Earlier, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that the upcoming assembly elections in Kerala are expected to set a benchmark for democratic practices, expressing confidence in the preparedness of the state's election machinery and cooperation from political parties.
Iranian Embassy in India has expressed it appreciation of the gesture from several Indian officials and Political parties where they signed the condolence book placed at the Embassy after the death of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei
Nepal's general elections saw a preliminary voter turnout of around 60%, mostly from the Gen Z demographic, contributing to the "unprecedented" energy at the polls. The Election Commission attributed the successful conduct to improved voter education, cooperation from political parties, a
The Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, on Friday indicated that the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections may be conducted in a single phase, following a detailed consultation with political parties.
During the meeting, a majority of the political parties commended the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the peaceful and smooth conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. Additionally, most parties also submitted formal requests urging the ECI to
The Commission is scheduled to hold consultations with the Chief Secretary, the Director General of Police (DGP), District Election Officers, senior police officials, and representatives of recognised political parties in Chennai.
The Election Commission on Wednesday directed officials in Puducherry to strictly enforce the rule of law without fear or favour, crack down on the flow of cash, liquor, drugs and freebies, and ensure coordinated action among enforcement agencies ahead of the Assembly elections.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday said that the political parties have promised the Election Commission that the upcoming Puducherry Assembly elections will be "model elections" for the country.
The constitutional poll body enforced the code of conduct on January 19 for the March 5 elections, following consultations with political parties and public feedback. However, 35 days into its implementation, no penalties have been imposed.
As political parties prepare for high-stakes assembly elections in states like West Bengal and Tamil Nadu later this year, the debate surrounding the leadership within the INDIA bloc takes centre stage.
The Court, on Wednesday, said that instead of distributing resources through freebie schemes, political parties should frame planned and structured policies aimed at long-term welfare, such as unemployment schemes and other development-oriented measures.
The Supreme Court on Thursday strongly criticised the distribution of "freebies" by political parties of all states and expressed concern over its impact on public finances.