The Latest Breaking News from ECI

More and more BJP leaders using anti-Muslim tropes, CPI-M complains to EC

CPI(M) leader Yechury accuses BJP of anti-Muslim rhetoric, urges Election Commission to take immediate action.

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

SIT likely to submit report on poll violence in Andhra Pradesh to ECI on May 20

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe into the poll-related violence in Andhra Pradesh is likely to submit its report to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 20 (Monday).

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

Candidates demand ECI probe into opening of strongroom in presence of YSRCP leaders

The strongroom was opened in the presence of YSRCP MLA’s kin, while the candidates of other parties were kept in the dark, allege the opposition parties; YSRCP leader claims that he was present with the prior consent of officials

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

ECI seizes cash, liquor and other material worth about ₹302 crore since March 1 in Andhra Pradesh

ECI seizes cash, liquor and other material worth about ₹302 crore since March 1 in Andhra Pradesh. It includes cash of ₹85.32 crore and liquor costing ₹43.17 crore. Cash of ₹114.41 crore seized in Telangana.

The Hindu · May 18, 2024

In Delhi, why are BJP workers ‘helping’ EC officials with election work?

M Narayanan, 81, was relieved to hear he’d be able to vote in the general elections this year. A resident of Green Park in New Delhi, he was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago and finds it difficult to leave the house. 

Newslaundry · May 18, 2024

Special Investigation Team launches probe into poll-related violence in Andhra Pradesh

Election Commission approves SIT probe into Andhra Pradesh violence, with officials facing transfers and suspensions.

The Hindu · May 18, 2024

Kurnool Collector holds meeting on preparedness ahead of counting day

District Collector G. Srijana commends staff for peaceful polling, emphasizes ECI guidelines for June 4 counting duty.

The Hindu · May 18, 2024

Under what rules did the ECI reject comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi? | Explained

Why did the Election Commission of India reject comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi? What rules and judicial precedents are applicable here?

The Hindu · May 18, 2024

TPCC urges Election Commission to check double registration of voters in Telangana and A.P.

Telangana Congress VP raises concerns over 12.50 lakh missing voters in Lok Sabha elections, urges ECI to investigate.

The Hindu · May 18, 2024

Congress moves ECI against MP CM’s ‘offensive’ language

Madhya Pradesh Congress has lodged a complaint with the ECI against Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav’s alleged use of an offensive word for the grand old party.

The Hindu · May 17, 2024