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‘100% chance of hacking’: Chandrababu Naidu on why he opposes EVMs

Chandrababu Naidu demanded that the Election Commission either ensure VVPAT receipts were issued 100 per cent or revert to the ballot paper system.

Updated on Jan 27, 2019, 10:13 AM IST

100% chances for hacking EVMs, says Chandrababu Naidu

Claiming that there were 100% chances for hacking Electronic Voting Machines, Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu Saturday warned that democracy could not be sacrificed to hackers.

Published on Jan 26, 2019, 8:03 PM IST

Congress poster compares poll malpractices to Draupadi disrobing, draws flak

The poster depicts “Democracy in Telangana” as Draupadi, wife of the Pandavas, being disrobed by Dushshasana, represented by election officers.

Updated on Jan 24, 2019, 11:56 PM IST

‘I have no doubt our EVMs are tamper-proof’

EVMs are manufactured by two highly reputable public sector undertakings, exclusively for the Election Commission of India (ECI). These are standalone machines.

Updated on Jan 23, 2019, 7:58 AM IST

Derecognise AAP for voter deletion claim: BJP to Election Commission

A delegation of BJP leaders — including state unit chief Manoj Tiwari (in photo) met the chief election commissioner on January 21, 2019, with a request to derecognise the Aam Aadmi Party.

Published on Jan 22, 2019, 1:08 PM IST

BJP far ahead with ₹437cr in donations, says report

Election watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms on Wednesday released a report on donations above <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20,000 received by national political parties for 2017-18.

Updated on Jan 17, 2019, 7:12 AM IST

We can’t stop individuals from using social media 48 hours before polls, ECI tells Bombay HC

The Bombay high court directed the ECI to file an affidavit elaborating the steps it proposed to take to prohibit political advertisements on social media during the 48 hours.

Published on Jan 12, 2019, 12:42 AM IST

All-women party seeks 50% reservation in Parliament

Updated on Dec 19, 2018, 10:54 PM IST

How the Indian voter has changed in recent years

In the past few decades, both India and its voters have undergone profound changes.

Published on Dec 16, 2018, 6:41 PM IST

Rajasthan election results: Repoll at one booth in Karanpur today

Election officials leave after collecting their Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) from an EVM distribution centre ahead of Rajasthan Assembly elections, at Bhawani Niketan in Jaipur

Updated on Dec 10, 2018, 2:23 PM IST

Repolling ordered in Rajasthan’s Karanpur assembly constituency

Voters show their identity cards as they wait in queues at a polling station to cast their votes for state Assembly elections in Jaipur on Friday.

Updated on Dec 9, 2018, 2:51 PM IST

BJP asks poll panel to act against AAP for violating its order

The BJP also attacked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for levelling false allegations against it regarding the deletion of 30 lakh voters from the list in the national capital.

Published on Dec 6, 2018, 11:01 AM IST

AAP blames BJP for ‘deletion’ of 30L names from electoral rolls in Delhi

The Aam Aadmi Party had earlier alleged that 10 lakh names were removed from the electoral rolls, a charge that was denied by the Election Commission of India and had invited sharp criticism from BJP.

Updated on Dec 4, 2018, 1:41 PM IST

Rajasthan Assembly Election 2018: Ramgarh poll postponed after BSP candidate dies

The EC will announce a new date for election in Rajasthan’s Ramgarh assembly constituency after the death of the BSP candidate.

Updated on Nov 30, 2018, 12:53 PM IST

Election Commission tells HC it registers full name of political parties not abbreviations

A general view of Election Commission of India building in New Delhi.

Updated on Nov 13, 2018, 7:13 PM IST

Bengal BJP leaders write to ECI seeking poll panel’s help to organise rath yatra in the state

They will move court if the state government does not give them permission to organise the rath yatra, convenor of election management committee for the Lok Sabha polls, Mukul Roy, said earlier.

Published on Nov 13, 2018, 10:33 AM IST

Mizoram Election 2018: Police back chief electoral officer SB Shashank’s demand for 40 companies of central forces

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced its decision to replace CEO SB Shashank, amid a raging controversy and massive protests here demanding the CEO’s ouster over his alleged “pro-Bru” stance and for seeking “unnecessary central forces” for the polls.

Published on Nov 12, 2018, 1:55 PM IST

Swings, vote share, Ajit Jogi: Numbers and more in Chhattisgarh

Congress President Rahul Gandhi being presented a model of plough during the Kisan Hunkar Rally in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Monday, Oct 22, 2018. The main contest in the assembly elections in the state will be between the Congress and the ruling BJP.

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2018

Updated on Nov 11, 2018, 5:40 PM IST

7 lakh litres of liquor, 115 quintals of drugs, Rs 7 cr cash seized during pre-poll vigil in Rajasthan

Rajasthan goes to poll on December 7 to elect a new assembly. After the model code of conduct came into force on October 6, police have seized Rs 7.5 crore in cash besides illegal liqour.

Updated on Nov 3, 2018, 3:34 PM IST

Stop the democratisation of misinformation

The major social media sites have pledged to join hands with the Election Commission of India to fight misinformation during elections

Published on Oct 18, 2018, 1:18 PM IST

Final voter list in Telangana to be ready by October 8: Election Commission

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao dissolved state Assembly on Thursday, nearly nine months before its term was to end, to clear the way for early elections.

Updated on Sep 8, 2018, 11:55 PM IST

SC dismisses plea to make electoral offences cognisable

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea that sought a minimum punishment of two years for electoral offences, including bribery, false statement, undue influence, by candidates and political parties.

Published on Aug 27, 2018, 3:34 PM IST

SC to hear Congress leader’s plea on VVPATs next week

The case was mentioned before a three-judge bench led Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra

Published on Aug 10, 2018, 10:51 PM IST

The path to reforms: Ensure enforcement, bring clarity

ECI is outgunned when it comes to confronting those who circumvent existing campaign finance rules and lacks power to sanction candidates.

Updated on Jul 27, 2018, 10:03 AM IST

The Internet has democratised information but curbing the misuse of social media remains a challenge

The measures taken by WhatsApp to curb sharing of fake news are well-directed but may not be enough because a large number of social media users in India lack tech literacy

Updated on Jul 12, 2018, 11:34 PM IST

To avoid mistakes during polls, ECI starts training and certification programme

Chief Election Officer (CEO) Ashwani Bhagat addresses a certificate programme for RO and ARO at HCM RIPA in Jaipur on Monday.

Updated on Jul 9, 2018, 9:57 PM IST

Excess exposure to light led to VVPAT malfunctioning in bypolls: EC

The Election Commission has asked the manufacturers of VVPAT machines and its technical expert committee to suggest design improvements to prevent excessive exposure to illumination in future.

Published on Jun 8, 2018, 9:49 PM IST

Maharashtra bypolls: Overnight, Palghar, Bhandara-Gondiya turnouts spike by up to 11%

Voters stand in queue outside a polling booth during elections in Palghar on Monday.

Published on May 31, 2018, 1:35 AM IST

Gujarat police get fake Election Commission letter seeking probe into ‘EVM scam’

EVMs stored in a strong room at Chikmagalur in Karnataka.

Updated on May 30, 2018, 7:24 PM IST

Maharashtra council polls round 2: BJP, Sena to clash once again

The Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan

Updated on May 28, 2018, 3:10 PM IST

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