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ECI Urges Voters to Use ECINET Platform for Candidate Info Before 2026 Polls

The Election Commission of India is urging voters to utilize its ECINET digital platform to access detailed information about candidates for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections and by-elections. Through the 'Know Your Candidates' module, voters can review affidavits containing criminal antecedents, assets, liabilities, and educational qualifications. The platform, described as the world's largest electoral service portal, integrates over 40 applications for services like voter registration and grievance redressal. It also includes specialized tools like cVIGIL for reporting model code violations and Saksham for ensuring accessibility.

Key Points: Use ECINET for Candidate Details Ahead of 2026 Elections: ECI

  • Access candidate affidavits & criminal records
  • Platform integrates 40+ electoral services
  • Covers 2026 Assembly polls in 5 states/UT
  • Features cVIGIL for violation reporting
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ECI urges voters to use ECINET platform to access candidates' details ahead of 2026 polls

Election Commission encourages voters to check candidates' criminal records, assets & qualifications via ECINET's 'Know Your Candidates' module for 2026 polls.

"citizens can easily obtain key details about candidates through the 'Know Your Candidates' module - Election Commission of India"

New Delhi, April 4

The Election Commission of India on Saturday encouraged voters to use the ECINET platform to access information about candidates' educational qualifications and criminal antecedents for the upcoming Assembly Elections and by-elections in 2026.

In a press release, the ECI highlighted the importance of informed voting and stated that citizens can easily obtain key details about candidates through the "Know Your Candidates" module available on ECINET.

The Commission noted that it had announced the schedule for the elections to the Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, along with bye-elections to eight Assembly constituencies across Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Nagaland, and Tripura on March 15.

According to the ECI, a total of 1,955 candidates are in the fray for elections to the Assemblies of Assam and Kerala, the Union Territory of Puducherry, and by-elections in four states scheduled for April 9.

The poll body further stated that the filing of nominations for the Assembly elections in West Bengal (Phase I and II) and Tamil Nadu has begun. The last date for withdrawal of candidature is April 9 for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal (Phase I), and April 13 for West Bengal (Phase II).

Voters can use the Know Your Candidates module under the 'Conduct of Elections' tab on ECINET to access detailed information, including candidates' criminal cases, assets and liabilities, educational qualifications, and their verified social media handles. The platform also allows users to download the complete affidavit (Form 26) submitted by candidates.

Describing ECINET as the world's largest electoral service platform, the ECI said it integrates over 40 applications and portals to provide a seamless experience for voters in the world's largest democracy.

The platform offers a wide range of services, including voter registration, electoral roll search, application tracking, communication with election officials, booking calls with Booth Level Officers (BLOs), e-EPIC downloads, polling trends, and grievance redressal.

Additionally, ECINET provides a single-window system for real-time information access and complaint resolution. It also includes tools such as cVIGIL for reporting violations and Saksham to ensure accessible electoral services for persons with disabilities, the Commission added.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good step, but will the average voter in rural areas, especially our elders, be able to access this? We need massive awareness campaigns in regional languages. The digital divide is real.
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Arjun K
The cVIGIL and Saksham tools mentioned are very important. Reporting model code violations instantly and ensuring accessibility for PwD voters shows the ECI is thinking progressively. Hope it works as smoothly as described.
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Sarah B
As someone who recently became eligible to vote, this makes the whole process less intimidating. Being able to track my application and book a call with the BLO from one platform is very user-friendly. Great work!
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Vikram M
All this information is good, but at the end of the day, will it change voting patterns? People often vote for caste, community, or freebies. Hope this leads to more issue-based voting. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
The integration of 40 applications sounds impressive on paper. My respectful criticism: please ensure the website and app don't crash on polling day or when traffic is high. Our IT systems need to be robust. 💻

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