The Latest Breaking News from ECI

Have no powers, up to voters to decide if freebies offered by political party are viable: Election Commission

The Election Commission of India cannot regulate State policies, it told the Supreme Court which is hearing a plea seeking a ban on freebies

The Hindu · Apr 9, 2022

Election Commission names Ashutosh Kumar as first Seshan Chair visiting professor

NEW DELHI The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday named Prof. Ashutosh Kumar, of the poli

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2022

We should be aware that our democracy is turning into autocracy: Krishna Byre Gowda

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The Hindu · Mar 29, 2022

Punjab poll: 3-tier cordoning points at counting centres

CHANDIGARH: All arrangements have been made for the counting of votes on Thursday, when the Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the fate of 1,304 candidates contesting multi-cornered elections for the 117-member Punjab legislative assembly, for which voting was held on February 20. Thursday has been declared a dry…

The Times of India · Mar 9, 2022

UP poll: EVMs carried in truck were marked for training, says ECI

LUCKNOW: Following reports of EVMs being carried in a vehicle in Varanasi, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued clarification that these machines were marked for training, and rumours were spread by few political parties against the transparency of the commision.

The Times of India · Mar 9, 2022

Manipur Assembly polls phase 2: Voter turnout of 28.19 pc recorded till 11 am

A voter turnout of 28.19 per cent till 11 am was recorded on Saturday as polling across 22 constituencies are underway for the second and final phase of Manipur elections, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Dynamite News · Mar 5, 2022

UAE, Egypt Sign Reinsurance Agreement to Bolster Trade and Economic Cooperation

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit agency (ECA), and its Egyptian counterpart Export Credit Guarantee of Egypt (EGE) have signed a reciprocal reinsurance agreement to support Emirati and Egyptian projects in their respective countries as well as their collaborative initiatives around the world. The agreement between the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2022

EC recognition to YSRTP

In significant development, the YSRTP established by Y S Sharmila got recognition by the Election Commission of India (ECI). This was disclosed by party senior leader Toodi Devender Reddy on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2022

UP assembly elections: Webcast at 2,438 booths in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Out of 4,018 booths in the city, 2,438 will have live webcast facility for security and monitoring purpose. Through live webcast, ECI will ensure safe polling in booths.

The Times of India · Feb 22, 2022

Ban on ads, social media broadcasts

CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued guidelines to the district election officers (DEOs) to ensure prohibition from 6pm on February 18 to conclusion of polling at 6pm on February 20. Voting will take place from 8am to 6pm.

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022