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July 18, 2026 9:32 AM

ECI holds first All India Media Conference to enhance understanding of electoral process

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday organised its first All India Media Conference 2026', bringing together more than 380 media professionals from across states and Union Territories to promote greater understanding of the country's electoral process. Held under the theme 'Connecting stakeholders, strengthening democracy: Role of media in elections', the conference focused on transparency, legal safeguards and the role of stakeholders in ensuring free and fair elections. Addressin...

May 28, 2026 6:15 PM

Parliamentary heritage must be preserved for future generations: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

India’s democracy continues to guide the world through its deep-rooted traditions of dialogue, participation and constitutional values, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Thursday while stressing the need to preserve the country’s parliamentary legacy for future generations. Addressing a gathering during the release of 89 volumes of the proceedings of the Central Legislative Assembly (1924–1930) and the launch of the inaugural issue of quarterly magazine ‘Vidhan-Chetna’ at the Delhi L...

October 3, 2025 7:41 PM

Election observers are beacons of democracy: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday held a comprehensive briefing for General, Police, and Expenditure Observers who will be deployed as Central Observers for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections and bye-elections in several states. A total of 425 officers, including 287 IAS officers, 58 IPS officers, and 80 officers from IRS, IRAS, ICAS, and other services, participated in the briefing session organised at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Ma...

June 25, 2025 2:34 PM

Emergency black chapter in India’s democracy, Cong still carries dictatorial mindset: JP Nadda

Union Minister and BJP National President J.P. Nadda on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing it of continuing to carry the same "dictatorial mindset" that, according to him, marked the 21-month Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975. Calling the period a "black chapter" in India's democratic journey, Nadda said the events of that era remain a stark reminder of how democratic institutions were "subverted" under Congress rule. Recounting the ev...

June 25, 2025 2:32 PM

Nefarious attempt to strangle Indian democracy: Rajnath Singh on 50 years of Emergency

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that 50 years ago, a nefarious attempt was made to strangle Indian democracy with the imposition of the Emergency, during which civil liberties were suspended and opposition leaders were jailed under the rule of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In a post on X, he called the Emergency "the darkest chapter in Indian democracy", while paying tribute to those who resisted the authoritarian rule. "Fifty years ago today, a nefarious attempt was made...

September 18, 2024 9:51 AM

Prime Ministrer Modi urges people to vote in large numbers as first phase of polling begins in J-K

As the first phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir begins on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the voters in the constituencies to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy. In a post on X, PM Modi also called upon first-time voters to exercise their franchise. "As the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections begins, I urge all those in constituencies going to the polls today to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy....

September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

PM Modi chairs Semiconductor Executives’ Roundtable, says democracy and technology can ensure welfare of humanity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a Semiconductor Executives' Roundtable at his residence on Tuesday, underscoring the significance of the semiconductor industry for India's future and the global economy. In his address, PM Modi emphasized the transformative role of semiconductors, calling them the foundation of the Digital Age. He noted that semiconductors will soon become essential even for basic daily necessities. "The future will be driven by technology, and your ideas will not only sha...

June 27, 2024 9:20 AM

US passes resolution seeking probe into Pak elections, Islamabad terms it ‘incomplete understanding’

The US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution on Wednesday, in support of democracy and human rights in Pakistan and called for a "thorough and independent investigation" into interference claims in Pakistan's 2024 elections. The resolution passed with 85 per cent of House members participating and 98 per cent voting in its favour, urged US President Joe Biden to collaborate with Pakistan in "upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law". The resolution, HR 901, titl...

September 16, 2024 5:57 PM

Prime Minister Modi appeals voters to cast franchise in festival of democracy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters on Monday to cast their franchise in record numbers for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, making a special plea to women and young voters to actively participate in the festival of democracy. "As 49 seats across 8 states and UTs go to the polls today in the 5th phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, I urge all those whose constituencies are polling today to vote in record numbers. I especially appeal to women and young voters to participate en...