EC announces Lok Sabha poll schedule: Team in charge of conducting election has huge task on its hands
5 years, 10 months ago

EC announces Lok Sabha poll schedule: Team in charge of conducting election has huge task on its hands

Firstpost  

Here is a look at the three-member team of the Election Commission of India which will be responsible for conducting the Lok Sabha Election 2019. Sunil Arora Sunil Arora, the Chief Election Commissioner, is a 1980 batch Rajasthan cadre IAS officer. The 2019 Lok Sabha election will be Arora’s first big challenge as the Chief Election Commissioner. While Arora has handled only 11 Assembly elections before the Lok Sabha elections, former Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath had handled 25 Assembly election before conducting the last Lok Sabha elections.

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One Nation, One Election: A Step-by-Step Process Of How Govt Plans To Implement It
3 months, 4 weeks ago

One Nation, One Election: A Step-by-Step Process Of How Govt Plans To Implement It

News 18  

An implementation group will be formed to take forward the recommendations of the Kovind panel on ‘One Nation One Poll’, the report for which was accepted by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday. Here is how the government plans to implement ‘One Nation One Poll’ : Simultaneous elections will be implemented in two phases In the first phase, Lok Sabha and …

EC Begins Updating Electoral Rolls for J&K Along With Haryana, Jharkhand and Maharashtra
6 months, 3 weeks ago

EC Begins Updating Electoral Rolls for J&K Along With Haryana, Jharkhand and Maharashtra

News 18  

The historic participation from Jammu and Kashmir in Lok Sabha elections 2024 has prompted the Election Commission of India to initiate preparations for Assembly elections in the Union Territory, starting with the updating of electoral rolls. In a statement, issued on Friday, the poll body said that after the successful completion of the Lok Sabha elections, it has initiated preparations …

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Day before vote counting, EC to hold press conference on June 3
7 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Day before vote counting, EC to hold press conference on June 3

The Hindu  

The Election Commission will hold a press conference on June 3, a day before the counting of votes polled in the Lok Sabha elections 2024. "Press conference by Election Commission of India on General Elections 2024," the media invite by the EC said. EC orders repolling in two Bengal seats Ahead of counting for votes polled in Lok Sabha polls, …

Lok Sabha elections 2024 result: In a first, EC calls presser before vote counting on June 4
7 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024 result: In a first, EC calls presser before vote counting on June 4

Live Mint  

Election Commission of India has called for a press conference today, June 3, at 12.30 pm, a day ahead of the counting of votes in the Lok Sabha elections 2024. "Press Conference by Election Commission of India on General Elections 2024," the media invite from the poll body said. LOK SABHA ELECTION EXIT POLL PREDICTION Most exit poll results predicted …

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 6: Full list of states/constituencies voting on May 25
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 6: Full list of states/constituencies voting on May 25

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 6: Following five voting phases for the ongoing general elections, the sixth phase is scheduled for Saturday, May 25. Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 6: Bihar, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Delhi, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal will go for polls on May 25. The states and Union Territories participating in Phase 6 of …

Lok Sabha Elections: How India prepares for the world's largest election
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections: How India prepares for the world's largest election

India Today  

As India gears up for the general elections, the Election Commission of India undertakes extensive preparations to ensure a smooth and fair process. Starting almost two years in advance, the ECI focuses on a myriad of tasks ranging from updating electoral rolls to setting up polling stations across the country to conduct the largest election in the world. VOTER AWARENESS …

Lok Sabha election 2024 Highlights: In Goa, PM Modi attacks Congress for ‘spreading lies about EVM’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election 2024 Highlights: In Goa, PM Modi attacks Congress for ‘spreading lies about EVM’

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha election 2024 LIVE Updates: The polling for the second phase of India's general elections culminated on Friday. The second phase of voting for 88 parliamentary constituencies spread over 13 states and Union Territories recorded a voter turnout of around 63.50% said the Election Commission of India. All eyes are on two major political alliances namely, the INDIA bloc …

Lok Sabha election 2024 Highlights: In Goa, PM Modi attacks Congress for ‘spreading lies about EVM’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election 2024 Highlights: In Goa, PM Modi attacks Congress for ‘spreading lies about EVM’

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha election 2024 LIVE Updates: The polling for the second phase of India's general elections culminated on Friday. The second phase of voting for 88 parliamentary constituencies spread over 13 states and Union Territories recorded a voter turnout of around 63.50% said the Election Commission of India. All eyes are on two major political alliances namely, the INDIA bloc …

Thirty-nine file nominations for 4 Odisha LS seats; 266 for 28 assembly segments
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Thirty-nine file nominations for 4 Odisha LS seats; 266 for 28 assembly segments

The Hindu  

Thirty-nine candidates have filed nominations for four Lok Sabha seats and 266 nominees submitted papers for 28 assembly segments in Odisha for elections to be held on May 13. In the first round of simultaneous elections in the state, the polling will take place in Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Berhampur Lok Sabha constituencies and the 28 assembly segments under the …

Lok Sabha polls: Mamata says EC chalked out 7-phase elections to help Modi use nation’s resources for campaign
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls: Mamata says EC chalked out 7-phase elections to help Modi use nation’s resources for campaign

Live Mint  

In an apparent attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that the Election Commission of India chalked out seven-phase polls to enable Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet colleagues to carry out extensive campaigning using the nation's resources. Polls have been scheduled from April 19 to June 1 so that Modi …

ECI Issues Notification for AP Assembly, Lok Sabha Polls
8 months, 4 weeks ago

ECI Issues Notification for AP Assembly, Lok Sabha Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Election Commission of India on Thursday issued notification to hold general elections for both assembly and parliamentary constituencies in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday. Accordingly, AP chief electoral officer Mukesh Kumar Meena announced the schedule for the assembly and Lok Sabha general elections in AP at a press conference here on Thursday. The CEO said the hours of polling are …

Lok Sabha elections 2024: AICC releases list of candidates from 4 Odisha constituencies; Check names here
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024: AICC releases list of candidates from 4 Odisha constituencies; Check names here

Live Mint  

The All India Congress Committee on Thursday released the list of four candidates contesting in the Lok Sabha elections 2024 from Odisha. Phase 4 of the general elections will cover 96 Lok Sabha seats across 10 states including Odisha, on May 13 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, the ECI's notification stated. The states where polling will be held in …

Lok Sabha polls 2024: EC cautions against freebies, fake news ahead of first phase voting on 19 April
9 months ago

Lok Sabha polls 2024: EC cautions against freebies, fake news ahead of first phase voting on 19 April

Live Mint  

The Election Commission on Friday directed its observers deployed for the first phase of Lok Sabha polls to ensure that fake news and misinformation is curbed in time and facts are conveyed to voters on a pro-active basis to steer a "positive narrative". In a meeting, the poll watchdog also told its 127 general, 67 police and 167 expenditure observers …

Lok Sabha polls: ECI to start nomination process for third phase tomorrow
9 months ago

Lok Sabha polls: ECI to start nomination process for third phase tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India will begin the nomination process for the third phase of Lok Sabha polls starting Friday. The states and UTs included in phase 3 are Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. The commission received nominations of 1206 …

Lok Sabha elections | ECI focus on improving voter turnouts in 266 parliamentary constituencies
9 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha elections | ECI focus on improving voter turnouts in 266 parliamentary constituencies

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India is planning targeted intervention to increase voting in 266 parliamentary constituencies from nine States and Union Territories which have had extremely low turnouts. In a day-long “Conference on Low Voter Turnout” held on April 5 with Municipal Commissioners from major cities and select District Election Officers from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, it was stressed that …

Lok Sabha Election 2024 news highlights: Karnataka CM declares he will no longer contest LS polls
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024 news highlights: Karnataka CM declares he will no longer contest LS polls

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 news highlights: Campaigning for the upcoming general elections is in full swing, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing an election rally in Rajasthan's Kotputli on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Congress has announced to release its Lok Sabha election manifesto on April 5 at the All India Congress Committee office in New Delhi. Besides voting for the 543 …

Lok Sabha Elections Highlights: ‘Cong doing cheap politics’, says Kangana Ranaut
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections Highlights: ‘Cong doing cheap politics’, says Kangana Ranaut

Hindustan Times  

It is likely to be followed by rallies in across the country. Lok Sabha election Highlights: The Lok Sabha Election 2024 is scheduled to take place in seven phases, spanning from April 19 to June 1. In the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, voters will choose representatives for the 543-member Lower House of the Indian Parliament, with the results set to …

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Highlights: Congress releases 7th list of candidates for upcoming polls
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Highlights: Congress releases 7th list of candidates for upcoming polls

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Highlights: Political parties have geared up to campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024, the schedule for which was announced by the Election Commission on March 16. See the full Lok Sabha election 2024 schedule. Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key NDA vs INDIA contests to watch out for In the last general elections in 2019, …

Lok Sabha election | 579 vulnerable polling booths identified in the city: GCC Commissioner
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election | 579 vulnerable polling booths identified in the city: GCC Commissioner

The Hindu  

With the Election Commission of India releasing the schedule for the Lok Sabha Election, District Election Officer and Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan announced that 579 vulnerable polling stations had been identified by the Returning Officers as on Saturday. “Of the 3,719 polling stations in 1,944 locations across the city, 579 vulnerable ones were identified by Returning Officers as …

Lok Sabha elections: These 5 regions will witness fierce Modi vs Opposition faceoff
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections: These 5 regions will witness fierce Modi vs Opposition faceoff

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission on Saturday announced the schedule of seven-phased Lok Sabha elections, setting stage for a high-octane poll summer. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who along with Amit Shah scripted the Bharatiya Janata Party's electoral successes in 2014 and 2019, is eyeing a third straight term in office. In this mega festival of democracy, five regions will witness an exciting …

Lok Sabha election schedule takeaways: All you need to know about poll dates
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election schedule takeaways: All you need to know about poll dates

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Phase 2 elections will be held from April 26, last date of nominations for candidates in April 4.Second phase will cover 12 States and Union Territories. Phase 3 elections will be held on May 7, last date for nominations for candidates is April 19. Phase …

Karnataka Lok Sabha election 2024 to be held in two phases on April 26 and May 7
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka Lok Sabha election 2024 to be held in two phases on April 26 and May 7

Hindustan Times  

Elections for 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka will be held in two phases on April 26 and May 7, the Election Commission of India announced on Saturday as it set the stage for the world’s largest democratic exercise. The 2019 Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka were held in two phases on April 18 and April 23. The Lok Sabha …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Dates: 7-Phase Polls To Begin On April 19, Results On June 4. Check Key Candidates, Seats
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Dates: 7-Phase Polls To Begin On April 19, Results On June 4. Check Key Candidates, Seats

ABP News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Dates: Election Commission of India on Saturday announced the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Dates And Schedule In the first phase of the Lok sabha polls, voting is scheduled to be conducted for 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories on April 19, 2024. Phase 6 of the Lok …

Lok Sabha Election Schedule 2024: Phase 6 To Witness Voting On 57 Seats. Check Details Here
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election Schedule 2024: Phase 6 To Witness Voting On 57 Seats. Check Details Here

ABP News  

Lok Sabha Elections: With all political parties already in campaign mode, the Election Commission on Saturday announced the dates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Speaking at a press briefing in the national capital, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said that polling for Lok Sabha seats would be held from April 19 to June 1 across 7 phases. Sharing details …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: EC Announces Poll Schedule Of Fifth Phase — Check Details Here
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: EC Announces Poll Schedule Of Fifth Phase — Check Details Here

ABP News  

New Delhi: With the parties across the political spectrum already in campaign mode, the Election Commission on Saturday announced the dates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. At a press briefing in the national capital, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said polling for Lok Sabha seats would be held from April 19 to June 1 across 7 phases. Schedule for …

Lok Sabha Elections Schedule 2024: Polls To Be Held In 7 Phases From April 19
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections Schedule 2024: Polls To Be Held In 7 Phases From April 19

ABP News  

The Election Commission of India has officially sounded the poll bugle as it announced the dates for the election to the 18th Lok Sabha on Saturday In a press conference held in the national capital, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced the election schedule wherein the polling will be held in seven phases starting from April 19 and go on …

Election Commission to announce Lok Sabha polls schedule: Will ECI trim the number of phases?
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Election Commission to announce Lok Sabha polls schedule: Will ECI trim the number of phases?

Hindustan Times  

The 2019 general elections were held in seven phases from April 11 to May 19 with the results for members of the 17th Lok Sabha declared on May 23, 2019. Lok Sabha elections 2024 dates announcement LIVE coverage Apart from political violence in West Bengal and ethnic tensions among Kukuis and Meiteis in Manipur, the internal security situation is largely …

Lok Sabha Election 2024: EC to Announce LS Poll Dates on Friday, Schedule for Odisha, Andhra to Be Out Too
10 months ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024: EC to Announce LS Poll Dates on Friday, Schedule for Odisha, Andhra to Be Out Too

News 18  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date: Latest Updates On ECI Schedule Announcement Our Live Coverage on Lok Sabha Election 2024 Date And Schedule Announcement Has Moved Here. Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Calls PM Modi 'Hero of Development' Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday and called him “hero of development”. …

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Dates When And How To Watch India General Election Polls Schedule
10 months ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Dates When And How To Watch India General Election Polls Schedule

ABP News  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Dates: The 18th Lok Sabha elections in India are likely to be held in April and May, marking the end of the current Lok Sabha session led by the National Democratic Alliance government. The 17th Lok Sabha elections in 2019 threw up a victory for the BJP-led NDA, which secured 353 out of 543 seats. The …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Dates Schedule Election Commission of India ECI 2019 Lok Sabha Elections Details
10 months ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Dates Schedule Election Commission of India ECI 2019 Lok Sabha Elections Details

ABP News  

With the Election Commission of India declaring that it will announce the Lok Sabha Election 2024 dates on Saturday, the poll battlefield for the world's largest democratic exercise has been thrown open. Marking this year's election as the largest electorate in history, a whopping 96.88 crore people have been registered as eligible voters in the upcoming polls as against 91.1 …

Panel, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, likely to appoint new Election Commissioners by March 15
10 months ago

Panel, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, likely to appoint new Election Commissioners by March 15

The Hindu  

March 10, 2024 10:03 pm | Updated March 11, 2024 08:12 am IST - New Delhi: The two vacancies in the Election Commission, created by the surprise resignation of Arun Goel and the retirement of Anup Chandra Pandey, are likely to be filled by March 15, sources indicated on March 10. A high-level selection committee, headed by Prime Minister Narendra …

2024 Lok Sabha polls | Election Commission calls for strong action against officials indulging in favouritism
10 months, 1 week ago

2024 Lok Sabha polls | Election Commission calls for strong action against officials indulging in favouritism

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India on March 2 directed all the district magistrates and superintendents of police to take strong action against officials, who are indulging in favouritism. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said that directions have been issued to all the District Magistrates and SPs to ensure level playing field for all the political parties, and to take strong …

Election Commission team to visit Bihar on Feb 20 to review LS polls preparedness
11 months, 1 week ago

Election Commission team to visit Bihar on Feb 20 to review LS polls preparedness

Hindustan Times  

A team of Election Commission of India officials will be visiting Bihar on February 20 to review the election preparedness for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls scheduled in April-May, officials in the state election department said. According to people aware of the details, the team of ECI officials will comprise of chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar and two election commissioners …

Shiv Sena's Shinde writes to Kovind in support of simultaneous polls
11 months, 1 week ago

Shiv Sena's Shinde writes to Kovind in support of simultaneous polls

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has supported the concept of simultaneous polls, saying frequent elections are not good for the economy and hamper growth. In a letter to former President Ram Nath Kovind, who is the chairman of the high-level committee on 'One Nation, One Election', Mr. Shinde said simultaneous polls are one of the "most …

Lok Sabha polls: CEC, ECs to visit Andhra Pradesh Monday to review preparations
1 year ago

Lok Sabha polls: CEC, ECs to visit Andhra Pradesh Monday to review preparations

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The chief election commissioner and the two election commissioners will visit Andhra Pradesh on Monday to conduct a review of the state's preparedness for the Lok Sabha polls, due in April-May, officials said. The plan has been revised and the poll panel will visit Tamil Nadu later to review the state's preparedness for the Lok Sabha polls. A …

EC will require around 30 lakh EVMs, 1.5-year preparation time for simultaneous polls to LS, assemblies
1 year, 2 months ago

EC will require around 30 lakh EVMs, 1.5-year preparation time for simultaneous polls to LS, assemblies

Firstpost  

Sources said there is a shortfall of nearly 35 lakh voting units – control units, ballot units and VVPAT units – for the simultaneous conduct of Lok Sabha and assembly polls The Election Commission will require around 30 lakh electronic voting machines and a preparation time of nearly one-and-half years for the smooth conduct of simultaneous elections to the Lok …

Assembly Elections 2023: EC announces MP Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Telangana poll dates; counting on December 3
1 year, 3 months ago

Assembly Elections 2023: EC announces MP Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Telangana poll dates; counting on December 3

Hindustan Times  

Assembly Election 2023 Updates: The Election Commission of India on Monday announced the schedule for holding assembly elections in five states, including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar The counting of votes in all five states will be held on December 3, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced at a press conference. Rajiv Kumar …

One nation, one election: What is the rationale, can it work and other questions answered
1 year, 4 months ago

One nation, one election: What is the rationale, can it work and other questions answered

Hindustan Times  

The Union government has constituted a panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to study the “one nation, one election” proposal years after government think tank NITI Aayog backed the idea of simultaneous state and national polls to remove impediments to governance, policy making, and developmental activities. The larger intangible impact of frequent elections is that governments and political …

EC begins preparations for Assembly elections
1 year, 8 months ago

EC begins preparations for Assembly elections

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Social media teams will be constituted in all 33 districts to counter false information with regard to the Assembly elections due later this year. The ECI has asked district election officers and collectors to send names by April 30. The first-level checking of EVMs and voter-verifiable paper audit trail by nodal officers will be completed by June, in the …

Assembly Elections 2022: Political parties want polls to be conducted on time following all COVID-19 protocols, says EC
3 years ago

Assembly Elections 2022: Political parties want polls to be conducted on time following all COVID-19 protocols, says EC

Firstpost  

The remarks came after a delegation of the polling body arrived in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday and held meets with various stakeholders in the upcoming Assembly elections to review the preparations for it The Election Commission on Thursday held a press conference at 12 pm amid demands to postpone polls due to the Omicron threat. Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra …

Hold UP elections as per schedule, political parties urge ECI
3 years ago

Hold UP elections as per schedule, political parties urge ECI

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW In view of rising concerns over the possible third wave of Covid-19 pandemic, all political parties urged the Election Commission of India to hold the 2022 Assembly election in Uttar Pradesh as per schedule. The BJP delegation led by party’s state unit vice-president JPS Rathore, SP delegation led by the party’s state unit president Naresh Uttam Patel, BSP delegation …

Top EC Officials Likely to Brief Parliamentary Panel on Electoral Reforms: Sources
3 years, 2 months ago

Top EC Officials Likely to Brief Parliamentary Panel on Electoral Reforms: Sources

News 18  

New Delhi: Top officials of the Election Commission are likely to be called by a parliamentary panel to brief it on electoral reforms, including remote voting, linkage of Aadhaar with voter ID card, and one uniform voter roll for all polls, sources said on Monday. After deliberating with members of the panel, Modi has decided to invite top officials of …

Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Assembly Elections to be Held on April 6, Announces EC
3 years, 10 months ago

Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Assembly Elections to be Held on April 6, Announces EC

News 18  

Tamil Nadu will go to assembly polls on April 6 and the elections will be held in a single day. Counting will be held on May 2 and along with the assembly elections, by-election to the Kanyakumari Lok Sabha elections will also be held on April 6, said chief election commissioner Sunil Arora on Friday. “Elections in Tamil Nadu will …

Conducting Bihar Assembly Polls Amid Pandemic 'Leap of Faith' for Election Commission: CEC Sunil Arora
4 years, 2 months ago

Conducting Bihar Assembly Polls Amid Pandemic 'Leap of Faith' for Election Commission: CEC Sunil Arora

News 18  

New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on Wednesday said the Election Commission was “discouraged” from holding the Bihar assembly polls amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but the poll panel was of the view that carrying out the electoral exercise was a “leap of faith and not a leap in the dark”. Another senior poll panel official later said the “projected” …

Election Commission likely to announce bypoll dates on September 29
4 years, 3 months ago

Election Commission likely to announce bypoll dates on September 29

The Hindu  

The Election Commission will announce the schedule for by-elections to 64 Assembly constituencies and one Lok Sabha constituency on September 29, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said on Friday. While announcing the schedule for the Bihar Assembly polls, Mr. Arora said the EC would hold a meeting on September 29 regarding the schedule for the by-elections and make the announcement …

Bihar elections will be held as per schedule, preparations in full swing, says CEC Sunil Arora | Exclusive
4 years, 5 months ago

Bihar elections will be held as per schedule, preparations in full swing, says CEC Sunil Arora | Exclusive

India Today  

Bihar Assembly Elections 2020 will be held as per schedule, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora has said. In an exclusive conversation with India Today TV, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora cleared the ambiguity surrounding Bihar elections and said polls will be held as per schedule. CEC: Various steps have been taken for a smooth election process, including an increase in …

EC submits list of newly-elected MPs to President Ram Nath Kovind for constitution of 17th Lok Sabha
5 years, 7 months ago

EC submits list of newly-elected MPs to President Ram Nath Kovind for constitution of 17th Lok Sabha

India TV News  

The full Election Commission on Saturday called on President Ram Nath Kovind and handed over the list of 542 newly-elected members of the Lok Sabha that will enable him to initiate the formal process of new government formation. Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora and the other two Commissioners, Ashok Lavasa and Sushil Chandra, met the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan …

Odisha Assembly Election Results 2019: All arrangements in place for vote counting, Naveen Patnaik-led BJD eyes a return to power
5 years, 7 months ago

Odisha Assembly Election Results 2019: All arrangements in place for vote counting, Naveen Patnaik-led BJD eyes a return to power

ABP News  

Odisha Assembly Election Results 2019: The Lok Sabha and Assembly election results on Thursday will bring the curtains down on a bitter contest in Odisha between several candidates, especially the three major political parties - Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress and the Biju Janata Dal. The Naveen Patnaik-led BJD, which is eyeing a return to power for an unprecedented fifth consecutive …

Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: When, where and how to watch counting of votes for 542 constituencies; get live updates online at Firstpost; watch it live on TV on CNN-News18
5 years, 7 months ago

Lok Sabha Election Results 2019: When, where and how to watch counting of votes for 542 constituencies; get live updates online at Firstpost; watch it live on TV on CNN-News18

Firstpost  

Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 | The Election Commission of India will start counting votes for 17th Lok Sabha Election on 23 May. Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 | The Election Commission of India will start counting votes for 17th Lok Sabha Election today. The Lok Sabha Elections were held in seven phases across the 542 parliamentary constituencies from 11 …

Elections 2019: Counting tomorrow, matching VVPAT slips likely to delay results
5 years, 7 months ago

Elections 2019: Counting tomorrow, matching VVPAT slips likely to delay results

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections, in which over 8,000 candidates were in the fray for 542 seats, will begin at 8.00 am on Thursday. Results are expected only by late evening due to tallying of voter verified paper audit trail slips with EVM count for the first time. This is for the first time in …

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