CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS
Rahul Gandhi as LoP now has a say in important appointments Like CBI, Election Commission, CVC, and CIC chiefs
Rahul Gandhi has become the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, ending a decade-long vacancy. His role includes participating in the selection of key officials such as the CBI director and Chief Election Commissioners. This position also grants him cabinet minister rank and marks his family's continued political influence, following his father Rajiv and mother Sonia Gandhi.
CEC lauds role of returning officers, SPs in conducting LS polls
CEC Rajiv Kumar appreciates the exemplary performance and leadership in conducting Lok Sabha polls, creating a huge electoral surplus in the challenged democratic space worldwide.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar signs Due Constitution of newly elected MPs, watch!
The Signing ceremony of the Due Constitution of the newly elected MPs by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar took place on June 06 in Delhi. The list of newly elected Members of Parliament will be handed over to President Droupadi Murmu to start the forma...
Lok Sabha polls: Overall voter turnout reduces to 65.79 per cent in 2024 from record high of 67.40 per cent in 2019
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections saw a voter turnout of 65.79%, with Assam leading at 81.56% and Bihar at 56.19%. India set a global benchmark with 64.2 crore voters, surpassing G7 nations' total by 1.5 times, including 31.2 crore women. Only 39 re-polls were needed, a significant decrease from 2019.
'Ek bhi violation nahi honi chahiye varna…': EC chief ensures full transparency in counting process
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday, 4 June, said strict instructions have been passed to ensure complete transparency in the ongoing process of counting votes.'Ek bhi violation nahi honi chahiye varna…': EC chief ensures full tra...
Strict instructions passed to ensure full transparency in counting process: Chief Election Commissioner
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said strict instructions have been given to all chief electoral officers, district magistrates, observers and superintendents of police to ensure transparency in the counting process according to rules.
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Counting process absolutely robust: Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar
Addressing concerns raised by Opposition parties regarding the counting process, CEC Kumar dismissed allegations of tampering and urged against spreading rumors that cast doubt on the integrity of the election. Without directly naming any party or individual, he referred to recent social media allegations made by Congress members Ajay Maken and Jairam Ramesh, challenging them to provide evidence before the counting begins.
Count of postal ballots will commence first: CEC
The process of simultaneous counting of postal ballots and EVM votes followed in 2019 elections continues in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. VVPAT slips are matched with EVM results for transparency.
Record Rs 10,000 crore seized during elections: Chief Election Commissioner
India's Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar revealed the Election Commission's record seizure of Rs 10,000 crore during the recent Lok Sabha elections, preventing vote buying and corruption. The number was Rs 3,477 crore seized in 2019. Kumar praised the EC's efforts in curbing the distribution of freebies like liquor and clothing, noting a decrease in such practices. He highlighted the prevention of money giveaways in southern states and emphasised the importance of stringent measures.
CEC Kumar dares Opposition to give proof of attempts to influence Lok Sabha poll process
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar challenged the opposition to provide evidence of allegations against returning officers and district magistrates being influenced in the poll process. Kumar urged the opposition to identify those trying to manipulate the process before vote counting begins. He dismissed rumors and emphasized the Commission's readiness to address foreign interference.
'Deeply humbled' by voters who turned up at polling stations: EC after last phase of LS polls
The Election Commission expressed gratitude to voters for participating in the Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing the importance of Indian democracy and voters' rights.
Lok Sabha elections phase 7: India to witness last phase of polls on June 1, check key details
Lok Sabha elections phase 7: India is gearing up for the final phase of its elections on June 1, 2024. This concluding segment will see voters heading to polls in 57 constituencies across multiple states. The states participating in this decisive phase include Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
BJP demands arrest of BRS chief KCR in phone tapping case
Former Deputy Commissioner of Police P Radhakrishna Rao accused BRS leader K Chandrashekhar Rao of involvement in a phone tapping scandal. BJP MP Bandi Sanjay demanded KCR's immediate arrest. The scandal allegedly involved intercepting communications of political figures, businessmen, and celebrities during the 2023 Telangana assembly elections. Sanjay condemned the phone tapping as a violation of Constitutional and human rights.
LS polls phase-6: Dignitaries, politicians, wrestlers queue up to cast vote
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and wrestlers Babita Phogat and Yogeshwar Dutt voted in the Lok Sabha polls. In Jharkhand's Ranchi, urban polling percentage increased with free bike-taxi services. People along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir voted without fear of shelling.
Will initiate process of holding assembly polls in J-K very soon: CEC Kumar
Encouraged by high voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir during Lok Sabha polls, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar plans to initiate assembly polls soon. He emphasized people's right to their own government and highlighted the strengthening of democracy through active participation. The upcoming elections will be significant post the Article 370 abrogation.
Over 26,000 displaced Kashmiri Pandits to vote at 34 special polling stations set up in Jammu, Udhampur and Delhi
Over 26,000 displaced Kashmiri Pandit voters are eligible to vote at 34 polling stations in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag constituency. The newly created Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat covers the south Kashmir-Pir Panjal region and will cover districts of Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian, Rajouri, and Poonch. Polling parties and security forces are being dispatched for special polling stations in Jammu and Udhampur districts. The Anantnag constituency is preparing for a competitive electoral showdown with nearly 18.36 lakh voters, including 9.02 lakh women, set to vote at 2,338 polling stations.
TMC lodges complaint with EC against West Bengal Guv CV Ananda Bose
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, alleging that he used his office to canvass for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by wearing their party symbol at an event in Kolkata. The TMC alleged that Bose's conduct was undemocratic, violating constitutional values and impairing free and fair elections in the state. The TMC pointed out that the Election Commission of India has taken action against governors who have used their offices for canvassing for political parties, such as former Governor of Himachal Pradesh Gulsher Ahmad in 1993 and then Governor of Rajasthan Kalyan Singh in 2019.
Arunchal forged ID case: State Human Rights Commission registers complaint
Rita Chakma filed a complaint of forgery and cheating committed by Drishyamuni Chakma with respect to his forged voter ID bearing No. UBV2587045 from 3-Avoipur village under 49 Diyun-Bordumsa constituency, Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh and staying in Arunachal Pradesh without taking Inner Line Permits (ILP) in violation of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873.
Arvind Kejriwal says wife Sunita has no interest in politics, will not contest elections in future
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal clarified in an interview with PTI that his wife, Sunita, is unlikely to pursue a political career in the future, despite her active involvement during his arrest. Kejriwal expressed gratitude for her unwavering support throughout his journey and emphasized her role in bridging communication with Delhi residents during his incarceration. He recounted their shared history of dedication to social work and highlighted her strength and bravery.
"Confident that the people of Maharashtra are going to vote for Mahayuti," says CM Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde praises PM Modi during voting. Lok Sabha elections in Phase 5 with key leaders contesting. ECI monitors 94,732 polling stations.
"Mumbai police will stay alert till the entire voting procedure gets done," says Mumbai Police Commissioner
Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar announced early deployment of police personnel at polling booths ahead of the fifth phase of voting in Mumbai's six Lok Sabha constituencies. Over 8.95 crore voters, including notable leaders, will decide the fate of 695 candidates in this phase across eight states/UTs.
TMC lodges complaint with Election Commission against Assam CM for hate speech
The Assam chapter of the Trinamool Congress has filed a complaint with the Election Commission, accusing Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of delivering a hate speech targeting the Muslim community while in Jharkhand.
Nearly 67 per cent voter turnout in first four phases of Lok Sabha elections: EC
A total of 379 seats across 23 states and Union Territories have voted in the first four phases of elections. A high voter turnout, Rajiv Kumar felt, would be a message from Indian voters to the world about the strength of Indian democracy. He urged voters to cast their ballot in huge numbers, as voting day is not a holiday but a day of pride to participate in the festival of democracy.
Cynical to make EVMs scapegoats for poll defeats
The ECI has attempted a compilation titled 'Legal history EVMs and VVPATs' -- an analysis of various court cases and this is being regularly updated. It is neither possible nor desirable in this limited space to analyse each case. However, it is often found that it is parties/individuals who lose elections who start finding faults with the EVM, to the extent of raising a shrill crescendo in favour of going back to the paper ballot.
Centre accords Z-category VIP security cover to CEC Rajiv Kumar "in view of potential threats"
The Union government has provided Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar with a Z-category VIP security cover of armed commandos due to potential threats. The Central Reserve Police Force will provide 40-45 personnel for the task, as recommended by a threat perception report.
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