Election Commission Of India News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Delhi Polls: Parvesh Verma's family express joy and gratitude as BJP leader set to defeat Kejriwal
New Delhi, February 8: As Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Parvesh Verma is set to defeat Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal from New Delhi constituency, Verma's family expressed their joy and gratitude at the results.
Delhi should have govt which serves its people: Sitharman reacts as BJP leads
New Delhi, February 8: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the National Capital Region should have a government which serves the cause of the people, as early trends show BJP returning after 27 years.
Was saying for long time...AAP didn't understand: Anna Hazare on Delhi election results
Ahmednagar, February 8: As the current trends show Bharatiya Janata Party poised to get majority in Delhi assembly elections, social activist Anna Hazare criticised Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party for their alleged involvement in controversies surrounding liquor and money.
Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reaffirms BJP set to win Delhi polls
New Delhi, February 8: As trends for Delhi elections become clear, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was sure that the BJP will form the government in the national capital after a hiatus of 27 years.
DMK leads in Erode bypoll as vote counting begins
Erode, February 8: The counting of votes for the Erode (East) Assembly bye-election has begun, with DMK taking an early lead.
ECI releases constituency-wise voting data for Delhi Assembly elections
New Delhi, Feb 7: With the results for the Delhi Assembly elections set to be announced on Saturday after the counting, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday published Assembly-wise votes polled.
Arvind Kejriwal accuses ECI of not uploading booth-wise data of Delhi Assembly constituencies
New Delhi, February 7: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of "refusing to upload" Form 17C, which provides the data of the total number of votes polled by the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in each Delhi Assembly constituency.
MP minister criticises Akhilesh Yadav for his 'ECI is dead' remarks
Bhopal, Feb 6: Madhya Pradesh Sports and Youth Welfare Minister, Vishwas Sarang, on Thursday, criticised former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) head Akhilesh Yadav for his "dead" remark against the Election Commission of India (ECI).
No repoll required in absence of complaints by nominees: Delhi CEO
New Delhi, Feb 6: In the absence of any complaint from the 699 candidates, no re-poll is required in any of the 70 Assemblies, Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi R. Alice Vaz said on Thursday after the scrutiny of election documents.
Delhi records 60.42 per cent voter turnout in high stakes election battle
New Delhi, February 6: Delhi recorded a voter turnout of 60.42 per cent in the high-stakes assembly elections on Wednesday, according to data from the Election Commission of India.
Delhi polls: Unique 'space' themed polling booth grabs eyeballs in Vikaspuri
New Delhi, February 5: As voters in Delhi queued up to exercise their franchise in the Assembly polls on Wednesday, a polling booth in the Vikaspuri assembly constituency was the cynosure of all eyes with its unique decorations themed 'Chandrayan se chunav tak Bharat ki udaan'.
ECI's 'Chandrayaan Se Chunao Tak' initiative boosts voter enthusiasm in West Delhi
Vikaspuri, Feb 5: As the Delhi Assembly polls unfold, a captivating and futuristic initiative by the Election Commission of India (ECI) has been turning heads and generating excitement in West Delhi. At a special polling booth in Vikaspuri, voters are greeted with a remarkable theme: "India's Flight from Chandrayaan to Election."
Voting is the oxygen and base of democracy,: VP Dhankhar appeals to vote
New Delhi, February 5: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, accompanied by his wife Sudesh Dhankhar, cast their votes at the CPWD Service Centre in North Avenue for the Delhi Assembly Election.
Delhi Police, Flying Squad seize vehicle carrying suspected electoral malpractice materials
New Delhi, February 4: The police and Flying Squad Team (FST) seized a vehicle at Inderpuri area in Delhi carrying suspected suits believed to be related to electoral malpractices, said District Election Office, New Delhi.
Security tightened with intensive checks and route marches ahead of Delhi assembly polls
New Delhi, February 4: With less than 24 hours remaining until the Delhi Assembly elections, authorities have tightened security measures, implementing intensive checks and conducting route marches in sensitive and vulnerable areas across the national capital.
Very childish, this was not speech of LoP: Naresh Mhaske slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, February 3: Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's address in the Lok Sabha, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske called the Congress leader's demand for the voter list in Maharashtra "very childish", highlighting that the voter list is already publicly available on the Elections Commission of India's (ECI) website.
Vintage car rally encourages Delhiites to vote in large numbers
New Delhi, Feb 2: A 'Vintage Drive for Voter Awareness' was organised on Sunday by the New Delhi District Election Office with classic vehicles displaying banners and slogans encouraging voters to cast their ballot in large numbers in the Assembly election on February 5.
16th Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla passes away
New Delhi, February 1: The Election Commission of India on Saturday observed mourning following the demise on Saturday of former Chief Election Commissioner Navin B. Chawla
SC grants 3 more weeks to ECI to explain rationale behind increasing number of electors per polling station
New Delhi, Jan 31: The Supreme Court on Friday granted additional time to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to file its affidavit in a petition challenging the poll body's decision to increase the number of electors per polling station from 1,200 to 1,500.
CEC Rajiv Kumar eyeing post-retirement job: Kejriwal on Yamuna row
New Delhi, Jan 30: AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday criticised the Election Commission's decision to dismiss his Yamuna 'poison' plea for lack of evidence, claiming that CEC Rajiv Kumar is favouring the BJP as he is looking for a post-retirement job.
Election Commission asks Kejriwal not to mix issues, provide factual evidence over his poisoned water remarks
New Delhi, January 30: The Election Commission of India on Thursday responded to AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal to not mix issues of increased ammonia in the Yamuna River with his serious allegations of Yamuna poisoning with mass genocide, equating act of war between two nations.
Delhi polls: Security plans, voter awareness, expenditure monitoring discussed at election meeting
New Delhi, Jan 27: Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), R. Alice Vaz, held a high-level meeting on Monday to review the preparedness for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, scheduled for February 5.
ECI awards four DMs in Bengal for 'extraordinary performance' in 2024 LS polls
Kolkata, Jan 25: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday awarded four District Magistrates in West Bengal for their 'outstanding performance' during the Parliamentary elections in the state in 2024.
Proud of how ECI conducts elections even in places with single voter: BJP MP Arun Singh on National Voters Day
New Delhi, January 25: BJP MP Arun Singh on Saturday lauded the Election Commission on National Voters Day, calling India's elections the most unbiased in the world, with widespread trust in the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
15th National Voters' Day celebrated to encourage, maximise voter participation: Chief Electoral Officer
New Delhi, January 25: The national capital celebrated its 15th National Voters Day on Saturday with the aim to encourage, facilitate, and maximise voter participation, particularly among first-time voters.
National Voters' Day: Delhi CEO urges first-time voters to boost polling on Feb 5
New Delhi, Jan 25: As part of the 15th National Voters' Day on Saturday, Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) R. Alice Vaz called upon first-time voters to take part in the February 5 Assembly elections in large numbers.
CTI launches campaign for 100% voter participation among Delhi's business community ahead of February 5 elections
New Delhi, January 25: The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) on Saturday said that the industry body will launch a comprehensive election campaign to ensure 100 per cent voter participation among Delhi's business community in the upcoming state assembly, scheduled at February 5.
AP: Vijayawada celebrates 15th National Voters Day with massive rally
Vijayawada, January 25: Thousands of students and new voters took to the streets of Vijayawada on Saturday to celebrate the 15th National Voters Day.
National Voters' Day is about celebrating India's vibrant democracy: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasised the significance of National Voters' Day, describing it as a celebration of India's vibrant democracy.
A lot of discussions held on how poll bodies must conduct fair elections, says CEC Rajiv Kumar on global election conference in Delhi
New Delhi, January 24: On the two-day international conference titled "Global Election Year 2024: Reiteration of Democratic Spaces; Takeaway for EMBs, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday said that discussion was held on how poll management bodies must carry out fair and inducement-free elections across the world.
Anti-pollution measures similar to GRAP needed to combat social media pollution: CEC Rajiv Kumar
New Delhi, January 24: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday highlighted the need for a clean social media space and said that the entire social media space is polluted. He added that if we have environmental pollution outside, equally serious social media pollution we have inside and that needs anti-pollution measures.
National Voters Day 2025: ECI to commemorate 75 years of service on January 25
New Delhi, January 22: ECI will commemorate 75 years of service to the nation on January 25. President Droupadi Murmu will be attending, with key awards for electoral excellence and a multimedia exhibition on Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
ECI to host conference of Election Management bodies on January 23, 24
New Delhi, January 21: The Election Commission of India will organize a two-day international conference titled "Global Election Year 2024: Reiteration of Democratic Spaces; Takeaway for EMBs" in New Delhi on January 23 and 24, immediately ahead of the National Voters Day.
Himachal Pradesh to celebrate National Voter's Day at Gaiety theatre on Jan 25, says official
Shimla, January 21: Himachal Pradesh will celebrate National Voter's Day on January 25 at Gaiety Theatre in Shimla, an official said.
Delhi Chief Electoral Officer writes to political parties, directing them not to publish print advertisements on poll day
New Delhi, January 20: Ahead of the February 5 Delhi assembly elections, Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi wrote to all national and state political parties, directing them and their candidates to not publish any advertisement in the print media on the poll day and one day before poll day in Delhi region.
Delhi Polls: 719 candidates to contest elections on 70 seats of national capital
New Delhi, January 19: A total of 719 candidates will contest elections on the 70 seats of the Delhi Assembly for the upcoming polls scheduled to be held on February 5, according to the Election Commission of India.
PM Modi urges citizens to exercise their right to vote, hails ECI for strengthening voting process
New Delhi, January 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to use their right to vote in maximum numbers and become active participants in the country's democratic process.
1521 nominations filed by 981 candidates for Delhi Assembly Elections
New Delhi, January 18: A total of 1521 nominations have been filed for the assembly elections on 70 constituencies of Delhi, scheduled to be held on February 5, as per the Election Commission of India.
6371 persons arrested, 155 cases registered for violation of Mode Code of Conduct ahead of Delhi assembly polls
New Delhi, January 14: As many as 155 cases have been registered for violating the Mode Code of Conduct ahead of the upcoming February 5 assembly polls in Delhi, officials said on Tuesday.
Delhi Lt. Governor calls for General Elections to form new assembly
New Delhi, January 10: The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena has officially called for elections to elect members for the new Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, as per a notification issued by the Chief Electoral Officer. This move follows the recommendation by the Election Commission of India.