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West Bengal is rewriting electoral history with a staggering 91.66% voter turnout in the second phase of its assembly elections, the highest ever for any second phase post-independence. Announced by...
Voters in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal turned out in droves, shattering post-independence records and delighting the Election Commission of India. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar praised the...
In a dramatic escalation ahead of West Bengal's 2026 assembly polls, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has penned a scathing letter to Election Commission chief Gyanesh Kumar, protesting the abrupt...
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar dropped the election calendar for key states on Sunday, setting the stage for high-stakes battles in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry....
In a major development, India's Election Commission has scheduled assembly elections for West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry. For Assam, all 126 seats will see voting on April 9 in...
As election fervor builds in West Bengal, the Election Commission of India's full bench descends on Kolkata for a pivotal two-day inspection from March 9. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar...
In a stern rebuke, the Election Commission of India has flagged serious lapses in election groundwork in two West Bengal districts. The Commission's frustration was conveyed directly to the state...
In a potential game-changer for Assam's electoral landscape, the Election Commission of India indicated Wednesday that the state assembly elections may unfold in just one phase. This approach...
In a strategic outreach, India's Election Commission convened top leaders from across Assam's political spectrum in Guwahati on Tuesday. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, flanked by...
In a vibrant start to the year, the Election Commission of India's Sports Week 2026 commenced at Delhi's Commonwealth Games Sports Complex on Monday. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar...
In a bid to fortify the integrity of forthcoming state elections, the Election Commission of India has rolled out intensive training for 1,444 central observers heading to Assam, Kerala, Puducherry,...
The standoff over West Bengal's voter list overhaul through Special Intensive Revision (SIR) refuses to die down. BJP MLA Debjit Sarkar escalated the rhetoric on Saturday, urging Chief Election...
New Delhi buzzed with diplomatic activity as Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar met the Costa Rican Ambassador in a pivotal discussion on electoral reforms. The encounter highlights India's...
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is set to assume the esteemed position of President of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA). The official...
The Election Commission is scheduled to announce the dates for the Bihar elections today at 4 PM. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar will hold a press conference to detail the phases of...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday, October 6, at 4 PM to reveal the schedule for the Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections. This announcement...
Preparations for the Bihar Assembly elections are in full swing. While political parties are busy with their strategies, the Election Commission is also gearing up. In this context, an Election...
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has once again criticized the government and the Election Commission regarding the issue of alleged voter fraud. During a press conference, he presented evidence and made...
The issue of voter irregularities and alleged vote theft continues to dominate the political landscape in Bihar ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The Congress party has been consistently...
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has refuted accusations of "vote theft" made by opposition parties during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the pre-poll voter list in Bihar....
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated on Sunday that political maneuvering is occurring by targeting Indian voters while using the Election Commission as a shield. Kumar addressed a press...
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar responded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's accusations of vote rigging with a firm stance. During a press conference, Kumar, without explicitly naming...
The Election Commission held a press conference on Sunday, August 17th, to address accusations made by the opposition, clarifying how ground realities are being overlooked. Chief Election...
In response to criticism from opposition parties regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar clarified that updating voter lists...
Amidst mounting criticism from opposition parties regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has stated that updating the voter list...
In a key interaction boosting India-Germany ties in democracy promotion, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, who also chairs International IDEA, met German Ambassador Dr. Philipp Ackermann in...