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Election Commission of India
What is Election Commission of India (ECI)?
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is an autonomous and permanent constitutional body responsible for organising free and fair elections in the Union and States of India. The Constitution grants the ECI with the power of direction, superintendence, and control of elections to Parliament, state legislatures, the office of president of India and the office of vice-president of India. The ECI does not deal with the elections to the urban bodies such as Municipalities and Panchayats in the states and hence, a separate State Election Commission.
Powers and responsibilities
The Commission’s functions and powers with respect to elections are divided into
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Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
Kharge calls for fresh elections on ballot papers, says all polls 'illegal'
Mallikarjun Kharge alleged misuse of EVMs and irregularities in Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, and said the opposition would continue protests against the exercise across the country
 "Kharge calls for fresh elections on ballot papers, says all polls 'illegal'")
CJP's Dipke announces Delhi protest on Oct 10 if CEC Gyanesh Kumar stays
CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke said cockroaches from across India will march to Jantar Mantar on October 10 if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign
 "CJP's Dipke announces Delhi protest on Oct 10 if CEC Gyanesh Kumar stays")
Delhi Police detain nearly 1,000 during protest demanding CEC's removal
Political leaders, student groups and activists were among those detained near Jantar Mantar as they gathered to protest against alleged voter deletions during the SIR of electoral rolls
 "Delhi Police detain nearly 1,000 during protest demanding CEC's removal")
Why reject Form 8?: HC questions ECI over automated rejection during SIR
The court questioned whether software can reject Form 8 applications from voters who shifted residence, warning that the process could leave eligible voters out of the electoral roll
 "Why reject Form 8?: HC questions ECI over automated rejection during SIR")
CJP to launch 'Jail Bharo' protest in Mumbai, seek CEC's removal: Details
CJP plans to begin its nationwide agitation from Mumbai's Shivaji Park, demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, a halt to SIR and changes to the Election Commission appointment law
SIR row: ECI orders special drive to enrol 'left-out' voters in 20 states
The ECI has asked 20 states and UTs where SIR is complete to compare pre- and post-SIR rolls, identify voters left out and enrol them through Form 6
 "SIR row: ECI orders special drive to enrol 'left-out' voters in 20 states")
CJP to launch protests from Oct 2, seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
Cockroach Janta Party's Abhijeet Dipke announced protests in several states from tomorrow, stating the agitation will continue until CEC Kumar steps down
 "CJP to launch protests from Oct 2, seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation")
ECINET, ERONET explained: How Election Commission's voter roll systems work
ECINET and ERONET help the Election Commission manage electoral rolls. Here's how the systems work, the role of EROs and why their functioning has come under scrutiny
 "ECINET, ERONET explained: How Election Commission's voter roll systems work")
INDIA bloc plans 'Save Democracy' protests over 'vote chori' allegations
Opposition parties announce joint protests, seek ballot paper voting and urge SC to expedite SIR-related cases
 "INDIA bloc plans 'Save Democracy' protests over 'vote chori' allegations")
SIR draft roll exclusions bring electorate to 2015 level, shows data
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's role in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise
 "SIR draft roll exclusions bring electorate to 2015 level, shows data")
EC withdraws SIR declaration from Form 6: Here's what it means
The ECI has removed the SIR declaration from Form 6 in states and Union Territories where the electoral roll revision exercise has been completed; the declaration remains in use where SIR is ongoing
Can the CEC face prosecution? What the law says on accountability, immunity
SIR petition in SC raises questions over EC decision-making, criminal liability under electoral law and statutory protection for commissioners
 "Can the CEC face prosecution? What the law says on accountability, immunity")
Opposition to march to EC on October 6, demands return to ballot paper
At a joint briefing by INDIA bloc leaders after their meeting, Kharge said the leaders have decided on a joint action plan
 "Opposition to march to EC on October 6, demands return to ballot paper")
EC withdraws SIR declaration from Form 6 in states where exercise is over
Form 6 is the statutory form used by eligible citizens to apply for inclusion in the electoral roll
 "EC withdraws SIR declaration from Form 6 in states where exercise is over")
Best of BS Opinion: RBI's currency intervention must be limited
From RBI intervention in the rupee and questions over electoral-roll revisions to distressed assets, India's growth challenges and political grief, today's opinions examine institutional and economic
 "Best of BS Opinion: RBI's currency intervention must be limited")
Selective reform
Election Commission has not addressed key weaknesses in SIR
 "Selective reform")
SC to hear next week plea questioning ECI decisions under CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The hearing comes amid questions over the poll panel's decision-making process, after reports claimed that two Election Commissioners objected to several SIR-related orders
Form 6 row: What changed, what SC said and what remains disputed
The Form 6 row centres on changes made by the ECI to the voter enrolment process during SIR. Here is what the Supreme Court said, what ECI changed and why the new declaration is being questioned
IndusInd Bank CEO Rajiv Anand says his name 'unmapped' from voter roll
Anand said his name has been marked 'unmapped' from the electoral roll and he has been asked to appear for a hearing to avoid deletion
 "IndusInd Bank CEO Rajiv Anand says his name 'unmapped' from voter roll")
Wangchuk backs CJP's Oct 2 protest against CEC, may not attend physically
While he expressed his support for CJP's proposed agitation, Wangchuk added that he might not be physically present during the protest
 "Wangchuk backs CJP's Oct 2 protest against CEC, may not attend physically")