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India's EVMs cannot be connected to internet, ECI sources on Tulsi Gabbard's Voting Machine manipulation statement
New Delhi, April 11: Amidst US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's claims of finding evidence of massive vulnerabilities in voting machines that have allowed hackers to flip votes and tamper with elections, an Election Commission of India (ECI) source on Saturday said that some countries use Electronic Voting Machines which are a mix of multiple systems, machines and processes which also include internet and other private network.
ECI's extensive grassroot training programme gathers steam
New Delhi, April 9: A two-day National Training Programme comprising 2 District Election Officers (DEOs), 12 electoral registration officers (EROs) and 217 booth level officers (BLOs) from West Bengal commenced at India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) on Wednesday, the commission said in a release on Wednesday.
Election Commission concludes largest engagement drive with political parties, holds 4,719 meetings nationwide
New Delhi, April 1: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has concluded its largest-ever engagement drive with political parties, conducting 4,719 meetings nationwide at the levels of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs), District Election Officers (DEOs), and Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) as of March 31, the apex poll body said.
ECI holds all-party meetings nationwide to resolve booth-level polling issues
New Delhi, March 22: 4,123 Electoral Registration Officers ( EROs) across the country are holding all-party meetings to resolve any pending polling booth-level issues in their respective Assembly Constituencies (ACs), said Election Commission.
Electoral officers hold 4,000 meetings with parties on booth-level complaints
New Delhi, March 22: Aiming to address the common complaint of alleged bogus voters, 4,123 Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) are holding all-party meetings to resolve any pending polling booth level issues as part of a drive initiated by the Election Commission of India, an official said on Saturday.
ECI charts out steps towards strengthening election processes past month
New Delhi, March 20: In under a month of the assumption of charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, the Election Commission led by Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi has put the entire election machinery right up to the BLO level on a path firmly on course for promoting participation of all electors and ensuring a pleasant experience for them at the polling stations.
ECI meets with Election Commissioner of Bhutan Ugyen Chewang
New Delhi, March 18: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar along with ECs Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi met his Bhutan counterpart Ugyen Chewang in the national capital on Tuesday.
Election Commission holds high-level meeting on EPIC-Aadhaar linking, emphasizes Constitutional compliance
New Delhi, March 18: The Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, held a crucial meeting with key officials and technical experts to discuss the linking of Voter ID (EPIC) with Aadhaar on Tuesday.
Confident that ECI will take right steps to resolve issue of bogus voters: Bengal Guv
Kolkata, March 12: West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on Wednesday said that he is quite confident that the Election Commission of India (ECI) will take steps in the right direction in resolving the controversies that have surfaced over the allegations of bogus voters in West Bengal.
Trinamool raises specific questions to ECI on 'duplicate EPIC numbers'
Kolkata, March 11: The 10-member delegation of the Trinamool Congress MPs which met the full-bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on the issue of the bogus voters in West Bengal had raised specific questions to the commission on the duplicate Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers allegedly in use in the country.
Election Commission invites political party chiefs for interaction to further strengthen electoral process
New Delhi, March 11: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has invited suggestions from all national and state political parties by April 30, to address any unresolved electoral issues at the level of Electoral Registration Officers (ERO), District Election Officers (DEO), or Chief Electoral Officers (CEO).
ECI invites suggestions from political parties to strengthen electoral processes
New Delhi, March 11: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has invited suggestions from all national and state political parties to further strengthen electoral processes, a statement from the poll body said.
ECI provides digital push for continuous capacity building of functionaries at all levels
New Delhi, March 5: The two-day conference of Chief Electoral Officer (CEOs) of all States and Union Territories at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) concluded here in Delhi on Wednesday.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar directs officials to be responsive to political parties
New Delhi, March 4: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday directed officials to be approachable and responsive to political parties, and all party meetings at all statutory levels be held regularly to resolve any issues within the existing statutory framework by the concerned competent authority.
Duplication in EPIC number does not imply duplicate, fake voters: ECI
New Delhi, March 2: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified that duplication in EPIC number "does not imply duplicate/fake voters" while acknowledging some cases of duplicate EPIC numbers caused by the use of identical alphanumeric series by two different States/UTs.
Suvendu Adhikari writes to ECI accusing CM Mamata Banerjee of 'tarnishing' CEC's image
Kolkata, Feb 28: The Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Friday wrote a letter to the Election Commission of India (ECI) accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of tarnishing the image of the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, at a public meeting.
First step towards national service is voting, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Madurai, February 26: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has urged all eligible citizens of India to register as electors and participate in the electoral process. He emphasised that voting is the first step towards national service.
Constituency delimitation, a sword hanging over South India's head: MK Stalin
Chennai, February 26: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin convened a cabinet meeting at the secretariat on Tuesday and announced the decision to hold an all-party meeting on March 5 to discuss the issue of constituency delimitation. He highlighted the state could lose eight MPs in the process.
JPC meeting on 'One Nation, One Election' sees intense debate over feasibility, fairness, and legal hurdles
By Nishant Ketu, New Delhi, February 25: A meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Tuesday saw intense questioning from MPs across political parties, who raised concerns over the "feasibility, fairness, and constitutional validity" of the "One Nation, One Election" proposal.
ECI to organise conference of Chief Electoral Officers of States & UTs
New Delhi, February 24: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will organise a conference of Chief Electoral Officers of States and Union Territories on March 4-5 at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management in New Delhi.
ECI plans brainstorming session for state poll officials on March 4, 5
New Delhi, Feb 24: Modern election management and enhancement of social media outreach will top the agenda at a two-day conference planned by the Election Commission of India (ECI) with the Chief Electoral Officers of all states/UTs on March 4 and 5, an official said on Monday.
Vivek Joshi assumes charge as Election Commissioner
New Delhi, February 19: Dr Vivek Joshi on Wednesday assumed charge as the Election Commissioner of India in pursuance of the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India's Gazette notification dated February 17, 2025.
Vivek Joshi assumes charge as Election Commissioner in pursuance of Ministry of Law and Justice
New Delhi, February 19: Vivek Joshi on Wednesday assumed charge as the Election Commissioner in pursuance of the Ministry of Law and Justice, Gazette notification dated February 17, 2025.
Newly appointed CEC Gyanesh Kumar takes charge; says first step for nation building is voting
New Delhi, February 19: Newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday took charge and in his message to the voters said that the first step for nation building was voting.
Gyanesh Kumar appointed new Chief Election Commissioner, to succeed Rajiv Kumar
New Delhi, February 18: Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India.
ECI bids farewell to Rajiv Kumar, 25th CEC of India
New Delhi, Feb 18: The Election Commission of India on Monday bid farewell to Rajiv Kumar who will be demitting the office of Chief Election Commissioner on Tuesday (February 18).
Gyanesh Kumar appointed as new Chief Election Commissioner
New Delhi, Feb 17: The Central government on Monday announced the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). He will be replacing Rajiv Kumar.
ECI bids farewell to Rajiv Kumar, India's 25th Chief Election Commissioner
New Delhi, February 17: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday bid farewell to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Rajiv Kumar, who will be demitting the office on February 18.
Delhi Polls: Parvesh Verma's family express joy and gratitude as BJP leader set to defeat Kejriwal
New Delhi, February 8: As Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Parvesh Verma is set to defeat Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal from New Delhi constituency, Verma's family expressed their joy and gratitude at the results.
Delhi should have govt which serves its people: Sitharman reacts as BJP leads
New Delhi, February 8: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the National Capital Region should have a government which serves the cause of the people, as early trends show BJP returning after 27 years.
Was saying for long time...AAP didn't understand: Anna Hazare on Delhi election results
Ahmednagar, February 8: As the current trends show Bharatiya Janata Party poised to get majority in Delhi assembly elections, social activist Anna Hazare criticised Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party for their alleged involvement in controversies surrounding liquor and money.
Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reaffirms BJP set to win Delhi polls
New Delhi, February 8: As trends for Delhi elections become clear, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was sure that the BJP will form the government in the national capital after a hiatus of 27 years.
DMK leads in Erode bypoll as vote counting begins
Erode, February 8: The counting of votes for the Erode (East) Assembly bye-election has begun, with DMK taking an early lead.
ECI releases constituency-wise voting data for Delhi Assembly elections
New Delhi, Feb 7: With the results for the Delhi Assembly elections set to be announced on Saturday after the counting, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday published Assembly-wise votes polled.
Arvind Kejriwal accuses ECI of not uploading booth-wise data of Delhi Assembly constituencies
New Delhi, February 7: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of "refusing to upload" Form 17C, which provides the data of the total number of votes polled by the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in each Delhi Assembly constituency.
MP minister criticises Akhilesh Yadav for his 'ECI is dead' remarks
Bhopal, Feb 6: Madhya Pradesh Sports and Youth Welfare Minister, Vishwas Sarang, on Thursday, criticised former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) head Akhilesh Yadav for his "dead" remark against the Election Commission of India (ECI).
No repoll required in absence of complaints by nominees: Delhi CEO
New Delhi, Feb 6: In the absence of any complaint from the 699 candidates, no re-poll is required in any of the 70 Assemblies, Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi R. Alice Vaz said on Thursday after the scrutiny of election documents.
Delhi records 60.42 per cent voter turnout in high stakes election battle
New Delhi, February 6: Delhi recorded a voter turnout of 60.42 per cent in the high-stakes assembly elections on Wednesday, according to data from the Election Commission of India.
Delhi polls: Unique 'space' themed polling booth grabs eyeballs in Vikaspuri
New Delhi, February 5: As voters in Delhi queued up to exercise their franchise in the Assembly polls on Wednesday, a polling booth in the Vikaspuri assembly constituency was the cynosure of all eyes with its unique decorations themed 'Chandrayan se chunav tak Bharat ki udaan'.
ECI's 'Chandrayaan Se Chunao Tak' initiative boosts voter enthusiasm in West Delhi
Vikaspuri, Feb 5: As the Delhi Assembly polls unfold, a captivating and futuristic initiative by the Election Commission of India (ECI) has been turning heads and generating excitement in West Delhi. At a special polling booth in Vikaspuri, voters are greeted with a remarkable theme: "India's Flight from Chandrayaan to Election."