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ECI directs 22 states, UTs to complete preparatory work for next phase of
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday directed Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of 22 States and Union Territories to complete preparatory work for the second phase of upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which is expected to begin in April 2026.
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Toshakhana case: Pak SC issues notice to ECP over Imran Khan's electoral b
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan's Supreme Court issued a notice to the Election Commission over Imran Khan's five-year electoral ban linked to the Toshakhana case. Judges examined legal arguments on suspended sentences versus convictions. Proceedings were deferred indefinitely. Hearings in the cipher case and a de
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ECI announces schedule for biennial Rajya Sabha polls across 10 states
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the upcoming biennial elections to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to fill the 37 seats across 10 states, as the members are set to complete their term in April 2026, a press note stated.
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"They're threatening and interfering in state matters...this is Tughlaki c
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Chief Minister called the poll panel "Tughlaki commission" and alleged that state government officers were being harassed.
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EC allots 'Torch Light' symbol to Makkal Needhi Maiam ahead of Puducherry
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notification allotting the "Torch Light" symbol to the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) for the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections in Puducherry.
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"Truth about everyone should be brought out": BJP's Dilip Ghosh calls for
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said on Tuesday that the truth must come out after the Election Commission of India (ECI) suspended seven officials in West Bengal over the alleged misconduct linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
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Election Commission team arrives in Guwahati, to meet representatives of p
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In view of the upcoming Assam polls, a team of the Election Commission of India led by the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Guwahati on Monday on a three-day visit.
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ECI suspends 7 West Bengal officials for misuse of powers and dereliction
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended seven officials in West Bengal, directing the Chief Secretary to initiate disciplinary proceedings against them for "serious misconduct, dereliction of duty, and misuse of statutory powers in connection with the Special Intensive Revisi
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Penpa Tsering to continue as leader of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile: Poll r
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration announced the preliminary election for the Sikyong and members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on Friday.
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"Everything is set as per the norms of ECI": Warangal DM as counting for T
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
As vote counting for the Telangana Municipal Elections began across seven municipal corporations and 116 municipalities on Friday, the police and the Election Commission of India made necessary arrangements at all counting centres across the state.
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ECI organises EVM/VVPAT awareness campaign in poll-bound states
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched an extensive EVM and VVPAT awareness campaign across poll-bound States and Union Territories.
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"EC should hoist BJP's flag": SP chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges 'misuse' of
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused the Election Commission of 'misusing' the Form 7 (used to object to the inclusion of a name or to request the deletion of an existing name from the electoral roll), to alter his party's vote share.
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