Election Commissioner Of India
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Trump lauds India's election system, CEC Gyanesh Kumar in push for mandatory US voter ID
World | Aug 18, 2026, 07:07 AM ISTReferring to India's recent general elections, Trump said the country had 646 million voters and that fewer than one per cent of them cast their ballots through postal voting.
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EC press conference: Bengal and UP to witness voter roll revision, SIR in Assam separately
India | Oct 27, 2025, 08:03 PM ISTEC press conference: The poll body said the second phase of the SIR exercise will be carried out across 12 states and UTs. Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry are scheduled to go to polls next year.
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ECI announces biennial Rajya Sabha elections for Assam and Tamil Nadu, voting on June 19
India | May 26, 2025, 04:16 PM ISTThe Election Commission of India has announced biennial Rajya Sabha elections for eight seats from Assam and Tamil Nadu, scheduled for June 19, 2025, with key dates set for nominations and scrutiny.
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Vivek Joshi, Haryana-cadre IAS officer, appointed Election Commissioner | Know who is he?
India | Feb 18, 2025, 07:50 AM ISTEarlier, 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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India to get new Chief Election Commissioner soon, PM Modi-chaired panel to meet next week
India | Feb 14, 2025, 04:58 PM ISTAhead of the retirement of incumbent Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on February 18, PM Modi-led panel will recommend a name. The President will finally appoint the next CEC.
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After Atishi, Kejriwal writes to EC, seeks action against Parvesh Verma over alleged 'voters scam'
Delhi | Jan 11, 2025, 08:07 PM ISTEarlier, Atishi wrote two letters to the Election Commission, alleging a 'voters scam' in the New Delhi constituency. She claimed that in the past few days, 10 per cent of new voters have been added to the electoral roll for the constituency, and 5.5 per cent deleted.
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CEC Rajiv Kumar turns to 'shayari' to respond to critics: 'Kar na sakein ikraar toh...'
India | Jan 07, 2025, 04:41 PM ISTChief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, while addressing a press conference to announce the schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections and bypolls to two assembly constituencies, recited 'shayaris' to respond to critics.
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Milkipur Assembly bypoll: ECI announces schedule for byelection, voting on February 5 | Check result
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 07, 2025, 03:39 PM ISTWhile the SP has given ticket to Awadhesh's son, Ajit Prasad, the BJP is yet to finalise its candidate. The BSP has already announced not to contest the bypolls, while Congress is likely to continue its support INDIA bloc partner SP.
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Delhi elections likely in second week of Feb, EC may announce schedule tomorrow: Sources
India | Jan 06, 2025, 11:24 PM ISTDelhi Assembly elections 2025: There is a direct fight between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party and the main Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party. The third big party is Congress which is also aiming for revival of their lost electoral ground in the national capital.
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EC reschedules bypolls in UP, Punjab and Kerala from November 13 to November 20
India | Nov 04, 2024, 02:56 PM ISTBy-polls in 14 assembly constituencies in Kerala, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh were rescheduled from November 13 to November 20 due to various festivities.
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Delhi: EC's 'Sankalp Patra' initiative to boost voter turnout gets 16 lakh signed pledges
Delhi | May 19, 2024, 05:03 PM IST"The Sankalp Patra, a pledge form, was distributed to students who, in turn, brought those to their parents to sign, committing to vote," the poll body said in a statement.
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PM Modi to lead meet on Election Commissioner appointment with Amit Shah, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
India | Feb 07, 2024, 01:59 PM ISTPM Modi will lead a crucial meeting to appoint a new Election Commissioner, succeeding Anup Chandra Pandey, whose term ends on February 15.
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EC issues directive: No use of children in election campaigns
India | Feb 05, 2024, 01:37 PM ISTThe move emphasises the need to protect children from exposure to political activities and ensure their well-being during the electoral process.
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CEC reacts to Centre's 'One Nation, One Election' move, says ready for polls as per legal provisions
India | Sep 07, 2023, 06:30 AM ISTThe Election Commission of India is ready to work as per constitutional provisions and the Representative of the People (RP) Act, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said today in the context of 'one nation, one election'.
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Gujarat polls 2022: Over 4.8 crore people eligible to cast vote, informs CEC Rajiv Kumar
India | Sep 28, 2022, 08:44 AM ISTGujarat polls 2022: CEC asserted that the Gujarat Assembly terms ends on February 12, 2023 and the Election Commission will decide dates for the elections after taking all aspects into consideration.
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Kurukshetra | October 6, 2018: Assembly polls in 5 states announced, PM Modi's big test ahead
Kurukshetra | Oct 06, 2018, 08:35 PM ISTKurukshetra | October 6, 2018: Assembly polls in 5 states announced, PM Modi's big test ahead
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EC announces election dates in MP, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Mizoram, Telangana; results on Dec 11
News | Oct 06, 2018, 06:40 PM ISTEC announces election dates in MP, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Mizoram, Telangana; results on Dec 11
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Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje addresses rally in Ajmer
Politics | Oct 06, 2018, 02:16 PM ISTRajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje addresses rally in Ajmer
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Will hold talks with BSP, Congress made us wait for long: Akhilesh Yadav
Politics | Oct 06, 2018, 01:44 PM ISTWill hold talks with BSP, Congress made us wait for long: Akhilesh Yadav
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Assembly Elections 2018: EC to announce poll dates in five states today
Politics | Oct 06, 2018, 12:33 PM ISTThe Election Commission has called a press conference at 3 pm today during which it is likely to announce poll dates for 5 states.