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A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi allowed claim forms to be submitted along with Aadhaar card number and any one of the 11 acceptable documents in the SIR.

Aadhaar exclusion absurd; BLOs uploading voter forms without consent: ADR to SC on Bihar electoral roll SIR

The ECI had said that Aadhaar and ration cards can be obtained through fraudulent or falsified documentation. ADR argued that other 11 documents accepted by the ECI are equally susceptible to being forged.

EC on Bihar SIR: 99.8% electors covered, 1.2 lakh yet to submit enumeration form

It said 22 lakh electors have been reported "deceased" so far and 35 lakh have been found to have either permanently shifted from their present addresses or were untraceable.

EC likely to begin process for Vice President election after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation: Sources

The Constitution says in case a vice president dies in office or resigns or is removed, the poll to elect the next person to the office should be held “as soon as possible”.

Karawal Nagar Assembly Constituency: Past winners, result date, candidates and more

The fate of all candidates in the Karawal Nagar constituency is sealed in the EVM. So far, 64.44% voting has been recorded in the Karawal Nagar constituency.

EC to meet Congress delegation today as party flags concern over ‘unexpected’ Haryana result

EC dubbed the 'Haryana results unacceptable' statement of senior Congress leaders as "unheard in the rich democratic heritage" of the country and far from a legitimate part of free speech

Assembly election dates 2024 Updates: J&K to vote in 3 phases from Sept 18, Haryana to vote on Oct 1; results on Oct 4

Assembly Election Dates 2024 Updates: The term of the Haryana Assembly is ending in November and a Supreme Court judgment has stated that elections in Jammu and Kashmir has to be held by September 30, 2024.

J&K polls: EC officials to meet home secretary to evaluate security situation

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and his team were in Jammu and Kashmir recently to evaluate ground situation before announcing the poll dates

Election Wrap: EC asks Congress & BJP to submit response by April 29

Election Wrap: In a major development, the Election Commission on Thursday announced that it had taken cognisance of violations to the Model Code of Conduct by both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and sought responses from both parties by April 29. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on April 25 filed his nomination papers from Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj for Lok Sabha elections 2024. He was accompanied by party leaders, including Ram Gopal Yadav. Watch for more.

Report of EVMs Giving Extra Votes To BJP In Kerala Mock Polls False: ECI To SC

The Election Commission of India on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that allegations of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) showing one extra vote during a mock poll in Kerala’s Kasaragod were false after it was asked by the Supreme Court to verify it. Watch the video to know the exact story

Lok Sabha elections 2024: ECI introduces 'Myth vs Reality Register' to avoid misinformation

The 'Myth vs Reality Register' will feature a continuously updated factual matrix, including debunked misinformation and fresh FAQs

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: How to vote without a Voter ID? | Explained

India is in election mode and from April 19, the voting for the 18th Lok Sabha polls will kickstart. The voting will be held in seven phases between the April 19 and June 1. The results will be declared on June 4. But if you wish to vote in this election and do not have a Voter ID, can you vote? The Election Commission of India has said that you can vote without a Voter ID, but how? Watch this video for all the details.

General election 2024: With MCC in place, income support plans, new trade pacts to be on hold

While big decisions are expected to be on hold, governments can seek prior permission from the ECI to implement certain policy measures while the Model Code of Conduct is in place.

EC briefing Highlights: CEC Rajiv Kumar announces schedule for 4 state assembly polls

EC poll dates Highlights: By-elections to 26 assembly constituencies to be held alongside LS polla, says EC. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha: 13 May; Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim: 19 April

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Highlights: Election Commission to announce polling dates tomorrow at 3 PM

India Elections 2024 Highlights: Last time the Lok Sabha polls were announced on March 10 and held in seven phases beginning April 11. Votes were counted on May 23.

Google ties up with ECI to prevent spread of false information

Google India in a blog post on Tuesday said its product features are designed to elevate authoritative information on various election-related topics.

ECI announces poll schedule for 56 Rajya Sabha seats

According to the poll body, the notification will be issued on February 8, while the last date of filing nominations will be February 15.

EC issues notice to Rahul Gandhi over ‘panauti’ remark against PM Modi

The panel has asked Gandhi to respond by November 25. Congress says the notice is 'no big deal'

ECI team likely to visit West Bengal on August 19

The state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ariz Aftab on Saturday held a meeting with District Magistrates and held discussions on several election-related issues.

MC Explains | AAP becomes a national party. What does it mean?

With the removal of the AITC, NCP, and CPI, only six parties will now be recognized as national parties: AAP, BJP, Congress, National People’s Party, CPM, and BSP.

Karnataka Elections 2023: Assembly polls to be held on May 10

The election will be held for the 224-member House and a close contest is expected between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition Congress.

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.

Meghalaya-Nagaland Elections: Polling for assembly elections is underway, voters queue up to cast their vote

Voting for assembly elections in Meghalaya and Nagaland begin on February 27 at 7 am and will continue till 4 pm. The fates of several key players are on the line in these elections. The counting of votes will be done on March 2.

EC recognises Eknath Shinde faction as real Shiv Sena

The order comes amid the ongoing tussle between Shinde faction and the Uddhav Thackeray-led group over the rights to use the 'bow and arrow' symbol

EC deputes 3 special observers for deployment of forces in Tripura

The decision comes a day after the Congress complained to the poll panel that its Tripura in-charge Ajoy Kumar was attacked by the members of the ruling BJP in the state's Jirania town