Bihar elections are expected to be held later this year in October or November, however, no official date has been announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Pranav Thakkar has alleged that candidate Kirit Patel had deliberately removed paragraph 8.2 from the Form 26 affidavit, thereby concealing crucial information.
"This upgraded mechanism replaces the traditional manual methods, which were often time-consuming and prone to delays. By leveraging automation and data integration, the new system ensures faster reporting," the press note issued by the Election Commission read.
"The 18-year wait is finally over -- Congratulations, RCB. New Champion! IPL Turning 18? It's your time to shine! Register as an Elector and be ready to vote like a champion," the ECI posted on X.
According to ECI, the new VTR sharing process reduces the time lag associated with earlier manual reporting methods. However, the legal requirement to detail the account of votes recorded by the polling agents remains unchanged.
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Sunday administered the oath of office to Ranjan Sharma as the State Election Commissioner at a solemn function held at Raj Bhavan in Guwahati.
The Election Commission of India launched 21 initiatives in 100 days under CEC Gyanesh Kumar, focusing on polling access, training, stakeholder engagement, and digital integration. The reforms aim to streamline electoral processes and enhance voter experience nationwide.
The Rouse Avenue court on Monday criticised Delhi police for inadequate investigation in a matter related to a Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violation against Law Minister Kapil Mishra. This case relates to an objectionable tweet that Mishra posted.
"The high command will decide the candidate. The candidate is merely a technicality. The atmosphere in Malappuram is such that anyone who becomes the candidate will win," Joy said.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in the presence of Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, inaugurated the National Conference of Counsels representing the Election Commission of India at IIIDEM, New Delhi.