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New Delhi: The voting schedule for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 was announced by the Election Commission on Monday, October 6, 2025. Bihar, with 243 constituencies, will go polls in two phases on November 6 and 11, and the results will be announced on November 14. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi held extensive meetings in Patna, after which they announced the detailed election schedule.
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) met representatives of various political parties at Nirvachan Sadan on Wednesday, said the Election Commission. The Commission, under the Chairmanship of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, heard the concerns, issues and queries raised by the party representatives and decoded for them, the entire Special Intensive Revision (SIR) which is well underway in Bihar and is progressing smoothly, added Election Commission statement. The political parti ...Read More >
Dausa (Rajasthan) [India], July 5 (ANI): Congress leader Sachin Pilot has raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being conducted in Bihar, questioning the Election Commission's "haste" and said EC should carry out its work in a "transparent manner." Speaking to reporters in Dausa on Friday, Rajasthan, Pilot said, "The haste with which the Election Commission has taken this step raises significant doubts, and a group of opposition parties met them and asked questions, but no satisfactory answers were received." Also Read | Centre Notifies Waqf Management ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], September 12 (ANI): Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Wednesday launched an attack on the Mahagathbandhan, targeting both the Congress and DMK over their recent remarks, saying the alliance was only interested in abusing the people of Bihar. Speaking to ANI, Chaudhary said the Congress had a history of insulting people. "Congress's introduction is -- those who insult," he remarked, reacting to the Bihar Congress unit's post on X that carried the AI video. Also Read | Investment Scheme Fraud in Bengaluru: Woman Loses INR 3.75 Crore to Deepfake Scam Using A ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a significant step toward digital transformation, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has revamped its post-election data reporting process by introducing a streamlined, technology-driven system for generating Index Cards and Statistical Reports. The initiative, aimed at enhancing data accessibility and timeliness, replaces the earlier manual process that often delayed dissemination. Under the leadership of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, the new system leverages automation and data integration to enab ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): Noting that the Election Commission 'undermined' the basis of the democratic system in the last six months, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh accused that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by the poll body will 'destroy' the country's democracy. Ramesh, who is also Congress' General Secretary in charge of Communications, drew a parallel between the demonetisation in 2016 and SIR by the Election Commission, stating that the PM's 'notebandi' destroyed our economy and the ECI's 'VOTE-Bandi', as reflected in the SIR, will destroy our democracy. In a post on X, Ramesh ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 4 (ANI): Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Friday has raised objections to the timing of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, stating that it could result in the exclusion of a large number of voters who return to the state only during the festive season. Speaking to ANI, Kishor said, 'We are against this, we have expressed concern, and we have also called a meeting of our executive to discuss this issue because there is a very large section in Bihar that comes from outside during Diwali, Chhath, and for them, coming before Diwali, ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) organised a one-day workshop for media and communication officers of the offices of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of all 36 states and Union Territories at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Friday. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr Vivek Joshi, addressed the participants in the inaugural session. It was emphasised that in light of the growing threat of misinformation, it is imperative to clearly communicate that elections in India are conducted strictly in accordance wi ...Read More >
The meet aims to facilitate the exchange of best practices and reinforce cooperative federalism ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The Election Commission will hold a National Round Table Conference of State Election Commissioners on Tuesday * Chaired by CEC Gyanesh Kumar, the meet will focus on enhancing the integrity and efficiency of elections * Senior officials of the poll body will present key technical and operational initiatives Did our AI summary help? Let ...Read More >
New Delhi: A delegation of the INDIA Bloc met the senior officials of the Election Commission of India (ECI) here on Wednesday and discussed issues related to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar. The delegation comprised leaders of the Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and CPI (ML) Liberation. Elections in Bihar are scheduled to take place in October-November later this year. During their meeting with the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi at ECI headquarters here, the delegation raised var ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Wednesday met representatives and apprised them about the process adopted by it in the conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's Electoral Roll ahead of assembly elections, officials said. The commission comprising Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr Vivek Joshi during the meeting at ECI headquarters, addressed the concerns raised by the representatives of political parties. A senior poll panel official said, "A few of the participants were given appointments and others were allowed t ...Read More >
Kargil , Jul 2: Pursuant to putting in place a comprehensive legal framework to ensure fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment to public services, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive for 359 Gazetted posts through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This marks the first-ever recruitment of Gazetted posts through UPSC since the formation of the Union Territory, officials said. This follows the establishment of a unique and dedicated legal framework specifically designed for Ladakh. The framework ensures maximum local re ...Read More >
New Delhi: Was it the pitch? Was it the conditions? Was it the bowling? The questions doing the rounds after yet another strange show in good batting conditions by India were many. But with the exception of Shubman Gill, who became just the second Indian captain, after Mohammad Azharuddin, to score hundreds in consecutive matches in England, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, few India batters managed to answer them in a satisfactory manner. After being put into bat by England, India looked like they were in control at various points during the day but then somehow contrived to gift away wickets and end t ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 4 (ANI): Independent MP from Bihar's Purnia, Pappu Yadav, on Friday accused the Election Commission (EC) of trying to disenfranchise poor, Dalit, and migrant workers through its ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. Speaking to ANI, Yadav alleged that the EC is demanding proof of citizenship dating back to before 1987, documents he claims most Dalits, Adivasis and migrant labourers do not possess. 'Are we not Indians? Are we from Nepal or Bangladesh? You released all the lists six months ago--what's the point now, after 22 years ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar held a meeting with a delegation from the Communist Party of India, led by its General Secretary D. Raja, on Thursday at Nirvachan Sadan, Delhi, to receive their suggestions, ECI said in a release. Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi were also present on this occasion. Also Read | Mahindra Aerostructures Secures Contract To Manufacture Main Fuselage for Airbus H125 Helicopters, Boosting 'Make in India' Initiative. "The meeting is in continuation of the interactions being held by ECI with th ...Read More >
Gyanesh Kumar will visit Bihar along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, along with two poll panel commissioners, is expected to visit Patna on October 4 and 5, according to reports. A briefing meeting of central observers which includes general, police and expenditure, appointed by the Election Commission (EC) for Bihar elections is scheduled to be held at IIIDEM Dwarka in New Delhi on Friday. The poll dates are expe ...Read More >
Guwahati, Feb 17: Political parties in Assam, on Tuesday, urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct the forthcoming Assembly elections in a single phase or, at most, two phases, while asking it to factor in the Bohag Bihu festival while finalising the poll schedule. A full bench of the ECI, led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, is on a three-day visit to the State to review preparedness for the Assembly elections. The delegation includes Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, along with Assam Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel. The Commission ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) To mitigate delays in poll data dissemination, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday approved a technology-driven system to generate Index Cards and various statistical reports after elections. The upgraded mechanism replaces the traditional manual methods, which were often time-consuming and prone to delays, said an official. Index Cards form the foundation for generating about 35 Statistical Reports for Lok Sabha elections and 14 for state Assembly elections, he said. "By leveraging automation and data integration, the new system ensures ...Read More >
Pune: Passengers on board a Goa to Pune SpiceJet flight (SG-1080) had a scare on Tuesday evening when a window panel was found dislodged while the plane was mid-air.The airline played down the incident, saying the window part that had come off was "a non-structural trim component, fitted onto the window for the purpose of shade".But a person on board the plane -- a Bombardier Q400 -- told TOI the incident triggered anxiety among the passengers. "Two to three layers of the window panel just came off," said Aatish Mishra, the passenger."There was no depressurization, but this shouldn't have happ ...Read More >
The Election Commission of India reports that nearly 87% of Bihar's 7.96 crore voters have received semi-filled enumeration forms for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Distributed during the first BLO visit to 1.5 crore households, nearly 38 lakh forms have already been collected. The EC emphasizes 'Inclusion First,' with 1.Nearly 87 per cent of the 7.96 crore voters in Bihar have been provided with semi-filled enumeration forms for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of ...Read More >
New Delhi: Taking a contrarian view on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll, key NDA ally Telugu Desam Party (TDP) said the purpose of the exercise should be clearly defined and delinked from citizenship verification, wrapped up at least six months before elections and the burden of proof should not be on the voter. In a four-page representation submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday, TDP sought clarity on the SIR's purpose -- a move seen as a guarded wa ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], September 12 (ANI): Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Wednesday launched an attack on the Mahagathbandhan, targeting both the Congress and DMK over their recent remarks, saying the alliance was only interested in abusing the people of Bihar. Speaking to ANI, Chaudhary said the Congress had a history of insulting people. "Congress's introduction is -- those who insult," he remarked, reacting to the Bihar Congress unit's post on X that carried the AI video. In an AI-generated video posted by the Bihar Congress that has gone viral, Prime Minister Narendra Mo ...Read More >
"...This is a constitutionally mandated process. Supreme Court has also accepted that this process comes under the purview of Election Commission of India. This has been undertaken in India very successfully. It will be undertaken in other states of the country too. Those who are making inciting statements over this should avoid doing that," Rajeev Ranjan Prasad said. Following Tamil Nadu Minister Durai Murugan remarks "Tamil Nadu is not Bihar" on proposition of Special Intensive Revision (SIR), ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) To mitigate delays in poll data dissemination, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday approved a technology-driven system to generate Index Cards and various statistical reports after elections. The upgraded mechanism replaces the traditional manual methods, which were often time-consuming and prone to delays, said an official. Index Cards form the foundation for generating about 35 Statistical Reports for Lok Sabha elections and 14 for state Assembly elections, he said. "By leveraging automation and data integration, the new system ensures faster rep ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 26: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a major cleanup exercise targeting dormant political entities, starting proceedings to delist 345 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) across the country. These parties, according to the Election Commission, have failed to contest a single election since 2019 and are untraceable at their registered addresses. The move comes under the leadership of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. Election Commission of India Announces New Techno ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): A delegation of INDIA bloc leaders from 11 political parties met with the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the national capital on Wednesday to register their opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls currently underway in Bihar, calling it the 'worst attack on the basic structure of the Constitution.' Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, part of the delegation that met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, questioned the timing of the SIR exercise, noting t ...Read More >
The Election Commission has upgraded its system for generating post-poll statistical reports, replacing manual methods with automation and data integration. This streamlined approach ensures faster reporting and accessibility of poll-related data at the constituency level. The new system facilitates the creation of various statistical reports for Lok Sabha and assembly elections, improving data dissemination.The Election Commission on Thursday said it has streamlined its system to generate variou ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 27: The Election Commission of India (ECI), under the Chairmanship of Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, has started proceedings for the delisting of 345 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) which have failed to fulfil the essential condition of contesting even a single election for the last six years since 2019 and the offices of these parties could not be physically located anywhere. According to a release from the Election Commission, these 345 RUPPs are from different States and UT ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a precursor to ordering a pan-india special revision of electoral roll (SIR), EC on Wednesday met the chief electoral officers (CEOs) of all states and UTs to assess their preparedness in terms of records of the last intensive revision and the status of current voter's list, besides hearing their suggestions on the state/UT-specific documents that may be accepted to prove one's eligibility for inclusion in the roll.EC is likely to order a pan-India SIR soon, possibly later this mont ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday briefed the General, Police, and Expenditure Observers to be deployed in Bihar for the forthcoming Assembly elections and bye-elections in different states, including Mizoram and Jharkhand, and asked them to familiarise themselves with all the election laws, rules, and guidelines. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar along along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, briefed the Central Observers at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) here, about the election ...Read More >
Chennai, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu has once again emerged as the country's leader in industrial employment, with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin attributing the achievement to the policies of the Dravidian model government. Citing the Union government's Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24, CM Stalin said the recognition from New Delhi is itself the strongest rebuttal to critics, who have been "targeting" the state government on the industrial and economic fronts. In a post on 'X', the Chief Minister said, "This survey result is the irrefutable answer given by the BJP government itself to ...Read More >