Chennai, April 11 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s electoral process is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation, with digital technologies sharply reducing the dependence on paper during elections. Officials say the integration of mobile application-based systems has streamlined operations while making the process more environmentally sustainable.Fresh data from the Election Commission highlights the scale of this shift. The use of A4 sheets, once a staple of polling documentation, has witnessed …
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New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) held a review meeting of the polling officials including Central Observers on Wednesday, where it reiterated the necessary instructions and guidelines to be followed for maintaining the purity and sanctity of the electoral procedures in two states and one Union Territory (UT) – namely Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, going to polls on April 9.The EC team, led by CEC Gyanesh Kumar asked the Central Observers (General, Police, Expendi…
Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to adopt a stricter approach to ordering repolls in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, with officials indicating that re-polling may now be ordered more promptly in cases of voter intimidation or obstruction of voting.An official familiar with the development said that until now, repolls were conducted only in “exceptional” cases, but the Commission is now inclined to act more swiftly based on complaints and fie…
Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) A division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Wednesday, directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to make adequate safety arrangement besides making sufficient provisions for drinking water as well as other basic amenities for the voters at all polling stations that would be utilised for the upcoming two-phase Assembly elections in West Bengal next month. The division bench of the Calcutta High Court’s Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen gave…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday announced that assured minimum facilities and comprehensive voter assistance will be provided at all polling stations for the upcoming Assembly elections in five states and one Union Territory.The poll body had earlier, on March 15, declared the schedule for the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, along with bye-elections in six other states.In a state…
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…
Panaji, Feb 21 (IANS) The Election Commission on Saturday published the final electoral roll for Goa, confirming a total of 10,57,566 eligible voters across the state after the Special Intensive Revision of the rolls.The updated list follows a rigorous verification process aimed at streamlining the electorate and removing discrepancies ahead of upcoming polls.According to the Chief Electoral Officer of Goa, the total number of voters stood at 11,85,034 prior to the draft publication. This initia…
Guwahati, Feb 18 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday indicated that the upcoming Assam Assembly elections could be conducted in a single phase, keeping in mind the convenience of voters and prevailing local conditions.An ECI team, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, which is currently on a visit to Assam to review poll preparedness, briefed the media after a series of meetings with state officials and representatives of political parties.The Commission …
Dhaka, Jan 30 (IANS) As Bangladesh prepares for its 13th Parliamentary election and referendum on February 12, the US Embassy in Dhaka issued a security alert on Friday, urging American citizens in the South Asian nation to exercise caution and warning that rallies intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational. The Embassy highlighted the risk of political violence or extremist attacks during the election period, which could target rallies, polling stations, and religious sites, including chu…
Hyderabad, Jan 27 (IANS) Elections for seven Municipal Corporations and 116 municipalities in Telangana will be held on February 11, the State Election Commission announced on Tuesday.State Election Commissioner I. Rani Kumudini released the schedule for municipal elections after a meeting with all district Collectors and Superintendents of Police.As per the schedule, the election notice will be issued by the returning officer concerned on January 28. The same day, ward-wise electoral rolls of u…