Page 14 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
CEC calls for discussion on linking of EPIC and Aadhaar on March 18
Election Commission of India (ECI) has invited suggestions from all national and state political parties by April 30, to address any unresolved electoral issues
 "CEC calls for discussion on linking of EPIC and Aadhaar on March 18")
Matter related to duplicate voter card numbers a 'legacy issue': EC sources
The poll body had recently clarified that irrespective of the EPIC number, an elector can cast a vote only at their designated polling station
 "Matter related to duplicate voter card numbers a 'legacy issue': EC sources")
Congress slams EC's response on duplicate voter IDs as 'duplicitous'
Amid allegations of a cover-up over duplicate voter identity card numbers, the poll panel earlier in the day said it would address the "decades-long" matter in the next three months
Duplication of voter card numbers does not indicate fake voters: EC
It also said that while elector photo identity card numbers of some of the voters may be identical, other details including demographic details, assembly constituency and polling booth are different
Ruling, opposition parties prepare for Jharkhand assembly face-off
He also alleged that incidents of paper leaks were earlier confined to recruitment tests only, but now it is happening even in board examinations
 "Ruling, opposition parties prepare for Jharkhand assembly face-off")
Gyanesh Kumar takes over as CEC, Vivek Joshi as Election Commissioner
Kumar stated that in accordance with the Constitution, the electoral laws and rules issued therein, the Election Commission always stood with the voters
Meet Gyanesh Kumar, India's Chief Election Commissioner and his tasks ahead
Gyanesh Kumar is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1988 batch of the Kerala cadre
 "Meet Gyanesh Kumar, India's Chief Election Commissioner and his tasks ahead")
'Hastily' taken decision: Congress criticises Centre's CEC appointment
The announcement of Kumar's appointment came shortly after the selection panel, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, proposed his name
 "'Hastily' taken decision: Congress criticises Centre's CEC appointment")
Gyanesh Kumar becomes CEC: How the appointment process has changed
Here's all you need to know about the changed process of selection of Chief Election Commissioner and issues surrounding it
 "Gyanesh Kumar becomes CEC: How the appointment process has changed")
Outgoing CEC calls for early verdicts on poll cases, regulation of freebies
The outgoing CEC said online reporting of political party expenditures has begun and must be made mandatory for better financial transparency and analytics
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Cong claims centre wants to control EC, asks govt to hold CEC appointment
The selection committee is learnt to have recommended the name of the next CEC to President Droupadi Murmu, sources said on Monday
Rajiv Kumar's term ends Feb 18, new election body chief to be named soon
After Rajiv Kumar, Gyanesh Kumar is the senior-most election commissioner. His tenure is till January 26, 2029. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu is the other election commissioner
 "Rajiv Kumar's term ends Feb 18, new election body chief to be named soon")
Jharkhand lone outlier as youth voter share declines, shows ECI data
Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Sikkim, West Bengal, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh witnessed some of the sharpest declines of young electors
 "Jharkhand lone outlier as youth voter share declines, shows ECI data")
SC to hear pleas challenging new law for CEC, EC appointments on Feb 19
Bhushan said the urgency in the matter is that CEC Rajiv Kumar is scheduled to superannuate on February 18 and the government may appoint the new CEC under the 2023 law
 "SC to hear pleas challenging new law for CEC, EC appointments on Feb 19")
Delhi election results 2025: How to check live results on ECI website
Delhi election results 2025: As vote counting continues for the Delhi Assembly elections on Saturday, the BJP has taken an early lead over the AAP
 "Delhi election results 2025: How to check live results on ECI website")
AAP vs EC on Form 17C: Kejriwal launches website for 'voting transparency'
AAP and election commission clash over Form 17C transparency on election eve. What is Form 17C
 "AAP vs EC on Form 17C: Kejriwal launches website for 'voting transparency'")
Akhilesh alleges electoral Misconduct in Milkipur Bypoll, calls ECI 'dead'
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav claimed that police officials were illegally checking voters' ID cards at polling centres, creating an atmosphere of fear and indirectly influencing voting pattern
 "Akhilesh alleges electoral Misconduct in Milkipur Bypoll, calls ECI 'dead'")
Delhi Assembly elections: When and where to watch exit poll results live?
Delhi Assembly elections will be held on February 5, with parties campaigning to secure voter support. Check all key details on the voting schedule, exit poll timings, and result announcement here
 "Delhi Assembly elections: When and where to watch exit poll results live?")
Milkipur Assembly bypoll: Over 44% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm
While voting is underway at polling booths, Samajwadi Party leaders alleged that police are checking the identity cards of voters to "create fear" in them
 "Milkipur Assembly bypoll: Over 44% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm")
Delhi Assembly elections: 19.95 per cent voter turnout recorded till 11 am
The highest voter turnout was recorded in the North East district at 24.87 per cent and Babarpur was leading among constituencies at 31.30 per cent
 "Delhi Assembly elections: 19.95 per cent voter turnout recorded till 11 am")
