electoral process
Election Commission Schedules November 11 Bypolls for Five Assembly Seats Across India
Oct 13, 2025 03:12 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has issued official notifications for bye-elections in five Assembly constituencies across Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir. These elections, necessitated by MLA deaths and a disqualification, will be held on November 11 with results to be announced on November 14. The electoral process includes structured timelines for nominations, scrutiny, and withdrawals specific to each constituency.
Supreme Court Demands Evidence on Wrongful Deletion of Bihar Voters Before Intervention
Oct 08, 2025 12:36 am CST
The Supreme Court has requested concrete evidence of wrongful voter deletions in Bihar's electoral rolls, asking petitioners to provide affidavits for 100-200 affected individuals. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi expressed confusion over the Election Commission's process, particularly concerning the 3.66 lakh deleted names, emphasizing that court intervention requires proof of actual wrongful deletion. The next hearing is scheduled for Thursday.
Complete Guide to Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Dates, Constituencies, and Voter Information
Oct 06, 2025 08:08 pm CST
The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with vote counting on November 14. This comprehensive guide provides essential information about Bihar's 243 constituencies, 90,712 polling stations, and details about the 7.43 crore registered voters. Learn about special voting arrangements, reserved constituencies, and the electoral infrastructure as the BJP-JD(U) alliance faces off against the RJD-Congress opposition in this critical state election.
Syria's Controversial Parliamentary Formation: First Post-Assad Legislature Faces Democratic Legitimacy Questions
Oct 06, 2025 02:43 am CST
Syria's first post-Assad parliament takes shape through a contested selection process where interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa will directly appoint one-third of lawmakers. Critics highlight democratic deficits as Kurdish and Druze regions remain excluded, raising concerns about representation and legitimacy in Syria's challenging political transition after 13 years of civil war.
Chief Election Commissioner Reviews Bihar Election Preparedness During Two-Day Visit
Oct 04, 2025 01:34 pm CST
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has begun a comprehensive two-day visit to Bihar to assess election preparedness ahead of upcoming Assembly polls. The delegation is meeting with political parties, election officials, and security agencies to review voter lists, security arrangements in Naxal-affected districts, and implementation of the Model Code of Conduct, with election dates expected to be announced soon.
"Need To Clean Up System If There Are Gaps": Supriya Sule On 'Vote Chori' Row
Sep 20, 2025 07:01 pm CST
Amid the Opposition's repeated claims of vote manipulation, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MP Supriya Sule said that there is a need to "clean up the system" if there are any gaps.
Poll Body's New Reform, Candidates' Photos On Voting Machines, Begins From Bihar
Sep 17, 2025 08:33 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has made some changes to make Electronic Voting Machine ballot papers clearer and more voter-friendly.