The Election Commission of India (ECI) organized a mega voter awareness program under SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) at Tulip Garden in Srinagar. The awareness program aimed to educate citizens about the importance of voting, voter registration processes, and electoral participation. SVEEP is the flagship program of the […]
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Nominations for Phase 3 of Lok Sabha polls to begin tomorrow: ECI
The filing of nominations for the third phase of the 2024 general elections will begin on Friday, the Election Commission said. “Nominations for the third phase of General Elections 2024 will begin tomorrow,” the poll commission said on Thursday. Voting under phase 3 will be held in 94 constituencies in […]
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ECI cracks down on anonymous political hoardings, directs disclosure of publishers and printers for traceability and accountability
Sending a strong message, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday directed all States/UTs mandating the clear identification of printer and publisher on printed election-related material including hoardings, ensuring accountability and transparency in campaign communications. The decision was taken by the Commission consisting of Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, […]
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ECI holds ‘Conference on Low Voter Turnout’ to increase voter turnout in LS Elections
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Election Commission of India (ECI) held a ‘Conference on Low Voter Turnout’ with Municipal Commissioners and District Education Officers (DEO) from select districts to increase voter turnout in the ensuing Lok Sabha Elections. Ahead of the polling in the ongoing general elections in 2024, the poll body […]
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ECI censures Dilip Ghosh, Supriya Shrinate for derogatory remarks against women’s dignity
The Election Commission has censured BJP leader Dilip Ghosh and Congress leader Supriya Shrinate for derogatory remarks against the dignity of women and said that the Commission views the electoral process as an enhancer of the status of women and will not allow any erosion of their status. The Commission, […]
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‘INDIA bloc to meet ECI today to object arrests of opposition leaders amid MCC,’ tweets CM Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said today the INDIA bloc alliance will be meeting the Election Commission to express their “strong objection to the deliberate targeting” and “arrest” of opposing leaders at a time when the Model Code of Conduct has been enforced after the announcement of the schedule […]
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“Political Parties should refrain from using children in political campaigns”: ECI
The Election Commission of India on Monday said that Political Parties should refrain from using children in election campaigns in any form whatsoever including the distribution of posters/pamphlets or participation in slogan shouting, campaign rallies, election meetings, etc. In a press note by the ECI, it was said that in continuation of its […]
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ECI announces elections for 56 Rajya Sabha seats in 15 states, polls on Feb 27
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced elections for 56 Rajya Sabha seats in 15 States, the polls for which will be held on February 27. The ECI conveyed the information in a Press Note with the subject “Biennial Elections to the Council of States to fill the […]
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ECI appoints 3 observers to monitor polls in Nagaland
The Election Commission has appointed 3 special observers in the poll-bound state of Nagaland to observe the poll preparedness in the state. EC officials on Tuesday said that in order make arrangements to conduct, free and fair’ polls, three special observers have been appointed from among the retired, IRS, IAS and IPS […]
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ECI asks Uddhav Thackeray,Eknath Shinde factions to ‘submit documentary evidence’ to prove majority in Shiv Sena
Election Commission of India on Saturday asked new rivals in Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde (two camps of a party), who approached the poll body to stake claim over Bal Thackeray-founded outfit, to submit documentary evidence to prove that they have the majority members in the Shiv Sena. The […]
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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to appear before ECI today in mining lease case
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren will appear before the Election Commission of India in person or through counsel on Tuesday in the office of profit matter which pertains to owning of stone mining lease. On June 14, ECI granted him the last extension and fixed June 28 for a personal […]
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ECI bans all victory processions on or after vote counting on May 2
On Tuesday 27 April,The Election Commission of India (ECI) bans all victory processions on or after vote counting on May 2 in view of the rise in coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases. A detailed government order will follow soon, sources privy to the information said. The Madras high court had on […]
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Madras High Court Said, ECI is singularly responsible for spreading Covid-19, Booked for murder charges
On Monday 26 April, The Madras High Court said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is singularly responsible for spreading Covid-19 and murder charges should probably be imposed on it for its “irresponsible” behaviour. Criticising the ECI for not stopping political parties from violating the Covid protocols, the first […]
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PM Modi lauds EC for strengthening democracy, ensuring smooth conduct of polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has made striking contributions towards strengthening our democracy by ensuring smooth conduct of elections, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of voters-day”>11th National Voters Day. “National Voters Day is an occasion to appreciate the remarkable contribution of the EC to strengthen our democratic fabric and ensure smooth […]
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ECI to launch Digital Voter-ID cards on National Voter’s Day
The Election Commission of India will formally launch the e-EPIC (Electronic Electoral Photo Identity Card) programme on January 25, the National Voter’s Day. e-EPIC is a non-editable secure portable document format (PDF) version of the EPIC and will have a secured QR code with image and demographics like serial number, part number, etc. E-EPIC […]