EC develops prototype of remote voting machine, invites political parties for demo
The multi-constituency remote EVM, developed by a public sector undertaking, can handle up to 72 constituencies from a single remote polling booth
Dec 29, 2022, 12:01 PM IST
Mainpuri Lok Sabha bypolls: EC's BIG ACTION on police - 6 cops to be relieved, response sought from SSP
Mainpuri Lok Sabha bypolls: With reference to the representation received from Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ramgopal Yadav, the Commission directed the SSP, Mainpuri to immediately relieve the sub-inspectors Suresh Chand, Kadir Shah, Sudhir Kumar, Sunil Kumar, Satya Bhan and Raj Kumar Goswami, falling under the said transfer and posting policy, from the police stations in respective Assembly segments where they are presently posted.
Dec 01, 2022, 23:29 PM IST
Ex-IAS officer Arun Goel takes charge as new Election Commissioner of India
Arun Goel, a former IAS officer was on Saturday appointed as the new Election Commissioner of India.
Nov 21, 2022, 09:43 AM IST
Supreme Court issues notice to ECI in case of cancellation of assembly membership of Azam Khan
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission in the matter of cancellation of assembly membership of Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan. Azam Khan filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the cancellation of membership.
Nov 07, 2022, 15:52 PM IST
Gujarat Polls: ‘Congress has already accepted defeat,’ says Syed Shahnawaz Hussain
Syed Shahnawaz Hussain expressed faith in the BJP, claiming that the party will form governments in both Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.
Nov 03, 2022, 23:53 PM IST
‘It can't regulate issues like freebies’: Congress’ Jairam Ramesh on ECI
In a letter, the Election Commission of India requested that all recognised national and state parties submit their comments on the proposed model code amendments by October 19.
Oct 28, 2022, 16:00 PM IST
Amid freebies debate, EC bans parties from distributing sarees, shirts during rallies
The Election Commission issued fresh set of instructions to restrict the freebies culture. The commission banned distribution of apparel like saree, shirts etc by a party or a candidate during rallies and campaigns. It also disallowed the use of educational institutions including their grounds for political campaigns and rallies.
Oct 12, 2022, 22:33 PM IST
BJP releases list of candidates for upcoming Assembly by-elections in Bihar and Odisha
BJP on Sunday released the names of its candidates for the upcoming by-election in Assembly constituencies in Bihar and Odisha.
Oct 09, 2022, 20:04 PM IST
'Shame on EC doing government's bidding': MP Kapil Sibal, Arvind Sawant on Shiv Sena poll symbol freeze
The ECI stated that neither of the two groups led by Eknath Shinde nor the other led by Uddhav Thackeray shall be allowed to use the name of the party “Shiv Sena,” nor shall either of the two groups be allowed to use the symbol “Bow & Arrow.”
Oct 09, 2022, 16:09 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: Analysis of the 'Economics' behind freebies announced by political parties
In today's DNA, Zee News' Rohit Ranjan will analyse the economics behind the freebies culture in Indian politics.
Oct 04, 2022, 23:54 PM IST
'EMPTY poll promises made by parties have FAR-REACHING ramifications': EC on freebies
EC on freebies: Election Commission has observed that the declarations made by political parties ahead of polls are quite routine and ambiguous and do not provide adequate information to the voters to exercise informed choice in an election.
Oct 04, 2022, 16:20 PM IST
‘Big VICTORY for us’: BJP after ECI recommends Hemant Soren's disqualification as MLA in office-of-profit case
The BJP has accused Hemant Soren of extending himself a mining lease and sought his disqualification as an MLA. The hearing in the case concluded in the ECI on Monday, said sources.
Aug 25, 2022, 14:26 PM IST
Whose Shiv Sena? ECI asks Uddhav Thackeray, Eknath Shinde to 'submit documentary evidence' to prove majority in party
Sources in ECI said that the two sides have been asked to submit documents, including letters of support from the legislative and organisational wings of the party and the written statements of the rival factions.
Jul 23, 2022, 13:47 PM IST
Bypolls 2022: 3 Assembly Seats in Odisha, Uttarakhand, and Kerala To Be Held on May 31
Counting of votes will take place on June 3. The poll process in all three constituencies will be completed before June 5.
May 03, 2022, 10:44 AM IST
Sonu Sood no longer Punjab's 'state icon', says voluntarily stepped down!
Actor Sonu Sood was made the state's 'icon' over a year ago by the Election Commission of India.
Jan 08, 2022, 12:47 PM IST
'Accelerate vaccination’, ECI tells five poll-bound states amid COVID spike
According to reports, the apex poll body has written to the chief secretaries of 5 poll-bound states asking them to 'accelerate' COVID vaccination. The poll body also expressed its concerns over the low percentage of the first dose of inoculation in Manipur, the sources said.
Jan 03, 2022, 14:32 PM IST
Delimitation Commission to hold consultations with all political parties in J&K from July 6-9
The delimitation commission tasked with redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir will visit the Union Territory from July 6 to July 9 and interact with administrative officials, political parties and public representatives there.
Jun 30, 2021, 15:19 PM IST
Madras High Court's remarks against Election Commission not part of judicial order: SC
A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud acknowledged however that the high court's remarks were ‘harsh’ and at times ‘off the cuff remarks are susceptible for misinterpretation.’
May 06, 2021, 13:45 PM IST
Rajya Sabha elections to fill 55 seats on March 26, results on same date
Elections to fill the 55 Rajya Sabha seats falling vacant in April will be held on March 26, 2020. Announcing the dates of the Rajya Sabha election, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday (February 25, 2020) announced that biennial elections will be held in 17 states following the retirement of the members.
Feb 25, 2020, 13:27 PM IST
Election Commission to send observers for Uzbekistan parliamentary poll on December 22
Election Commission of India (ECI) will be sending a team to observe the Uzbekistan parliamentary election scheduled to be held on December 22. India has been sending observers in elections in the neighbourhood and had recently sent observers for Sri Lankan presidential elections.
Dec 01, 2019, 14:12 PM IST
