ECI issues guidelines for conduct of elections during COVID-19
Oct 10, 2020, at 02:06 am
Chandigarh/UNI: Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued comprehensive guidelines pertaining to key activities for the safe conduct of elections.
Bihar to go for assembly polls amid Covid-19 from Oct 28, results on Nov 10
Sep 25, 2020, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The first elections in India amid the Covid-19 situation will be held in the eastern state of Bihar between Oct 28 and Nov 7 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will lock horns with a disarrayed opposition in a high-pitched electoral contest.
BREAKING: Bihar Polls to be held in three phases from Oct 28, results on Nov 10
Sep 25, 2020, at 06:45 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the Novel Coronavirus pandemic, the Bihar polls will be held in three phases from Oct 28 to Nov 7, announced the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday.
Postal ballots for Coronavirus patients, elderly people to cast votes in India
Jul 02, 2020, at 06:22 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a major change brought in the electoral system by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday, people above 65 years of age and those infected with Novel Coronavirus have been allowed to avail postal ballots to cast their votes, media reports said.
Cabinet approves MoU between ECI and that of Maldives on cooperation in Electoral Management field
Dec 04, 2019, at 11:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the Election Commission to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Election Commission of Maldives on cooperation in the field of electoral management and administration.
Election Commission of India rejects EVM mishandling charges
May 21, 2019, at 04:28 pm
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS): Amid reports of alleged EVMs tampering assumes significance as there have been reports from certain places in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar that the EVMs were being transported without security, the Election Commission of India on Tuesday clarified that such allegations are 'false' and 'incorrect'.
Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress writes to ECI over PM’s Kedarnath visit
May 19, 2019, at 03:29 pm
Kolkata, May 19 (UNI) The TMC wrote to the Election Commission on Sunday, alleging the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Himalayan shrine of Kedarnath is a violation of the model code of conduct.
Allegations fly as ECI cuts short poll campaigning in West Bengal
May 15, 2019, at 11:09 pm
Kolkata, May 15 (IBNS): Allegations flew thick and fast following the Election Commission's decision to end election campaigning on Thursday night, instead of Friday, because of the absence of "a level playing field to all candidates" owing to state government pressure. The decision comes a day after a rally led by Amit Shah turned violent on Tuesday with BJP cadres clashing with Trinamool ones in North Kolkata.
Election Commission's reward for Modi for breaking Vidyasagar statue: Mamata
May 15, 2019, at 09:45 pm
Kolkata, May 15 (IBNS): Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday evening said the ending campaigning a day ahead of schedule was the Election Commission's reward for Narendra Modi for smashing a statue of Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar.
Poll campaign in Bengal cut short as EC cracks whip following violence
May 15, 2019, at 08:48 pm
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI/IBNS): Election Commission of India on Wednesday cut short the campaign in West Bengal by almost a day from 10 pm on Thursday for the Lok Sabha elections in the state for the seventh and final phase of the polls on May 19. The move followed unprecedented violence in a roadshow of BJP national president Amit Shah a day ago.
Poll panel showcauses media houses for publishing surveys during polls
May 14, 2019, at 09:57 pm
New Delhi, May 14 (UNI): Pointing out violation of provisions in the Representation of People Act, 1951, the Election Commission on Tuesday issued show cause notice to media houses, which published poll surveys predicting results of ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Poll panel showcauses media houses for publishing surveys during polls
May 14, 2019, at 09:56 pm
New Delhi, May 14 (UNI): Pointing out violation of provisions in the Representation of People Act, 1951, the Election Commission on Tuesday issued show cause notice to media houses, which published poll surveys predicting results of ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Tripura: BJP moves ECI, seeks removal of Chief Electoral Officer
May 03, 2019, at 01:27 pm
Agartala, May 3 (UNI): The controversy over election in West Tripura parliamentary constituency in first phase has taken its toll further following BJP accusing Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sriram Taranikanti alleging him of conspiring against the government with opposition parties.
EC's second clean chit to PM Modi, says no poll code violation on Pulwama, Balakot remarks
May 01, 2019, at 11:08 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (UNI): Second day in a row, the Election Commission on Wednesday gave a clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his speech about Pulwama terror attack and the Balakot air strike, at Latur in Maharashtra on April 9, and said there was no violation of Model Code of Conduct.
ECI asks police to file FIR against BJP candidate Gautam Gambhir for code violation
Apr 27, 2019, at 04:43 pm
New Delhi, Apr 27 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday directed the Delhi Police to register an FIR against former cricketer and BJP's East Delhi candidate Gautam Gambhir for violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), after he conducted a road show without permission.
Don't criticise private lives of political leaders and workers: Election Commission
Apr 22, 2019, at 07:51 pm
Shimla, Apr 22 (UNI): Election Commission of India today issued warning to BJP state president Satpal Singh Satti and asked him to refrain from criticising the private life of leaders and workers of other political parties.
Apr 22, 2019, at 12:37 pm
New Delhi, Apr 22 (UNI) The Election Commission on Monday clarified that it did not revoke the suspension of Karnataka cadre IAS officer Mohammed Mohsin, but asked him to report to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka.
Apr 20, 2019, at 08:11 pm
Kolkata, Apr 20 (IBNS): Describing the law and order condition of West Bengal, EC special observer Ajay V Nayak on Saturday said situation in Bengal is like what Bihar used to be 10 years ago and hence more central forces are deployed in the booths in the state during Lok Sabha polls this time.
Cancelling election 'murder of democracy', says DMK leader
Apr 16, 2019, at 08:59 pm
Chennai, Apr 16 (UNI): Minutes after the Election Commission (EC), after getting the approval of President Ram Nath Kovind, countermanded the election to Vellore Lok Sabha seat following seizure of a huge sum of money, DMK treasurer and former minister Durai Murugan termed it "a murder of democracy" and threatening tactics of the BJP-led NDA at the Centre.
Election Commission cancels April 18 poll in Vellore Lok Sabha constituency
Apr 16, 2019, at 08:03 pm
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS/UNI): The Election Commission on Tuesday cancelled the election to the Vellore Lok Sabha seat that was scheduled to take place on April 18.
Apr 16, 2019, at 04:57 pm
Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS): Amid reports that Bangladeshi actor Ferdous campaigned for Mamata Banerjee's ruling Trinamool Congress in the Lok Sabha polls, the Union Home Ministry has sought a report from Foreigners Regional Registration Office on the issue, media reports said.
Will not air non-certified content in NaMo TV, BJP assures ECI
Apr 13, 2019, at 04:49 pm
New Delhi, Apr 13 (UNI) Weeks after controversy erupted over the surreptitious launch of NaMo TV, a 24 hour DTH (Direct – to Home) channel service to telecast Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech and programmes of the ruling party, the BJP has assured Election Commission that it will air only pre-authorised content.
Lok Sabha Polls: Election Commission bans exit poll
Apr 10, 2019, at 06:31 pm
Chandigarh, Apr 10 (UNI) The Election Commission on Wednesday banned exit polls between April 11 and May 19 in view of the general election that begins on Thursday.
ECI bans screening of PM Narendra Modi biopic till end of polls
Apr 10, 2019, at 03:29 pm
New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): In a major development, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday banned display of biopics on political leaders that could alter the level-playing field during the elections and hence this would now prevent makers of biopic on PM Narendra Modi from releasing the movie on Thursday.
Income Tax raids: ECI discusses with CBDT Chairman, Revenue Secretary
Apr 09, 2019, at 05:52 pm
New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) Amid allegation that the BJP-led Union government is misusing the central agencies to target political opponents during poll time, the Election Commission on Tuesday held a meeting with Revenue secretary AB Pandey and Central Board of Direct Tax (CBDT) chairman PC Mody.
Conducting, publishing, publicising exit polls banned between April 11 and May 19
Apr 08, 2019, at 08:52 pm
New Delhi, Apr 8 (UNI): Election Commission on Monday prohibited conducting, publishing or publicising the results of exit polls between April 11 and May 19, during which the Lok Sabha polls will be held.
ECI denies permission for BJP's theme song composed by Babul Supriyo
Apr 07, 2019, at 04:24 pm
New Delhi, Apr 7 (UNI) Election Commission on Saturday asked the BJP not to use the campaign song, which was composed by its Asansol MP Babul Supriyo, saying it was played at several places without prior permission.
PM Modi did not break poll code with televised speech, says Election Commission
Mar 29, 2019, at 10:54 pm
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): The Election Commission has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not break the Model Code of Conduct in his televised address to the nation on Wednesday concerning India's successful testing of an anti-satellite missile.
Lok Sabha Elections: EPIC cards, photo voter slips distribution starts in Telangana
Mar 27, 2019, at 05:25 pm
Hyderabad, Mar 27 (UNI) As the EPIC card, photo voter slips and voters guide distribution has started in various places across Telangana, Chief Electoral Officer on Wednesday informed that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will distribute these documents in full swing, door to door, in all assembly constituencies from Thursday.
ECI appoints Special Expenditure Observers for Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu
Mar 19, 2019, at 11:36 pm
New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India has appointed two eminent former civil servants Shailendra Handa and Madhu Mahajan as Special Expenditure Observers for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.