'Everyone will regret when there is honest reflection': PM Modi on scrapping electoral bonds

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the scrapping of the electoral bonds - in a landmark decision by the Supreme Court in February - is a decision "everyone will regret when there is honest reflection".

Atishi questions EC’s neutrality over show-cause notice to her

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi questioned the neutrality of the Election Commission of India on Friday, urging it to ensure a 'non-partisan' election process.

SC issues notice to poll body on plea to use paper audit trail along with EVMs in upcoming Lok Sabha election

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the Election Commission of India on a petition seeking to use Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips with every EVM in elections instead of the verification of only five randomly selected Electronic Voting Machines in each assembly segment of a parliamentary constituency.

Congress drops Supriya Shrinate as candidate for LS polls over her remarks on Kangana Ranaut

New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress Wednesday dropped Supriya Shrinate as a candidate from the constituency she contested in 2019, amid outrage over her remarks on actor Kangana Ranaut, the Bharatiya Janata Party's pick from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi.

EC issues notices to Congress leader Supriya Srinate, BJP's Dilip Ghosh over derogatory remarks

New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission has issued show cause notices to Congress leader Supriya Shrinate and the Bharatiya Janata Party's Dilip Ghosh over "derogatory" remarks against actor-turned-politician-Kangana Ranaut - the BJP's candidate for Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha - and Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

NCW urges Election Commission to take action on Supriya Shrinate's remarks against Kangana Ranaut

New Delhi/IBNS: The National Commission for Women Tuesday asked the Election Commission to take strict action against Congress leaders Supriya Shrinate and H S Ahir for their "derogatory comments" against actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut in a social media post.

Election Commission asks Centre to stop sending 'Viksit Bharat' messages

New Delhi: In a strong measure to implement adherence to the model code of conduct, the Election Commission has ordered the Union government to stop the dissemination of 'Viksit Bharat' messages via WhatsApp immediately, media reports said.

Election Commission issues notification for first phase of Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi/UNI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday issued notification for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections for 102 seats.

2024 Lok Sabha Elections: Vote against dictatorship and hooliganism, says Kejriwal

New Delhi: After the announcement of the 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule on Saturday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the public to vote against dictatorship and hooliganism.

Congress says 7-phase polls unnecessary, meant only to facilitate PM Modi's extensive campaign across India

New Delhi: The Congress and other Opposition parties have criticised the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls, from April 19 to June 1, announced by the Election Commission of India on Saturday, saying that it is likely to help the BJP.

Information about candidates with criminal antecedents should be made public thrice during campaign: ECI

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India today said that candidates with criminal antecedents are required to publish information in this regard in newspapers and through television channels on three occasions during the campaign period.

Special polling stations near camps for displaced electors in Manipur, says ECI

In view of the recent conflicts in the North Eastern state Manipur and the forthcoming Lok Sabha Election, the Election Commission of India on Saturday said it has reviewed the ground situation and has made arrangements to ensure all registered electors are able to cast their votes.

Lok Sabha polls to be held in seven phases from April 19, counting of votes to take place on June 4

India will vote in seven phases from April 19 to elect a new Lok Sabha, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced on Saturday.

Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu assume charge as the election commissioners

New Delhi: Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Friday assumed charge as election commissioners in the Election Commission of India.

Election Commission to announce Lok Sabha poll dates tomorrow

New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the dates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections at 3 pm on Saturday.