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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
INDIA bloc to hold 'public impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Oct 30
The "mock Parliament" would be held at Hotel Ashok, where all opposition MPs and top leaders would be present, it is learnt
 "INDIA bloc to hold 'public impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Oct 30")
Over 100 detained in Delhi as protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar resume
Delhi Police detained over 100 protesters during a march against the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, as demonstrators demanded the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
 "Over 100 detained in Delhi as protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar resume")
SIR protest march heads towards ECI HQ amid tight security in central Delhi
The march, called by the Delhi Coordination Committee of People Against SIR -- a people's collective -- started near Gole Dak Khana, at the intersection of Kalibari Marg and Bhai Vir Singh Marg
 "SIR protest march heads towards ECI HQ amid tight security in central Delhi")
Cabinet Secretariat sent ECs' complaints to CEC Gyanesh Kumar: RTI reply
RTI records show the Cabinet Secretariat forwarded 2 Election Commissioners' complaints to the CEC and DoPT, saying acting on individual letters could be seen as interference in a constitutional body
 "Cabinet Secretariat sent ECs' complaints to CEC Gyanesh Kumar: RTI reply")
Cabinet Secretariat took no action on EC officers' complaints: RTI reply
RTI records show Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi wrote separately to Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan on July 29 about Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Maneesh Garg
 "Cabinet Secretariat took no action on EC officers' complaints: RTI reply")
Education, corruption top issues on Rahul Gandhi's Satyagraha portal
Rahul Gandhi's Satyagraha portal has received over 36,000 registrations since October 3, with education and corruption emerging as the leading grievances across states and Union Territories.
 "Education, corruption top issues on Rahul Gandhi's Satyagraha portal")
Delhi HC says voters deleted during SIR can seek re-entry using Form 6
The Delhi High Court said voters whose names were deleted after they failed to submit enumeration forms during SIR could apply through Form 6, rejecting concerns over 'false declarations'
 "Delhi HC says voters deleted during SIR can seek re-entry using Form 6")
Protests against CEC, SIR will continue despite interventions: Prakash Raj
Speaking at a protest in Thiruvananthapuram, the actor-activist said young people would continue to protest peacefully against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
 "Protests against CEC, SIR will continue despite interventions: Prakash Raj")
12 questions for Rahul
What will Rahul Gandhi do differently from Modi/BJP if elected? Here's a list of a dozen short questions
 "12 questions for Rahul")
Delhi SIR: Reverification begins for 4.7 mn voters dropped from draft rolls
CEO Ashok Kumar said around 25 lakh of 33.12 lakh cases involving notices for non-mapping or logical discrepancies have been resolved, ahead of the final electoral rolls due on December 4
 "Delhi SIR: Reverification begins for 4.7 mn voters dropped from draft rolls")
EC to conduct SSR of electoral rolls in 17 states and Union territories
The Election Commission will conduct Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 17 states and UTs, including poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa.
 "EC to conduct SSR of electoral rolls in 17 states and Union territories")
SC orders preservation of Delhi protest footage, issues notices to Centre
The Supreme Court sought replies from the Centre, Delhi Police and opposition leaders on petitions over recent protests, while ordering preservation of CCTV footage and digital evidence.
 "SC orders preservation of Delhi protest footage, issues notices to Centre")
SC issues notice to Rahul Gandhi, Congress over INDIA bloc's march to court
The Supreme Court seeks replies from Rahul Gandhi and Congress over the INDIA bloc's October 12 march to the court, held to demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and an end to SIR
 "SC issues notice to Rahul Gandhi, Congress over INDIA bloc's march to court")
TVK, Congress, INDIA Bloc members begin protest demanding CEC's resignation
Led by TNCC chief B Manickam Tagore, INDIA Bloc cadres raised slogans demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over the Special Intensive Revision exercise
 "TVK, Congress, INDIA Bloc members begin protest demanding CEC's resignation")
Explained: What preventive detention, arrest and detention mean under law
Three CJP leaders were detained during protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Here is what preventive detention, arrest and detention mean and how they differ
 "Explained: What preventive detention, arrest and detention mean under law")
Absence of name from draft SIR doesn't mean deletion, ECI tells Bombay HC
Special Intensive Revision is a fresh preparation of electoral rolls and not a Special Summary Revision where the existing roll is only updated, the Election Commission said
 "Absence of name from draft SIR doesn't mean deletion, ECI tells Bombay HC")
Anti-CEC protest: Rahul to host INDIA bloc leaders, CJP plans fresh stir
Rahul Gandhi will host INDIA bloc leaders, students and civil society representatives for high tea as the Opposition steps up its campaign against the CEC and SIR
 "Anti-CEC protest: Rahul to host INDIA bloc leaders, CJP plans fresh stir")
Neither approved nor disapproved the new Form 6, says Justice Bagchi
There was no application concerning the new Form 6. That is all we have said: CJI Surya Kant
 "Neither approved nor disapproved the new Form 6, says Justice Bagchi")
No adjudication on new Form 6 while hearing Bihar SIR matter, says SC
Form 6 is an application through which an eligible person seeks inclusion in the electoral roll
 "No adjudication on new Form 6 while hearing Bihar SIR matter, says SC")
Govt protecting Gyanesh Kumar, turning Delhi into a prison: Rahul Gandhi
The Leader of Opposition said INDIA bloc leaders would approach the Supreme Court over alleged vote theft and demand action against the Chief Election Commissioner