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Bihar elections: 53.51% turnout in Phase 2, figure likely to go up, says EC

n the corresponding constituencies which went to poll in the 2015 assembly polls, the turnout was 55.35 per cent, the EC said

Bihar records 18.31% turnout till 11 am in first phase of Assembly polls

Over 18.30 % voter turnout was recorded till 11 Am in the first phase of Bihar assembly polls on Wednesday, the Election Commission said in its provisional data

EC frets as parties flout distancing norms during poll campaign amid Covid

Separate instructions for strict compliance of guidelines are being issued to chief electoral officers and state governments of poll-going states

ECI seeks detailed report from Madhya Pradesh CEO over Kamal Nath's remark

ECI has sought a detailed report from Madhya Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer over the Congress leader Kamal Nath's "item remark" at an election rally made against BJP leader Imarti Devi

Electoral bonds are up for sale from today: All you need to know

SBI is the only authorised bank to issue such bonds. Tune in to the podcast to know more about electoral bonds and controversy over it

Govt approves 14th tranche of electoral bonds; sale closes on October 28

The Election Commission of India (ECI) accorded 'no objection' from the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) angle on October 15 with certain conditions, a finance ministry statement said

52,000 voters opt for postal ballots in 71 constituencies for Bihar polls

More than 52,000 voters belonging to Senior Citizen and PwD categories, have opted to exercise the facility to vote through postal ballots in the forthcoming phase 1 of Legislative Assembly of Bihar

EC doubles broadcast time for parties in Bihar elections amid Covid-19

As the Covid-19 pandemic has caused roadblocks for the political parties to launch mass connect initiatives, the Election Commission has come to their aid by doubling the broadcast time on DD and AIR

CPI(M) writes to EC; flags concerns over funding, social media, EVMs

The CPI(M) on Friday raised concerns over funding and use of social media and electronic voting machines in the upcoming assembly polls in Bihar.

Bihar polls: EC relaxes timeline for registration of parties amid Covid-19

ECI announced reduction in the notice period for registration of political parties in Bihar from 30 days to 7 days, keeping in view of the prevailing restrictions due to Covid-19 pandemic

Election Commission team visits Patna to observe Bihar poll preparations

A team of Election Commission officials visited Patna to take stock of poll preparations on Wednesday, ahead of the Bihar Assembly election

Election Commission removes Bihar Excise Commissioner B Karthikey Dhanji

The Election Commission removed Excise Commissioner B Karthikey Dhanji from his post for 'inadequate action-plan' in view of the Bihar Assembly elections

Polling for 8 Bihar Legislative Council seats on October 22, says ECI

The Election Commission on Friday announced that the biennial elections for eight legislative council seats in Bihar will be held on October 22

Election Commission likely to announce Bihar Assembly poll dates today

The Election Commission is likely to announce the schedule for Bihar Assembly elections 2020

Bihar polls: EC to take decision soon to visit state, says CEC Arora

The Election Commission would take a decision in the next few days to visit Bihar where elections are likely to be held later this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, CEC Sunil Arora said

No postal ballot facility for voters above 65 in Bihar polls, says Govt

Union Minister for Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad said the decision has been taken in view of the constraints related to logistics, manpower and safety protocols for Covid-19

Bihar elections: ECI officials to visit Patna today to review preparations

A team of officials from the Election Commission of India is scheduled to visit Bihar to overview the latest preparation and updates on the Bihar Assembly elections

ECI issues timelines for publicity of criminal antecedents of candidates

The Election Commission issued revised guidelines for publishing antecedents in newspapers and television

Number of voters polling station to be 1500 where polls are not due: EC

The Election Commission asked poll authorities of various states, except Bihar and UT of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, to rationalise polling stations

Remote voting should inspire trust, assure integrity of the process: EC

Chandra underlined the importance of ensuring greater "inclusiveness in elections" while noting that a large number of voters are unable to exercise their franchise due to geographical barriers