CEC Rajiv Kumar cautions against fake narratives that erode the trust of the electorate
1 month, 3 weeks ago

CEC Rajiv Kumar cautions against fake narratives that erode the trust of the electorate

The Hindu  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Thursday sounded a note of caution against “fake narratives” that erode trust in the electoral process. The conference “Global Election Year 2024: Reiteration of Democratic Spaces; Takeaway for EMBs” is being held in the national capital on January 23-24, ahead of the National Voters Day on January 25. Participating EMBs made presentations on their electoral experience in 2024, and shared their concerns regarding disinformation, misinformation and fake narratives on social media affecting electoral integrity. CEC Kumar also outlined key trends shaping the future of elections, including AI-driven processes, online and remote voting, biometric authentication and increased global collaboration.

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ECI invites political parties to discuss strengthening of election process within legal framework
1 week, 3 days ago

ECI invites political parties to discuss strengthening of election process within legal framework

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid raging row over duplicate Electoral Photo Identity Card numbers, the Election Commission of India has written to all political parties, asking them to participate in a meeting to strengthen the election process within the legal framework indicating that such an interaction could take place at their convenience. In the meantime, the ECI has also invited suggestions from …

Outgoing CEC Rajiv Kumar warns of social media's risk to elections; calls for poll transparency, AI use
1 month ago

Outgoing CEC Rajiv Kumar warns of social media's risk to elections; calls for poll transparency, AI use

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Noting that India’s expertise in electoral management is “one of the biggest soft power of the country”, outgoing Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Monday in his farewell speech said, unregulated social media algorithms posed a serious risk to elections worldwide and this must be addressed urgently by developing capacity to counter “mischievous, baseless and strategically timed criticism”. …

Misinformation biggest threat to electoral processes: CEC at National Voters Day
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Misinformation biggest threat to electoral processes: CEC at National Voters Day

Hindustan Times  

Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar reiterated that misinformation is the biggest threat to democratic processes around the world, and is being used to discredit electoral processes in India and elsewhere. Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar addresses an event on the 15th National Voters' Day, in Delhi, on Saturday. “I consider it to be the single biggest threat to the democratic …

Avoid fake narratives, divisive campaign: CEC to political parties
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Avoid fake narratives, divisive campaign: CEC to political parties

The Hindu  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar requested political parties on Saturday to avoid divisive campaigning, saying it can cause disillusionment among youngsters regarding the electoral process. Addressing the 15th National Voters' Day event in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and representatives of political parties, Mr. Kumar said fake narratives should also be avoided. At the …

Election management bodies of 13 countries adopt Delhi declaration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Election management bodies of 13 countries adopt Delhi declaration

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The chiefs and delegates of election management bodies from 13 countries on Friday adopted ‘Delhi Declaration’ at an international event hosted by the Election Commission of India. They vowed to adopt technological integration and innovation to make the electioneering process transparent, efficient and effective. The declaration said that “a working group will be constituted of all willing Election …

Delhi Election 2025: ‘Label AI-generated content in campaigns,’ Election Commission tells political parties
2 months ago

Delhi Election 2025: ‘Label AI-generated content in campaigns,’ Election Commission tells political parties

Live Mint  

The Election Commission of India has issued fresh advisory to political parties, urging transparency and accountability in the use of artificial intelligence in political campaigning. 'Considering the deepening influence of AI generated/synthetic content in shaping public opinion, the Election Commission of India advises all political parties and their leaders, candidates and star campaigners to also take necessary measures for prominent …

ECI asks parties to adhere to advisory on labeling synthetic, AI content in elections
2 months ago

ECI asks parties to adhere to advisory on labeling synthetic, AI content in elections

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India asked all political parties to adhere to the advisory on labeling synthetic and Artificial Intelligence generated content to ensure fair, transparent and responsible use of emerging technologies in election campaigning. In a letter addressed to the president, general secretary and chairperson of all national and State recognized political parties, ECI Joint Director Anuj …

Delhi CEO launches ‘Myth vs Facts Register’ platform to tackle poll-time fake news
2 months ago

Delhi CEO launches ‘Myth vs Facts Register’ platform to tackle poll-time fake news

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In an effort to combat misinformation during the Assembly elections, Delhi’s Chief Electoral Officer, Alice Vaz, has introduced the ‘Myth vs Facts Register’ portal. By promoting transparency and accuracy, the Myth vs Facts Register empowers citizens to make informed decisions during elections.” The register will be regularly updated by the Office of the CEO, Delhi, ensuring that the …

Poll body's advisory to use AI in campaigning ahead of Delhi elections
2 months ago

Poll body's advisory to use AI in campaigning ahead of Delhi elections

India Today  

The Election Commission on Thursday issued a new advisory to all political parties regarding the responsible and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence -generated content in their campaigns ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections. This move comes amid the increasing use of AI technologies in political campaigning, raising concerns about their potential impact on voter perception and the authenticity of campaign …

Rajiv Kumar addresses 6 questions on poll integrity in last presser as CEC
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajiv Kumar addresses 6 questions on poll integrity in last presser as CEC

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the announcement of the Delhi assembly polls schedule, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday addressed growing concerns regarding the integrity of the electoral process in India. CEC Rajiv Kumar categorically stated that such allegations were unfounded and clarified that tampering with EVMs and Electoral Rolls is and will never be possible. What are the 6 prime concerns …

Are Congress’s EVM allegations a legitimate concern or a strategic diversion?
3 months ago

Are Congress’s EVM allegations a legitimate concern or a strategic diversion?

The Hindu  

After the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the echoes of alleged Electronic Voting Machine manipulation has once again reverberated through political spaces, particularly from the Congress party and its allies. The Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s strong demand to reintroduce ballot papers by replacing the EVM highlights a recurring scepticism about the established electoral process. Understanding how much people trust EVMs provides crucial …

SC Slams Politicians Over Repeated Doubts on EVM Credibility
3 months, 3 weeks ago

SC Slams Politicians Over Repeated Doubts on EVM Credibility

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed strong disapproval over the repeated doubts raised by political leaders regarding the credibility of Electronic Voting Machines. The court’s remarks came during a hearing of a case involving a petition filed by the All India Congress Committee, which had sought the introduction of paper trail machines for greater transparency in elections. The …

‘Attempt to create atmosphere of doubt’: CEC Rajiv Kumar on voter turnout data row
9 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Attempt to create atmosphere of doubt’: CEC Rajiv Kumar on voter turnout data row

Hindustan Times  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday reacted on the Supreme Court's decision declining to pass any direction on its handling of Form 17C data and booth-wise turnout. Expressing his commitment to addressing concerns regarding the integrity of the country's electoral process, the poll panel chief said,"What's the play here, why are doubts created, and why are suspicions raised, we …

Fake alert: Voters need to be alert against deepfakes in election campaigns
10 months ago

Fake alert: Voters need to be alert against deepfakes in election campaigns

Hindustan Times  

Fact and fiction have become synonyms as AI tools manufacture information quicker than the speed of thought. Deepfake Misinformation Blitzkrieg Videos with unclear sources have surfaced depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a series of Indian voters by name. The 2024 Global Risks Report by the World Economic Forum suggest that Indian experts flagged misinformation and disinformation as the "biggest …

Discerning truth becomes a tough task with rise of Artificial Intelligence
10 months, 1 week ago

Discerning truth becomes a tough task with rise of Artificial Intelligence

New Indian Express  

VISAKHAPATNAM: Scrolling through his news feed with a frown, a first-time voter seated in the politically charged milieu of a local tea shop remarks, “Every time I come across something online these days, it makes me question its authenticity.” Rao, who has voted in every election since he was 18, leans in closer, squinting at the screen. While the rise …

Political content turns out to be deepfake: 1 in 4 Indians reported
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Political content turns out to be deepfake: 1 in 4 Indians reported

India TV News  

It was recently reported that one in four Indians have said that they have recently come across political content which was later discovered to be deepfake. As per the cyber security company McAfee, about 75 per cent of Indians have encountered deepfake content, with most concerned about the potential use of Artificial Intelligence -powered deepfakes for impersonating public figures, undermining …

Karnataka: Poll officials to be trained on deep fakes
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Poll officials to be trained on deep fakes

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: In a first, election officials will be trained on deep fakes, artificial intelligence and modern cybercrimes, to keep a check on online crime. “There is no harm in learning new technology and updating skills to keep pace with the times and also keep a check on cybercrime,” said an official from the Chief Electoral Office, Karnataka, who is part …

Voters have right to know about fulfillment of assurances by parties; matter sub judice, says CEC Rajiv Kumar
1 year ago

Voters have right to know about fulfillment of assurances by parties; matter sub judice, says CEC Rajiv Kumar

The Hindu  

The voters have a right to know about the feasibility of fulfilling poll assurances made by political parties, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on February 24 and made it clear that the matter is, however, sub judice. Political parties have a right to make promises in their election manifestos and the electorate has a right to know if these …

Election bodies expect social media platforms to use ‘algorithm power’ to proactively red-flag fake news: CEC
2 years, 4 months ago

Election bodies expect social media platforms to use ‘algorithm power’ to proactively red-flag fake news: CEC

The Hindu  

Inclusive elections truthfully reflect the expression of the collective will of people and are a hallmark of democracy, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said here on Monday even as he stressed on the challenges of social media and their intersection with election management bodies. The EMBs, the CEC added, expected social media platforms to use their “algorithm power, to proactively …

Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar takes charge as India’s 25th CEC
2 years, 10 months ago

Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar takes charge as India’s 25th CEC

Live Mint  

The senior most member of the Election Commission Rajiv Kumar on Sunday took charge as India's 25th Chief Election Commissioner. While his tenure as Election Commissioner was going on, elections have been held for State Assemblies of Bihar in 2020, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal amidst Covid concerns in March-April 2021 and also elections to Goa, Manipur, Punjab, …

A crisis of credibility?
5 years, 11 months ago

A crisis of credibility?

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India is a formidable institution which has led the world in electoral efficiency since its inception. Points of concern The letter described the Prime Minister’s March 27 announcement, of India’s first anti-satellite test, as a “serious breach of propriety amounts to giving unfair publicity to the party in power”. The group also requested the EC to …

Election Commission says its EVMs are 'foolproof', mulls legal action against US-based cyber expert who raised hacking allegation
6 years, 1 month ago

Election Commission says its EVMs are 'foolproof', mulls legal action against US-based cyber expert who raised hacking allegation

Firstpost  

Amid claims by an Indian cyber expert that electronic voting machines can be hacked, the Election Commission asserted on Monday that it firmly stands by “empirical facts about foolproof nature” of its machines, and said it is examining as to what legal action “can and should” be taken in the matter. New Delhi: Amid claims by an Indian cyber expert …

Ensure error-free electoral rolls: EC
9 years, 7 months ago

Ensure error-free electoral rolls: EC

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Election Commission has urged all states and Union Territories to work towards ensuring error-free electoral rolls in the country. Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi, during a two-day conference of Chief Electoral Officers here that concluded yesterday, said new global technologies should be harnessed to empower Indian voters and make the elections free, fair and transparent. Zaidi, an …

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