Electoral Reforms News - Latest Updates & Headlines
'One Nation, One Election' will empower voters, save resources: Tripura CM
Agartala, April 20: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday that frequent elections throughout the year hinder development work, waste financial resources, and disrupt normal life.
CAIT to launch nationwide campaign in support of 'One Nation, One Election'
New Delhi, April 6: In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for "One Nation, One Election," aimed at implementing significant electoral reforms, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has announced a nationwide campaign to garner support for this initiative.
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 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.
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.
ONOE proposal takes shape: JPC meet with Harish Salve and Ajit Shah yields 'positive' discussion, constructive suggestions
By Suchitra Mukherjee, New Delhi, March 18: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) held a five-hour meeting on Monday, where legal experts Harish Salve and Justice Ajit Prakash Shah provided insights on the proposal.
Former Solicitor General Harish Salve meets JPC on One Nation One Election
New Delhi, March 17: Former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve on Monday met the Joint Parliamentary Committee on One Nation One Election.
BJP using delimitation to eliminate political opponents: Punjab CM Mann
Chandigarh, March 15: Posing question marks over the manner the delimitation process is being implemented in the country, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday accused the Union government led by the BJP of trying to eliminate its political opponents through this faulty execution.
Election ID-Aadhaar card linking: CEC to meet home, legislative secretaries on March 18
New Delhi, March 15: Aiming to address concerns over alleged bogus voters, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has called a meeting on March 18 (Tuesday) with the Union Home Secretary and the Legislative Secretary to discuss the issue of linking voter identity cards with Aadhaar numbers.
JPC to seek public opinion through website on 'One Nation, One Election'
New Delhi, March 11: In a significant development, the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on "One Nation, One Election" on Tuesday convened with two legal luminaries -- former Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi and former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court Rajendra Menon -- delivering in-depth presentations.
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.
Hold discussion on voters list in Parliament, demands Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, March 10: The Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Monday demanded a detailed discussion in the Parliament on the contentious issue of voters list, citing alleged discrepancies in the electoral rolls and duplication of Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers.
ONOE will save a lot of time and money: Rajnath Singh hails PM Modi for initiative
New Delhi, March 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke exclusively to IANS on a range of topics including One Nation One Election (ONOE).
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.
One Nation, One Election will strengthen democracy, save resources: Tripura CM Saha
Agartala, February 26: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the 'One Nation, One Election' move will significantly help in strengthening democracy, boosting voter turnout and engagement, and also provide economic benefits.
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.
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).
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.
Joint Parliamentary panel on One Nation One Election to meet on February 25
New Delhi, February 16: The Joint Committee meeting on Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 will be held at the Parliament House Annexe and will be holding interactions with legal experts.
SC seeks poll panels asks response on pleas for EVM verification
New Delhi, February 11: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission of India to file its response on the pleas seeking verification of the burnt memory and symbol loading units in EVMs in compliance of its previous judgement.
Bangladesh promises to hold elections as pressure mounts on interim govt
Dhaka, Feb 11: The Election Commission of Bangladesh on Tuesday said that it is preparing to hold the national elections anytime between December 2025 to June 2026.
Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing on PIL by retired judge against cash-based schemes by political parties
New Delhi, February 3: The Delhi High Court on Monday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a retired judge. The PIL challenges the cash-oriented schemes announced by political parties ahead of elections.
16th Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla passes away
New Delhi, February 1: The Election Commission of India on Saturday observed mourning following the demise on Saturday of former Chief Election Commissioner Navin B. Chawla
JPC on 'One Nation One Election' Bill to next meet on Jan 31
New Delhi, January 21: The second meeting of the Joint Committee of Parliament on 'One Nation One Election' Bill, also known as the 'Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill', 2024 will be conducted on January 31, 2025.
Amid divided opinions, parliament panel discussed 'One Nation, One Election' Bill
By Nishant Ketu, New Delhi, January 8: The first meeting of the Joint Committee of Parliament to examine Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 convened on Wednesday, marking the beginning of an intense debate between ruling and opposition parties over the proposed legislation.
JPC for One Nation One Election to hold first meeting today
New Delhi, January 8: The first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 'One Nation, One Election' will begin on Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM in Delhi.
Poetic CEC Rajiv Kumar drills holes in Opposition's allegations
New Delhi, Jan 7: A month before his retirement, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar was at his poetic best while announcing the election schedule for Delhi Assembly on Tuesday.