Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) The Election Commission has directed District Magistrates, Police Commissioners, and Police Superintendents in West Bengal to visit violence-prone areas in the state and submit a detailed report by 5 p.m. on April 16, an official of the Commission said on Wednesday.In addition, the ECI also asked them to set up mobile, satellite, and wireless communication systems in each polling station.The instructions require senior district and police officials to inspect booths and …
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New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced that a total of 2,926 candidates remain in the fray for the West Bengal Assembly elections after the completion of the nomination withdrawal process. For West Bengal (Phase-II), which is scheduled to go to the polls on April 29, the last date for filing nominations was April 9, followed by scrutiny on April 10. Candidates were allowed to withdraw their nominations until 3.00 p.m. on April 13.Following the with…
Chennai, March 19(IANS) As Tamil Nadu gears up for the Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has unveiled a comprehensive set of measures aimed at enhancing voter convenience and strengthening transparency in the polling process. The initiatives focus on improving on-ground facilities, leveraging technology, and boosting voter participation across the state. Recognising that a large number of polling stations function from schools and colleges, election authorities are upgra…
Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Friday reviewed the poll preparedness for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, which will be declared in the coming days, announcing that female voters continue to outnumber male voters in the state.Following a comprehensive electoral roll revision, the state’s total electorate stands at 5,67,07,380, comprising 2,89,60,838 women and 2,77,38,925 men with female voters outnumbering their male counterparts.Addressing a…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said on Saturday that the most compelling testament to the success of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll in Bihar was that not a single appeal was filed against the final voters’ list, establishing its sanctity and credibility. In a message released on the eve of the 16th National Voters’ Day, the CEC said, “Elections conducted on this strong foundation proved historic, recording the highest voter turnou…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the timeline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Puducherry, Goa, Lakshadweep, Rajasthan, and West Bengal, pushing the deadline for filing claims and objections to January 19, 2026, a notification said.This decision, notified through a letter on Thursday, follows requests from Chief Electoral Officers and consideration of relevant factors to ensure comprehensive inclusion of eligible voters.Th…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday invited all citizens to download the ECINet App and give their suggestions to improve the App ahead of the platform’s formal launch is scheduled later this month. Deputy Director P. Pawan issued a note seeking suggestions, adding that feedback can be given by using the ‘Submit a Suggestion’ tab on the App till January 10.ECINet is one of the major initiatives of the Commission taken under the leadership of Chief Electio…