Twitter unveils election-related search prompt in six Indian languages
The company has further unveiled the ‘Election information prompt’ in six Indian languages, which include Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam, Assamese, Hindi, and English. The prompts will support more than 20 hashtags in the mentioned languages. Besides that, Twitter has also come up with a custom emoji for the #AssemblyElections2021 which features an inked finger to represent a citizen who has exercised their right to vote.
Mar 15, 2021, 16:45 PM IST
Badi Bahas: Will elections be held according to Mamata's wish?
Election Commission has announced election dates in Bengal but Mamata Banerjee is not happy with these dates. In today's episode of 'Badi Bahas' we will discuss- will elections be held according to Mamata's wish?
Feb 27, 2021, 10:50 AM IST
West Bengal Election 2021: Why is Mamata Banerjee scared of election dates?
Mamata Banerjee alleged that it was a part of a "conspiracy" by the Centre's ruling BJP and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah. She alleged that BJP was misusing its authority as the ruling party to influence state polls.
Feb 27, 2021, 10:48 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: Analysis of election that can change India's political future
In today's DNA, Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary analyses Indian elections and how in an average 5 to 7 assembly elections are conducted every year. That is, in every four month people vote to form a government in their state.
Feb 26, 2021, 23:23 PM IST
Assembly elections 2021 guide: Voters need to carry THESE documents to cast vote
The Election Commission on Friday (February 26) announced the schedule for assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, West Bengal and Puducherry. The counting of votes for all five assembly elections will take place on May 2, announced the Election Commission (EC).
Feb 26, 2021, 19:40 PM IST
Election Commission announces Karnataka MLC bypoll date, result on March 18
The bypoll for the Karnataka Legislative Council seat, which fell vacant after untimely death of the Council deputy speaker S L Dharmegowda, will take place on March 15 the Election Commission announced on Thursday (February 18). The timing for the poll will be 9 am to 4 pm on March 15.
Feb 18, 2021, 19:34 PM IST
TMC's complaint to Election Commission: BSF jawans are threatening voters
On January 21, the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal met a bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that the BSF was threatening people in the border areas of the state to vote in favour of a particular political party.
Jan 21, 2021, 16:48 PM IST
Draft Electoral rolls for Tamil Nadu released; state has more women voters than men
In terms of new electors or first-time voters, there are a total of 2.08 lakh voters.
Nov 16, 2020, 17:46 PM IST
Candidates contesting Lok Sabha, Assembly elections can spend more; here's why
The poll expenditure limit of candidates in Lok Sabha and Assembly elections has been increased by 10 percent. The Centre revised the expenditure limit in consultation with the Election Commission of India.
Oct 20, 2020, 23:17 PM IST
Bihar Assembly elections 2020: More than 52,000 voters opt for postal ballots for phase-1
Bihar Assembly elections' first phase's polling will be held on October 28, 2020.
Oct 12, 2020, 18:24 PM IST
EC all set to announce Bihar Assembly election 2020 dates, press conference shortly
The polls to elect a new 243-member assembly will be held in more than one phase, keeping in mind the Covid-19 guidelines and social distancing norms.
Sep 25, 2020, 08:55 AM IST
EC to frame guidelines for elections amid COVID-19 situation within three days
Several states like Bihar, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Assam will go for legislative assembly elections in late this year and early and mid-2021.
Election Commission defers by-elections on 8 constituencies due to COVID-19 pandemic, floods
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday decided to defer by-elections of eight constituencies up to September 7 this year in view of the ongoing pandemic situation and floods.
Jul 23, 2020, 16:57 PM IST
Election Commission seeks suggestions from political parties on poll campaign, public meetings amid COVID-19
The government has put a ban on public gatherings, political rallies, and meetings in the wake of coronavirus.
Jul 17, 2020, 23:43 PM IST
Postal ballot voting is violation of right to secrecy to vote, right to free and fair elections: Mamata Banerjee-led TMC tells EC
TMC said the amendment directly interferes with the conduct of free and fair elections, which is the bedrock of the democracy and has been enshrined as a basic feature in the constitution.
Jul 06, 2020, 16:26 PM IST
Hirdesh Kumar appointed as new Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer
Hirdesh Kumar, a 1999-batch IAS officer of the Jammu and Kashmir cadre, was selected from a panel of names sent by the J&K administration to the EC.
Mar 16, 2020, 18:02 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
Decriminalising politics: Supreme Court order will improve electoral democracy, says Election Commission
In the wake of a far-reaching Supreme Court verdict at decriminalising Indian politics, Election Commission on Friday (February 14) welcomed the top court order and said it will go a long way in setting new moral yardsticks for improving electoral democracy, said a statement by the poll panel.
Feb 14, 2020, 20:45 PM IST
Election Commission meeting to review preparations for Delhi Assembly poll
Election Commission is set to hold a review meeting for preparation and finalisation of dates to conduct assembly election in Delhi, where polls are likely to be organised in the month of February. The meeting was participated all the three Election Commissioners along with other poll panel officials.
Dec 26, 2019, 12:21 PM IST
Karnataka Assembly by-elections will be held as per schedule: ECI
In the wake of Supreme Court judgement in the Karnataka MLAs disqualification case, the Election Commision of India (ECI) on Wednesday (November 13) directd that Assembly by-elections in the state will be held according to the schedule.
Nov 13, 2019, 18:11 PM IST
