Page 21 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
'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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Delhi polls: Over 30K police personnel, 220 paramilitary companies deployed
Nearly 3,000 polling booths have been identified as sensitive, and special security arrangements, including drone surveillance, Quick Reaction Team, Striking Team and CAPF
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Delhi Assembly elections: PM Modi urges voters to cast their vote
Polling for 70 assembly seats began on Wednesday morning in Delhi, as voters cast their ballots for the 8th Assembly amid tight security
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Delhi Assembly elections: 33.31% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm
Polling is underway at 13,766 stations across all of Delhi's 70 assembly constituencies to decide the fate of 699 candidates
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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
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
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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.
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