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  Maintain patrolling: CEC orders strict action as post-poll violence rocks West Bengal

  West Bengal | May 06, 2026 7:18 IST

  He instructed the state’s top officials including the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police (DGP), Kolkata Police Commissioner, and Central Armed Police Forces to ensure strong law enforcement on the ground.

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  Opposition parties submit fresh notice in Rajya Sabha seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

  India | April 24, 2026 23:40 IST

  The Congress said there are now nine specific charges against the CEC, which have been recorded in "extreme detail" and which cannot be "denied or suppressed".

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  Speed News: Omar Abdullah slams Khawaja Asif over anti-India remark

  Originals | April 08, 2026 23:56 IST

  Omar Abdullah slams Khawaja Asif over anti-India remark. TMC-EC meeting turns heated; Derek O’Brien allegedly shouts at CEC. Bombay HC cancels April 9 Goa Ponda bypoll, voids EC notification. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  TMC delegation's meeting with EC turns heated; Derek O'Brien allegedly shouts at CEC: Sources

  India | April 08, 2026 11:14 IST

  A TMC delegation’s meeting with the Election Commission turned heated, with Derek O’Brien allegedly shouting at the Chief Election Commissioner. The meeting ended abruptly, and the opposition is set to address the issue in a press conference at 5 pm today.

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  180 Opposition MPs back impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, likely to be moved by Friday

  India | March 11, 2026 16:58 IST

  The TMC and the Election Commission are at loggerheads over the Special Intensive Revision of the voter list in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.

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  Opposition likely to move impeachment motion in Parliament for removing CEC tomorrow: Sources

  India | March 11, 2026 12:33 IST

  As per the rules, the signatures of at least 100 MPs from the Lok Sabha and at least 50 MPs from the Rajya Sabha are required to move the notice.

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  CEC Gyanesh Kumar hails Kerala Assembly Elections as global democratic model for world

  India | March 08, 2026 8:27 IST

  Election Commission is rolling out key firsts to enhance voter experience: mobiles allowed up to polling station gates for seamless navigation; EVMs displaying candidates' color photos for easy recognition; Presiding Officers uploading turnout data to ECINET app every two hours for live tracking.

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  Bengal SIR: Mamata Banerjee urges CEC to halt process over 'mass disenfranchisement' threat

  West Bengal | January 04, 2026 23:59 IST

  Bengal CM Banerjee pins the blame on "undue haste," which has spawned glitches risking mass deletions from voter lists- hitting vulnerable communities hardest. She demands urgent corrections, or else the whole flawed initiative gets shut down to avert a democratic disaster.

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  Repeal of MGNREGA is an attack on federal structure and poor people: Rahul Gandhi after CWC meet

  India | December 27, 2025 23:45 IST

  Rahul Gandhi, took a strong stance after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, defending the MGNREGA as more than just a labor program.

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  Speed News: Lok Sabha adjourned as Opposition creates uproar demanding discussion on SIR

  Originals | December 02, 2025 19:03 IST

  INS Aridhaman, India's third indigenous nuclear submarine, was set to be commissioned soon. Meanwhile, the Opposition urged a Parliament debate on SIR, while Rijiju advised against strict timelines. Get all the top headlines in today's Speed News.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 28, 2025

  India | November 28, 2025 21:40 IST

  Imran Khan's sister Aleema filed a contempt of court petition against the Adiala Jail superintendent and others after she was not allowed to meet the jailed former prime minister.

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  Mamata Banerjee urges CEC to halt ongoing SIR in Bengal, warns of 'irreversible' consequences

  West Bengal | November 20, 2025 16:44 IST

  Earlier on Wednesday, CM Banerjee blamed the Election Commission for the death of a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Jalpaiguri's Mal block. She said the ‘pressure’ of SIR in the state was unbearable on field workers, claiming that 28 deaths have occurred so far.

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  Speed News: PM Modi Reaches Out to Nepal's Sushila Karki, Offers Condolences and Support

  Originals | September 18, 2025 17:46 IST

  PM Modi reached out to Nepal's Sushila Karki, offering condolences and support. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi accused the CEC of shielding 'vote chori' and targeting Opposition Voters. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  Rahul Gandhi accuses CEC of shielding 'vote chori', cites systematic targeting of Opposition voters

  India | September 18, 2025 12:11 IST

  Rahul Gandhi stated that the most disturbing aspect is that this malpractice has been ongoing for the past 10 to 15 years, pointing to it as part of a larger system and structure. He asserted that democracy in India has been hijacked and stressed that its survival ultimately depends on the people.

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  CEC Gyanesh Kumar's family faces 'online trolling', IAS association condemns 'unwarranted abuse'

  India | August 22, 2025 16:33 IST

  The IAS Association voiced deep concern over the targeting of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's family, describing the trolling as baseless abuse and unfair personal attacks that bear no connection to his official responsibilities.

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  'Where is this shadowy figure?': Sanjay Raut takes dig at former CEC amid Rahul's 'vote chori' claim

  India | August 17, 2025 12:18 IST

  Highlighting Sena vs Sena row in 2023, Raut alleged former CEC Kumar promoted ‘defections’ by recognising Eknath Shide’s faction as the real Shiv Sena. He also said Kumar helped the BJP and its allies win the 2024 assembly election in Maharashtra.

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  Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as Chief Election Commissioner, says EC was, is and will be with voters

  India | February 19, 2025 10:13 IST

  Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the CEC by the President upon the recommendation of the Selection Committee chaired by PM Modi. LoP Rahul Gandhi, however, presented a dissent note during the committee meeting as the law regarding the appointment process is under consideration in the Supreme Court.

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  Rahul Gandhi shares dissent note he presented to PM Modi and Amit Shah regarding appointment of CEC

  India | February 18, 2025 15:36 IST

  The Selection Committee meeting was held under the chairmanship of PM Modi and Gyanesh Kumar was selected as the new Chief Election Commissioner. Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi was also the member of the committee who presented a dissent note in the meeting.

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  Vivek Joshi, Haryana-cadre IAS officer, appointed Election Commissioner | Know who is he?

  India | February 18, 2025 7:50 IST

  Earlier, Vivek Joshi replaced Haryana Chief Secretary TVSN Prasad, a 1988 batch IAS officer who superannuated from the post in October 2024.

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  Gyanesh Kumar appointed 26th CEC of India: All about the Harvard University alumni

  India | February 18, 2025 6:15 IST

  Gyanesh Kumar, a 1988-batch Kerala Cadre IAS officer who has been serving as an Election Commissioner since March last year, is the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India.