Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that voters can use one of 12 alternative photo identity documents instead of the Electors' Photo Identity Card (EPIC) to vote. This decision aims to facilitate voter identification and increase participation, especially among women in purdah. The ECI has ensured nearly
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the deployment of approximately 8.5 lakh officials for the upcoming General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar and bye-elections in 8 Assembly Constituencies across 6 States and Jammu & Kashmir. This includes polling personnel, police officials, counting personnel, and observers
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed political parties to comply with the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) regarding the use of AI-generated content in election campaigns. With the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections, the ECI emphasized the importance of labeling AI-generated content and avoiding misinformation. Political parties must
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that elderly voters over 85 years and persons with disabilities can vote via postal ballot in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. This facility allows them to submit their votes from home, with polling teams collecting the ballots. Additionally, service voters and media
Bihar elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections on October 6, 2025, and issued strict directives for the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). These directives include ensuring compliance with regulations regarding defacement, misuse of government resources, and maintaining citizens&
Bye-election
The Election Commission has announced a bye-election schedule to fill vacancies in eight Assembly Constituencies across Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Telangana, Punjab, Mizoram, and Odisha. The elections are set to take place on November 11, 2025, with various key dates for nominations and scrutiny outlined. The Commission emphasizes the
Election Commission
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized the importance of political parties in democracy during a review of poll preparedness for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections. The Commission engaged with various political parties, encouraging their active participation and celebrating the electoral process. Suggestions were made to schedule elections post-Chhath festival and
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