The Election Commission of India (ECI) conducted a comprehensive review of poll preparedness in Tamil Nadu ahead of the forthcoming Legislative Assembly Elections. Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, led the high-level meetings in Chennai on Wednesday. Interaction…
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Rajya Sabha Elections 2026 Schedule Announced
New Delhi, February 18: The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the biennial elections to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to fill 37 seats falling vacant in April 2026. The seats are spread across 10 states, and polling will take place on March 16, 2026. Key…
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ECI Launches EVM/VVPAT Awareness Drive in 5 States
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a large-scale EVM/VVPAT awareness campaign across five poll-bound States and Union Territories Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to strengthen voter confidence ahead of upcoming elections. The initiative focuses on educating citizens about the functioning, transparency and reliability of Electronic…
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ECI Briefs Central Observers for 2026 Assembly Elections
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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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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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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ECI to Host IICDEM 2026, Global Meet on Elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 from January 21 to 23 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organised by the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), the three-day conference is expected to…
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ECI Prepares for IICDEM 2026 with CEO Conference in Delhi
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated final preparations for the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 by convening a high-level conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) in New Delhi. The meeting, held at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), marked…
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Bihar Elections: Phase-I Clears Without Re-polls
New Delhi, November 8, 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that no re-polls will be conducted for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, after a comprehensive scrutiny of poll-day documents and Form 17A across all 121 constituencies. The decision came following a transparent and well-documented…
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ECI Orders Strict Vigil for Peaceful Bihar Elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday reviewed inter-State border preparedness for the forthcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 and directed heightened vigilance to ensure a peaceful, inducement-free poll. The high-level coordination meeting brought together Chief Secretaries, DGPs and Home Principal Secretaries of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal,…