Chief Election Commissioner

Taal Thok Ke: Why is ECI releasing the data late?

Taal Thok Ke: Voting for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections is going to be held on May 7. Before that, the opposition is continuously accusing the Election Commission of rigging.

May 06, 2024, 21:24 PM IST

Election Commission orders removal of Home Secretaries in six states

Election Commission Action: Big action of the Election Commission before the Lok Sabha elections.

Mar 18, 2024, 14:56 PM IST

Lok Sabha Election: Election Commission's special plan for LoC

Regarding the Lok Sabha elections, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said that for the Lok Sabha elections, security will be increased on the border with Pakistan, China and Afghanistan.

Mar 13, 2024, 22:56 PM IST

Political Parties puts forth big demand before Kashmir Election Commission

Political Parties have puts forth big demand before Kashmir Election Commission ahead of Lok Sabha Election. According to latest report, political parties have asked EC to conduct Lok Sabha Elections with Vidhan Sabha Elections. 

Mar 13, 2024, 08:28 AM IST

With Nearly No Opposition, Lok Sabha Passes Bill To Appoint CEC, Election Commissioners

This bill is slated to replace the Election Commission (Conditions of Service of Election Commissioners and Transaction of Business) Act, 1991.

Dec 21, 2023, 16:37 PM IST

'A Very Dangerous Situation If...': Kejriwal Slams PM Modi On Bill On Appointment Of CEC, ECs

According to a bill listed for introduction in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, future chief election commissioners and election commissioners will be selected by a three-member panel headed by the prime minister and comprising the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Cabinet minister.

Aug 10, 2023, 16:52 PM IST

'Election Commission Gives Agnipariksha During Every Poll': CEC Rajiv Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar pointed out that ECI completed the milestone of having conducted 400 assembly polls in just concluded polls in three northeastern states -- Tripura, Meghalaya, and Nagaland.

Mar 12, 2023, 15:10 PM IST

Chief Election Commissioner To Be Appointed On Advice Of Panel Comprising PM, LoP and CJI: SC

The bench delivered its verdict on a batch of pleas seeking a collegium-like system for the appointment of election commissioners and the Chief Election Commissioner.

Mar 02, 2023, 11:34 AM IST

DNA: Now you will get the 'right' to vote from anywhere

Assembly elections of 9 states are going to be held in India next year in 2023. A good news has come for the voters who voted in this festival of democracy. The Election Commission is now going to bring a new facility for the people living far away from the village. Election Commission is going to bring 'Remote Voting System'. In this, migrant voters will not have to go to their home state to cast their vote.

Dec 29, 2022, 23:28 PM IST

Nepal elections: Voting starts today; new parliament, provincial assemblies to be elected

Nepal elections- Voting starts to elect the new parliament and the provincial assemblies. Voters will elect representatives to seven provincial assemblies. A total of 550 provincial assembly members will be elected directly, with 330 elected directly and 220 elected through the proportional method

Nov 20, 2022, 08:16 AM IST

Supporters protest over disqualification of former PM Imran Khan | Watch

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been banned from contesting elections. The Election Commission of Pakistan has disqualified Imran Khan.

Oct 21, 2022, 17:26 PM IST

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan banned from holding public office

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been banned from contesting elections. The Election Commission of Pakistan has disqualified Imran Khan.

Oct 21, 2022, 15:48 PM IST

Electoral reforms: CEC Rajiv Kumar proposes lowering anonymous political donations to cleanse poll funding

The development has come in the backdrop of the poll panel recently delisting 284 defaulting and non-compliant registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs), declaring more than 253 of them inactive.

 

Sep 20, 2022, 07:34 AM IST

Rajiv Kumar appointed next Chief Election Commissioner, to assume charge on May 15

Rajiv Kumar will assume charge on May 15 after incumbent Sushil Chandra demits office on May 14, said a notification issued by the Law Ministry.

May 12, 2022, 13:37 PM IST

National Voters' Day: Exercise democratic right enthusiastically, EC tells voters in 5 poll-going states

In his message on the 12th National Voters' Day, Chief Election Commissioner said the presence of voters at polling stations strengthens democracy.

Jan 25, 2022, 10:43 AM IST

All parties in favour of holding UP polls on time with COVID-19 protocol: Chief Election Commissioner

"Representatives of all political parties met us and told us that elections should be conducted on time following all COVID19 protocols," said Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra on 2022 UP Assembly elections. 

Dec 30, 2021, 14:03 PM IST

How will elections be held in 5 states in Corona, the commission will hold a meeting today

Elections are to be held in 5 states in the country next year, but due to Corona epidemic, the Election Commission will hold a meeting today on how to conduct elections in these states.

Dec 27, 2021, 12:28 PM IST

Sushil Chandra appointed new Chief Election Commissioner, to take charge from today

Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra was on Monday appointed as the next Chief Election Commissioner, the Law Ministry said. According to a notification issued by the Legislative Department of the ministry, Chandra will assume charge on April 13.

Apr 13, 2021, 00:13 AM IST

Sushil Chandra will be next chief election commissioner

Sushil Chandra is set to become the next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). Chandra was appointed Election Commissioner on 14 February 2019 before the Lok Sabha elections.

Apr 12, 2021, 08:36 AM IST

25,000 extra booths, voting time extended by an hour for Tamil Nadu elections, says CEC

Owing to ensure physical distancing and Covid-19 safety norms there would be 25,000 additional polling booths in Tamil Nadu and the voting time will be extended by an hour. This means that the total voting booths would go up from over 68,000 to 93,000. 

Feb 11, 2021, 22:00 PM IST