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The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body established by the Constitution of the Republic of India empowered to conduct free and fair elections in the Republic of India. It is headed by a chief election commissioner and consists of two other election commissioners as constituent members.
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Bihar Election: Supreme Court agrees fresh pleas challenging ECI's voter revision driveThe Supreme Court has agreed to hear additional petitions challenging the Election Commission of India's decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. Concerns have been..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Farooq Abdullah slams EC for Bihar electoral rolls revision, threatens nationwide protestNational Conference chief Farooq Abdullah has criticized the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, deeming it 'unconstitutional.' He alleges..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Not acceptable to people of Hindustan’: Farooq Abdullah slams poll body for Bihar voter roll revision; says will lead to mass agitationFarooq Abdullah has criticized the Election Commission of India's special intensive revision of the electoral roll in Bihar, questioning how millions of Biharis working outside the state can..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'No clarity yet': Tejashwi Yadav slams Election Commission over Bihar SIR drive; once again claims that names will be 'removed' from listTejashwi Yadav claims the Mahagathbandhan has not received clarity from the Election Commission regarding Bihar's electoral roll revision. The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the ECI's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Is Election Commission God?': Pappu Yadav's 'do-or-die battle' call as roll revision row flares; links poll body to RSSPappu Yadav, a Congress-leaning MP, has declared a "do-or-die battle" against the Election Commission's electoral roll revision in Bihar, labeling the ECI as an "office of the RSS." Congress has also..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar polls: ECI lists 11 documents for voter roll update, Aadhaar not included; check what's requiredA controversy surrounds Bihar's electoral roll revision, initiated by the Election Commission of India after 22 years. Opposition parties fear voter deletion, particularly among marginalized groups,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
EC to press ahead with poll rolls revision, says it's lawfulDespite opposition concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement, the Election Commission (EC) is proceeding with Bihar's special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. CEC Gyanesh Kumar..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Parties should appoint more booth agents': ECI sources on Bihar electoral roll revision; 'They should not complain later'The Election Commission of India is encouraging political parties to increase the number of booth level agents for Bihar's special intensive revision process, emphasizing that parties should act now..IndiaTimes - Published | |
EC yet to hear from oppn after Congress plea for 'urgent' meetCongress requested an urgent meeting with the Election Commission on behalf of 10 opposition parties to discuss Bihar's special intensive revision of rolls. The EC responded by inviting each party..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Trying to bring NRC in from back door’: Derek O’Brien targets Election Commission; cites ‘Nazi Ancestor Pass’Derek O'Brien and Asaduddin Owaisi have strongly criticized the Election Commission of India's voter verification drive in Bihar and West Bengal. They allege it's a disguised attempt to implement the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
EC crackdown: 345 unrecognised parties face delisting; failed to contest polls or verify office locationsThe Election Commission of India has initiated proceedings to delist 345 registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) for failing to contest elections in the last six years and having untraceable..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'BJP stooge': Mamata claims ECI covertly introducing NRC in Bengal; urges allies to 'build resistance'West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of acting as a BJP stooge, alleging a backdoor attempt to implement the NRC through special electoral roll..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ahead of Bihar elections, ECI to make BIG revisions in electoral rolls, will conduct house-to-house verifications of..., opposition reactsStarting from Bihar, the Election commission of India has announced a special voter verification drive in Bihar ahead of the assembly elections scheduled for October-November. The opposition parties..DNA - Published | 'All elections held as per law': EC rebuts Rahul’s rigging claim; LoP raises fresh 'voter theft' chargeThe Election Commission of India (ECI) refuted Rahul Gandhi's rigging allegations in the 2024 Maharashtra polls, asserting adherence to established electoral laws and processes. Despite ECI's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sharing video footage of booth breaches voters' privacy: Election CommissionElection Commission officials defended the amendment restricting access to poll-day webcasting feeds, citing voter privacy and protection from intimidation. They emphasized that the footage is an..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Destroying evidence': Rahul Gandhi targets EC again; questions 45-day CCTV footage wipeout; poll body reactsRahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Election Commission, alleging a lack of transparency and the destruction of vital election data. The EC defended its decision to erase CCTV footage 45..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bypolls: From webcasting at 100% polling stations to mobile deposit facility, EC marks several firstsBypolls across Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab, and West Bengal saw the Election Commission of India (ECI) implement several new initiatives. These included faster voter turnout updates via the ECINET app,..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘They look for excuses’: Chirag Paswan slams Rahul Gandhi amid EC row, says LoP has 'accepted defeat' in Bihar pollsUnion Minister Chirag Paswan asserts that Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the Election Commission of India (ECI) indicates an acceptance of defeat in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Paswan accuses..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rahul Gandhi hits back at EC: Congress MP demands voter rolls, CCTV footage; rebuts 'evasive' reply to 'match fixing' claimCongress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Election Commission of India (ECI), demanding answers to his allegations of election "match-fixing." This comes after the ECI refuted..IndiaTimes - Published | Election Commission rejects Rahul Gandhi's claims of rigging in 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, calls them 'absolutely absurd'The Election Commission of India has rejected claims of rigging in the Maharashtra Assembly polls held last year and said defaming it after receiving an unfavourable verdict from the voters is..DNA - Published |
'Completely absurd': ECI debunks Rahul Gandhi's 'match fixing' allegation; Gandhi called Maharashtra election riggedThe Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly refuted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "match-fixing" in elections, deeming them "completely absurd." The ECI defended the integrity..IndiaTimes - Published | EC banks on tech for faster turnout updatesThe Election Commission of India is set to introduce a technology-driven system to expedite voter turnout updates, addressing concerns raised about delays in the past. Replacing manual reporting,..IndiaTimes - Published |
EC's single-point application set to integrate existing 40 apps, portalsThe Election Commission of India is set to launch ECINET, a unified platform consolidating over 40 existing election-related apps and portals. This single-point app aims to simplify the user experience..IndiaTimes - Published | Election Commission to implement electronic death data integration to clean voter rollsThe Election Commission of India is set to streamline voter roll updates by electronically obtaining death registration data from the Registrar General of India. This initiative, enabled by amendments..IndiaTimes - Published |
Death registration data to voter slip redesign: ECI introduces three key initiatives to enhance electoral rolls accuracy, check detailsTo make Voter Information Slips (VIS) more voter-friendly, ECI has also decided to modify its design.DNA - Published | Election Commission rolls out reforms to boost accuracy of electoral rolls, voter servicesThe Election Commission of India is enhancing the electoral process through three major initiatives. These include electronic acquisition of death registration data for prompt deletion of deceased..IndiaTimes - Published |
EVMs in country absolutely safe, not being tampered with, says CEC Gyanesh KumarAmidst concerns raised by US intelligence about EVM vulnerabilities, India's Chief Election Commissioner asserted the machines' safety, emphasizing their tamper-proof design and independent operation...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Just because she speaks fluent English ...': Kalyan Banerjee blames 'woman MP' for public spatTMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has blamed a fellow female MP for instigating a public argument at the Election Commission headquarters. Kalyan accused her of abusing her power and disrespecting him, alleging..IndiaTimes - Published |
Feud within TMC? Kalyan Banerjee blames Kirti Azad for leaking 'infighting' WhatsApp chatsTMC MP Kalyan Banerjee accused Kirti Azad of leaking internal party conversations regarding a public spat at the Election Commission. Banerjee admitted to the altercation but blamed Azad for provoking..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP releases alleged chat of TMC MPs' spat: 'Who is versatile international lady?A public spat reportedly erupted between TMC MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad at the Election Commission, allegedly triggered by a memorandum submission disagreement. BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya..IndiaTimes - Published |
'He has nothing to say except lies, jumlas': Tejashwi Yadav slams Amit ShahTejashwi Yadav accuses BJP of manipulating Bihar election timings, claiming the Election Commission acts on BJP's signals. He criticizes Amit Shah for misleading voters with falsehoods and not..IndiaTimes - Published | EC is a dysfunctional body, a failed institution: Kapil SibalSenior lawyer Kapil Sibal labelled the Election Commission of India as a 'dysfunctional' body that failed its constitutional duties, eroding public confidence. He emphasized the urgency to address..IndiaTimes - Published |
EC set to tap UIDAI to iron out EPIC-Aadhaar linkage wrinklesElection Commission is set to engage with UIDAI to address issues in linking voter IDs with Aadhaar cards. Discussions aim to ensure voting rights are granted according to prescribed rules, with..IndiaTimes - Published | Ready to deliberate over demand for uploading booth-wise voter turnout data: EC to SCThe Election Commission of India (ECI) expressed willingness to consider the demand for publishing booth-wise voter turnout data online during a Supreme Court hearing. The petitioners, TMC MP Mahua..IndiaTimes - Published |
Oppn keeps up delimitation, EPIC, NEP offensive in Parl but doesn’t lay siegeOpposition parties continued their protests in and outside Parliament over issues like duplicate EPIC numbers, the three-language formula, and delimitation. TMC, Congress, and BJD walked out of Rajya..IndiaTimes - Published | 'All concerns would be resolved': EC to TMC delegation over EPIC number, other issuesThe Election Commission of India has assured the Trinamool Congress that concerns about duplicate EPIC numbers, dead voters, and illegal migrants will be resolved. TMC MP Sagarika Ghose highlighted the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'EC covering up voter list fraud': TMC's fresh charge against poll bodyTMC leader Saket Gokhale accuses the Election Commission of India of covering up alleged voter list frauds, highlighting duplication in Voter IDs. He questions the ECI's claims about EPIC numbers and..IndiaTimes - Published | TMC accuses EC of 'fraud', says 'accept error in 24 hours'Trinamool Congress has accused the Election Commission of engaging in fraudulent activities, citing the duplication of voter ID card numbers across different states. TMC demands immediate correction..IndiaTimes - Published |
Will decide Congress leader Randeep Surjewala's plea for electoral rolls in 3 months: ECI to Delhi HCThe Delhi high court was informed that the Election Commission of India would resolve Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala's request for electoral rolls from Haryana and Maharashtra by April. The court..IndiaTimes - Published | New CEC to chair meet on modern poll managementThe Election Commission, chaired by new chief commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, will convene with state CEOs on March 4-5. The conference will address modern election management issues, including IT..IndiaTimes - Published |
Meet Gyanesh Kumar, IIT graduate, who becomes new Chief Election CommissionerGyanesh Kumar is the first CEC to be appointed under the new law on the appointment of the members of the Election Commission (EC).DNA - Published | Poll duties for teachers only if no one else available: Allahabad HCAllahabad High Court ruled that teachers should only be deployed for election duties if no other employees, as per Election Commission guidelines, are available. The guideline highlights the importance..IndiaTimes - Published |
Supreme Court seeks Election Commission response on EVM verification SOPLBurnt memory of EVM’s not checked: Haryana Cong candidateIndiaTimes - Published | 'Don't erase data': Supreme Court to poll body on EVM verification pleaThe Supreme Court has requested the Election Commission's response regarding pleas for verifying burnt memory and symbol loading units in EVMs. The court emphasized no data erasure or reloading during..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC seeks Centre, ECI response on lifetime bar for MPs/MLAs after convictionThe Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to file its response on plea the challenging the constitutional validity of Sections 8 and 9 of the Representation of the People Act (RP Act), 1951, which..IndiaTimes - Published | ECI election results 2025: Election Commission declares 27 winners; see full listThe Aam Aadmi Party suffered a significant defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections, with the Bharatiya Janata Party leading by a decisive margin. The BJP has won 15 seats and is leading in 32 others,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'ECI refused to upload voters' data': Arvind Kejriwal's BIG charge against poll body ahead of Delhi election resultsAam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of "refusing to upload" Form 17C, which provides the data of the total number of votes..DNA - Published | 'Hooliganism, large scale voter suppression': Kejriwal petitions EC against BJP, Delhi Police a day before Delhi electionsThe Election Commission of India met with AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, ahead of Delhi elections. Kejriwal highlighted concerns over electoral malpractices and voter suppression. The EC..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Pressure tactics to malign poll body': EC rejects poll bias claim in Delhi electionsThe Election Commission of India has accused the Aam Aadmi Party of attempting to malign the poll body through pressure tactics during the Delhi elections. This allegation follows AAP's criticism of..IndiaTimes - Published | 'BJP workers, Delhi police harassing AAP volunteers': Arvind Kejriwal writes to ECArvind Kejriwal, chief of Aam Aadmi Party, wrote to the Election Commission of India alleging that AAP volunteers are being harassed and intimidated by BJP workers and Delhi Police. He highlighted..IndiaTimes - Published |
