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The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body that is empowered to conduct free and fair elections in India. Established by the Constitution of India, it is headed by a chief election commissioner and consists of two other election commissioners as constituent members. The commission is headquartered in New Delhi.
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Life after resignation: Where is Jagdeep Dhankhar? Playing table tennis, practicing yogaAmidst opposition's inquiries about Jagdeep Dhankhar's whereabouts post-resignation, sources reveal he's engaged in yoga and table tennis. His abrupt departure, citing health reasons, has fueled..IndiaTimes - Published | |
IAS Association issues BIG statement on online trolling of CEC Gyanesh Kumar's family: 'Such personal attacks...'Kumar is under fire over accusations the Election Commission of India colluded with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and committed a large-scale voter fraud across national and state elections. The..DNA - Published | |
'ECI stands totally exposed & discredited': Congress hails SC verdict on Bihar SIR; claims democracy survived 'brutal assault'The Congress party has lauded the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, asserting that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has been..IndiaTimes - Published | |
What are the 11 documents required for SIR in Bihar? Know hereThe Supreme Court, on Friday, i.e., August 22, asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to accept 11 documents or an Aadhar card from voters while hearing a plea on the Bihar Special Intensive..DNA - Published | |
SP produces affidavits of 2022; accuses CEC of 'lying brazenly'Samajwadi Party (SP) accused the Election Commission (EC) of falsely claiming the party didn't submit affidavits regarding voter deletion in Uttar Pradesh. Akhilesh Yadav alleged targeted removal of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'False, baseless, and factless statements': Sanjay Singh accuses EC of fraud, questions privacy claimsAAP MP Sanjay Singh alleged the Election Commission stole votes and committed fraud, accusing it of ignoring complaints from the Delhi elections. He challenged the EC's claim that releasing CCTV..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'You’re Shashi Tharoor in saree': Priyanka Chaturvedi shares humorous moment - see how Congress MP respondedPriyanka Chaturvedi's podcast banter with Smika Prakash, referencing Shashi Tharoor, sparked a witty exchange online. Chaturvedi, part of a delegation highlighting India's anti-terrorism stance..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Dissolve Lok Sabha immediately': INDIA bloc intensifies attack on EC; hold joint presserThe INDIA bloc has criticised the Election Commission. Opposition leaders allege misconduct in recent elections. They question the special revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. Concerns were raised..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rahul hits back at EC, says it's helping BJP steal votesRahul Gandhi, during the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, accused the Election Commission of colluding with the BJP in "vote theft." He alleged a 2023 law shields election commissioners from legal..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Will Election Commission conduct SIR in West Bengal? CEC Gyanesh Kumar says...The ECI's statement comes as it faces protests over a SIR being carried out in Bihar just months ahead of the assembly elections in the state. SIR is an exercise to revise the voter list by removing..DNA - Published | |
'Laughable': Congress on EC's 'no ruling, oppn bias'; continues its 'EC-BJP' consensus attackCongress has launched a scathing critique of the Election Commission of India, dismissing its claims of impartiality as "laughable." Jairam Ramesh accused the ECI of incompetence and partisanship,..IndiaTimes - Published | Election Commission press conference: Poll body calls Rahul Gandhi's allegations 'insult to Constitution'The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday held a press conference, slamming Opposition's claims of voter fraud and calling the usage of terms such as "vote chori" an insult to the Constitution...DNA - Published |
Vote 'chori' row: Rahul Gandhi calls SIR 'conspiracy to steal Bihar election'; attacks ECIRahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of India of plotting to rig the upcoming Bihar elections. He claimed that elections are being stolen nationwide. Gandhi asserted that the INDIA bloc will..IndiaTimes - Published | Vote theft row: Congress MP Manish Tewari cites ‘trust deficit’ with Election Commission; Akhilesh Yadav presses for reformsThe Election Commission of India faces criticism from opposition leaders like Manish Tewari and Akhilesh Yadav, who question its credibility amid voter list manipulation allegations. Tewari cites a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Election Commission issues BIG statement amid Bihar SIR and voter fraud row: 'Some political parties...'The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday issued a statement as it faces allegations of a large-scale voter fraud in national and state polls. Read on to know what the ECI said.DNA - Published | EC on ‘vote theft’ row: Parties should have flagged roll errors before polls; 'welcome scrutiny'Amidst allegations of electoral roll errors and "vote theft," the Election Commission has urged political parties to address concerns during designated periods. The EC refuted claims of collusion and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Chori chori, chupke chupke': Rahul Gandhi shares new video as part of 'vote theft' campaign; watchRahul Gandhi intensified his criticism of the Election Commission, employing a parody video to highlight alleged vote theft. The Congress party has launched a "Vote Chori se Azaadi" campaign and..IndiaTimes - Published | Big day for Supreme Court: Bihar SIR row, stray dog verdict, J&K statehood, and migrant workers’ plea in focus – key casesThe Supreme Court addressed critical issues, directing the Election Commission to disclose details of deleted Bihar voters amid opposition concerns of disenfranchisement. The court also reserved its..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar SIR: No objection by political parties in 14 days on draft voter listThe ECI published the draft voter list after the SIR exercise in poll-bound Bihar on August 1. The final voter list will be released after the one-month period for claims and objections.DNA - Published | '1 person 1 vote exists since 1951': EC slams Rahul Gandhi, oppn's use of term 'vote chori'; seeks proofThe Election Commission has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's "vote chori" allegations, deeming them an attack on Indian voters and election staff. Gandhi claimed widespread vote theft in Karnataka,..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Supreme Court's BIG statement on Bihar SIR: 'Voter roll revision can be set aside if...'The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that the results of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Bihar voter list can be set aside if its illegality is proven. The court was hearing a batch of..DNA - Published | Rahul Gandhi accuses Election Commission of failing to uphold 'One Man, One Vote', vows to...Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi further accused the Election Commission of neglecting its duty, asserting that the Congress party is committed to protecting the Constitution and will..DNA - Published |
'Vote chori' protest: Rahul Gandhi, along with 300 Opp MPs, to march from parliament to Election Commission today; know key detailsCongress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to lead a march of around 300 MPs from the parliament to the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters in New Delhi on Monday. The move is to protest..DNA - Published | 'ECI is not a court': Chidambaram slams poll body over SIR; terms refusal to hear complaints 'death of democracy'P Chidambaram criticized the Election Commission of India, stating it should not act as a court. He raised concerns about ignored complaints in Bihar during the Special Intensive Revision, potentially..IndiaTimes - Published |
'New avatar of Goebbels': BJP attacks Rahul on vote-chori claim; calls him 'perpetual youth' of politicsBJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi has strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi for his accusations against the Election Commission, dismissing them as baseless and stemming from frustration over Congress's loss of..IndiaTimes - Published | 0... 00.. 0000: The following are the house numbers of the 3 lakh voters on the Bihar SIR Roll list! Here's the SHOCKING reportAccording to a study of Bihar's draft voter list compiled following the disputed special rigorous revision by the Election Commission of India, up to 2,92,048 electors have home numbers beginning with..DNA - Published |
Bihar SIR: No deletion of name from draft roll without notice, ECI tells SC; addresses doubtsThe Election Commission of India (ECI) assured the Supreme Court that no voter's name in Bihar's draft electoral roll will be deleted without prior notice, a hearing opportunity, and a reasoned order...IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Be transparent and release digital voter rolls’: Rahul Gandhi steps up attack on EC; launches ‘Vote Chori’ websiteRahul Gandhi has intensified his conflict with the Election Commission of India, alleging compromised democratic processes and launching a public support platform. He demands transparency and access to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Vote theft row: Election Commission again asks Rahul Gandhi to sign declaration or apologise; terms claims as 'false' and 'absurd'The Election Commission of India (ECI) demands Rahul Gandhi either substantiate his "vote theft" allegations with a signed declaration or apologize for the claims, which ECI deems false. Gandhi refuses..IndiaTimes - Published | EC reform drive: 334 unrecognised parties delisted in poll cleanup; aims to ensure transparency in electoral processThe Election Commission of India (ECI) has delisted 334 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) to enhance electoral system transparency. This action follows a review of state CEO reports,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Primary site for E-Roll download for all states working without any issues: ECIElection Commission of India (ECI) on Friday clarified that its primary site for E-Roll download for all states has been working without any issues.IndiaTimes - Published | Will Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' attack on Election Commission undercut INDIA bloc's SIR stance in Bihar?Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of electoral roll lapses in Karnataka, presenting documents as evidence of "vote chori." The ECI has requested Gandhi to submit an..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Ideologically hollow Cong systematically attacking constitutional institutions: BJPBJP leaders have strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's allegations of poll fraud against the Election Commission, calling it a calculated deceit and part of a larger conspiracy against Indian democracy...IndiaTimes - Published | 'His brain should be checked': Devendra Fadnavis slams Rahul Gandhi; dismisses LoP's 'vote theft' charge against Election CommissionMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's voter fraud allegations, suggesting a mental deficiency. Fadnavis dismissed Gandhi's accusations against the Election Commission of..IndiaTimes - Published |
EC vs Congress: Rahul Gandhi shows 5 ways 'votes were stolen'; gives 'proof'Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India of electoral malpractices during the recent polls. Gandhi presented documents claiming to show over 100,000 stolen votes in a..IndiaTimes - Published | Election Commission notifies schedule for Vice President electionThe Election Commission of India (ECI) notified the schedule for the election of the Vice President of India. The poll, if contested, will be held between 10 AM and 5 PM on September 9 at the First..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC orders ECI to reveal data on 65 lakh missing voters: ADR seeks reasons for exclusions under Bihar SIR; key hearings setThe Supreme Court has directed the election commission of India (ECI) to provide detailed information by August 9 regarding the removal of approximately 65 lakh voters from Bihar's draft electoral..IndiaTimes - Published | Voter list lapse: ECI suspends 4 Bengal officers over fake entries; accused of sharing passwords to databaseThe Election Commission of India took action against officials in West Bengal. Four officials got suspended for sharing elector roll database credentials. They shared it with unauthorized people. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tejashwi's dual voter ID row: Lawyer files complaint against RJD leader; move after EC asked him to hand over EPIC cardRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav faces a police complaint filed by an advocate in Patna regarding his alleged possession of two EPICs. This action follows a notice from the Election Commission of India, which..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Misleading, baseless': EC fact-checks P Chidambaram's migrant voters claim; warns against politicising SIRThe Election Commission of India (ECI) has refuted Congress MP P Chidambaram's claims regarding voter shifts and migrant inclusion in Tamil Nadu, labeling them as misleading and baseless. The EC..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar SIR row: 'Congress to reveal serious malpractices of ECI', says Venugopal; declares dateThe Congress party has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of "bias" in the ongoing revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, alleging voter exclusion. Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal..IndiaTimes - Published | 'EPIC' trouble for Tejashwi: RJD leader's 'name missing' from Bihar poll roll claim prompts EC to look into 'forgery'; what poll panel saidTejashwi Yadav, an RJD leader, claimed his name was missing from Bihar's voter list, alleging a conspiracy. However, the Election Commission of India (ECI) refuted this, stating his name exists with..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘No objections on Bihar draft voter list’: EC says parties filed zero claims in special intensive review; reaffirms commitment to fair pollsElection Commission of India reports no objections from political parties in Bihar after the draft electoral roll publication. The special intensive review aimed at accuracy. Over three thousand..IndiaTimes - Published | 'EC is a puppet of Modi ji': Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge slams poll body; alleges systematic removal of minorities from voters listCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of acting as a puppet of Prime Minister Modi, alleging a deliberate conspiracy to disenfranchise marginalized..IndiaTimes - Published |
