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International Election Visitors Programme 2022

The virtual International Election Visitors Programme (IEVP) 2022 was hosted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for Election Management Bodies (EMBs) from nearly 32 countries and four...

March 8, 2022

Changes proposed by J&K Delimitation Panel

Delimitation Commission proposed significant changes to the electoral map of Jammu and Kashmir, by carving out new constituencies. Key Points Delimitation Commission also redraw several of existing constituencies....

February 7, 2022

Supreme Court Notice on Irrational Freebies

The Supreme Court of India recently issued a notice to the union government, a few state governments and also to the Election Commission of India. The ECI has...

January 27, 2022

National Voters Day

Every year, the National Voters Day is celebrated on January 25. The day is celebrated to increase the enrolment of new voters in the country. Theme of National...

January 26, 2022

Guru Ravidas Jayanti and Punjab Elections

The Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated on Magh Poornima, that is, on the new moon day of the Magh month. It is celebrated all over India. About Ravidas...

January 18, 2022

Rise in Election Expenses Limit

Election Commission of India (ECI) has enhanced election expenditure ceiling for candidates in assembly constituencies, ahead of assembly elections across five states. Key Points ECI enhanced election expenditure...

January 8, 2022

CEC: Participation of female voters in India exceeds men

The Election Commission of India (ECI) hosted an international webinar, in New Delhi on the theme “Enhancing electoral participation of Women, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) & Senior citizen...

November 27, 2021

11th Annual Meeting of the Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia

11th Annual meeting of the Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) for the year 2021 was inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner of India &...

August 12, 2021

Anup Chandra Pandey appointed as Election Commissioner

Union government has appointed Anup Chandra Pandey, as Election Commissioner. He is a retired IAS officer if 1984 batch from Uttar Pradesh cadre. He will serve the office...

June 9, 2021

Supreme Court refuses to Stay Sale of Fresh Electoral Bonds

Supreme Court of India, on March 26, 2021, refused to stay sale of fresh set of electoral bonds from 1 April. This decision was taken ahead of assembly...

March 26, 2021

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