The Latest Breaking News from The Election Commission

The idea of one nation, one election is against federalism

One of the reasons assigned in support of One Nation, One Election is the high amount of expenditure towards the conduct of elections.

The Hindu · Jan 22, 2024

Understanding the Tenth Schedule | Explained

The Maharashtra Assembly Speaker recognizes the Eknath Shinde faction as the real Shiv Sena, refusing to disqualify MLAs.

The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024

EC reschedules U.P. legislative council bypoll due to public holiday for temple consecration ceremony

The Election Commission reschedules a bypoll in Uttar Pradesh due to a public holiday for a temple ceremony.

The Hindu · Jan 15, 2024

Bangladesh opposition calls for strike on election weekend as premier Hasina seeks forgiveness

Bangladesh’s main opposition party is calling for general strikes on the weekend of the country’s parliamentary election, urging voters to join calls for boycott

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024

Have been saying since 2003, I don't trust EVMs: Digvijaya Singh

Digvijaya Singh raises questions over EVMs, demands VVPAT slips to ensure voter trust. INDIA bloc seeks meeting with ECI.

The Hindu · Dec 31, 2023

Rajasthan Cabinet formed with swearing-in of 22 Ministers at Raj Bhavan

Twenty-two BJP MLAs were sworn in as Ministers of the Rajasthan government during a ceremony at the Raj Bhawan in Jaipur on December 30. Of these, 12 were sworn in as Cabinet Ministers, five as Ministers of State (independent charge) and five as Ministers of State.

The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023

If EVMs not 'fixed' before LS polls, BJP can win over 400 seats: Sam Pitroda

Congress leader Sam Pitroda raises concerns over EVMs, calls for trust rebuilding before 2024 elections. Opp. INDIA bloc decides not to project PM candidate.

The Hindu · Dec 28, 2023

Reshuffling of police officials as per ECI guidelines to begin in January

Come January, the Police Department will start the process of transferring the officials ensconced in their present positions for more than three years. This is in tune with the order issued by the Election Commission ahead of the general elections to shuffle the officials involved in the poll process.

The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023

‘Nationwide campaign to be launched against the bill that replaces CJI by cabinet Minister in committee to select election commissioners’

Citizens for Democracy launches nationwide campaign opposing bill replacing CJI in Election Commission selection committee.

The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023

Election Commission directs political parties not to use terms derogatory to people with disabilities

The Election Commission on Thursday asked political parties to promote inclusivity for people with disabilities.

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023