Election Commission of India

Election regulatory body of India

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional authority under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India is responsible for the conduct of elections at the national level, state level and local level. The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, State Legislative Councils and the offices of the President and Vice President of the country. The Election Commission operates under the authority of Constitution per Article 324, and subsequently enacted Representation of the People Act. The commission has the powers under the Constitution, to act in an appropriate manner when the enacted laws make insufficient provisions to deal with a given situation in the conduct of an election. Being a constitutional authority, Election Commission is amongst the few institutions which function with both autonomy and freedom, along with the country’s higher judiciary, the Union Public Service Commission and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.It's a permanent constitutional body.

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WB polls: All-party meeting by EC underway The Election Commission of India (ECI) has called an all-party meeting to ensure implementation of COVID-19 norms during election rallies. Meeting will be presided by Aariz Aftab, Chief Electoral.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:10Published 5 days ago

Kailash Vijayvargiya welcomes EC's decision on Dilip Ghosh, says 'everyone should follow guidelines' Reacting on the Election Commission's decision over a 24-hour ban on West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh from election campaigning for making "highly provocative and inciteful remarks", party.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:46Published 5 days ago

'Day off for me': Dilip Ghosh after getting ban for 24 hrs by EC After being banned by the Election Commission for making "highly provocative and inciteful remarks", WB BJP chief Dilip Ghosh said, "It is fine. EC wants free and fair elections and this time the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:28Published 5 days ago

Amid state polls, new Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra takes charge Halfway through the West Bengal Assembly polls, the Election Commission of India has got a new chief. On April 13, Sushil Chandra took charge as the 24th CEC, succeeding Sunil Arora. On the latter's.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:20Published 1 week ago

EC bans Mamata Banerjee for 24 hrs from election campaigning The Election Commission of India imposed a ban on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for 24 hours from campaigning in any manner from 8 pm of April 12 till 8 pm of April 13. The ban came over.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:09Published 1 week ago

WB polls: EVMs found at TMC leader residence, ECI assures action In a shocking incident, the EVMs and VVPATs were found at the residence of a TMC leader in Uluberia at Howrah district of West Bengal amid Assembly elections. According to Election Commission of India.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:20Published 2 weeks ago

Union minister on EC campaign ban on BJP leader after 'NIA threat' \| Assam polls Union minister Anurag Thakur reacted to the campaign ban imposed by the Election Commission on Bharatiya Janata Party leader Himanta Biswa Sarma. He was barred from campaigning, initially for 48 hours,.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:42Published 2 weeks ago

India sees biggest 1-day spike since September #Coronavirus \| Oneindia News India added 89,129 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours amid a worrying surge in Covid cases that has prompted states like Maharashtra to consider lockdown; Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:53Published 3 weeks ago

Kerala polls: UDF to file complaint to EC over alleged discrepancies in voter's list United Democratic Front (UDF) will file a complaint with the Election Commission over alleged issue of duplication in the voter's list, informed party candidate from Vattiyoorkavu constituency, Veena S.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:09Published on March 25, 2021

TMC demands high-level probe from EC in alleged attack on Mamata Banerjee TMC has demanded a high-level probe from the Election Commission of India into the alleged attack on Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram on March 10, said party leader Saugata Roy who also claimed that the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:47Published on March 12, 2021

Mamata Banerjee was injured soon after ADG, DG were replaced by EC: TMC Six member Trinamool MPs delegation on March 12 arrived at Election Commission of India, to raise the Nandigram incident in which West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee suffered injuries. Speaking.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:58Published on March 12, 2021

TMC MPs demand probe, will go to ECI tomorrow: Firhad Hakim on Mamata's alleged attack West Bengal Minister for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Firhad Hakim on March 11 demanded the probe in the matter of state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's alleged attack, and also informed.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:20Published on March 11, 2021

'Remove TMC administrators for free and fair WB polls', demands BJP While speaking to media in the national capital after meeting the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on March 04, National General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Bhupender Yadav said, "A BJP.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:26Published on March 4, 2021

WB Assembly elections: BJP delegation meets EC A BJP delegation including party's general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya met Chief Election Commissioner of India (ECI), Sunil Arora on March 04. Speaking on the meeting, Vijayvargiya said, "In Hubli,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:59Published on March 4, 2021

Assam will vote in 3 phases from March 27, result on May 02: EC Chief Election Commissioner of India, Sunil Arora, on February 26 informed that Assam assembly elections will be held in 3 phases starting from 27 March, second phase polling on 01 April and the last.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:59Published on February 26, 2021

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Social Humour: Mamata's painting draws hilarious reactions West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee took to painting while sitting at a dharna at Kolkata's Gandhi Murti to protest against the 24-hour campaigning ban imposed on her by the Election Commission of India. IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago
EC bars Mamata Banerjee for 24 hrs from poll campaigning In a blow to Trinamool Congress’s campaign, the Election Commission on Monday banned West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee from electioneering for 24 hours, holding that she had appealed for.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
'Factually incorrect': EC rejects Mamata's allegations over 'vote-cheating' at Nandigram booth In a big blow to TMC, the Election Commission has rejected the allegations made by West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the entry of outsiders and booth-capturing at a polling station.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago

Assam polls: EC bars BJP leader Himanta Biswa from campaigning for 48 hours The Election Commission of India on Friday barred Assam minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma from campaigning for ongoing Assam elections for 48 hours. The action by the Election Commission was.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Assam EVM row: EC suspends four poll officials; repoll likely in booth The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday suspended four poll officials in Assam’s Karimganj who hitched a ride with a polled EVM in the vehicle of a BJP candidate yesterday. The poll panel is.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
West Bengal Assembly Election 2021: All you need to know about first phase of polling today Election Commission has extended 30 minutes of the polling time for phase 1 of West Bengal Assembly elections 2021 following COVID-19 guidelines. DNA - Published on March 27, 2021

Mamata alleges BJP interfering in Election Commission functioning IndiaTimes - Published on March 25, 2021
West Bengal CID takes over investigation into Mamata Banerjee Nandigram mishap Earlier, the Election Commission removed Mamata Banerjee's security in-charge Vivek Sahay and also placed him under suspension with immediate effect. DNA - Published on March 20, 2021
West Bengal Assembly Election 2021: TMC MPs raise three concerns with EC Election Commission has decided that all the polling stations in Bengal would be manned by Central paramilitary forces. DNA - Published on March 19, 2021
Once Stalin takes oath as CM, resume sand mining says DMK Leader - BJP, MNM react BJP spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy said that he has filed and complaint regarding this with Election Commission and also shared the complaint ID. DNA - Published on March 17, 2021

TMC disagrees with Election Commission's 'no attack' on Mamata observation The TMC said on Sunday it disagrees with the Election Commission's observation that there was no pre-meditated attack on West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram and demanded a high-.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 14, 2021
Attack on Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram part of deep-rooted conspiracy: TMC to Election Commission A delegation of TMC leaders on Friday met the Election Commission of India officials in New Delhi to raise concerns over the Nandigram incident in which West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee had suffered.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 12, 2021
Mamata Banerjee's assets worth Rs 16.72 lakh Banerjee, who is contesting the Nandigram assembly constituency in Purba Medinipur district, doesn't own any vehicle or property, according to her self-sworn affidavit filed before the Election.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 11, 2021	‘Election Commission is for greater inclusion so that no voter is left out’ IndiaTimes - Published on March 8, 2021
Use of PM's photo on petrol pump hoardings violates poll code, should be removed: ECI official IndiaTimes - Published on March 3, 2021	EC okays replacement of top cop in West Bengal Effecting an important change in the West Bengal police brass after the announcement of assembly polls, the Election Commission on Saturday approved the replacement of ADG & IGP (law and order) and.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 27, 2021
Political scenario in 5 states as Election Commission announces poll schedule Political activities are set to become hectic with the Election Commission announcing the poll schedule for five assemblies of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry. The BJP and the.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 27, 2021	Mamata Banerjee hits out at Election Commission, alleges poll dates announced as per BJP's convenience Mamata Banerjee raised the issue as to why the Election Commission was conducting Assembly Elections in West Bengal in eight phases. DNA - Published on February 26, 2021
Assembly election 2021 dates for Bengal, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala to be announced shortly Along with the election dates, the Election Commission is expected to announce a strict COVID-19 protocol. DNA - Published on February 26, 2021	Election Commission of India to hold a press conference today, likely to announce poll dates for 5 states Election Commission of India will hold a press conference today at 4:30 pm. It is likely to announce the poll dates for the upcoming Assembly elections in five states. IndiaTimes - Published on February 26, 2021
SC notice to Centre, EC on plea for voting rights to people stationed outside their constituency The Supreme Court Thursday sought response from the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea seeking voting rights through postal ballot for people stationed outside their constituency, including.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 18, 2021	DNA Special: Why PM Jawahar Lal Nehru was not a visionary leader Election Commission of India was formed on January 25, 1950 and on this day a belief took birth that winning the election is democracy DNA - Published on January 25, 2021
How to get digital voter ID card? Who is eligible? All your questions answered The ECI will formally launch the e-EPIC (Electronic Electoral Photo Identity Card) today, i.e. January 25, on the National Voters' Day. DNA - Published on January 25, 2021	CEC Sunil Arora in Assam to review poll preparedness Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora and other EC functionaries are in Assam on a three-day visit to review preparedness for the forthcoming assembly election in the state. The EC team would hold.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 18, 2021
Madhya Pradesh by-polls results: Kamal Nath's hopes dashed as BJP leads on 21 seats The Congress and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) are ahead on six and one seats, respectively, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday. DNA - Published on November 10, 2020	Bihar elections: As NDA appears triumphant in early trends, Congress claims EVMs were hacked The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has crossed halfway mark as per the Election Commission of India's (ECI) latest trends for all 243 seats in the Bihar Assembly elections 2020 on Tuesday. DNA - Published on November 10, 2020
Bihar polls: NDA leads on 32 seats, Mahagathbandhan on 21 As per the Election Commission of India's trends at around 9:40 am on Tuesday NDA is leading on 32 seats - BJP 20, JDU 9 and Vikassheel Insaan Party on 3 seats. IndiaTimes - Published on November 10, 2020	Bihar Election Results 2020: Here's how to check realtime poll results on EC's website, mobile app The Election Commission will be releasing the Bihar Assembly Election Results 2020 today and interested people can look for the results at the Election Commission of India's (ECI) official website --.. DNA - Published on November 10, 2020
Bihar Assembly Election Result 2020 live updates: NDA leading on 12 seats, RJD on 14 Counting of votes began at 8 am on Tuesday with all real-time trends and results of elections being made on Election Commission of India's website. DNA - Published on November 10, 2020	Kamal Nath approaches Supreme Court against Election Commission revoking star campaigner status The Congress leader has challenged the Election Commission's decision on various grounds and an urgent hearing is likely to be sought. DNA - Published on October 31, 2020
Madhya Pradesh bypolls: EC revokes Kamal Nath's star campaigner status The Election Commission of India today revoked the star campaigner status of Congress leader Kamal Nath citing repeated violation of Model Code of Conduct by him while campaigning for the bypolls in 28.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 30, 2020	EC issues revised guidelines for upcoming polls; limits number of star campaigners The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised guidelines concerning star campaigners for all ongoing and future polls, bypolls in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. DNA - Published on October 10, 2020
Odisha: By-polls for Balasore, Tirtol constituencies to be held on Nov 3; results on Nov 10 The Election Commission of India on Friday issued notification for the by-elections to Balasore and Tirtol Assembly Constituencies of Odisha to be held on November 3. DNA - Published on October 10, 2020	HC seeks ECI reply on Bhim Army chief plea to register Aazad Samaj Party to contest Bihar polls The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought response of the Election Commission on a plea by Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Azad seeking direction to register his political party in the name of ‘Aazad.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 7, 2020
Bihar Assembly Election 2020: BJP snubs LJP, asks Chirag not to use PM Modi's photo in poll campaign The BJP is also expected to move the Election Commission of India (ECI), requesting it to prevent the LJP from using PM Modi's name during poll campaigning, revealed sources. DNA - Published on October 6, 2020	ECI to announce by-poll dates on Sept 29 after objection over timing raised by few states Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the dates for by-polls to be conducted in various states on September 29, said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sunil Arora on Friday. IndiaTimes - Published on September 25, 2020
Bihar Assembly Election 2020: All about political artithmetic of state, contenders for post of CM Bihar's assembly election 2020 trumpet is blown today with the Election Commission of India announcing voting dates at 12:30 PM. Broad overlook of political status in Bihar shows that NDA is in power.. DNA - Published on September 25, 2020	Bihar Assembly Elections 2020: Poll dates to be announced by Election Commission today The poll dates for Bihar assembly elections 2020 are set to be announced today by the Election Commission of India (ECI) through a press conference at 12.30 pm. DNA - Published on September 25, 2020
ECI to take decision in next two-three days to visit Bihar, says CEC Sunil Arora The Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified that a decision would be taken in the next two to three days to visit Bihar, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sunil Arora said on Monday... IndiaTimes - Published on September 22, 2020	PM Modi showers projects on Bihar ahead of assembly elections 2020 On a day when a two-member Election Commission delegation is touring Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for seven projects related to urban infrastructure.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 15, 2020
Bihar Assembly Election 2020 schedule to be announced soon, PM Modi to launch cattle artificial insemination programme The Election Commission of India, last week in its statement had said that the Bihar Elections 2020 process needs to complete before November 29, and the dates may be announced very soon. DNA - Published on September 9, 2020	Bihar elections and bypolls to 65 assembly seats to be held around same time: Election Commission The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a press release on Friday stating that all 65 bye-elections due in various states and the Bihar assembly elections will be held around the same time. DNA - Published on September 4, 2020
Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as new Election Commissioner of India Former finance secretary Rajiv Kumar took charge as the new Election Commissioner of India on Tuesday (September 1). He joined the Election Commission of India with Chief Election Commissioner Sunil.. DNA - Published on September 1, 2020	Online nomination form, gloves to voters & more: ECI issues guidelines to hold elections during COVID-19 pandemic Guidelines to conduct general and bye-elections during COVID-19 period were issued by the Election Commission of India after considering suggestions from political parties. Online nomination forms for.. DNA - Published on August 21, 2020
Bihar polls: Increase limit on election expenditure, BJP suggests to EC The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suggested to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to increase the limit on expenditure for the Bihar assembly election due to the COVID-19 pandemic IndiaTimes - Published on August 8, 2020	EC defers by-elections in 8 constituencies due to pandemic, floods Considering the ongoing pandemic situation and floods the Election Commission of India (ECI) has deferred by-elections of eight constituencies up to September 7 this year. The elections will be held as.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 23, 2020
Hurry to reduce age limit for voters to opt for postal ballot aimed at Bihar polls: CPM CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury has written to the Election Commission of India objecting to the "unilateral measures" being taken by the poll panel in "altering" electoral procedures without.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 29, 2020	EC says it cannot hold bypolls in June-July due to Covid risk Election Commission of India has not announced bypolls in eight assembly seats across the country, including Joura in Madhya Pradesh, because the Commission “could not initiate the poll process.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 12, 2020
Relief for Maharashtra CM: EC to hold council polls before May 27 The Election Commission of India has granted permission for holding elections to the Legislative Council (MLCs) in Maharashtra before May 27, giving Uddhav Thackeray an opportunity to become a member.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 1, 2020	Day after Uddhav call to PM Modi, Maha governor writes to EC Amid growing speculation over whether Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari would nominate CM Uddhav Thackeray to the state legislative council on the basis of the state cabinet’s.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 30, 2020

Election Commission of India

Election regulatory body of India

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