Latest Election Officials News & Updates

Chennai, April 7 (IANS) With the filing of nominations for the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly elections concluding after a hectic final day, scrutiny of nomination papers will begin on Tuesday at 11 a.m., marking the next crucial stage in the electoral process. Polling in the state is scheduled for April 23, while counting of votes will take place on May 4.Election officials said the scrutiny process does not have a fixed end time. While it is usually completed within a day, constituencies with …

Chennai, March 30 (IANS) The process of filing nomination papers for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections commenced on Monday, marking a crucial phase in the electoral calendar. Election authorities have put in place detailed guidelines to ensure an orderly and transparent nomination process across constituencies.According to officials, candidates arriving to file their nominations must strictly adhere to the prescribed regulations. Only a maximum of three vehicles will be permitted to acc…

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Voting is currently underway for the 2026 municipal elections in Jharkhand on Monday, with voters arriving early in the morning to cast their ballots. Union Minister of State Sanjay Seth also exercised his franchise, casting his vote for the local elections along with his family.Commenting on the turnout, he said, “There has been great enthusiasm across the state since morning, as the people are going to elect their third tier of government, and I believe this time the…

Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the deadline for filing claims and objections related to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu till January 30, 2026, providing additional time for eligible voters to verify and correct their electoral details.Announcing the decision on Monday, Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu Archana Patnaik said the initial deadline for submitting claims and objections had ended on January 18…