The Latest Breaking News from ECI

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

Congress is with EC, it is for the poll panel to decide where it stands, says Kharge

Congress president Kharge criticizes Election Commission for ignoring complaints of communal statements and delays in voter turnout data release.

The Hindu · May 11, 2024

Civil society organisations protest in Karnataka against Election Commission for ‘inaction’ against MCC violations, hate speeches

Demanding that PM Modi be barred from campaigning for 96 hours and an FIR lodged against him for his alleged hate speeches, several civil society groups undertook a nationwide joint campaign

The Hindu · May 11, 2024

Top news developments in Karnataka today

Top stories in Karnataka on May 11

The Hindu · May 11, 2024

The fraying of the model code of conduct

Political parties are duty bound to obey the code as it was framed by the Election Commission of India on the basis of a consensus among all political parties to have a civilised election.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

‘Referendum’ mentioned only to highlight importance of elections: PDP

Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra responding to a notice from the Election Commission of India (ECI), clarified that the reference to a “referendum” was to highlight the “importance of the election and nothing else”.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

Election campaigning comes to an end in A.P. on May 11

48-hour Silence Period begins in Andhra Pradesh as campaigning for general elections ends, with strict restrictions imposed by ECI.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

Plea in SC questions EC’s delay in publishing voter turnout data of LS polls

Petition filed in Supreme Court highlights delay and accuracy concerns in voter turnout data during Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024