Home

Nation

States

International

Politics

Defence & Security

Opinion

Economy

Sports

Entertainment

Trending:

Searched Tag: election commission

EC removes WB DGP, Kolkata CP hours after reshuffle

March 16, 2026, 02:57 PM - 3 min read

According to the Commission’s directive, senior IPS officers SN Gupta and Ajay Nand were appointed as the new DGP and CP, respectively.

Election Commission to announce Assembly poll dates for Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal and Puducherry at 4 pm today.

ECI to announce Assembly Poll schedule for 5 states today

March 15, 2026, 01:39 PM - 1 min read

The poll authority has convened a press conference at 4 pm to announce the schedule.

A file photo of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

193 Opposition MPs move notice to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

March 12, 2026, 04:35 PM - 4 min read

A total of 193 Opposition MPs have signed notices seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, exceeding the required numbers in both Houses and marking the first such move against a CEC.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer and senior officials of the Commission, during a meeting with recognised National and State political parties of the state, in Kolkata. (@ECISVEEP/X via PTI Photo)

ECI hears parties in Bengal as poll battle intensifies

March 9, 2026, 04:22 PM - 3 min read

At EC’s Bengal poll consultations, TMC alleged voter harassment in SIR, while BJP demanded fewer phases for the Assembly elections. The Commission assured free and fair polls.

Administrative sources said that out of the nearly 60 lakh voters currently marked as “Under Adjudication,” only about 6.5 lakh names have been examined so far.

200 officers join WB voter roll check

March 6, 2026, 02:02 PM - 3 min read

According to commission sources, the officers — 100 each from Odisha and Jharkhand — are expected to arrive in the state within the next two days. The move is aimed at accelerating the scrutiny of voter records, particularly in eight districts of South Bengal where the workload is the heaviest.

Election Commission’s full bench to visit West Bengal from March 8–10 to review poll preparedness, fuelling speculation that Assembly election dates may be announced soon.

EC's full bench to visit West Bengal from March 8–10

March 5, 2026, 02:10 PM - 4 min read

Administrative and political circles believe that once the delegation returns to New Delhi, the commission may take a final call on announcing the polling dates.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. (PTI)

EC to hold emergency meet ahead of Bengal polls

March 1, 2026, 09:15 PM - 3 min read

The EC is set to convene a two-day emergency meet from March 2 to review West Bengal poll preparedness, intensifying speculation over imminent election dates.

The Supreme Court of India. (File photo)

SC notice to Centre, EC over cash clout ahead of elections

February 26, 2026, 08:29 PM - 3 min read

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre and EC on PIL challenging unregulated money power by political parties, posting matter for six weeks amid constitutional concerns.

Salem District Collector R. Brindha Devi released the final electoral roll in presence of representatives of political parties, following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Salem in Tamil Nadu on Monday.

Tamil Nadu releases final SIR roll, 74 lakh names removed

February 23, 2026, 04:06 PM - 3 min read

Tamil Nadu has published its final electoral rolls after the Special Intensive Revision, deleting over 74 lakh names and reducing the electorate to 5.67 crore. The move comes ahead of Assembly polls, with appeal options available to affected voters.

Over 1.7 crore voters removed from electoral rolls in nine states and UTs after Special Intensive Revision, with the exercise continuing across India.

Voters in 9 states, UTs drop by 1.70 crore after SIR

February 22, 2026, 09:03 AM - 2 min read

While the exercise, which kept the Election Commission of India in the spotlight, has been completed in Bihar, it is currently underway in 12 states and Union territories covering nearly 60 crore electors.

Punjab, Haryana among 22 States and UTs to undergo SIR in April

February 20, 2026, 10:07 AM - 3 min read

In a letter to the chief electoral officers of Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, the poll authority had asked for the SIR of the voters' list in June last year.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with NDA leaders during an election campaign rally in Patna, Bihar. The coalition gears up for upcoming Rajya Sabha polls amid heightened political activity in the state.

NDA eyes sweep as five RS seats go to polls in Bihar

February 18, 2026, 05:16 PM - 4 min read

Five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar go to polls on 16 March, with the NDA’s Assembly majority placing it in strong position to sweep all berths.