Congress releases election manifesto for 2024 Lok Sabha polls

September 16, 2024 3:25 PM

Congress releases election manifesto for 2024 Lok Sabha polls

The Congress party released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi on Friday. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and other leaders were seen unveiling the party manifesto titled Nyay Patra. The party's election manifesto focuses on 'Paanch Nyay' or five pillars of justice, including 'Yuva Nyay', 'Naari Nyay', 'Kisaan Nyay', 'Shrami...

ECI calls crucial meeting with top officials to review law and order on borders ahead of LS polls

April 3, 2024 4:46 PM

ECI calls crucial meeting with top officials to review law and order on borders ahead of LS polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has called a crucial meeting on Wednesday with all the top officials of the states, union territories and central agencies to review the law and order situation on borders ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, sources said. "The conduct of elections involves elaborate security management, which includes not just the security of polling personnel, polling stations and polling materials, but also the overall security of the election process." ECI press release ...

ECI launches ‘Myth vs Reality Register’ to combat misinformation during general elections 2024

September 16, 2024 5:05 PM

ECI launches ‘Myth vs Reality Register’ to combat misinformation during general elections 2024

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday launched a new initiative aimed at combating the spread of misinformation surrounding the electoral process and the upcoming general elections. The 'Myth vs Reality Register', accessible via the Election Commission's website at https://mythvsreality.eci.gov.in, will serve as a reliable resource to differentiate between facts and falsehoods, ensuring that voters have access to accurate and verified information throughout the electoral process, th...

निष्पक्ष चुनाव के लिए चुनाव आयोग का सी-विजिल ऐप उपयोग करने की सलाह

March 28, 2024 3:04 PM

निष्पक्ष चुनाव के लिए चुनाव आयोग का सी-विजिल ऐप उपयोग करने की सलाह

निष्पक्ष चुनाव कराने के लिए चुनाव आयोग ने सी-विजिल मोबाइल ऐप का उपयोग करने की सलाह दी है। इस मोबाइल ऐप के जरिए आचार संहिता उल्लंघन के मामलों की शिकायत दर्ज की जा सकेगी। इसमें नाम और मोबाइल नंब...

Election Commission issues notification for first phase of Lok Sabha elections

September 16, 2024 4:59 PM

Election Commission issues notification for first phase of Lok Sabha elections

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday issued the notification for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024. Voting for 102 Lok Sabha constituencies across 17 states and four Union territories will take place on April 19, the ECI said. The deadline for filing nominations is March 28 for Bihar and March 27 for the remaining states and UTs. "March 30 will be the date for scrutiny of nominations for Bihar and March 28 for others," the ECI said. Similarly, April 2 will be the last date f...

EC appoints Sanjay Mukherjee as new DGP of West Bengal

September 16, 2024 4:59 PM

EC appoints Sanjay Mukherjee as new DGP of West Bengal

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday appointed Sanjay Mukherjee as the new DGP of West Bengal. This comes a day after the West Bengal government appointed Vivek Sahay as the DGP, replacing Rajeev Kumar, who was transferred. On Monday, the EC had issued orders for the removal of DGP Kumar and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Iqbal Chahal. It had also ordered the transfer of key officials in six states, describing it as a decisive move towards upholding the principles of f...

Election Commission to issue notification for first phase of Lok Sabha elections on March 20

September 16, 2024 4:57 PM

Election Commission to issue notification for first phase of Lok Sabha elections on March 20

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will issue the notification for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Wednesday. Voting for 102 Lok Sabha constituencies across 17 states and four Union territories will take place on April 19. The last date for filing nominations is March 27. Of the 102 constituencies, 39 are Tamil Nadu, 12 in Rajasthan, eight in Uttar Pradesh, six in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Uttarakhand, Assam and Maharashtra, four in Bihar, three in West Bengal, two each in Aru...

Election commission directs strict enforcement of Model Code of Conduct following Lok Sabha poll schedule announcement

September 16, 2024 4:46 PM

Election commission directs strict enforcement of Model Code of Conduct following Lok Sabha poll schedule announcement

In response to the announcement of Lok Sabha Elections and Assembly Elections in four States, the Election Commission has issued stringent directives for the effective enforcement of provisions outlined in the Model Code of Conduct. In a communiqué addressed to the Cabinet Secretary, Chief Secretaries of all States, and Chief Electoral Officers, the Commission underscored the imperative of promptly removing any form of wall-writing, posters, papers, or defacement on government property within 2...

Elections to be held in 7 phases from April 19; Counting of votes June 4

September 16, 2024 4:45 PM

Elections to be held in 7 phases from April 19; Counting of votes June 4

Election Commission on Saturday announced the dates for polls for the Lok Sabha polls. Voting will be held in 7 phases starting from April 19, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said today. The results will be announced on June 4. Phase 1 voting will be held on April 19, Phase 2 voting will be held on April 26, Phase 3 voting will be held on May 7, Phase 4 voting will be held on May 13, Phase 5 voting will be on May 20, Phase 6 voting will take place on May 25 and Phase 7 voting will b...