The Latest Breaking News from The Election Commission

Tharoor, Chandrasekhar squabble over a debate

The squabble over the debate showed no signs of lessening with Mr. Tharoor aiming another sly jab at Mr. Chandrasekhar on Monday.

The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024

TMC's Saket Gokhale seeks EC probe into new NIA chief's appointment

TMC's Saket Gokhale questions NIA Director General appointment during elections, alleges BJP's deepening nexus with central agencies.

The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024

A brief history of EVMs in India | Explained

The Hindu explains the history of EVMs in India, and why they were pitched as vanguards in the fight against organised booth capturing and voter rigging.

The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024

Ethnic conflict casts a shadow on Manipur polls; Kuki-Zo, Meitei people devise voting strategies

In the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, most of the violence-affected parts of the State go to the polls. These include all of the Inner Manipur constituency having a largely Meitei population, and large parts of the Outer Manipur constituency (ST) covering Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Chandel with a majority…

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024

UDF files complaint against Rajeev Chandrasekhar over “innacurate information in poll affidavit”

UDF Central Election Committee, in a complaint to the Returning Officer for Thiruvananthapuram constituency, accused Mr. Chandrasekhar of misrepresenting his income, gross value of movable and immovable assets and financial figures in his nomination papers.

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024

Election Commission notice to Atishi over statement on BJP's 'poaching' bid

The Election Commission Friday issued a show-cause notice to Delhi minister and AAP leader Atishi, asking her to back with facts her statement that the BJP approached her to join the party. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 5, 2024

NCP symbol row | Do not deviate or defy from our order on ‘clock’ symbol, SC tells the Pawars

Supreme Court directs Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar to comply with order on NCP symbol dispute, no clock symbol allowed for Sharad Pawar

The Hindu · Apr 4, 2024

Pakistan’s PTI slams poll body after Senate election delayed in a province

Election for seats from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa delayed by the election commission after row over reserved seats.

Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2024

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses Union Home Minister Amit Shah of lying about drought memorandum

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accuses Union Home Minister Amit Shah of lying about Karnataka's drought relief memorandum delay.

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024

BJP urges the ECI to take action against Rahul Gandhi over his ‘match fixing’ comment

BJP urges strict action against Rahul Gandhi for "match-fixing" remarks during INDIA bloc rally in Delhi.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024