Election Commission
Election Commission Cancels RJD Candidate's Nomination in Bihar: Residency Requirements for Reserved Seats Questioned
Oct 23, 2025 02:42 am CST
The Election Commission has cancelled RJD candidate Shweta Suman's nomination for Bihar's Mohania assembly seat after determining she is from Uttar Pradesh, making her ineligible to contest in the SC-reserved constituency. Suman, who claims 20 years of local residency, alleges political pressure from BJP leadership influenced the decision and plans to challenge it in court.
Election Commission Seizes Rs 71 Crore Worth Cash and Contraband in Dry Bihar Before Assembly Polls
Oct 22, 2025 02:38 am CST
Ahead of Bihar's assembly elections, enforcement agencies have confiscated over Rs 71 crore worth of cash, liquor, drugs, and precious metals despite the state's alcohol prohibition since 2016. The Election Commission has deployed 824 flying squads to monitor violations, with citizens able to report infractions via the C-Vigil app or ECINET platform before the November voting dates.
Maharashtra Opposition Parties Unite for 'Virat Morcha' Protest Against Election Commission Over Voter List Irregularities
Oct 19, 2025 08:28 pm CST
Maharashtra's opposition parties are organizing a massive protest called 'Virat Morcha' on November 1 against the Election Commission, alleging significant irregularities in voter lists. Leaders from Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP, Congress, and MNS have united in this effort, claiming approximately 96 lakh fake voters exist in the state's electoral rolls, threatening democratic processes and transparency.
Former Bhojpuri Actress Seema Singh's Nomination Rejected in Bihar Election on Technical Grounds
Oct 19, 2025 02:50 am CST
NDA faces setback in Bihar elections as Lok Janshakti Party candidate Seema Singh's nomination papers for Marhoura seat were rejected on technical grounds. Party leader Chirag Paswan has appealed to the Election Commission, calling it a minor lapse as the constituency prepares for November 6 polling.
Bihar Voters Entitled to Paid Leave on Election Days: EC Warns Employers of Penalties for Non-Compliance
Oct 18, 2025 05:53 pm CST
The Election Commission has announced that all eligible voters in Bihar's upcoming two-phase elections must be granted paid holidays by employers on polling days, with fines for non-compliance. This provision also applies to eight assembly constituencies holding by-elections on November 11, including daily wage and casual workers who are registered voters in constituencies where elections are being held.
Madras High Court Issues Notice on Petition to Include Actor Vijay as Accused in Karur Stampede Case
Oct 17, 2025 07:06 pm CST
The Madras High Court has issued notices regarding a petition seeking to include TVK leader Vijay as an accused in the Karur stampede tragedy that killed 41 people. The petition also calls for banning children at political rallies and establishing safety protocols for political gatherings, while the Election Commission clarified TVK's unrecognized status.
Election Commission Implements 1994 Policy for Dignified Verification of Burqa-Clad Voters in Bihar Elections
Oct 17, 2025 02:18 am CST
The Election Commission defends its directive for verifying burqa-clad voters in Bihar, citing a 1994 policy established during T N Seshan's tenure. Special arrangements with female polling officers will ensure dignified verification while maintaining privacy. Despite opposition from parties like Samajwadi Party, the EC will deploy 90,712 Anganwadi workers to assist with voter identification during the two-phase elections scheduled for November 6 and 11.
Bihar Implements Braille Ballot Papers and Accessibility Measures for Visually-Impaired Voters in Upcoming Elections
Oct 15, 2025 08:10 pm CST
The Election Commission has announced comprehensive accessibility measures for Bihar's upcoming elections, including Braille ballot papers, voter information slips, and transportation services for visually-impaired and disabled voters across all 90,712 polling stations, with 292 stations exclusively managed by persons with disabilities.
BJP Nominates Three Candidates for Jammu and Kashmir Rajya Sabha Elections Set for October 24
Oct 12, 2025 02:07 pm CST
The BJP has announced three candidates including J&K unit president Sat Pal Sharma for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir. While the National Conference-Congress alliance holds an advantage in three seats based on assembly numbers, BJP's decision to contest all positions signals an intensified political battle as voting approaches on October 24.
Samajwadi Party Alleges Political Censorship as Akhilesh Yadav's Facebook Account Suspended
Oct 11, 2025 02:35 am CST
Samajwadi Party has accused the BJP of orchestrating the suspension of party chief Akhilesh Yadav's Facebook account, calling it an attack on democratic principles. The third-largest party in India claims this is part of a broader attempt to silence opposition voices ahead of crucial Bihar Assembly elections, while exploring legal options to address the issue.