Tag: ECI
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EC deploys 853 companies of central forces in 5th phase of Bengal polls
Sources in the Commission said that of the 853 companies, 283 will be deployed only in North 24 Parganas district with 107 companies in Basirhat police district, 61 companies in Barrackpore police commissionerate, 46 companies in Bidhannagar police commissionerate and the rest 69 companies in Barasat police district.
April 15, 2021 -
Huge push by ECI to curb menace of money power during upcoming Assembly elections
Seizures already surpass the total seizures made in Assembly Elections to these States/UTs in 2016 and a significant point is that record seizures have been made even though polling is yet to start.
March 17, 2021 -
Central Police Forces are sent in advance for ‘Area Domination’: ECI
Central Police Forces (CPFs) are routinely sent to all the States and UTs where Lok Sabha/ Vidhan Sabha elections are to take place, for advance area domination, especially in the critical and vulnerable sectors which are identified by meticulous advance reviews and concrete feedback from various sources including political parties and entities.
February 22, 2021 -
Voters to be given gloves while using EVM
According to Mr Chaudhary, preparations for the elections are going on in full swing in the district. Over 6000 EVMs have already been checked and readied for the polls, while trainings are being imparted.
February 14, 2021 -
ECI to tell world how Bihar polls are held amid pandemic
In the past, ECI had organised International Election Visitors Programmes (IEVPs) for foreign EMBs during 2014 Lok Sabha polls, elections for a few state Assemblies in 2017 and the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
November 5, 2020 -
‘Social media platforms should make adequate arrangements to safeguard against misuse’: ECI
‘They should set up strict protocols to handle such issues as and when they arise,’ it said.
September 25, 2020 -
Election Commission extends polling time by 1-hour for Bihar Assembly elections
'It'll be held from 7 am-6 pm, instead of 7 am-5 pm earlier. However, this will not be applicable to Left-wing affected areas.'
September 25, 2020 -
Bihar Assembly elections to be held in three phases beginning on October 28; results on November 10
The tenure for 243 Assembly seats in Bihar is set to expire on November 29, 2020.
September 25, 2020 -
Election Commission to announce Bihar Assembly polls schedule today at 12:30 pm
The tenure for 243 Assembly seats in Bihar is set to expire on October 29, 2020.
September 25, 2020 -
ECI formally welcomes Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar
Other officers of the Commission, including Secretary-General Umesh Sinha, DECs, Directors and Senior Principal Secretaries were also present on the occasion.
September 3, 2020 -
Rajiv Kumar takes over as new Election Commissioner
During the span of more than 36 years of Government of India service, Kumar has worked in various ministries at the Centre and his state cadre of Bihar/Jharkhand.
September 1, 2020 -
Election Commission organises webinar on technology aspects of remote voting
The initial idea for using blockchain-based voting solution emerged from an initial discussion of Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora, during his visit to Indian Institute of Technology, Madras on 30 October 2019.
August 11, 2020 -
ECI decides not to extend postal ballot facilities to voters above 65 years of age
Commission has already limited the number of electors to one thousand for each polling station for ease of voting.
July 17, 2020 -
Maharashtra governor Koshyari asks EC to seek early polls for nine council seats
This move comes days after the Maharashtra cabinet recommended to him proposing Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's appointment to the Legislative Council.
April 30, 2020 -
EC writes to Ministry of Health about use of Indelible Ink for home quarantine purpose
The Election Commission Of India has reviewed its decision suo-moto and it is decided to allow the usage of Indelible Ink on persons for stamping for home quarantine by health authorities.
March 25, 2020 -
Best CEO award for Punjab poll panel chief
President Ram Nath Kovind conferred this coveted national award upon the CEO Punjab S Karuna Raju on Saturday during National Voter’s Day function held at Zoravar Auditorium at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
January 25, 2020 -
3 members committee to draft AAP manifesto for upcoming Delhi polls
The three-member committee includes AAP candidate from east Delhi in 2019 Lok Sabha election, Atishi as chairperson and party leaders Ajoy Kumar and Jasmine Shah as members.
January 7, 2020