New Delhi,30 October 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has activated the National Voter Helpline and state/district contact centres to help citizens with election-related queries and grievances. Central to the rollout are the toll-free number 1950 and a new ECINet feature Book-a-Call with BLO that lets voters schedule a direct call…
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Bihar
Home Voting Begins for Elderly, Disabled in Bihar Polls 2025
Patna, 29 October 2025: In a landmark step towards inclusive democracy, elderly and disabled voters in Patna began casting their votes from home on Wednesday, ahead of the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 scheduled for November 6. The two-day “home voting service,” launched by the Election Commission…
Elections
ECI Allows 12 Photo IDs Besides EPIC for Voting
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that voters can present any one of 12 alternative photo identity documents in addition to the Electors’ Photo Identity Card (EPIC) to cast their vote. This move aims to increase voter accessibility while maintaining strict identification standards at polling stations….
News
ECI Holds Workshop to Strengthen Electoral Communication
The Election Commission of India (ECI) organised a one-day workshop for Media and Communication Officers of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) offices from all 36 states and Union Territories on 12 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The workshop aimed to strengthen communication, promote factual reporting, and counter misleading information…
Elections
ECI Workshop to Counter Misinformation in Elections
New Delhi, September 12, 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host a one-day workshop for Media Nodal Officers (MNOs) and Social Media Nodal Officers (SMNOs) from all 36 States and Union Territories on September 12, 2025, in New Delhi. The initiative aims to equip officials with strategies to…