Election Commission Of India

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By the evening of March 28, a clear picture on the number of candidates in each of the 91 constituencies will emerge.

Election Commission notifies first phase of LS poll

Polling would be held in 91 parliamentary constituencies spread across 20 states on April 11 under the first of the seven-phase general elections.

19 Mar 2019 6:05 AM

EC orders probe against TMC strongman Mondal

In his own style he reminded them of their duty and also threatened to confront them if they are found on the wrong foot.

19 Mar 2019 2:13 AM

The new system ensures that only bonafide individuals, who are citizens of India, and political organisations based in the country can place political ads. (Photo: Pixabay)

No unapproved political ads on social media: Election Commission

On previous hearing, social networking portal Facebook told the HC that it had introduced a strict “verification processes” for all political ads.

19 Mar 2019 1:56 AM

Led by Raj Thackeray, the party didn’t win any seat in the 2014 Lok Sabha election. (Photo: file)

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena to not contest in LS polls

The final phase of voting will take place on May 19. The counting of votes will be done on May 23.

17 Mar 2019 7:37 PM

7 lakh voters registered names online

An ECI official said that the video shooting of these icons was underway for the general election.

17 Mar 2019 3:49 AM

The court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by lawyer Sagar Suryavanshi seeking directions to the EC to regulate fake news in the form of paid political ads on social media.

Will regulate political ads during polls: EC tells HC

The EC’s counsel Pradeep Rajagopal made the statement.

16 Mar 2019 2:16 AM

While Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal are spread across all the seven phases, they will be held in two phases each in Tripura and Manipur and three in Assam. (Representational image)

EC team to visit West Bengal to assess poll readiness

Sources in the EC said that the chief electoral officer of West Bengal has also been asked to file a report on the actual ground situation.

15 Mar 2019 12:50 AM

Congress registers 1st code of conduct violation complaint

The Congress leader also wrote a letter to the Maharashtra chief electoral officer (CEO) Ashwani Kumar in this regard.

14 Mar 2019 2:51 AM

Supreme Court questions EC on people out of NRC

Come back with Assam’s electoral rolls for the last three years, Supreme Court bench tells poll panel.

13 Mar 2019 2:24 AM

'Run for Vote' campaign organised in Assam. (Photo: ANI)

‘Run for Vote’ campaign held to create awareness among debut voters in Assam

This comes after the Election Commission of India on Sunday announced the schedule for the 17th Lok Sabha election.

12 Mar 2019 1:21 PM

He also urged the Election Commission to intervene and stop the fund share transferred from the Chief Minister’s relief fund until the completion of Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: ANI)

Puducherry CM extending freebies, violating model code: AIADMK

AIADMK alleged that Narayanasamy had been disbursing cash payments from CM's relief fund to his own party members.

12 Mar 2019 12:59 PM

BJP will sweep NE, says Assam finance minister

Assam’s 14 constituencies will see polling in three phases on April 11, 18 and 23.

12 Mar 2019 2:40 AM

Balakot airstrike was executed to win polls: Farooq Abdullah

He alleged that an atmosphere of fear is being created in the country to help BJP in the polls.

12 Mar 2019 2:40 AM

The ECI has nearly 38 lakh EVMs in its possession while the total number of EVMs supplied to it from 2000 to 2014 is less than 36 lakh.

ECI received over 2L extra EVMs, says PIL

Petitioner says PIL filed in attempt to avoid EVM fraud.

09 Mar 2019 1:48 AM

The ECI made the statement when the court asked why it was hesitant to issue specific directions to prohibit political advertisements on social media 48 hours before election day. (Photo: ANI)

Mulling blackout for social media before poll day: EC

The electronic and social media will be prohibited from showing political advertisements 48 hours before the voting day.

08 Mar 2019 3:15 AM

Why no order yet to prohibit political ads on social media: Bombay HC

Twitter and YouTube told the bench Thursday that they only permitted such political ads that had been verified by the ECI.

07 Mar 2019 8:09 PM

The total number of eligible voters for the Lok Sabha elections in the state is 87,330,384.

28 per cent eligible teens enrolled as voters, claims poll panel

An official said that the state branch of the ECI will run a drive on social media urging the young to come out and register themselves as voters.

07 Mar 2019 2:10 AM

Voter registration drive to be held

As part of the summary revision of electoral rol-ls, more than 28 lakh new voters had been added to the voter list in Maharashtra.

02 Mar 2019 3:47 AM

Talking about the issue of duplicate voters in Maharashtra, Ashok Lavasa said, "A party has raised the issue of duplicate voters in the state. We are looking into the matter and will take proper action and keep the said political party in the loop. We will resolve the issue in 15 days." (Photo: File)

Election Commission 'keeping watch' on developments post Pulwama attack

ECI keeps a watch on all developments, we are duty-bound to carry out our Constitutional mandate, said Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa.

27 Feb 2019 1:59 PM

Sources also revealed that Thakur read out a letter addressed to him by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey during the meeting. (Photo: File)

Ensure polls not influenced, work closely with EC: Parl panel to Twitter

Panel summoned senior officials of other social media platforms Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram on March 6.

25 Feb 2019 3:49 PM

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