BJP Complains to ECI Against Rahul Gandhi for Creating North vs South Divide

23 Apr 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he is scheming to divide the nation based on language and region. The BJP demands severe action against him. The BJP National General Secretary accused Rahul Gandhi of...

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Arunachal Pradesh to set up 100-200 ‘Pink Polling Stations’

19 Apr 2024

Arunachal Pradesh is set to vote on Friday for the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, with the Election Commission setting up dedicated women-centric polling stations in various constituencies. Voting will notably take place in the north-eastern state to elect two Lok Sabha MPs and 50...

Notification Issued For Phase 4 of Lok Sabha Election 2024

18 Apr 2024

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a Gazette notification for the fourth phase of general elections, signaling the commencement of the electoral process. This phase will witness polling for 96 Lok Sabha seats spread across 10 states, namely Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar...

Election Commission issues notice to BRS chief KCR over his remarks on Congress

17 Apr 2024

The Election Commission of India issued a notice to Bharat Rashtra Samiti President and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao for his "derogatory" remarks about the Congress Party during a press conference. Acting on a complaint by Congress leader G Niranjan, the Election Commission found KCR in violation of...

ECI Makes Biggest Haul of Seizing Inducements of Rs. 4,650 Crore

15 Apr 2024

With the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 just around the corner, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has made the seizure of Rs.4,650 crore. Making Election Commission on the track to record a biggest overhaul of the inducements in the 75-year history of the general elections in the country on Friday. This marks...

Chief Electoral Officer declares paid holiday for voters on polling day

15 Apr 2024

In a move aimed at boosting voter turnout and engagement in the electoral process, P Krishnamurthy, the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi, announced the implementation of an Election Commission of India (ECI) Order. This order grants a paid holiday to employees on the polling day in the National Capital Territory...

EC sends notice to Atishi over her “join BJP or face arrest” charge

05 Apr 2024

The Election Commission (EC) issued a notice to AAP leader and Delhi Minister Atishi regarding her statement that the BJP approached her for membership through one of her 'close' aides. Atishi has been asked to respond to the notice by noon on April 8. "Criticism of other political parties, when...

ECI holds ‘Conference on Low Voter Turnout’ to increase voter turnout in upcoming Lok Sabha Elections

05 Apr 2024

The Election Commission of India (ECI) convened a 'Conference on Low Voter Turnout,' a pioneering initiative, engaging Municipal Commissioners and District Education Officers from selected districts to bolster voter participation in the forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections. This move forms part of the ECI's concerted efforts to amplify turnout in parliamentary...

ECI Reviews Readiness in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh Ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha Polls

02 Apr 2024

A delegation from the Election Commission of India (ECI), headed by Deputy Election Commissioners Hirdesh Kumar and Ajay Bhadoo, convened an interstate meeting to assess election readiness in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh on Tuesday before the impending Lok Sabha elections in 2024. High-ranking bureaucrats, police officials, departmental nodal officers, and...

SC asks ECI, Centre to respond to its request to count every VVPAT slip

02 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court issued notifications to both the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the BJP-led central government in response to a petition requesting the comprehensive counting of all Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) paper slips in the general elections. A bench consisting of justices B R Gavai and...