Election Commission
The Election Commission of India held a briefing for 425 Central Observers, including IAS, IPS, and other officers, ahead of the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections and bye-elections. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized the role of Observers as 'beacons of democracy' and instructed them to ensure compliance with
Bihar
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has successfully completed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, resulting in a final electoral roll of approximately 7.42 crore electors. The revision process, which took place from June 24 to September 30, 2025, involved the removal of ineligible voters
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India has announced the deployment of 470 Central Observers, including General, Police, and Expenditure Observers, for the upcoming legislative assembly elections in Bihar and various bye-elections across several states. These observers will ensure the fairness and credibility of the electoral process, enhance voter awareness, and monitor
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India has introduced its 30th initiative to streamline the counting of Postal Ballots, aiming to reduce delays and enhance clarity. This follows 29 previous initiatives aimed at improving the electoral process. The counting of Postal Ballots will now be completed before the penultimate round of EVM/
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified that no deletion of votes can be done online by the public. In Aland, Karnataka, a significant number of online applications for voter deletion were found to be fraudulent, leading to an FIR against the suspicious attempts. The ECI emphasizes that any
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised guidelines for EVM Ballot Papers to improve clarity and readability. Starting with the upcoming elections in Bihar, candidates' photographs will be printed in color, occupying three-fourths of the space. Serial numbers will be in bold, large font, and uniformity will be
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) held a one-day workshop for Media and Communication officers from Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) across all states and union territories. The workshop focused on countering misinformation and ensuring accurate communication regarding the electoral process. Participants included 51 Media Nodal Officers and Social Media Nodal
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to hold a one-day workshop for Media Nodal Officers (MNOs) and Social Media Nodal Officers (SMNOs) from CEO offices across 36 States and Union Territories on September 12, 2025, in New Delhi. The workshop, inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar,
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India held its third Conference of Chief Electoral Officers at IIIDEM, New Delhi, to evaluate the readiness of State/UT offices for the nationwide SIR exercise. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar led the conference, where presentations were made on strategies, digitization of electoral rolls, and the
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India, led by Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar, held a meeting with a delegation from Naam Tamilar Katchi, discussing suggestions to strengthen the electoral process. This interaction is part of a broader initiative to engage with various political parties, having conducted over 4,700 meetings
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India, led by Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar, held a meeting with a delegation from the Communist Party of India, headed by General Secretary Shri D. Raja. This interaction is part of a series of discussions with various political parties aimed at strengthening the electoral
Bihar Election 2025
The Election Commission of Bihar has released a bulletin detailing the status of claims and objections related to the Draft Electoral Roll from August 1 to August 28, 2025. As of now, there are 4 days left for filing claims and objections. A total of 1,60,813 claims and