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EC doubles broadcast time for parties in 4 poll-going states, 1 UT

This is in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and enhanced relevance of "non-contact based" campaigning

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Central police forces to play greater role in poll bound states: CEC Arora

In poll bound states, the central police forces would play a greater role as part of measures to ensure fair polls, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said

EC has not shared any electoral data with NATGRID: Govt tells Lok Sabha

The Election Commission has not shared any electoral roll data with the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

Budget 2021: Law Ministry gets allocation for procurement of EVMs by EC

Another Rs 7.20 crore has been allocated for elector photo identity cards

Nepal election body refuses to recognise either faction of ruling NCP

With the latest decision of the election commission, Oli and Prachanda remain the chairpersons despite a vertical split in the party

Election Commission to soon begin mock trials for remote voting: CEC

Mock trails for remote voting facility for electors would begin soon, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora has said.

Those excluded from NRC can vote in Assam; Cong, AIUDF welcome EC decision

The ruling BJP on Thursday said status quo about their voting rights has to be maintained while the Congress and the AIUDF welcomed the decision

Full bench of Election Commission to visit Bengal today after Assam visit

The commission is determined on conducting a free and fair election

EC team in Assam to review poll preparations, to visit Bengal on Wed

An Election Commission (EC) team headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora arrived in Guwahati on Monday

Chief Election Commissioner to visit Assam to review poll preparedness

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora is scheduled to arrive in Assam on Monday on a three-day visit to take stock of preparations for assembly polls due in March-April, officials said

EC seeks explanation from Kerala CM on free Covid-19 vaccine announcement

The State Election Commission has sought an explanation from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan regarding his recent announcement that Covid-19 vaccine will be provided free of cost in the state

Election Commission toys with idea of issuing digital voter ID card

Asked whether the digital voter ID would mean that a voter can carry it on his or her mobile phone using an application, the official said once the EC takes a decision, such details will be settled

Plea urges EC to nullify election results if NOTA gets most votes

A petition has been moved in the SC seeking directions to the Election Commission of India to nullify the election results and hold a fresh election if maximum votes have been polled in favour of NOTA

Around 41 mn votes cast in Bihar elections, says Election Commission

"3.40 crore votes have been counted till 8 pm. Around 4.10 crore votes were cast in Bihar Election," ECI said

BJP wins Dubbaka Assembly by-election in Telangana: Election Commission

BJP has won in the Dubbaka Assembly by-election, informed Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday

EVMs absolutely robust and tamper-proof, says Election Commission

Udit Raj asked if Donald Trump could have lost in the US presidential polls had EVMs been used

Bihar vote count likely to end late tonight, says Election Commission

EC officials said over 1 crore votes were counted till around 1.30 pm

Bihar elections: Revised voting percentage in 2nd phase recorded at 55.7%

he provisional voting figure till late Tuesday night was 54.64 which rose marginally after the poll panel updated the data with the arrival of more inputs from these constituencies

MP bypolls: Election Commission has no power, says SC on Kamal Nath case

The counsel appearing for the poll panel told a bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde that Nath's plea has become infructuous as the campaigning has ended