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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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  India to get new Chief Election Commissioner soon, PM Modi-chaired panel to meet next week

  India | February 14, 2025 16:58 IST

  Ahead 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 | January 11, 2025 20:07 IST

  Earlier, 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 | January 07, 2025 16:41 IST

  Chief 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 | January 07, 2025 15:39 IST

  While 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 | January 06, 2025 23:24 IST

  Delhi 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 | November 04, 2024 14:56 IST

  By-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 17:03 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 | February 07, 2024 13:59 IST

  PM 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 | February 05, 2024 13:37 IST

  The 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 | September 07, 2023 6:30 IST

  The 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 | September 28, 2022 8:44 IST

  Gujarat 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 | October 06, 2018 20:35 IST

  Kurukshetra | 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 | October 06, 2018 18:40 IST

  EC 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 | October 06, 2018 14:16 IST

  Rajasthan 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 | October 06, 2018 13:44 IST

  Will 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 | October 06, 2018 12:33 IST

  The Election Commission has called a press conference at 3 pm today during which it is likely to announce poll dates for 5 states.

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  Election Commission to announce dates of the upcoming assembly polls today

  Politics | October 06, 2018 10:59 IST

  Election Commission to announce dates of the upcoming assembly polls today