Chennai, April 17 (IANS) The value of cash, valuables and contraband seized during the ongoing election period in Tamil Nadu has nearly doubled compared to the 2021 Assembly elections, reflecting intensified enforcement measures to curb illegal inducements, according to Election Department officials. During the 2021 polls, enforcement agencies had seized Rs 446.28 crore worth of gifts and precious metals without valid documentation, along with Rs 236.70 crore in unaccounted cash. Officials noted…
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Thiruvananthapuram, April 6 (IANS) In a refreshing and unconventional push to boost voter turnout ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections, Kerala’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Rathan U Kelkar, has struck a chord with the youth, quite literally.A lively dance video featuring the senior IAS officer has gone viral across social media platforms, adding a rhythmic twist to the Election Commission’s voter awareness campaign in the state which goes to the polls on Thursday to elect 140 new legis…
Chennai, March 18 (IANS) In a major push to ensure free, fair, and seamless Assembly elections, the Tamil Nadu government has earmarked a substantial Rs 800 crore for election-related activities across the state. The allocation covers a wide range of requirements, with a significant share directed towards personnel management, infrastructure, and voter awareness initiatives.A key component of the expenditure is the remuneration of polling staff, particularly Booth Level Officers (BLOs), who form…
Chennai, March 4 (IANS) With the announcement of Assembly election dates expected soon, the Tamil Nadu government has directed all departments to clear pending files in the state Secretariat by March 6.The instruction comes amid strong indications that the Election Commission of India (ECI) may unveil the poll schedule in the coming days.Senior government officials said departments have been asked to accelerate the processing of administrative files, particularly those linked to tenders, project…
Chennai, Feb 11 (IANS) In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen voter awareness campaigns ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections in four states, including Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The move comes at a time when emerging technologies such as softfakes, deepfakes and cheapfakes are increasingly being misused in electioneering across the globe, prompting authorities to adopt responsi…
Jaipur, Jan 20 (IANS) Following the conclusion of the claims and objections period for the Special Summary Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Rajasthan, the Election Department has released the final consolidated figures. According to official data, applications were received to delete 1,39,674 names from the voter list, while claims were filed to add 10,92,959 new voters. The data show that common citizens submitted the bulk of applications. Forms were filed by the public seeking deletion…
Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) Special camps to facilitate voter registration are being held across Tamil Nadu for two days, beginning on Saturday, as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls.The initiative comes in the wake of a large-scale revision exercise that has resulted in the removal of a significant number of names from the state’s voter list.According to official data, around 97.37 lakh names have been deleted from the electoral rolls during the Special Intens…
Jaipur, Jan 1 (IANS) Political parties in Rajasthan have submitted 236 claims and objections during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, according to a daily bulletin issued by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Rajasthan.The claims and objections period, which commenced on December 16, 2025, will continue until January 15, 2026. The data reflected in the bulletin pertains to submissions received up to January 1, 2026. The revision exercise covers a draft electora…