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The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body established by the Constitution of India empowered to conduct free and fair elections in India. The Election commission is headed by a Chief Election Commissioner and consists of two other Election Commissioners.
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No mismatch found in VVPAT slips and votes polled in Maharashtra polls: ECThe Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that a mandatory count of Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips from the Maharashtra assembly elections revealed no discrepancies with the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Such insult can't be tolerated': BJP complains against Bhai Jagtap of Congress over 'dog' jibe at ECThe BJP has criticized Congress leader Bhai Jagtap for likening the Election Commission to a dog sitting outside PM Modi’s residence, and demanded action against him. This follows Congress's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
J&K HC sends notice to ECI on plea seeking to declare Chenani assembly poll null and voidIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Grave inconsistencies': Congress writes to EC over Maharashtra voter turnout data, seeks meetingCongress raises concerns over inconsistencies in Maharashtra's election data, citing arbitrary voter deletions, unexplained voter additions, and unusual surges in voter turnout. They request an..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Maharashtra polls: 'File VVPAT trail verification plea', Uddhav Thackeray tells all his netas who lostFollowing a dismal performance in the recent polls, Uddhav Thackeray met with defeated Shiv Sena (UBT) candidates. He instructed them to apply to the Election Commission for verification of EVM-VVPAT..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'EVM tampered when you lose': SC junks plea for reverting to paper ballotsApart from ballot paper voting, the plea sought several directions including a directive to ECI to disqualify candidates for a minimum of five years if found guilty of distributing money, liquor or..DNA - Published | |
EC announces Rajya Sabha bypoll dates for four states. Check detailsThe Election Commission of India announced by-elections for six Rajya Sabha seats across four states. Polling is scheduled for December 20th, with vote counting on the same day. These by-elections..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Maharashtra election results: 'ECI I am coming after you,' says Swara Bhaskar's husband Fahad Ahmad after lossFahad Ahmad, the NCP candidate and husband of actress Swara Bhaskar, lost the Anushakti Nagar assembly election to NCP's Sana Malik. He alleged manipulation after initially leading, claiming EVMs with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Supriya Sule files complain with EC against former IPS Ravindranath Patil over crypto misappropriation claimsSupriya Sule, an NCP MP, filed a cybercrime complaint with the Election Commission of India, alleging the spread of misinformation regarding her alleged use of bitcoin to fund the Maharashtra Assembly..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Election Commission makes seizure of over Rs 800 crore in ongoing Maharashtra, Jharkhand pollsThe Election Commission of India (ECI) reported record-breaking seizures of over Rs 1,000 crore in Maharashtra and Jharkhand during the recent assembly bypolls. The seizures, seven times higher than in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi in vicinity, Rahul Gandhi helicopter's takeoff stalled; Congress cries foulCongress has filed a complaint with the Election Commission alleging that the BJP is manipulating government control to hinder the opposition's election campaigns in Jharkhand. The complaint stems from..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'PM Modi's campaign cannot take precedence': Congress writes to EC over Rahul's chopper delayCongress has filed a complaint with the Election Commission alleging a deliberate delay in granting air traffic clearance for Rahul Gandhi's helicopter in Jharkhand. The party claims the delay,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Book Rahul & Kharge for bid to mislead electorate: BJPThe BJP has filed a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, alleging violation of the Model Code of Conduct during a Maharashtra..IndiaTimes - Published | Uddhav’s bags checked, asks EC if it checks Modi & ShahUddhav Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), publicly criticized the Election Commission (EC) after his bags were inspected by EC officials in Maharashtra. Thackeray questioned the impartiality of..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Delays serve to benefit BJP': TMC slams EC for late appointment on grievance hearingThe Trinamool Congress (TMC) has expressed disappointment over the Election Commission of India's (ECI) delayed response to their complaints regarding alleged misconduct by central forces and BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | EC delayed Hemant's copter for 90 minutes citing PM trip: JMMJharkhand's ruling JMM party has accused the Election Commission of hindering Chief Minister Hemant Soren's campaign efforts. They allege his helicopter was grounded for 90 minutes due to security..IndiaTimes - Published |
Prashant Kishor reveals reason behind choosing 'school bag' as party's election symbol: 'In the 35 years of...'The Election Commission of India (ECI) allotted the poll symbol to Kishor's outfit ahead of the bypolls in Bihar for four seats - Tarari, Ramgarh, Belaganj and Imamganj.DNA - Published | 'Given clean chit to itself': Congress writes counter response to ECI over alleged irregularities in Haryana pollsThe Election Commission of India (ECI) has dismissed allegations by the Congress party regarding irregularities in the recent Haryana elections. In response, the Congress submitted a "counter response"..DNA - Published |
Jharkhand government seeks EC action to stop Himanta, Shivraj from 'fanning communal tensions' in stateThe Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led government has requested the Election Commission to intervene against BJP leaders for allegedly misusing official resources and inciting communal tensions during their..IndiaTimes - Published | 'This election is war of justice-injustice, Congress wants to divide people, our principle Haryana one Haryanvi one': CM Nayab SainiHaryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, BJP's candidate for Ladwa, criticised Congress for its divisive approach and vowed justice for youth, Dalits, and farmers. Saini filed his nomination papers with senior..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nix Omar nomination over NC threats: BJPThe BJP is set to urge the Election Commission of India to cancel the nomination papers of National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah. This action follows accusations that he threatened people..IndiaTimes - Published | Haryana BJP urges EC to postpone assembly election for this reason; Congress says...The Haryana unit of the ruling BJP has written to the Election Commission requesting a brief postponement of the Assembly polls slated for October 1, citing holidays before and after the election date..DNA - Published |
Big relief for Sharad Pawar's NCP: EC allows party to receive public donations ahead of Maharashtra assembly pollsThe Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday accepted Sharad Pawar-led NCP's demand to accept voluntary contributions from the public due to the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Sharad..IndiaTimes - Published | Two jailed candidates have won Lok Sabha elections. Can they take oath and how?The victory of two candidates who are in jail on terror charges has brought up a unique situation. While the law will keep them away from attending proceedings of the 18th Lok Sabha, they also have a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Congress President Kharge unveils next course of action as INDIA Bloc crosses 230-markThis comes after the Election Commission of India declared results for 542 of the 543 Lok Sabha constituencies, with the BJP winning 240 seats and the Congress 99.DNA - Published | Faridabad election results 2024: BJP's candidate Krishan Pal is leadingFaridabad constituency in Haryana witnessed a 60.52% voter turnout during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 25, with BJP's candidate Krishan Pal leading according to the Election..IndiaTimes - Published |
UP: INDIA bloc leading in 44 seats, BJP-led NDA in 35In Uttar Pradesh, the INDIA bloc leads in 44 Lok Sabha seats, with the BJP-led NDA in 35 as per Election Commission data. SP and Congress lead in 37 and 7 seats, respectively.IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha results: NDA leads in Bihar; Nitish Kumar's JD(U) ahead on 14 seatsThe NDA alliance, which includes the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and Janta Dal (United), are leading in Bihar, according to the latest trends issued by the Election..IndiaTimes - Published |
"Trends are coming as per our expectations," says Rajasthan Deputy CM Prem Chand BairwaAmidst the latest trends by the Election Commission of India (ECI), which shows BJP leading with 236 seats, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa said that the trends are coming as per..IndiaTimes - Published | Faizabad Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live Updates: SP's Awadhesh Prasad leads with over 10425 votesFaizabad Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Samajwadi Party's Awadhesh Prasad is leading with 10425 votes as per the Election Commission website.DNA - Published |
BJP, Congress appear to share honours in LS polls in TelanganaIn Telangana, Congress and BJP lead in multiple constituencies while BRS faces losses. AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi maintains a strong lead. Stay informed with live updates on the Election Commission..IndiaTimes - Published | MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari questions 'dictatorship of the Election Commission' as party draws blank in stateMP Congress chief Jitu Patwari has exuded confidence about his party's performance in the Lok Sabha elections but also aimed a jibe at the Election CommissionDNA - Published |
Confronted by EC, Congress’s Jairam Ramesh says can’t name namesJust hours after the Election Commission turned down Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh’s request for an additional week to provide factual details of his accusation involving home minister..IndiaTimes - Published | 2024 Lok Sabha Election Results: How to check poll results on ECI website on June 4, and other key detailsIndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha Election 2024 result: Date, time, and where to watch poll resultsThe 2024 Lok Sabha elections concluded on June 1 with votes to be counted on June 4 by the Election Commission of India.IndiaTimes - Published | Must count postal votes first, says INDIA blocOn Sunday, a delegation of INDIA bloc functionaries visited the Election Commission. They were there to discuss measures ensuring fair play ahead of the Lok Sabha vote counting set for Tuesday. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP goes to Election Commission, claims bid to undermine pollA delegation from the BJP, headed by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, met with the Election Commission on Sunday. They requested the EC to ensure a smooth counting process on Tuesday and to take..IndiaTimes - Published | 400 companies of central forces to stay in Bengal till June 19: EC officialThe Election Commission of India (ECI) extended the stay of 400 companies of central forces in West Bengal till June 19 due to post-poll violence. The central forces will stay in sensitive areas to..IndiaTimes - Published |
'INC and INDIA bloc trying to undermine integrity of electoral process,' says Piyush Goyal after EC visitUnion Minister Piyush Goyal and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, accompanied by agencies, discussed critical measures with the Election Commission to safeguard India's electoral process.IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi exit poll results: BJP power show to continue, AAP-Congress fail to impressPolling for the seven parliamentary constituencies in Delhi was held on May 25 in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. According to the Election Commission of India, a voter turnout of 58.69%..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha elections: Comparing accuracy of exit polls from 2019 to 2014The 2024 Lok Sabha elections' exit polls offer insights into potential outcomes as analysts predict the BJP-led NDA and Congress-led INDIA bloc's performance. The official results from the Election..IndiaTimes - Published | Google doodle marks final phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 with voting symbolGoogle commemorates the final voting phase of India's 18th Lok Sabha Elections 2024 with a symbolic index finger Doodle. The 7th phase covers 57 constituencies across 8 states and 1 UT, with notable..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Aa bail mujhe maar': Supreme Court on EC's voter turnout appAs the Supreme Court refused to direct the Election Commission of India (EC) to release voter turnout of each polling station on its website during Lok Sabha elections, it also said the poll body's..IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Delhi Metro services to start early on polling day, check timings for May 25Earlier on Saturday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said that a total of 889 candidates from eight States and Union Territories (UTs) will contest elections in phase six of the Lok Sabha..DNA - Published |
With two phases remaining, EC directs BJP & Congress to refrain from religious & casteist campaignThe Election Commission of India criticized BJP and Congress, including star campaigners like PM Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi, for violating the Model Code of Conduct. Mallikarjun Kharge's defense..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Tell star campaigners to correct discourse, maintain decorum': EC to Congress, BJPThe Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) president JP Nadda and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge to issue formal notes to star campaigners to correct their..IndiaTimes - Published |
Public support for INDIA bloc similar to Janata Party wave of 1977: Digvijaya SinghDigvijaya Singh claimed massive public support for the INDIA bloc, comparable to the 1977 wave. He demanded Election Commission action on PM Modi's alleged model code of conduct violations. Singh..IndiaTimes - Published | Bhiwandi, Maharashtra Lok Sabha election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates, main parties, scheduleThe Election for Bhiwandi Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra is set for May 20th, with results on June 4th, announced by the Election Commission of India on March 16th. Prominent candidates include..IndiaTimes - Published |
EC sends 2 notices to Bengal BJP chief over ads, chides TMC netaElection Commission issued showcause notices to West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar over ads targeting Trinamool Congress. EC censured Trinamool Congress leader Humayun Kabir for allegedly..IndiaTimes - Published | |
