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Election Commission to review election preparedness in four southern States, Union territories on November 9

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has convened a conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) and police nodal officers of four States and the Union Territories in south India in Chennai for November 9 to review important aspects of preparedness for the 2024 general election

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Not on a Sunday: Naga tribal body wants vote counting date rescheduled

The Konyak Union, the apex body of the Konyak Naga community, has asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to reschedule the date of counting of votes for by-election in Nagaland’s Tapi Assembly constituency. The ECI had fixed December 3, a Sunday, for the counting of votes for Tapi and…

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

ECI wants randomisation of police personnel before their deployment to polling stations

ECI directs State officials to ensure randomisation of police personnel, provide training to video surveillance teams, dispose of pending forms, ensure candidates & agents download C-Vigil App, monitor media channels & take corrective action.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

NCERT to add content on electoral literacy in school textbooks; EC, Education Ministry sign MoU

NCERT to introduce/update textbooks to include content on electoral literacy for classes 6-12. MoU signed between ECI and Education Ministry to extend ECI's SVEEP in schools/colleges. Aim to address voter apathy among urban/young Indians.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Surveillance and monitoring stepped up, CS tells ECI officials

Surveillance and monitoring stepped up, CS tells ECI officials

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

ECI directs election officials to go lenient on seizures in genuine cases

Traders who are facing difficulties because of the rampant seizures of cash, gold and other precious metals will heave a sigh of relief as the Election Commission of India has directed the State election officials to “go lenient if the case is genuine”.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Post offices playing a pivotal role in delivery of EPICs, says Chief Post Master General, Telangana Circle

Telangana Postal Circle is ensuring timely delivery of EPIC cards & facilitating booking of ETPBs in GHMC limits. With 91% post offices in rural areas, 17,015 staff members are covering an average area of 18.05 sq km. 32,54,266 EPIC cards have been booked, 11 lakh since Sept. 80% delivery rate.…

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Indian Racing League event in Hyderabad shifted to Chennai

Hyderabad to miss out on IRL race; shifted to Chennai due to police pressure. Fans to get full refunds; ECI's election mandate cited as reason. Formula E event in city next year unlikely to be affected.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

District Election Officer inspects training programme for polling officials in Khammam

Khammam Collector and District Election Officer V.P. Gautham inspects election training for polling officials. He urges them to follow ECI norms for free and fair elections.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

The legality of the electoral bonds scheme | Explained

With the Supreme Court set to hear final arguments on October 31, The Hindu looks at the contentious issues surrounding the legality of the scheme

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023