Bhubaneswar: In Odisha, 35 nominations have been filed by candidates since the issuance of notification for the first phase of simultaneous elections in the state. The Election Commission of India (ECI) released the notification on April 18, marking the commencement of the electoral process for the first phase of Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in…
New Delhi: With the onset of elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies in four states, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has completed all necessary preparations to facilitate the smooth conduct of Phase 1, which begins tomorrow. Emphasizing its unwavering commitment to ensuring a free, fair, peaceful, accessible, participative, and inducement-free poll,…
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections in the state, the Election Commission has mandated the establishment of model polling stations in each constituency, following its instructions. The Chief Electoral Officer and Additional Chief Secretary, NikunjA Bihari Dhal, have directed District Election Officers to open model polling stations in every…
Bhubaneswar: To ensure transparency in the upcoming simultaneous general elections in 2024, a comprehensive training program for District Nodal Officers on Election Expenditure Monitoring was conducted at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer. Emphasizing the crucial role of free and fair elections in a democracy, Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal urged all district-level…
