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April 4, 2026 3:39 PM

Election Commission launches ECINet KYC feature to help voters check candidates’ background

Ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections and by-elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has urged voters to make informed choices by using the “Know Your Candidates” (KYC) module available on its ECINet platform. The Commission had earlier announced the poll schedule on March 15 for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, along with by-elections in several constituencies across multiple states. Over 1,900 Candidates in Fray According to the ECI, ...

March 18, 2026 3:51 PM

Election Commission deploys 2.5 million personnel for Assembly polls in five states

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has mobilised over 2.5 million personnel to conduct “violence-free” and “inducement-free” Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, along with bye-elections in six other states. The large-scale deployment follows the announcement of the poll schedule on March 15 and will cover more than 174 million eligible voters across the five states and the Union Territory, translating to roughly one election official for ever...

August 19, 2025 5:11 PM

ECI introduces 28 initiatives in six months to strengthen electoral process

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rolled out 28 major initiatives over the past six months aimed at strengthening transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity in the electoral system. The reforms are built on six key pillars: engagement with stakeholders, strengthening and cleanup of electoral systems, enhanced use of technology, purification of electoral rolls, ease of voting, and capacity building. The Commission has intensified its engagement with political stakeholders by holding more...

October 3, 2025 7:38 PM

Over 6.6 crore electors in Bihar included in draft electoral roll; ECI steps up efforts with 11 days left

With just 11 days remaining for the last date of submission of Enumeration Forms (EFs) under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has collected EFs from over 6.6 crore electors so far. According to official figures, out of Bihar’s total 7,89,69,844 electors, EFs of 6,60,67,208 voters—amounting to 83.66%—have been received after two rounds of door-to-door visits by Booth Level Officers (BLOs). So far, about 1.59% ...