Election Commission
- India
Himanta defends speech against Md Akbar; says Congress withheld material info from EC
Guwahati: Notwithstanding the show-cause notice by the Election Commission for his alleged “communally charged statements”, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday defended his speech and said it was a “legitimate…
- Hyderabad
EC to ensure live webcasting at 3,986 polling stations in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: In a significant move to uphold the integrity of the upcoming elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to implement live webcasting at 3,986 polling stations across Hyderabad district.…
- Telangana
Telangana polls: New police officers, administrators appointed after EC whip
Hyderabad: After the Election Commission of India (ECI) cracked a whip on several officials and ordered their transfer, the authorities on Friday, October 13, appointed new administrators, secretaries, commissioners of police (CPs)…
- Telangana
Telangana: BRS files plea seeking removal of car-like symbols from EC list
Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking the removal of ‘car-like’ emblems from the Central Election Commission’s (CEC) free symbols. According to media…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Election authorities begin removal of political posters
Hyderabad: The election authorities in various districts across the state, in addition to Hyderabad and Secunderabad, have initiated the process of removing posters and banners featuring political leaders. Under the supervision of…
- Mumbai
At EC hearing, Ajit Pawar claims support of 42 MLAs, 6 MLCs & 2 MPs from Maha
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Friday met the warring factions of the NCP led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar over their claims to the party name and poll symbol. Nationalist…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Congress VP criticises Election Commission over voter list
Hyderabad: G Niranjan, Senior Vice President of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee and Chairman of the Election Coordination Committee, has expressed disappointment with the Election Commission’s recent release of the voter list.…
- Telangana
CEC flags off cycling event in Hyderabad for voter awareness
Hyderabad: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar flagged off a cycling event-cum-walkathon as part of a voter awareness programme at Durgam Cheruvu on Wednesday. Day 2- Hon'ble CEC Shri Rajiv Kumar & Hon'ble…
- India
EC to visit poll-bound Telangana, Rajasthan
Delhi: The Election Commission will be on a three-day visit to Rajasthan beginning Friday to assess preparedness in the poll-bound state. Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar, Election Commissioners Anup Chandra Pandey and…
- Telangana
BRS leaders meet EC, seek cancellation of ‘Road Roller’ symbol
New Delhi: A three-member delegation of BRS led by General Secretary Soma Bharath Kumar called on a senior Election Commission official here and sought cancellation of allotted ‘Road Roller’ symbol to Yuga…
- Pakistan
Pakistan’s general elections to be held in last week of January 2024: EC
Islamabad: General elections in Pakistan will take place in the last week of January 2024, the election commission announced on Thursday, amid mounting pressure from political parties and the international community to…
- India
Aadhaar-voter ID linking: Will make ‘clarificatory’ changes in forms, EC tells SC
New Delhi: The Election Commission has told the Supreme Court that it would make “clarificatory” changes in its forms meant for adding new voters and updating records of old ones in the…