˜Conference on Low Voter Turnoutā€™

ECI enhances voter turnout efforts in PCs with low participation history before General Elections 2024. Conference at Nirvachan Sadan chaired by CEC addresses voter apathy, releases booklet, emphasizes..
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Over 73,000 applications received on Suvidha portal since Lok Sabha poll announced

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'Look at level of his friendships': BJP candidate Madhavi Latha on Owaisi receiving threats

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Manipur Lok Sabha polls 2024: Total seats, schedule, candidates list, date of voting, result, main parties

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'ECI has lost its dignity': Shiv Sena (UBT) attacks EC over voting in PM Modi's constituency in last phase

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'Myth vs Reality' project to be launched to counter fake news, misinformation during Lok Sabha polls: ECI chief

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