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Rajiv Kumar to take over as Chief Election Commissioner on May 15

Rajiv Kumar has been a member of the three-person Election Commission of India since September 1, 2020.

The Hindu · May 12, 2022

Uttar Pradesh council polls clock more than 98% turnout

LUCKNOW: Over 98% turnout was recorded in the legislative council polls held on Saturday. An average of 98.11% polling was recorded in the UP legislative council biennial polls for 27 seats with Gorakhpur-Maharajganj constituency registering the lowest turnout of 96.50% and Rae Bareli clocking the highest with 99.35% polling, as…

The Times of India · Apr 9, 2022

Have no powers, up to voters to decide if freebies offered by political party are viable: Election Commission

The Election Commission of India cannot regulate State policies, it told the Supreme Court which is hearing a plea seeking a ban on freebies

The Hindu · Apr 9, 2022

UP poll: EVMs carried in truck were marked for training, says ECI

LUCKNOW: Following reports of EVMs being carried in a vehicle in Varanasi, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued clarification that these machines were marked for training, and rumours were spread by few political parties against the transparency of the commision.

The Times of India · Mar 9, 2022

Manipur Assembly polls phase 2: Voter turnout of 28.19 pc recorded till 11 am

A voter turnout of 28.19 per cent till 11 am was recorded on Saturday as polling across 22 constituencies are underway for the second and final phase of Manipur elections, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Dynamite News · Mar 5, 2022

EC recognition to YSRTP

In significant development, the YSRTP established by Y S Sharmila got recognition by the Election Commission of India (ECI). This was disclosed by party senior leader Toodi Devender Reddy on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2022

Ban on ads, social media broadcasts

CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued guidelines to the district election officers (DEOs) to ensure prohibition from 6pm on February 18 to conclusion of polling at 6pm on February 20. Voting will take place from 8am to 6pm.

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022

767 unrecognized Uttar Pradesh parties registered with EC

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of unrecognized parties registered with the Election Commission of India.

The Times of India · Feb 16, 2022

EC seeks action against Punjab State Information Commissioner Anumit Singh Sodhi

CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has requested the Punjab governor to issue appropriate advisory and take necessary action against Punjab State Information Commissioner Anumit Singh Sodhi for violation of the model code of conduct by taking part in political activities.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022

Uttar Pradesh reports voter turnout of 60.44 pc till 5 pm

In the second phase of the ongoing Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, a voter turnout of 60.44 per cent was reported till 5 pm on Monday, according to the Election Commission of India.

Dynamite News · Feb 14, 2022