The Election Commission organized a major SVEEP awareness program at Women's Christian College Kolkata, targeting new voters aged 18-19 to increase urban turnout. Students from multiple colleges participated and district-level awardees were honored.
Tirupur and Coimbatore districts in Tamil Nadu have dispatched over 23,000 electronic voting machines to strong rooms under heavy police protection for the upcoming elections on April 23.
The Election Commission has published the first supplementary voter list for West Bengal elections after Supreme Court oversight. TMC alleges 40% names affected, threatens High Court action.
West Bengal's supplementary voter lists published Monday leave only a narrow window for appeals before electoral rolls freeze for upcoming election phases, with tribunals having limited time to decide cases.
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Kochi district administration introduces cloth pouches made from recycled materials to securely store voters' phones at polling booths, promoting environmental sustainability.
The Election Commission of India has issued digital time vouchers for broadcast and telecast slots on Doordarshan and All India Radio to national and state political parties in five poll-bound states, including Kerala, ahead of assembly elections.
The Election Commission has published the first supplementary voters' list for West Bengal following Special Intensive Revision adjudications, with booth-wise lists available online late Sunday night.
Trichy district election authorities conducted the first randomization of EVMs and VVPATs for nine assembly constituencies, ensuring transparency with political party representatives present.
As the Model Code of Conduct takes effect for West Bengal's 2026 assembly elections, authorities have seized cash, liquor, and drugs worth Rs 181 crore. Extensive drives are also removing unauthorized political advertisements across all 294 constituencies
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The Election Commission is set to publish the SIR supplementary voter list on March 23, 2026, distributing copies to district officers and displaying them at polling booths statewide.
Election flying squads in Coimbatore seized 173 stainless steel utensils valued at Rs 1,45,000 from a goods autorickshaw, intended for voter distribution. Another team confiscated Rs 94,000 cash from a biker lacking documentation.
The Election Commission of India has issued strict directives to ensure all polling stations provide assured minimum facilities like water, toilets, ramps, and voter assistance booths for a seamless voting experience.
The Tamil Nadu-based Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party has declared it will contest the 2026 Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections independently, unveiling a list of 30 candidates for the union territory's seats.
The Election Commission's appellate tribunals in West Bengal, staffed by 19 former High Court judges, will adjudicate appeals against voter exclusions, potentially leading to permanent removal from electoral rolls based on legal criteria.
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Due to poor internet connectivity, the Election Commission has moved a polling booth in Ponda for the April 9 bypoll. The new location at Kendriya Vidyalaya resolves both connectivity and accessibility issues.
With the Assam Assembly election schedule announced, key issues like eviction drives, illegal immigration, and development projects are set to shape political campaigns. The BJP-led alliance and opposition parties gear up for a heated contest.
Thanjavur district administration introduced traditional doll mascots 'Meyyan' and 'Meyyal' under the SVEEP program to promote complete voter participation in upcoming assembly elections, with awareness campaigns and events planned.
Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy has reaffirmed the alliance with BJP for the 2026 assembly elections, while Congress and DMK remain in intense negotiations over seat-sharing arrangements.
Trichy district collectorate hosts voter awareness programmes with rangoli competitions, rallies, and pledges for 500+ participants to promote 100% turnout in upcoming assembly elections.
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The Election Commission has removed Minister Shashi Panja's name from the 'Under Adjudication' list, allowing her inclusion in the supplementary list for Kolkata's Shyampukur constituency.
The Election Commission of India has clarified that minor clerical errors on EPIC cards should be disregarded if voter identity is established. Alternative documents like Aadhaar and passport are also accepted for polling.
The Election Commission has appointed J P Meena, former home secretary of West Bengal, as an observer for the Tiruchirappalli (West) assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu. His posting follows his recent replacement in Bengal and is set to begin next week.
The Election Commission has appointed 478 observers for Bengal, the highest among poll-bound states, to ensure free and fair elections. This includes 294 general, 84 police, and 100 expenditure observers.
The Election Commission has mandated Voter Assistance Booths near polling stations for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, with Booth-Level Officers deployed to help voters locate their booths.
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The Election Commission has replaced additional directors general, police commissioners, and other officers in West Bengal and Kerala to ensure free and fair assembly elections. The move has drawn criticism from CM Mamata Banerjee.
The Election Commission plans to arrange transport for voters aged 85+ and those with 40%+ disability in Bengal, with home voting options also available.
The Election Commission plans to publish the first supplementary voter list in Kolkata this Friday or Saturday, with a tribunal to handle appeals and judicial officers clearing thousands of cases daily.
Cachar district in Assam will deploy a record 400 polling stations managed entirely by women for the upcoming assembly elections, a significant increase from 2021. Enhanced security measures and prohibitory orders are in place to ensure smooth voting.
The Election Commission of India has ordered the transfer of officials in poll-bound West Bengal and Kerala, appointing five new officers for fresh assignments in Kerala.
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The Election Commission has initiated a major reshuffle in West Bengal's top bureaucracy and police brass, appointing new chief secretary, home secretary, DGP, and Kolkata Police commissioner as the model code of conduct takes effect.
