Topic: Election Commission
Chief Election Commissioner
Chief Election Commissioner heads the Election Commission of India – the statutory body responsible for the conducting of free and fair elections to the national and state legislatures...
SC on Short Tenures of CECs
The Supreme Court of India recently called out the Central Government for the short tenure of the Chief Election Commissioners. The five-judge constitution bench was hearing a plea...
Matdata Junction
The Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar launched the radio series “Matdata Junction”. Key facts Matdata Junction is a year-long voter awareness programme launched jointly by the...
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...
Sunil Arora, former CEC joins Advisory board of international democracy body
Former chief election commissioner (CEC) of India, Sunil Arora, has joined the board of advisers of the International Institute for Democracy & Electoral Assistance (IDEA). Key Points Sunil Arora has been...
Sushil Chandra: Next Chief Election Commissioner
Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra recently took over as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India. About Sushil Chandra Sushil Chandra was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner by...
What is Digital Voter ID Card?
Digital voter ID card is the electronic form of EPIC or Elector’s Photo Identity Card. This would make the voter ID card available on people’s phone. It can...
Why did Supreme Court issue notice over election of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to Rajya Sabha?
On November 18, 2020, the Supreme Court of India issued notice on petition against the election of the Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to Rajya Sabha. What...
US Elections: How does US count its votes? Why is it taking so long?
The United States 59th Quadrennial Presidential Election was held on November 3, 2020. However, the election verdict of the country still remains inconclusive. How are elections supervised in...
International Virtual Election Visitors Programme organized by Election Commission of India
The Election Commission of India is to organize a three-day International Virtual Election Visitors Programme. The programme is meant for foreign election organizations. Highlights Over 40 countries participated... Election Commission sets up panel to revise Expenditure Limit for candidates
On October 21, 2020, Election Commission constituted a committee under Harish Kumar, the former director general investigation and the election commission Secretary General Umesh Sinha. The two- member... 