New Delhi: With the aim of fostering greater voter engagement and participation in the upcoming General Elections 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) convened a day-long ‘Conference on Low Voter Turnout’ today at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi. The conference brought together Municipal Commissioners from major cities and select District Election Officers (DEOs) from Bihar…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sent a notice to Delhi Minister Atishi over an alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct, following her recent claims of being threatened by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to switch sides. The notice comes in response to a complaint lodged by the BJP regarding…
New Delhi: In a pioneering move aimed at bolstering voter participation, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to host a conference with Municipal Commissioners and selected District Election Officers from 11 states with historically low voter turnouts. Scheduled for April 5th, 2024, at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi, the conference marks a significant step…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) convened a pivotal meeting with all States and Union Territories (UTs) today to assess the law and order situation, prevention of illicit activities, and strict vigilance across inter-state and international borders in the ongoing General Elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies 2024. The meeting aimed…
New Delhi: To tackle the dissemination of misinformation and ensure the integrity of the electoral process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) unveiled the ‘Myth vs Reality Register’ today as part of the ongoing preparations for the General Elections 2024. The launch ceremony took place at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi, and was presided over by…
Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued directives to the Chief Secretary of Odisha for the immediate transfer of two IAS and six IPS officers from their current election-related posts to non-election-related positions. The transfers come in light of the upcoming elections and are aimed at ensuring a smooth and impartial electoral process….
New Delhi: Ensuring fair and transparent elections, the cVIGIL app launched by the Election Commission of India (ECI) has emerged as a powerful tool for citizens to report election code violations. Since the announcement of the General Elections 2024, the app has received over 79,000 complaints, underscoring its effectiveness in empowering citizens to uphold electoral…
New Delhi: In a bid to ensure a level playing field in the forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued transfer orders for non-cadre officers holding leadership positions as District Magistrate (DM) and Superintendent of Police (SP) in four states: Gujarat, Punjab, Odisha, and West Bengal. The decision, aimed…
New Delhi: The electoral process for the much-anticipated General Elections to the Lok Sabha 2024 kicked off today as nominations began to be filed for the First Phase. The Election Commission of India issued a Gazette notification for 102 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs) across 21 States and Union Territories (UTs) slated to go to polls in…
Bhubaneswar: Recognizing Odisha’s initiative to promote electoral literacy, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has spotlighted ‘Mita Didi,’ the mascot representing booth-level officers (BLOs) from the state, on the cover page of its prestigious 10th edition of e-Patrika. Clad in a blue saree adorned with the iconic Pasapali motif, Mita Didi serves as a symbolic…
