Category : Elections


Tribunal Orders EC to Restore Congress Candidate's Voter List

A special tribunal in West Bengal directed the Election Commission to reinstate Congress candidate Mahatab Sheikh's name in the voter list, overturning a prior deletion. The decision came after a Supreme Court-ordered urgent hearing, citing valid Aadhaar

EC Seizes Rs 650 Crore in Voter Inducements in Poll States

The Election Commission has seized potential voter inducements worth over Rs 650 crore from five poll-bound states/UT, with West Bengal leading at nearly half. Seizures include freebies, drugs, liquor, precious metals, and cash.

Climate Risks Loom Over April Assembly Polls in India

Climate change impacts, including heatwaves and water scarcity, are emerging as critical factors influencing voter concerns and campaign strategies in the upcoming April assembly elections across several Indian states.

Foreign Delegates to Observe Assam Assembly Elections

Delegates from eight nations, including Angola, Bhutan, Egypt, Portugal, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Benin, and Croatia, will visit Assam on April 8-9 to observe the assembly polls and gain insights into India's electoral process, including briefings, dispatch cen

EC Disposes 52 Lakh Cases, Aims to Complete by Tuesday

The Election Commission has disposed of approximately 52 lakh cases under adjudication, with work ongoing for 8 lakh applications. Officials expect completion within four days, following Calcutta High Court and Supreme Court directions ahead of elections.

Trichy: Rs 50 Lakh Cash Seized from TVK Candidate's Relative

Election flying squads in Trichy seized unaccounted cash of Rs 50 lakh from a residence linked to TVK's Lalgudi candidate. The money was found during a raid following a tip-off, with officials citing contradictory explanations from family members.

Puducherry Elections: NDA vs SPA in High-Stakes Battle

The upcoming Puducherry assembly elections feature a direct contest between the ruling NDA and Congress-DMK's SPA. Key issues include statehood, water contamination, and unemployment, with voting on April 9 and counting on May 4.

Students Send Postcards to Parents for 100% Voter Turnout

Students at a school in Sivaganga district launched a unique voter awareness campaign by sending postcards to their parents. The initiative, praised by police and school officials, aims to strengthen democracy through active participation.

Assam's Tamulpur Launches 'Adopt a Polling Station' Campaign

Election authorities in Assam's Tamulpur district have initiated an 'Adopt a Polling Station' campaign targeting booths with historically low voter turnout, involving civil defence volunteers and community members to address participation barriers.

Assam Elections: Veterinary College Becomes Key Helipad Hub

As election campaigning intensifies in Assam, the Khanapara Veterinary College field has become a crucial temporary helipad, hosting helicopters from multiple political parties including BJP, Congress, AGP, BPF, UPPL, and AIUDF, with up to five daily sort

EC to Offer Halwa to First-Time Voters in Kerala

The Election Commission of India will distribute halwa to first-time voters in Kerala as part of a unique initiative to encourage youth participation in the democratic process ahead of upcoming elections.

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