Tag: ECI

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Special facilities for persons with disabilities

PwD Mobile app, which is specially meant for Persons with Disabilities to request for voter facilitation, could be downloaded from the Android Google Play store for further information.

March 24, 2019

Notification for Jammu and Baramulla Lok Sabha seats issued

As per the notification, the last date of filing nominations has been fixed as March 25, while the scrutiny of papers will be held on March 26.

March 18, 2019

CEO seeks list of trouble-mongers, preventive arrests from Bengal

The meeting would be held amidst the Trinamul Congress and BJP’s ongoing tussle over the issue of declaring Bengal a “super sensitive state”.

March 16, 2019

For whom the polls vote

ECI data shows that the registered 18-19 group comprises 1.66 per cent of the total electors.

March 16, 2019

Farooq Abdullah stirs controversy, links Balakot strikes with LS polls

He said, “All parties are in favour of holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha and the state assembly. Environment is conducive for Lok Sabha polls but not state polls in J&K? Local body polls were held peacefully, there are enough forces present then why can't state elections be held?

March 11, 2019

Patriotism not any one party’s monopoly, says Shiv Sena in veiled reference to BJP

"We have basically failed to prevent the casualties of our soldiers, but some wear the camouflage (outfits) and campaign for political reasons," it said.

March 11, 2019

How does VVPAT machine work

EC has said EVMs and VVPAT machines will be used at all polling stations in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections

March 10, 2019

Kamal Haasan thanks ECI for ‘battery torch’ party symbol

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan thanked the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday for allotting the ‘battery torch’ symbol to the party.

March 10, 2019

J&K Governor orders transfers of IAS officers before announcement of elections

M Raju, managing director of J&K projects construction corporation has been given additional charge of excise commissioner.

March 10, 2019

Do not use photographs of defence personnel in poll ads: EC to political parties

Armed Forces are apolitical and neutral stakeholders, it is necessary that political parties and leaders exercise great caution while making any reference to them in political campaigns, says EC advisory

March 9, 2019

Political parties in Kashmir urge ECI to hold simultaneous polls for assembly and Lok Sabha in J&K

The Commission asked the state administration to conduct operations on EVMs and VVPATs in the presence of stakeholders such as political parties and candidates to ensure transparency.

March 4, 2019

Hold Lok Sabha, state assembly polls in J-K together: Tarigami tells ECI

CPI(M) leader MY Tarigami said on Monday the democratic process in Jammu and Kashmir should be resumed at the earliest and called for holding Lok Sabha and state assembly polls together in the state.

March 4, 2019

EC team in J-K tomorrow; to assess situation for holding simultaneous LS, Assembly polls

The state assembly was recently dissolved by Governor Satya Pal Malik when the National Conference (NC) and PDP jointly staked claim to form the government to thwart the alleged attempt of the BJP to install a government by supporting former separatist Sajad Lone.

March 3, 2019

No voter ID card? EC to allow 11 alternative photo i-cards

EC will no longer accept Photo Voter Slip as a stand-alone identification document for voting

February 28, 2019

Working with India poll panel to address political bias in real-time: Twitter

Twitter chaupals are being conducted in different parts of the country with political parties and candidates to teach voting process to the communities.

February 26, 2019

Engage more with ECI, address issues on “real-time” basis; Parl panel to Twitter

Sources said the social media platform was categorically asked to ensure the forthcoming elections are not undermined and influenced by foreign entities.

February 25, 2019

Haryana: Voter helpline toll free number 1950 launched

If any voter wants to get information from any other district, then they can get the required information by dialling the number 1950 along with the STD code of the district.

February 7, 2019