The Latest Breaking News from ECI

Can parties be de-recognised or de-registered? | Explained

The Hindu explains the power of the Election Commission to deregister a political party for violating the model code of conduct

The Hindu · May 17, 2024

ECI not being impartial in handling political violence: Sajjala

YSRCP alleges Election Commission bias, TDP violence, and police inaction, impacting law and order in Andhra Pradesh.

The Hindu · May 16, 2024

Andhra Pradesh poll violence: ECI orders AP DGP to put all perpetrators behind bars

Lok Sabha election 2024: Election Commission of India orders immediate arrest of post-poll violence accused in Andhra Pradesh, taking strict action against offenders.

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

ECI failed to ensure free and fair elections in Salur, alleges Deputy CM Peedika Rajanna Dora

YSRCP candidate accuses ECI of failing to ensure fair polling in Salur Assembly constituency, citing malpractices by TDP-JSP-BJP alliance.

The Hindu · May 13, 2024

Naidu blames YSRCP for violence on polling day in Andhra Pradesh, urges ECI to take stringent action

Andhra Pradesh polls: TDP chief Naidu stated that the assault of a voter at a polling station in Tenali by sitting MLA Annabathuni Siva Kumar on being told to come in the queue reflected the arrogance of the YSRCP leaders

The Hindu · May 13, 2024

EC inquires detailed probe into ‘attack’ by YSRCP’s sitting MLA on a common voter

Responding to the incident, Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena told The Hindu that the incident has come to the notice of the ECI and has ordered a detailed probe into it. He said that they have live webcasting footage from the Polling Station.

The Hindu · May 13, 2024

Supreme Court to urgently hear plea on ‘delay’ in voter turnout data publication on May 17

Supreme Court to urgently hear application on delay in voter turnout data publication for Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu · May 13, 2024

Any ECI-recognised photo identity card is mandatory, says Kadapa Collector

Kadapa DEO urges voters to carry ECI-recognised photo IDs, while SP ensures security in sensitive villages for elections.

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

PDP and NC allege crackdown on party workers, write to EC

Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti sought intervention of the Election Commission of India to prevent “1987-style rigging and intimidation of voters and PDP supporters”

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

What are the rules on contesting seats? | Explained

Rahul Gandhi's dual candidacy raises questions on election laws, including disqualification criteria and party funding regulations.

The Hindu · May 11, 2024