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It was also found that names of many married women, who had relocated, were not deleted from the voters' list at their native places.

50 lakh names axed from voters’ list

More names were likely to be deleted in the coming weeks as the process of authentication of voters was underway, the ECI official said.

25 Feb 2019 1:17 AM

An expert said, 'the uncertainty associated with the coming election —polls suggest a narrowing gap between the BJP and the opposition — only provides more fodder for an arms race in spending'. (Representational Image)

India's 2019 LS polls to be most expensive in world: Experts

Election Commission is soon expected to announce its schedule for the polls to be held to elect 543 members of the Lok Sabha.

22 Feb 2019 11:58 AM

NWP was formed with the aim to ensure that women from all strata of society were brought within the political mainstream.

A national party for women

With a view to bring like-minded women on a common platform, the NWP announced alliance with All India Women United Party.

22 Feb 2019 1:55 AM

Democracy, a work in progress: At a zilla parishad panchayat samiti election at Koparde village in Karad, Maharashtra. (photo: PTI)

As polls loom, much to celebrate about India’s democracy, despite shortcomings

The Indian Constitution was promulgated on January 26, 1950.

15 Feb 2019 2:00 AM

Opposition demands Central forces for fair LS polls

The Congress too backed the demand and said the ECI should ensure that all voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) machines work properly.

01 Feb 2019 2:16 AM

'This is an issue concerning the survival of democracy in India,' he told reporters. (Photo: File)

Sibal demands probe into EVMs hacking claim, calls it 'very serious'

Sibal hit out at Ravi Shankar Prasad, saying he has made an 'irresponsible statement, not befitting the office he holds'.

22 Jan 2019 6:01 PM

The governor made the remarks in reply to a query if the Lok Sabha and state assembly polls be held together in view of the security scenario in the state. (Photo: File)

'All parties except PDP want early elections': J&K Guv Satya Pal Malik

The governor said it is the Election Commission of India, which has the mandate to hold the polls and decide the schedule.

17 Jan 2019 8:59 AM

Election Commission of India (Photo: PTI)

EC: Can’t stop political posts by pvt people

The bench directed both parties to submit suggestions on ways to regulate such paid political content on social media before polling day.

12 Jan 2019 1:16 AM

NOTA or none of the above votes were 2.1 per cent of counted votes in Chhattisgarh. (Representational Image)

NOTA outperforms SP, AAP, NCP among others in recent assembly polls

According to Election Commission's website, NOTA votes ranged as high as 2.1 per cent in Chhattisgarh to 0.5 per cent in Mizoram.

11 Dec 2018 7:10 PM

The Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee chief, who is seen as one of the contenders for the chief minister's post along with T S Singhdeo, said it was for the high command to decide who would be chief minister. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Were not expecting such big blessing from people: Cong's Chhattisgarh chief

The Congress was leading in 62 seats, well above the magic figure of 46, while ruling BJP was a distant second at 13 in 90-member assembly.

11 Dec 2018 4:51 PM

The MNF was also leading on two seats, even as it crossed the 21-seat mark required to form the government in the state. (Photo: ANI)

Mizoram election results: MNF emerges victorious, bags 24 of 40 seats

The Congress party has won five seats, while the BJP secured one. The Independents have won five seats and are leading in three.

11 Dec 2018 4:43 PM

He said, 'The counting for the assembly election results will start at 8 am tomorrow and it will be done in around 22 rounds. 15000 officers and workers will be put on duty for the task.' (Photo: ANI)

Madhya Pradesh assembly polls: Counting to be done in 22 rounds

Rao said, 'First trend is expected before 11 am so we have scheduled first press briefing at 11am and second briefing will be done at 5 pm.'

11 Dec 2018 8:39 AM

The Election Commission has banned use of mobile phones inside polling stations. (Photo: AP)

Telangana polls: Man held for taking selfie while casting vote

Voter identified as Shiv Shankar, clicked selfie inside polling booth, following which complaint was lodged by an election official.

07 Dec 2018 2:17 PM

'To set an example for future it's important that EC takes cognisance of this kind of language,' Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said. (Photo: ANI)

Feel insulted, EC should act: Raje on Sharad Yadav's body-shaming

'I actually feel insulted and I think even women are insulted,' Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje said.

07 Dec 2018 11:52 AM

FIR against BJP leader for lewd remarks

Roy however later said that the DM was free to lodge the FIR while asserting that “truth could not be hushed up”.

10 Nov 2018 1:15 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje at a rally ahead of the December 7 Assembly elections.

Agitated govt staff May sink Raje’s ship

However, the employees had taken a vow to teach the Congress a lesson. There were public appeals and advertisements by unions against the Congress.

13 Oct 2018 1:09 AM

Rahul Gandhi set to enter Vasundhara Raje’s den

Congress president will hold a 200-km road show in Eastern Rajasthan on Tuesday.

09 Oct 2018 2:16 AM

Rajasthan: Before elections, power corridors falling silent

The silence is often broken by the ruling party MLAs who have been doing rounds to clear pending business.

06 Oct 2018 1:39 AM

Rawat, who was on a two-day visit to the state for a review of the preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state, said there were no 'fake voters' as such and the commission was continuously working to delete the duplicate voters and add legitimate ones in the electoral rolls. (Photo: File)

Political parties raise suspicion on EC when competition is tough: OP Rawat

It will be completely ensured that no duplicate voter cast vote in the upcoming elections, Rawat added.

18 Sep 2018 6:40 PM

Can’t de-list parties over hoardings: Election Commission

The commission also made it clear that it cannot keep a watch on every hoarding that is displayed in the country during elections.

15 Sep 2018 12:53 AM

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