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A file photo of Rajya Sabha MP, Raghav Chadha.

Raghav Chadha fuels buzz on ‘Gen-Z party’ amid AAP rift

April 9, 2026, 06:20 PM - 3 min read

Amid tensions with AAP, Raghav Chadha sparked speculation about launching a ‘Gen-Z party’, calling the idea “interesting” but stopping short of confirmation on his political future.

File photo of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar rejected

April 6, 2026, 08:50 PM - 3 min read

Rajya Sabha Chairman rejects Opposition-backed motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, dismissing charges of bias and electoral misconduct after examining notice signed by 63 MPs.

Women polling personnel during a training session in Dibrugarh ahead of the April 9 Assam Assembly elections, where 300 booths will be operated entirely by female staff.

Assam elections: 300 booths to be run by women

March 26, 2026, 03:09 PM - 3 min read

Dibrugarh will deploy all-women teams at 300 polling stations for the April 9 Assam Assembly elections, as authorities finalise logistics for 1,322 booths, including riverine areas, with a focus on accessibility, safety, and inclusive voter participation across the district.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar with election commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi during a press conference. (PTI file photo)

ECI announces Assembly poll schedule for 4 states, Puducherry

March 15, 2026, 04:35 PM - 4 min read

EC announces 2026 Assembly poll schedule: Assam, Kerala and Puducherry vote on April 9; Tamil Nadu on April 23; Bengal in two phases. Counting will be held on May 4.

Presiding Officer Sandhya Ray presides over the Lok Sabha during the second part of Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Friday.

MPs submit notices in both Houses for CEC’s removal

March 13, 2026, 08:38 PM - 4 min read

Opposition MPs submitted notices in both Houses seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging partisan conduct and electoral irregularities.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar - file image.

Protests greet CEC Gyanesh Kumar during Belur Math visit

March 10, 2026, 10:46 AM - 3 min read

Before arriving at Belur Math, protesters gathered under the skywalk in Dakshineswar and demonstrated against him. They waved black flags and raised “go-back” slogans as his convoy passed.

A file photo of CEC Gyanesh Kumar addressing a gathering.

Pure electoral rolls bedrock of democracy: CEC

March 7, 2026, 04:19 PM - 3 min read

CEC Gyanesh Kumar said pure electoral rolls are the bedrock of democracy and described the SIR process as transparent while reviewing preparations for Kerala Assembly elections.

Mamata writes to CEC, alleges political bias in SIR

January 10, 2026, 09:12 PM - 4 min read

In the letter, the Chief Minister alleged that despite repeatedly flagging the genuine difficulties faced by migrant workers living outside the state, the Election Commission has provided concessions late and only in a limited manner.

Addressing a dialogue programme with BLOs in Deoghar district of Jharkhand the CEC Gyanesh Kumar asserted that no eligible Indian citizen should be left out of the electoral roll.

CEC interacts with BLOs, stresses inclusive electoral roll

January 5, 2026, 03:10 PM - 2 min read

Although the formal announcement for Jharkhand is yet to be made, the preparedness and clarity demonstrated by the state’s BLOs indicate that the objective of ensuring full voter inclusion will be effectively achieved.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar begins 3-day visit to Odisha

December 27, 2025, 07:08 PM - 2 min read

Following his visit to Puri, the CEC travelled to the Konark Sun Temple. His cultural tour is set to continue through Sunday and Monday, with stops planned at the heritage village of Raghurajpur, the Dhauli Shanti Stupa, the Khandagiri and Udayagiri hills, and the Mukteswar Temple in Bhubaneswar.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar - file image.

Phase-3 of SIR to cover Telangana: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

December 23, 2025, 01:50 PM - 2 min read

According to commission sources, Telangana was selected for this phase due to its advanced digital infrastructure and a relatively stable political environment following the 2023 Assembly elections.

The 10-member delegation, led by TMC Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien, met the EC officials amid the ongoing SIR in the state.

TMC alleges 40 SIR deaths, says CEC has ‘blood on his hands’

November 28, 2025, 08:09 PM - 4 min read

Following their meeting, O'Brien addressed reporters, stating that the party had raised five specific questions but claimed that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar did not respond to any of them.