Elections

CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a significant notification dated July 24, 2025, increasing the minimum annual remuneration for Booth Level Officers (BLOs), and BLO Supervisors. This move is being hailed as a landmark step to strengthen the electoral machinery at the grassroots level and recognize the vital contribution of BLOs - the foot soldiers of the Election Commission.

CHANDIGARH: The counting of ballots for the high-stakes Ludhiana (West) Assembly seat for the state ruling AAP was underway on Monday amidst tight security arrangements.

NEW DELHI: Safeguarding privacy and security of voters is non-negotiable, and video footage of voting cannot be shared with political parties or any petitioner unless ordered by a competent court, Election Commission of India sources said on Saturday.

NEW DELHI: As the first electoral contest post Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, voting for the by-elections to five Assembly seats across Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Kerala began amid tight security arrangements on Thursday.

CHENNAI: In a significant move to energise the BJP’s organisational machinery in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, Union Home Minister and senior party strategist Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Madurai on June 8.

CHANDIGARH: A total of three nomination papers were filed on the fifth day of nominations for the 64-Ludhiana West Assembly Constituency by-election.

CHANDIGARH: Additional Chief Electoral officer (ACEO) Harish Nayar on Monday chaired a meeting with representatives from various political parties to brief them about the process of nomination filing, ECI guidelines and other important election process for the Ludhiana West bye-poll.

PATNA: With the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections on the horizon, the Congress on Monday appointed seven key officials to strengthen its media and publicity operations.

HYDERABAD: More than 21,000 votes have been declared invalid in Telangana Legislative Council election from Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates’ constituency, where the counting process continued for the second day on Tuesday.

KOLKATA: An 11-member Bangladeshi delegation, which is part of the Indo-Bangladesh Joint River Commission, arrived in Kolkata on Monday to discuss the Ganga-Padam water pact.

AHMEDABAD: Voting for the Gujarat local body elections began at 7 a.m. on Sunday and will continue until 6 p.m., with counting scheduled for Tuesday. The elections cover Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 68 municipalities, and three taluka panchayats.

DHAKA: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of Bangladesh, AMM Nasir Uddin, has said the commission does not intend to support or oppose any political party and vowed to remain neutral, local media reported.

PATNA: As the counting of votes for the Delhi Assembly elections continues, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said on Saturday that the election results reflect the people’s unwavering trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and serve as a befitting reply to the insult of Purvanchalis.

NEW DELHI: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal cast her vote for Delhi Assembly elections on Wednesday, urging Delhi residents to participate actively in the democratic process.

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia cast their votes on Wednesday as polling continues across all 70 Assembly seats in the national Capital.

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu cast her vote for the Delhi Assembly elections on Wednesday, exercising her franchise at Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya, President's Estate, amid tight security arrangements.

NEW DELHI: Voting for the 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi is underway, with several prominent leaders casting their ballots early on Wednesday morning.

NEW DELHI: In a move to facilitate the smooth conduct of the Delhi Assembly elections on Wednesday, the Delhi government has declared a public holiday. The holiday applies to all government and private sector offices across the national Capital.

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, Delhi Police is maintaining strict vigilance and has heightened security across the city.

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address several major public gatherings across Delhi on Monday as part of the BJP's ongoing campaign for the Assembly polls.

NEW DELHI: The high-voltage campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections will come to an end at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, with all three major political parties, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, making their final efforts to woo voters.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Congress high command has been pondering a rejig in its Kerala unit to expand the party base.

NEW DELHI: Before filing his nomination for the Assembly polls, former Delhi BJP MP Parvesh Verma prayed at the Gauri Shankar temple in the national capital and held a roadshow, which was attended by a large crowd.

NEW DELHI: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal will file his nomination for the Assembly election from the New Delhi constituency on Wednesday.

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP ) convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said this election will probably expose the "hidden partnership" of the BJP and Congress.

JAIPUR: Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday reiterated that the INDIA bloc was formed exclusively for the Lok Sabha elections and asserted that the party is gaining significant momentum ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.

NEW DELHI: Over 1.55 crore Delhi voters will elect their 70 new legislators in a single-phase Assembly election on February 5 and the results will be declared on February 8, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced on Tuesday.

CHENNAI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced February 5 as the date for the bypoll to Tamil Nadu's Erode East Assembly constituency.

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced February 5 as the date of voting for the 70-member Delhi Legislative Assembly and the results will be declared on February 8.

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday unveiled its campaign song, 'Phir Layenge Kejriwal' (We Will Bring Kejriwal Again), ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

DHARAMSALA: In a recent incident that has raised serious concerns about public safety, four trekking guides have been booked by the District Administration under Section 55 of the Disaster Management Act 2005 and Section 223, 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, for violating the ban on trekking to higher reaches of Dharamshala.

CHANDIGARH: An official spokesperson of the Punjab State Election Commission said that the Model Code of Conduct which was enforced from 08.12.2024 following the announcement of election schedule for General/Bye Elections to various Municipalities in the State of Punjab, now ceases to be in operation in the revenue estates of the concerned Municipalities in the State with immediate effect, with the conclusion of Elections Schedule.

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Manish Tewari has given a notice to oppose the introduction of a Bill on the One Nation, One Election by the government in the Lok Sabha.

CHANDIGARH: An official spokesperson of Punjab State Election Commission said that a total of 86 nominations have been rejected after scrutiny for five Municipal Corporation Elections on 13 December 2024.

PATNA: The bye-election for the Tirhut Graduate Constituency of the Bihar Legislative Council has drawn significant attention due to the competitive political landscape and its implications for regional politics.