Page 18 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
EC hits back at AAP: We are three-member body, not run by one person
Top AAP leaders, including its convenor Arvind Karjiwal, have claimed that the EC has been ignoring the BJP's alleged violations of poll code
 "EC hits back at AAP: We are three-member body, not run by one person")
Delhi Assembly elections: EC bans exit polls before 6:30 pm on February 5
displaying any election matter, including results of any opinion poll or any other poll survey, in any electronic media would be prohibited during the 48-hour period
Kejriwal writes to EC, demands independent observers in his constituency
In a letter to the Election Commission, Kejriwal has also demanded arrest of BJP workers allegedly involved in such incidents and suspension of police officers concerned
 "Kejriwal writes to EC, demands independent observers in his constituency")
Delhi assembly polls: 7,552 eligible electors opt for home voting facility
A total of 7,552 electors have opted for the home voting facility, available to elderly voters and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), for the upcoming Delhi Assembly election.
 "Delhi assembly polls: 7,552 eligible electors opt for home voting facility")
Delhi polls: CEO Vaz assures voter-friendly steps for smooth Feb 5 voting
For the first time in India, a Queue Management System (QMS) application and webpage will enable voters to check real-time crowd levels at polling centres, helping them plan their visit
Party spent Rs 1737.68 cr on LS elections 2024: BJP's report to ECI reveals
The BJP, which secured a third consecutive term in the general elections, heavily relied on mass outreach and publicity campaigns, as evident from its spending patterns
 "Party spent Rs 1737.68 cr on LS elections 2024: BJP's report to ECI reveals")
Election rules change row: SC orders EC to preserve video clips of polling
Considering the average voting percentage to be 65.70 per cent, it was perceivable that a polling station prepared to accept 1,000 electors saw around 650 turn up
Kejriwal responds to EC notice on Yamuna water controversy, submits report
Accompanied by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Kejriwal visited the EC office in New Delhi
 "Kejriwal responds to EC notice on Yamuna water controversy, submits report")
Delhi HC asks ECI to prevent use of 'vilifying' material in poll campaign
Advocate S Kumar, representing the ECI, said commission took cognisance of the petitioners' complaint and directed the chief election officer, Delhi to enquire into the allegations, submit report
 "Delhi HC asks ECI to prevent use of 'vilifying' material in poll campaign")
Congress saw 320% surge in donations in 2024 elections, BJP witnesses 87%
The share of electoral bonds in the BJP's total contributions dropped to less than half during the same period to 43 per cent while electoral bonds comprised 73 per cent of the Congress' donations
 "Congress saw 320% surge in donations in 2024 elections, BJP witnesses 87%")
Atishi's election agent lodges complaint against BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri
In the letter to the Returning Officer, Atishi's election agent has alleged a 'serious violation of the electoral code of conduct'
Why can't social media platforms block or label fakes, asks CEC Rajiv Kumar
He said election management bodies must devise and adopt a framework to manage these challenges
 "Why can't social media platforms block or label fakes, asks CEC Rajiv Kumar")
India nears 1 bn voters, with youth, women driving electoral growth: EC
Electoral rolls show gender balance improving and youth forming a key voter base
 "India nears 1 bn voters, with youth, women driving electoral growth: EC")
ECI urges political parties for responsible use of AI in campaigning
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has consistently cautioned against the potential of AI and deep fakes
 "ECI urges political parties for responsible use of AI in campaigning")
Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP-RSS, says 'we are fighting Indian state itself'
Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and RSS of capturing Indian institutions, suppressing minorities, and undermining democracy, calling the Congress' fight a 'battle against the Indian state itself'
 "Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP-RSS, says 'we are fighting Indian state itself'")
Election rules row: SC seeks govt, poll panel reply on Jairam Ramesh's plea
A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar took note of the submissions of senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Ramesh, and issued notices
 "Election rules row: SC seeks govt, poll panel reply on Jairam Ramesh's plea")
Consider plea over duplicate entries in voter list: Delhi HC to EC
There is a process for revision of electoral roll. It can't be done at this stage, the bench, also comprising Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, said
 "Consider plea over duplicate entries in voter list: Delhi HC to EC")
800 more warehouses required to store EVMs for simultaneous polls: EC
The poll body has described the construction of warehouses as a "laborious process" entailing cost. The cost of the land and construction is borne by the respective state governments
Delhi polls: Relief for AAP's Avadh Ojha as ECI clears vote transfer
Delhi Assembly elections: An AAP delegation met election officials to demand the transfer of Avadh Ojha's voter ID from Greater Noida to Delhi. Ojha is AAP's candidate from Patparganj constituency
 "Delhi polls: Relief for AAP's Avadh Ojha as ECI clears vote transfer")
CM Atishi launches crowdfunding for Delhi polls; BJP to seek EC probe
Earlier in December, senior AAP leader and party candidate from Jangpura Manish Sisodia launched a crowdfunding platform and sought financial support from people for his poll campaign
 "CM Atishi launches crowdfunding for Delhi polls; BJP to seek EC probe")