Bhubaneswar: The nomination process for the second phase of elections in Odisha is set to begin on Friday, marking another crucial phase in the state’s electoral journey. Scheduled for May 20, this phase will witness polling across five Lok Sabha constituencies and 35 Assembly seats in the state. The Lok Sabha constituencies where polling will…
Bhubaneswar: The nomination process for the first phase of Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha concluded yesterday, marking a significant step in the electoral process. A total of 75 nominations have been filed for the four Lok Sabha constituencies in the state. Among the Lok Sabha constituencies, Kalahandi witnessed the highest number of nominations…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) today allayed concerns regarding heat waves for the upcoming Phase 2 of the General Elections, slated for April 26. Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra informed the Commission that there is no major cause for alarm, as the weather forecast for the 13…
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,…
New Delhi: As India braces itself for the next phase of the general elections, a total of 88 Parliamentary Constituencies spread across 12 states are set to go to polls on April 26, 2024. To ensure the smooth conduct of elections and uphold the integrity of the electoral process, a comprehensive deployment of observers has…
New Delhi: As the General Elections 2024 gather momentum, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is setting new records in its crackdown on inducements, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s electoral history. Enforcement agencies have seized a staggering amount exceeding Rs. 4650 crores, showcasing the ECI’s unwavering resolve against the influence of money power…
New Delhi: In a move to streamline the voting process for Kashmiri migrants, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has abolished the tedious procedure of filling Form-M for displaced individuals from the valley residing in Jammu and Udhampur. Additionally, for migrants outside these regions, the ECI has authorized self-attestation of the certificate appended with Form-M,…
New Delhi: In response to a threat perception report prepared by central security agencies, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has been provided with Z-category VIP security by the Central government, according to sources on Tuesday. Rajiv Kumar, a distinguished former IAS officer from the 1984 batch, assumed the esteemed role of the 25th Chief Election…
New Delhi: As India gears up for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has embarked on an innovative journey to foster citizen engagement through unique campaigns on social media platforms. Under the overarching theme of ‘Chunav Ka Parv, Desh Ka Garv,’ the ECI has launched campaigns like ‘Turning 18’ and…
New Delhi: In the swift flurry of election activities since the initiation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), the Election Commission of India’s Suvidha platform has emerged as a pivotal tool, receiving a remarkable 73,379 permission requests from political parties and candidates within just 20 days. Among these, 44,626 requests, accounting for 60% of…
