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 to Host National Conference of Commissioners
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host a National Conference of State Election Commissioners (SECs) on February 24, 2026, marking the first such nationwide interaction in over 25 years. The high-level conference will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi and is expected to bring together election authorities…
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Lok Sabha Speaker Pays Tribute to M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla on Tuesday paid solemn floral tributes to former Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Shri M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. The homage was offered at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, reaffirming Parliament’s deep respect for one of India’s most…
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Mamata Banerjee Walks Out of EC Meet, Slams Poll Body
A high-voltage meeting between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Election Commission of India (ECI) ended in acrimony on Monday, after the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo abruptly walked out of the talks in New Delhi, accusing the constitutional body of acting at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata…
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28th CSPOC 2026 a Grand Success, Says Lok Sabha Speaker
The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) 2026 was a resounding success, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla informed the House on Thursday. Addressing Members during the proceedings, the Speaker highlighted India’s role in successfully hosting the prestigious parliamentary conference after a gap of 16…
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77th Republic Day 2026: India’s Journey as a Sovereign Republic
India marks its 77th Republic Day on 26th January 2026, commemorating the enforcement of the Constitution and the nation’s transformation into a Sovereign Democratic Republic. While Independence on 15th August 1947 ended colonial rule, it was the adoption of the Constitution that established India’s framework of democratic governance, citizen rights,…
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Mann Ki Baat: Democracy, Startups & Republic Day
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in the 130th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat on January 25, 2026, ahead of Republic Day, reflecting on democracy, innovation, public participation, and India’s cultural strength. Republic Day and the Spirit of Democracy The Prime Minister noted…
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President Murmu’s Republic Day 2026 Address: Vision for Viksit Bharat
President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2026, reflecting on India’s constitutional journey while outlining a forward-looking vision rooted in democracy, unity, inclusive development and national self-reliance. Extending greetings to citizens in India and abroad, the President described Republic Day as an…
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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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86th AIPOC Begins in Lucknow, Om Birla Stresses Fairness
The 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) was inaugurated in Lucknow on Monday, bringing together the custodians of legislative institutions from across the country for deliberations on strengthening parliamentary democracy. The three-day national conference is being hosted in the capital of Uttar Pradesh and marks a significant forum for…