The Latest Breaking News from Rajiv Kumar

Indian Kashmir headed for polls after a decade of turmoil and direct rule

India will hold the first legislative elections in a decade in the restive region of Kashmir, which lost its semi-autonomy and came under direct federal rule in 2019.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 24, 2024

Indian-administered Kashmir To Hold First Local Polls In A Decade

Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir will hold local elections for the first time in a decade, the head of the electoral commission said Friday, after polls were stalled in the disputed region following New Delhi's imposition of direct rule in 2019.

International Business Times · Aug 16, 2024

Assembly Election 2024: Haryana goes to polls on 1 Oct; Vote count on 4 Oct

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced the election dates of the 90-member assembly in Haryana. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 16, 2024

India election results 2024: Narendra Modi claims third term but projections show party unlikely to win outright majority – as it happened

Narendra Modi says India has placed its faith in the ruling coalition ‘for a third consecutive time’, as figures show his BJP party unlikely to secure an overall majority

The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2024

Modi Eyes Triumph As India Counts Epic Vote

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was widely tipped to win India's election on Tuesday, in what would be a triumph for his Hindu nationalist drive that has thrown the opposition into disarray and deepened concerns for minority rights.

International Business Times · Jun 3, 2024

AP Photos: The world's largest elections come to a close in India

The 6-week-long election in India closed on Saturday. The world’s largest election could also be one of its most consequential. Voters are choosing 543 members for the lower house of Parliament for a five-year term.

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024

India Praises Vote Conduct With Modi Tipped To Win

India's election commission said Monday a staggering 642 million people voted in just-concluded six-week-long polls, a day ahead of the results which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is widely expected to win.

International Business Times · Jun 3, 2024

"This election is historic...Created world record of 642 million voters": CEC Rajiv Kumar

"The contribution of voters aged 85 and above is inspiring for our younger generation; they are the heroes of our democracy." Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 3, 2024

Yechury writes to EC objecting to I-T notice to Thrissur committee of CPI(M)

Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] general secretary Sitaram Yechury has written to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar stating that the income tax notice served on the bank account of the party’s Thrissur district committee when the election process has begun is “violative” of a level playing field.

The Hindu · Apr 15, 2024

ECI cracks down on anonymous political hoardings, directs disclosure of publishers and printers for traceability and accountability

Sending a strong message, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday directed all States/UTs mandating the clear identification of printer and publisher on printed election-related material including hoardings, ensuring accountability and transparency in campaign communications. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 10, 2024