The Latest Breaking News from The Election Commission

Uttarakhand forest fires: Forest staff, vehicles deployed on poll duty in violation of orders

Forest fires have refused to die down in Uttarakhand for the past 10 days, with four people reportedly dead so far and the Supreme Court set to hear petitions linked to the state government’s role on Wednesday. 

Newslaundry · May 6, 2024

‘These are not the real issues’: Digvijaya Singh slams the BJP discussing mangalsutra, machhli, and Muslims

Digvijaya Singh interview: Digvijaya Singh, former MP CM and the Congress’ candidate in Rajgarh, criticizes EVMs, questions electoral integrity, challenges BJP and PM Modi.

The Hindu · May 5, 2024

Election Commission to provide fans, shamianas, waiting rooms to ensure high voting on May 7 in 14 constituencies in Karnataka

With campaigning in the 14 constituencies that go to the polls on May 7 ending on Sunday evening, the Election Commission has made all arrangements to ensure that the soaring temperatures in these constituencies do not affect polling.

The Hindu · May 4, 2024

LS Polls: ECI increases polling time in Telangana due to heatwave

Polling is from 7am to 6pm, extended from the earlier 7am to 5pm schedule. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 2, 2024

Ghulam Nabi Azad welcomes EC's decision to postpone polls in Anantnag-Rajouri constituency

Ghulam Nabi Azad welcomes Election Commission's decision to postpone Anantnag-Rajouri polls, emphasizing importance of legislative assembly elections.

The Hindu · May 1, 2024

Yercaud, Virudhunagar incidents: Stalin says solatium would be released post EC’s approval

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin promises solatium for families of Yercaud bus accident and Virudhunagar blast victims.

The Hindu · May 1, 2024

Karnataka | Third-gender voter turnout less than 22% in the 14 constituencies that went to polls on April 26

The number of other gender electors in Karnataka has seen a 3.85% rise in this Lok Sabha election — from 4,826 in 2019 to 5,012 in 2024. While 3,067 electors from this group were eligible to vote in the 14 constituencies that went to the polls on April 26, the…

The Hindu · May 1, 2024

‘Need to reclaim Constitution’: The Karnataka civil society groups safeguarding democracy

When news channels spewed venom, civil society groups in Karnataka got them censured. When the prime minister made incendiary remarks, they approached the Election Commission. In one election after another, civil society activists have tried to restore voters’ faith in the Constitution and fair electoral practices. 

Newslaundry · Apr 30, 2024

Election Commission has banned Aam Aadmi Party's Lok Sabha campaign song, alleges Aatishi

Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Sunday alleged that the Election Commission has banned the party's campaign song, 'Jail ka jawab vote se' stating that it showed the ruling party and agencies in a very poor light. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 28, 2024

EC directs repolling on one booth in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar on April 29

The Election Commission has directed to conduct repoll in one polling station in the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka on April 29. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 27, 2024