The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken a major step in strengthening electoral preparedness by conducting comprehensive briefing sessions for Central Observers ahead of the forthcoming Assembly Elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry. The initiative aims to reinforce transparency, impartiality and administrative efficiency during the…
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National MYGS Awards to Honour Youth Leadership in Delhi
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, will host the National Award Ceremony for the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) winners on 28th January 2026 in New Delhi. Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel,…
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ECI Releases ‘Chunav ka Parv, Bihar ka Garv’ on NVD 2026
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) marked the 16th National Voters’ Day (NVD) in New Delhi on January 25, 2026, by releasing a special publication titled “Chunav ka Parv, Bihar ka Garv: A Journey – Bihar Assembly Elections 2025”, highlighting the landmark conduct of the Bihar Assembly elections….
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MY Bharat to Host National Voters’ Day Padyatra Across India
In celebration of National Voters’ Day 2026, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, will organise a nationwide National Voters’ Day Padyatra and Sundays on Cycle initiative on 25 January 2026. Activities are planned across all State and Union Territory capitals…
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Election Commission Launches ECINET at IICDEM 2026
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday launched ECINET, a comprehensive one-stop digital platform for election-related information and services, at the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 in New Delhi. The launch marks a significant milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen electoral transparency, efficiency and…
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AAP Surges Ahead in Punjab Rural Polls as Counting Continues
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerged as the clear frontrunner in the Punjab rural local body elections on Wednesday, as counting of votes for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls continued across the state. Early trends and declared results indicated a decisive lead for the ruling party, strengthening its grassroots…
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Vande Mataram at 150: Lok Sabha Sparks Debate
New Delhi, Dec 8, 2025: Parliament’s Lok Sabha on Monday held a high-decibel, 10-hour discussion to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram, setting off intense exchanges between the ruling BJP and opposition parties over history, symbolism and politics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the debate, underlining…
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SIR Phase II: EFs Distribution 99.93% Digitisation 97.49%
New Delhi – The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase II running from 4 November to 11 December 2025 has recorded near-complete coverage of Enumeration Forms (EFs), with 99.93% of forms distributed and 97.49% digitised nationwide, official PIB data released on 6 December shows. National snapshot As on 27…
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SIR Phase II Update: Enumeration Progress Daily Bulletin
New Delhi, December 1, 2025 The Election Commission’s Daily Bulletin for 3:00 PM of December 1 reports robust progress in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase II. Enumeration runs from November 4 to December 11, 2025. As of the bulletin, Elector-specific Enumeration Forms (EFs) have been distributed for 50,83,16,180 electors representing…
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Constitution Day 2025: Grand Ceremony at Samvidhan Sadan
India commemorated Constitution Day 2025 with a grand national ceremony at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to upholding the ideals and values enshrined in the Constitution. The solemn event brought together dignitaries from across the government and parliamentary bodies, including the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister,…