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Simultaneous polls not possible without legal framework: EC amid BJP...

Any extension or curtailment of term of assemblies will require constitutional amendment, says CEC OP Rawat.

14 Aug 2018 3:57 PM IST

Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat said, There were absolutely no problems in EVMs yesterday, yes problems were noticed in the VVPATs which was used for the first time in these constituencies and by the polling parties. (Photo: ANI)

Election Commission makes small changes to prevent VVPAT failures

Over 11 per cent of the 10,300 VVPAT machines across 10 states had developed faults and had to be replaced during the...

12 Aug 2018 4:38 PM IST

The Supreme Court also directed the Election Commission of India to hold the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30 next year. (AP)

Pavan Varma | Bonds, not black money, gone: All eyes now on EC

Supreme Court's striking down of electoral bonds underscores the need for comprehensive reforms to combat corruption

3 March 2024 12:00 AM IST

New Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Achal Kumar Joti becomes new Chief Election Commissioner

The former Gujarat chief secretary was appointed as the next CEC on Tuesday succeeding Nasim Zaidi.

6 July 2017 12:29 PM IST

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SC asks Centre why no law for appointments to poll panel

The court, however, acknowledged that till now good persons have been appointed in the poll panel.

5 July 2017 12:48 PM IST

Achal Kumar Joti will take charge as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) after Nasim Zaidi (Photo: PTI)

Achal Kumar Joti to be appointed EC chief as Nasim Zaidi retires

He will take charge as CEC after Nasim Zaidi, who had been holding the post since April 19, 2015, retires.

4 July 2017 5:17 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal with Dy CM Manish Sisodia. (Photo: PTI/File)

AAP leaders meet CEC, alleges breach of EVMs' security in Punjab

The delegation led by Manish Sisodia submitted a memorandum alleging that there are multiple instances of breach in...

14 Feb 2017 3:29 PM IST

Raising the issue of alleged tampering of EVMs during the Zero Hour, CPI-M leader P Karunakaran demanded an in-depth and independent inquiry into the matter.

EVM credible, ballot paper worst idea, say former election...

If there are any doubts or apprehensions the Election Commission would certainly remove this apprehension, said former...

16 April 2017 8:56 AM IST