The Latest Breaking News from The Election Commission of India

'Throwing mud on EC amounts to throwing mud on democracy': BJP's Prakash Reddy amid SIR row

BJP leader Prakash Reddy criticized Opposition parties for attacking the Election Commission of India. He explained that such actions undermine democracy and constitutional integrity. Reddy emphasized that individuals should respect institutional functions and not disrupt them. He also refuted claims of dissent within the Election Commission regarding electoral processes. Opposition…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

ECI revises SIR notices after Indian Express report — and puts out a unity photo

The Election Commission of India (ECI) says voters who receive SIR notices over unmapped records or logical discrepancies will no longer have to appear for hearings – Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will instead visit their homes to collect documents, with hearings held only in exceptional cases. The Commission has also…

Newslaundry · Sep 26

"Laying groundwork to explain their future defeats": BJP's Ram Kadam hits back at opposition over SIR row

Ram Kadam defended the credibility of the Election Commission of India amid ongoing political criticism. He stated that allegations against the EC must be supported by factual evidence. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised concerns about changes made to voter registration processes.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Delhi HC asks ECI to decide Akhand Karni Party's registration plea within four weeks

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to treat as a representation a plea seeking registration of the Akhand Karni Party and decide it within a time frame, preferably four weeks.

The Economic Times · Sep 24

BJP's Sambit Patra slams Opposition amid Election Commission SIR dissent row; hails democracy

BJP MP Sambit Patra defended the Election Commission amid the SIR row, saying correspondence among the three Election Commissioners on 14 occasions showed that the poll panel had engaged in official deliberations.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

IE investigation: Ex-CEC calls dissent ‘unprecedented’, but some media outlets fall for ‘sources’ again

An investigation in The Indian Express has raised serious questions about the functioning of the Election Commission. Over the past 10 months, two of its three Election Commissioners recorded at least 14 formal, on-record objections to decisions taken in the Commission’s name.

Newslaundry · Sep 23

MLC polls for five seats in Maharashtra on October 23

The Election Commission of India announced biennial elections for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats. These elections will fill vacancies arising from member retirements on December 6, 2026. Voting is scheduled for October 23, with results to be declared on October 27. The entire election process will be concluded by October…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Rajya Sabha polls for 12 seats in UP, Uttarakhand, Bengal on October 16; MLC polls for 28 seats on October 23

The Election Commission of India announced election schedules for Rajya Sabha and Legislative Councils. Biennial elections will fill 12 Rajya Sabha seats across three states. Simultaneously, 28 Legislative Council seats will see biennial elections in 4 states. Polling for Rajya Sabha seats is scheduled for October 16. Legislative Council elections…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Calcutta HC extends interim order on AITC's three HDFC Bank accounts till January 29

In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court has extended the interim order on three AITC bank accounts, which will stay in effect until January 29, 2027. A Special Officer will oversee these accounts, ensuring essential financial transactions take place during an internal party conflict. The Election Commission of India…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

South Central 92: Justice Madan Lokur on SIR, fear in judiciary | Meta’s CSAM problem

In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna are joined by former Supreme Court judge Madan Lokur to discuss a wide range of issues - from the cancellation of law school convocations following student protests against the CJI to mass voter roll discrepancies and the judiciary's hesitation…

Newslaundry · Sep 15