Indian Elections News - Latest Updates & Headlines
EVMs in country absolutely safe, not being tampered with, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar
New Delhi, April 12: Amidst US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's claims of finding evidence of massive vulnerabilities in EVM machines, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday stated that Electronic Vending Machines (EVMs) in the country were absolutely safe and were not being tampered with.
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.
'India can save Rs 4.5 lakh crore if it adopts ONOE concept'
Raipur, April 9: India could potentially save an astounding Rs 4.5 lakh crore -- equivalent to 1.5 per cent of the nation’s GDP -- if all elections were conducted simultaneously under the “One Nation, One Election” (ONOE) concept.
SC dismisses plea seeking 100 pc counting of the VVPAT slips
New Delhi, April 7: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) that there should be 100 per cent manual counting of the VVPAT slips in addition to electronic counting by the control unit of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM).
Amit Shah to spend two days each month in poll-bound Bihar, Bengal, and Tamil Nadu
New Delhi, April 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to spend two days every month in the election-bound states of Bihar, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu as part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) campaign efforts.
Nitish Kumar's consistent work shows Bihar now seeks development: DyCM Samrat Choudhary
Patna, April 5: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday accused opposition leaders, including the Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), of "dreaming" and insisted that citizens of the state are now focused on development under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership.
Fall of Congress in Gujarat: Three decades of decline and struggle for relevance
Ahmedabad, April 2: The Congress party was once the dominant political force in Gujarat, shaping the state’s governance since independence. However, over the past 30 years, the party has witnessed a dramatic downfall, losing ground to the BJP’s aggressive electoral strategies, organisational strength, and ideological appeal.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announces training for 1 Lakh Booth Level Officers
New Delhi, March 26: At the inauguration of the first ever training of Booth Level Officers along with Election Comission, at India International Institute of Democracy & Election Management (IIIDEM), New Delhi on Wednesday, CEC Gyanesh Kumar announced special training program for 1 Lakh BLOs.
No Indian should be deprived of their vote by Aadhaar-voter ID linking: Rahul Gandhi urges EC
New Delhi, March 18: Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Tuesday urged the Election Commission of India to ensure that no Indian should be deprived of their vote while linking Aadhaar with voter IDs. He also wants the ECI to address the privacy concerns in the process.
980 million people registered to vote in 2024 general elections: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 16: Interacting with renowned podcaster Lex Fridman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday apprised about the efforts made by the state machinery in conducting elections and said that 980 million people registered to vote in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, which exceeds the entire population of North America and European countries.
Nitish Kumar ji is CM JDU's Sanjay Kumar Jha hits back at Tejashwi Yadav
New Delhi, March 12: Sanjay Kumar Jha, National Working President, JDU, hit back at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over his statement demanding the resignation of Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar.
Duplicate voter card numbers a legacy issue: EC sources
New Delhi, March 10: As opposition raised allegations of manipulation of electoral rolls, sources in the Election Commission Monday said the matter related to duplicate voter identity card numbers is a "legacy issue," with such cards being issued even between 2008 and 2013, when the BJP-led NDA was not in power.
'No comment': Nagaland CM on One Nation One Election
Kohima, March 8: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday while participating in a discussion in the state assembly on the 'One Nation One Election' (ONOE) bill refused to make any comment on the issue.
'Duplicate voter-ID numbers': Congress rejects ECI's response, calls it 'feeble and duplicitous'
New Delhi, March 7: Amid a row over 'duplicate' voter identity card numbers, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said it would address the "decades-long" matter in the next three months. However, the Congress has rejected ECI's response, calling it “feeble and duplicitous".
Victory in MLC polls gives big boost to BJP in Telangana
Hyderabad, March 6: The victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on two out of three seats of the Telangana Legislative Council which went to polls on February 27 has given a major boost to the party in the state.
Election officers must hold regular meetings with political parties: CEC
New Delhi, March 4: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has directed election officials to maintain regular engagement with political parties to ensure transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
Anti-PM Modi narrative: Amit Malviya hints at role of deep state in western nations
New Delhi, March 3: In a fresh attack on Indian NGOs and western media for pushing a narrative against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP's in-charge of National Information & Technology Department Amit Malviya on Monday hinted at the involvement of the deep state in these countries in the campaign.
Chirag hits back at Lalu, says Oppn's accusations will not impact PM Modi's popularity
New Delhi, Feb 25: Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Tuesday strongly responded to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's remarks regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promises, after he accused the PM of making false claims. Paswan dismissed the allegations, asserting that the Opposition's constant accusations will not have any impact on PM Modi's growing popularity and credibility.
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.
FairPoint: Rahul Gandhi's Mayawati critique a calculated strategy for UP chessboard
New Delhi, Feb 23: It was quite interesting to see how BSP chief Mayawati trashed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in one hard-hitting statement, advising him not to point fingers at others but to look into his own self.
Trump administration's information on USAID is 'concerning': EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, Feb 22: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Saturday that the information given by the administration of US President Donald Trump regarding USAID is 'concerning'
'Shocking': VP Jagdeep Dhankhar on bid to rig Indian elections
New Delhi, Feb 21: Calling nationalism as every citizen's first religion, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said he was shocked by the revelation about a foreign attempt to manipulate Indian elections and called for exposing those who colluded in such an attack on our democracy.
Democratic process of country was sought to be modulated, V-P Dhankhar on USAID funding controversy
New Delhi, February 21: After US President Donald Trump again raised the issue of alleged US funding of USD 21 million for voter turnout in India and dubbed it 'kickbacks', Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Friday that he was "stunned" and said that the revelations of the Trump suggested that the "democratic process of this country was sought to be modulated" and "manipulated"
BJP disputes leading daily's fact-check on USAID funds for India, calls it cover-up
New Delhi, Feb 21: US President Donald Trump’s ‘revelations’ on the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funds, particularly his reference to $21 million funding to India for voter turnout, triggered a political storm in the country with BJP and Congress engaging in a bitter barb exchange.
Caste census discourse: A manufactured buzz with foreign influence, says DisinfoLab report
New Delhi, Feb 20: US President Donald Trump on Thursday questioned the necessity of spending $21 million on voter turnout in India through USAID, insinuating that it was part of a broader agenda by the previous Biden administration to “get somebody else elected.” These comments have led to a fresh political slugfest, with the BJP accusing the Congress of collaborating with foreign forces to sway Indian elections.
I am grateful for blessings of all of you: Delhi CM elect Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, February 19: After Rekha Gupta was elected as the Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislative Party leader, she expressed her gratitude to the party on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Freebies: Short-term political gain may become long-term economic distress, says Report
New Delhi, February 10: Once just campaign promises, political freebies have now become a crucial strategy for winning elections in India.
After 27 years...: Rajnath Singh congratulates party workers as BJP poised to sweep Delhi polls
New Delhi, February 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president JP Nadda, Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdev and party workers on the BJP's apparent victory in the national capital almost after 27 years.
Promises to redefine terms of good governance...: President Murmu on 'One Nation One Election' bill
New Delhi, January 25: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday expressed her support for the move on 'One Nation, One Election' saying it can prevent policy paralysis, promote consistency in governance, prevent policy paralysis and mitigate resource diversion.
Proud of how ECI conducts elections even in places with single voter: BJP MP Arun Singh on National Voters Day
New Delhi, January 25: BJP MP Arun Singh on Saturday lauded the Election Commission on National Voters Day, calling India's elections the most unbiased in the world, with widespread trust in the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Meta apologises for CEO Zuckerberg's India election remark, says 'inadvertent error'
New Delhi, Jan 15: Social media giant Meta on Wednesday apologised to the Indian government over its Co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's remarks on the 2024 General Elections, saying it was an "inadvertent error" on Zuckerberg's part and India remains an “important country” for them.
Meta to get Parliamentary panel summon over Zuckerberg's remarks on 2024 LS polls
New Delhi, Jan 14: Social media behemoth Meta is set to be summoned by a Parliamentary panel over "incorrect and irresponsible" remarks by its founder Mark Zuckerberg on the 2024 General Elections in India.
Congress' arrogance led to their defeat in Haryana and Maharashtra: AAP's Priyanka Kakkar on Rahul's remarks on Kejriwal
New Delhi, January 14: After Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar said on Tuesday that Rahul lied about Kejriwal and it is the arrogance of the Congress party that led to their defeat in the Haryana and Maharashtra elections.
People of India reaffirmed their trust in the NDA led by PM Modi: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, January 13: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw criticised Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and called him "factually incorrect" over his remark that most incumbent governments, including India in 2024 elections, lost post-COVID. He added that the people of India have reaffirmed their trust in the NDA led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
1 pc increase in literacy rate in India, leads to 25 pc rise in female voter's turnout: SBI Report
New Delhi, January 13: One per cent increase in literacy rate in India leads to 25 per cent increase in female voter's turnout, says a report by State Bank of India.
Former President Ram Nath Kovind to attend lecture on 'One Nation One Election' on Jan 18 at Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj, January 11: Former President Ram Nath Kovind will be the chief guest at a lecture on 'One Nation One Election - in the context of economic political reform and developed India' on January 18 at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
Avoid offering freebies that can hit state's fiscal health: CEC
New Delhi, Jan 7: Admitting that some states are unable to pay salaries due to the heavy cost of freebies promised during campaigning, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday said the Election Commission of India’s hands are tied on the issue of “freebies” which cannot be disallowed as per a court order.