Chief Election Commissioner

It is absolutely clear that the Chief Election Commissioner of India is protecting the people who have destroyed Indian democracy, Rahul Gandhi said addressing a press conference in New Delhi.

Gyanesh Kumar Becomes India's New Chief Election Commissioner | Key Challenges Ahead

Gyanesh Kumar has officially taken charge as India's new Chief Election Commissioner. His tenure, lasting until January 2029, comes at a crucial time with electoral concerns raised by opposition parties. Appointed under the new EC law, Kumar will oversee key elections, including Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal polls. Watch to learn about his priorities and the challenges ahead!

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Rs 100 crore seized each day since March 1, says ECI

The poll-body says it has seized Rs 4,650 crores, which marks a sharp increase over Rs 3,475 crores seized during the entire Lok Sabha election in 2019.

Totaliser technology ready but time to implement idea not come yet, says CEC

A technology to link a number of EVMs and hide booth-wise voting patterns is ready with the Election Commission.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Will undertake 'zero tolerance' policy towards violence, says CEC Rajiv Kumar

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The 18th Lok Sabha elections, involving 543 seats, will take place in seven phases starting from April 19, with the results scheduled to be announced on June 4, the CEC declared in the ECI press briefing on March 16 in New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan

Supreme Court to hear pleas on EC selections on March 21

A three judge bench of the court led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, asked the petitioners to move an appropriate application for stay of appointments of CEC and EC. The court also noted that the courts do not normally stay the operation of a law.

Petition filed in SC to restrain govt from appointing Chief & other Election Commissioners

According to the new law, the candidates for top posts in the poll panels will be chosen by a selection committee comprising the prime minister, the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union cabinet minister nominated by the PM, essentially removing the CJI.

Lok Sabha polls to have separate booths for women, specially abled in Bengal

In addition, Kumar noted that the EC plans to introduce a mobile application named 'C-Vigil: Citizens be Vigilant'. This will enable users to report any preparations for election-related irregularities or violence promptly.

LS polls: Chief Election Commissioner allays fears of EVM tampering

"Information is given in writing to the political parties, candidates and its agents about which EVM has gone to which specific polling centre. They are also informed about which EVM has gone for training," Kumar told reporters

CEC Rajiv Kumar on poll preparedness, SC verdict on electoral bonds scheme and more

On the issue of pending cases in Supreme and High Courts on electronic voting machines (EVMs), Kumar replied that the Commission is waiting for the Courts’ decision.

ECI to follow apex court order on electoral bonds issue: poll panel chief Rajiv Kumar

The SC has directed banks to stop further issuance of electoral bonds and the State Bank of India (SBI) shall submit details of electoral bonds purchased to date since April 12, 2019, to the Election Commission.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Over 96 crore voters to exercise franchise

Over two crore young voters between the age group of 18-29 have been added to the voter list.

SC refuses to stay Bill for recruitment of poll panel chiefs, issues notice to Centre

The bunch of PILs are now likely to come up for hearing in April 2024.

Lok Sabha polls CEC ECs to visit Andhra Pradesh Monday to review preparations

It is usual for the CEC and ECs to tour states ahead of assembly or Lok Sabha elections to meet political parties, senior police and administrative officials and the poll machinery on the ground.

Plea in SC challenges validity of Bill for recruitment of poll panel chiefs

The plea , filed by a lawyer called Gopal Singh, also asks the court to direct the government to include the Chief Justice of India in the selection committee for the appointment of the CEC and the ECs

Ex-SC Judge urges Article 370 review raises concerns over MP suspension

Justice Lokur highlights the inadequacy of time for debating critical bills, particularly three complex laws affecting the criminal justice system.

Former Chief Election Commissioner MS Gill passes away after brief illness

He is perhaps the first former CEC to have joined politics. Gill entered the Rajya Sabha as a Congress member and was made the Union sports minister in 2008.

SC order on EC appointments: Rijiju invokes 'Lakshman Rekha'

The minister felt that if judges got involved in administrative work, they would have to face criticism. He said the principle of justice will be compromised if a judge ends up hearing a matter of which he or she was a part.

Election Commission comes up with Vote From Home option for voters above 80 years

For the first time the ECI is going to provide the facility to those above 80 years of age. Our teams will go there with a form-12D to exercise their franchise, the Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar told reporters here.

Flawed reports by some agencies causes more damage to credibility of poll management bodies: CEC Kumar

The CEC along with fellow election commissioners were in Bengaluru where they also assessed the poll preparedness of poll-bound Karnataka. He lamented that countries with low inclusivity are ranked high.

SC decision to bring more credibility to the Election Commission

The collegium system is already followed for appointments to the higher judiciary, the Central Information Commission and the Central Vigilance Commission

India has 2.49 lakh voters aged above 100: CEC Rajiv Kumar

Besides, 1.80 crore voters are over 80 years of age, Kumar said after flagging off a bicycle rally in Maharashtra's Pune city on Wednesday to create an awareness about voter registration as part of the national level launch of a special summary revision of the voters' list.

CEC writes to centenarian voters, thanks them for contribution in electoral process

According to the poll panel, there are over 2.5 lakh voters aged 100 years and above, while there are almost 1.8 crore voters aged 80 and above.

EC recommends cap on cash donations to political parties

The Commission is aiming to bring in reforms and transparency in donations received by candidates and political parties.

Election Commission to explore possibility of remote voting for migrant voters on pilot basis

A committee would be set up to examine the issues of migrant voters, the commission said. A wider consultation would be started with voters and political parties thereafter since they are the primary stakeholders.