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In a historic turnout, West Bengal saw a record 91.66% voter participation in the Phase-II elections for the Legislative Assembly, with an overall poll percentage of 92.47% across both phases. This marks the highest voter turnout in the state's electoral history since Independence, surpassing the previous
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On April 27, 2026, the Election Commission of India announced substantial seizures totaling over Rs 510 crores in West Bengal as part of efforts to enforce election laws during the General Elections and bye-elections of 2026. These seizures include cash, liquor, drugs, and precious metals and are aimed at ensuring
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The Election Commission of India has announced the completion of the second randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs for the upcoming General Elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, along with bye-elections in several other states. This process, completed in two stages, ensures transparency by randomizing EVM distribution first at the district
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and other Election Commission officials reviewed the preparedness for the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections, addressing party concerns over violence and ensuring election integrity. Source: Original Link
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The Election Commission of India led by CEC Shri Gyanesh Kumar conducted a thorough evaluation of the readiness for the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections, receiving feedback and suggestions from various national and state political parties. The review emphasized transparency, lawfulness, and accessibility for all voters, and addressed concerns related
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The Election Commission of India has initiated a broad campaign to spread awareness about Electronic Voting Machines and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail units across five poll-bound states. This effort includes setting up physical and mobile demonstration centers to enhance voter engagement and confidence. Source: Original Link
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The Election Commission of India concluded its 3-day International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026, adopting the landmark Delhi Declaration. This document focuses on improving electoral processes through mutual cooperation among 42 Election Management Bodies (EMBs) from around the world, emphasizing themes like technology, transparency, and excellence in
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) is actively seeking citizen feedback on its new ECINet App, promising better voter services and rapid polling trend updates. Suggestions can be submitted until January 10, ahead of the App's official launch later this month. Source: Original Link
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed Special Roll Observers (SROs) to supervise the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls in key states: West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan. The SROs will operate two days a week in these regions until
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The Election Commission of India has concluded the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase II that ran from November 4 to December 11, 2025. During this phase, Enumeration Forms (EF) specific to electors were distributed and digitised across various States and Union Territories (UTs). The report shows substantial progress with 99.
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The Election Commission has directed Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) in 12 states and union territories to distribute booth-wise lists of electors marked as Absent, Shifted, or Dead/Duplicate (ASD) to Booth Level Agents (BLAs) of political parties. This initiative aims to rectify errors before publishing draft electoral rolls, ensuring no
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On December 10, 2025, the Election Commission released a bulletin detailing the progress of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase II, conducted from November 4 to December 11, 2025. The bulletin highlights the successful distribution and digitization of Elector-specific Enumeration Forms (EFs) across 12 states and union territories. Notably, Madhya