Election Commission of India Facts and News Updates


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.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:19Published 3 weeks ago

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.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 09:39Published on April 25, 2024

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.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:39Published on April 11, 2024

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.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:23Published on April 3, 2024

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 ECI’s campaign.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:24Published on April 2, 2024

SC’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.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:47Published on April 2, 2024

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.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:47Published on March 31, 2024

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,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:54Published on March 30, 2024

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EC serves notice to K Chandrashekhar Rao over 'vulgar' remarks on Congress Election Commission of India issued notice to KCR for "derogatory" remarks against Congress. The EC noted that KCR had violated the model code of conduct even after issuing several instructions.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 17, 2024
Congress 'guarantee cards' amount to bribery, stop distribution: BJP to EC BJP urged the Election Commission to halt Congress' 'Ghar Ghar Guarantee', citing bribery concerns and the risk of favoring registered supporters over others. BJP claimed that such an initiative was.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 16, 2024
DMK goes to high court against EC rules on poll advert pre-certification DMK challenges ECI rules in Madras HC on poll ad certification. HC admits, sets deadline for ECI response by April 17, links with other petitions. ECI cites SC's orders on SLMCMC and rejection order. IndiaTimes - Published on April 15, 2024

ECI makes highest every seizure of inducements before LS poll With General Elections 2024 underway, ECI is on track for the highest ever seizures of inducements recorded in the 75-year history of Lok Sabha elections in the country. Enforcement Agencies have made.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 15, 2024
EC's novel initiative to increase voter turnout in UP: Polling stations in housing societies The Election Commission of India has established over 200 polling stations in housing societies in urban areas of Uttar Pradesh to boost voter turnout in the pivotal state. Chief Electoral Officer.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2024
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.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 12, 2024

Nomination filing begins today for the general elections to Lok Sabha and bye-elections to legislative assembly in Gujarat The Election Commission of India initiated the Lok Sabha General Election-2024 in Gujarat, with nominations open for 26 Lok Sabha seats and 05 Legislative Assembly seats. EVM randomization, postal.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 12, 2024
BJD moves EC accusing BJP leaders of defaming women workers The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday filed a complaint with the Election Commission (EC), alleging that BJP leaders and candidates have been defaming and harassing women ASHA, anganwadi, and Mission.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 11, 2024
Outer Manipur constituency of Manipur Lok Sabha election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates list, main parties, schedule The Election Commission of India disclosed the Lok Sabha election schedule for Manipur on March 16. The General elections in Manipur will be held in one phase, with notable candidates vying in the.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 10, 2024
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.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 9, 2024

ECI holds ‘Conference on Low Voter Turnout’ 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.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 8, 2024
Over 73,000 applications received on Suvidha portal since Lok Sabha poll announced Suvidha platform oversees permission requests from political parties since the election announcement. Requests from various states, managed by ECI's tech solution, ensuring fair and transparent.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 8, 2024
'Look at level of his friendships': BJP candidate Madhavi Latha on Owaisi receiving threats After AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi appealed to Election Commission of India to monitor the alleged threat calls he is receiving, BJP candidate from Hyderabad, Madhavi Latha asked who can give him.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 8, 2024	Manipur Lok Sabha polls 2024: Total seats, schedule, candidates list, date of voting, result, main parties The Election Commission of India announced the Lok Sabha election dates for Manipur, starting on April 19, 2024. The model code of conduct is in force from March 16. The counting process will continue.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 7, 2024
Lakhimpur constituency Assam Lok Sabha elections 2024: Know candidates, polling date and other Elections for the Lok Sabha are expected to take place in April or May of this year. In the Lakhimpur Lok Sabha election, the Election Commission of India has released the official voting schedule and.. DNA - Published on April 6, 2024	Secunderabad constituency Lok Sabha election 2024: Voting dates, key candidates, other details The Election Commission of India will conduct the Lok Sabha election 2024 in seven phases that are to begin on April 19. Know details on the Secunderabad constituency. DNA - Published on April 4, 2024
Election Commission launches 'Myth vs Reality Register' to combat misinformation The Election Commission of India launched a 'Myth vs Reality Register' to combat misinformation, ensuring a level playing field during elections. The ‘myth vs reality register’ will be accessible.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 2, 2024	Baramati Lok Sabha Constituency: Check polling date, candidates Supriya Sule , past result and more Phase 4 voting for the Baramati Lok Sabha Constituency Election 2024 is scheduled for May 13, as announced on March 16 by the Election Commission of India DNA - Published on March 30, 2024
ECI allows media personnel on duty related to poll day coverage to vote through postal ballot in Lok Sabha polls The Election Commission of India (ECI) has allowed media personnel on duty related to poll day coverage to vote through postal ballot in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. IndiaTimes - Published on March 29, 2024	AAP office in Delhi 'sealed', matter to be raised with EC: Atishi The Aam Aadmi Party office in Delhi has been "sealed" from all sides, its senior leader Atishi claimed on Saturday and said the party will report the matter to the Election Commission. In a post on X,.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 23, 2024
Amit Shah says 90% of BJP funds came when poll code was in place Amid anticipation for the Election Commission's impending disclosure of electoral bond details, Home Minister Amit Shah dismissed allegations of BJP pressuring corporate houses via ED and income tax.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 20, 2024	Take action against Union minister for linking Tamils to Bengaluru blast: EC to Karnataka CEO Election Commission directs Karnataka CEO to take action on DMK complaint against Shobha Karandlaje's statement linking Tamil Nadu people to Bengaluru bomb blast. Compliance report requested within 48.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 20, 2024
ECI directs Karnataka CEO to address DMK complaint against BJP leader Karandlaje The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Karnataka to investigate a complaint filed by the DMK against BJP leader and Union Minister of State, Shobha.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 20, 2024	Lok Sabha elections 2024: How can NRIs cast vote, enroll as voters The Election Commission of India announced the 2024 Lok Sabha elections schedule with 97 crore voters. NRIs can register as Overseas Electors. Corrections in electoral roll are possible via Form-8... IndiaTimes - Published on March 20, 2024
Centre defends in Supreme Court appointment of 2 new ECs under new rules The Centre has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court defending the appointment of two election commissioners under the chief election commissioner and Other election commissioners Act, 2023. It.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 20, 2024	Congress 2nd-largest gainer from electoral bonds, slightly ahead of TMC, shows fresh data Recent Election Commission data reveals Congress leading in electoral bond receipts over Trinamool Congress (TMC). Despite Trinamool's initial advantage, Congress received more bonds. The data of.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 17, 2024
'ECI has lost its dignity': Shiv Sena (UBT) attacks EC over voting in PM Modi's constituency in last phase Model Code of Conduct active. Shiv Sena criticizes EC for Varanasi election timing. Lok Sabha schedule and CEC announcement questioned. States like Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim to.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 17, 2024	‘Eliminate dirty cash but also protect donor privacy’, says poll body chief Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasized the Election Commission's commitment to transparency. He stressed the necessity of a system to regulate undisclosed donations while safeguarding.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 16, 2024
Last chance to save democracy: Congress chief Kharge Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge declared the upcoming Lok Sabha polls as a crucial opportunity to uphold democracy and the Constitution from authoritarian rule, expressing optimism for a fairer.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 16, 2024	'Myth vs Reality' project to be launched to counter fake news, misinformation during Lok Sabha polls: ECI chief The Election Commission plans to counter misinformation and fake narratives on social media using a two-pronged strategy during the Lok Sabha polls, said Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar stating.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 16, 2024
'Congress is scattered and leaderless,' says BJP's CP Joshi Following the announcement of the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections by the Election Commission of India, BJP Rajasthan unit president CP Joshi said that the people of both the state and the.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 16, 2024	'How is security alright for parliamentary polls and not for state elections?': Farooq Abdullah National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah expresses disappointment over the Election Commission of India's decision to not conduct simultaneous Parliamentary and Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir... IndiaTimes - Published on March 16, 2024
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New election commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu assume charge The vacancies had come up in the Election Commission after the retirement of Anup Chandra Pandey on February 14 and the sudden resignation of Arun Goel on March 8. DNA - Published on March 15, 2024	Election Commission uploads electoral bonds data received from SBI ECI received data from the State Bank of India (SBI) on March 12. DNA - Published on March 14, 2024
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HC leaves it to EC to decide on Rahul's pickpocket jibe The Delhi high court instructed the Election Commission (EC) to decide on the notice issued to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his "pickpocket" jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 21, 2023	Bill to appoint Chief Election Commissioner, top ECI officials gets nod from Lok Sabha Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated that the 1991 Act on the service conditions of top poll officers was a rushed effort and that the current Bill addresses the provisions that the earlier.. DNA - Published on December 21, 2023

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