Election Officials Must Regularly Meet Political Parties, Says CEC
Speaking at a two-day conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) from all States and Union Territories at IIIDEM, Gyanesh Kumar stressed the need for election officers to be accessible to political parties.
Mar 04, 2025, 19:28 PM IST
Who Is Gyanesh Kumar? New Chief Election Commissioner; Played Key Role In Article 370 Abrogation
The Law Ministry announced that Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner, succeeding the outgoing Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar.
Feb 18, 2025, 06:41 AM IST
Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Appointed Chief Election Commissioner: Law Ministry
The selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met in Delhi on Monday evening to decide the successor of outoging Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.
Feb 17, 2025, 23:25 PM IST
Congress Urges Government To Delay CEC Selection Meeting Until Supreme Court Hearing
The party’s demand came shortly after a meeting of the three-member selection committee, which included LoP Rahul Gandhi, alongside PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
Feb 17, 2025, 20:10 PM IST
As Rajiv Kumar's Tenure Ends, PM-Chaired Selection Panel To Meet Early Next Week To Name Next CEC
The panel could meet either on Sunday or Monday ahead of the retirement of incumbent Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on February 18.
Feb 14, 2025, 17:25 PM IST
Navin Chawla, Former Chief Election Commissioner, Passes Away At 79
Navin Chawla, whose removal from the poll panel was recommended in 2009 over allegations of bias, passed away on Saturday.
Feb 01, 2025, 12:08 PM IST
Close Shave For CEC Rajiv Kumar As Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing In Uttarakhand
There were three people on board the helicopter apart from the pilot. They are all safe and waiting for the weather to clear up to return to Munsiyari.
Oct 16, 2024, 20:03 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke: Why is ECI releasing the data late?
Taal Thok Ke: Voting for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections is going to be held on May 7. Before that, the opposition is continuously accusing the Election Commission of rigging.
May 06, 2024, 21:24 PM IST
Election Commission orders removal of Home Secretaries in six states
Election Commission Action: Big action of the Election Commission before the Lok Sabha elections.
Mar 18, 2024, 14:56 PM IST
Lok Sabha Election: Election Commission's special plan for LoC
Regarding the Lok Sabha elections, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said that for the Lok Sabha elections, security will be increased on the border with Pakistan, China and Afghanistan.
Mar 13, 2024, 22:56 PM IST
Political Parties puts forth big demand before Kashmir Election Commission
Political Parties have puts forth big demand before Kashmir Election Commission ahead of Lok Sabha Election. According to latest report, political parties have asked EC to conduct Lok Sabha Elections with Vidhan Sabha Elections.
Mar 13, 2024, 08:28 AM IST
With Nearly No Opposition, Lok Sabha Passes Bill To Appoint CEC, Election Commissioners
This bill is slated to replace the Election Commission (Conditions of Service of Election Commissioners and Transaction of Business) Act, 1991.
Dec 21, 2023, 16:37 PM IST
'A Very Dangerous Situation If...': Kejriwal Slams PM Modi On Bill On Appointment Of CEC, ECs
According to a bill listed for introduction in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, future chief election commissioners and election commissioners will be selected by a three-member panel headed by the prime minister and comprising the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Cabinet minister.
Aug 10, 2023, 16:52 PM IST
'Election Commission Gives Agnipariksha During Every Poll': CEC Rajiv Kumar
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar pointed out that ECI completed the milestone of having conducted 400 assembly polls in just concluded polls in three northeastern states -- Tripura, Meghalaya, and Nagaland.
Mar 12, 2023, 15:10 PM IST
Chief Election Commissioner To Be Appointed On Advice Of Panel Comprising PM, LoP and CJI: SC
The bench delivered its verdict on a batch of pleas seeking a collegium-like system for the appointment of election commissioners and the Chief Election Commissioner.
Mar 02, 2023, 11:34 AM IST
DNA: Now you will get the 'right' to vote from anywhere
Assembly elections of 9 states are going to be held in India next year in 2023. A good news has come for the voters who voted in this festival of democracy. The Election Commission is now going to bring a new facility for the people living far away from the village. Election Commission is going to bring 'Remote Voting System'. In this, migrant voters will not have to go to their home state to cast their vote.
Dec 29, 2022, 23:28 PM IST
Nepal elections: Voting starts today; new parliament, provincial assemblies to be elected
Nepal elections- Voting starts to elect the new parliament and the provincial assemblies. Voters will elect representatives to seven provincial assemblies. A total of 550 provincial assembly members will be elected directly, with 330 elected directly and 220 elected through the proportional method
Nov 20, 2022, 08:16 AM IST
Supporters protest over disqualification of former PM Imran Khan | Watch
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been banned from contesting elections. The Election Commission of Pakistan has disqualified Imran Khan.
Oct 21, 2022, 17:26 PM IST
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan banned from holding public office
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been banned from contesting elections. The Election Commission of Pakistan has disqualified Imran Khan.
Oct 21, 2022, 15:48 PM IST
Electoral reforms: CEC Rajiv Kumar proposes lowering anonymous political donations to cleanse poll funding
The development has come in the backdrop of the poll panel recently delisting 284 defaulting and non-compliant registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs), declaring more than 253 of them inactive.
Sep 20, 2022, 07:34 AM IST