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Mehbooba Mufti backs Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on ECI: ‘It is true…’
Mehbooba Mufti said even Supreme Court was not being spared, citing recent backlash from the BJP against the top court's verdicts related to governors and Waqf.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 01:07 AM IST
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Fadnavis slams Rahul over EC remark: 'Raised question mark on his character’
Rahul Gandhi during his tour of the US, alleged that the Election Commission of India had been compromised.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 06:32 PM IST
'Modi took politics abroad first': Congress MP defends Rahul's remarks on EC
Congress general secretary and Sirsa MP Kumari accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of starting the trend of criticising opposition parties on foreign soil.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 04:57 PM IST
BJP on Rahul Gandhi's ‘compromised’ charge at EC: ‘Entitled Child Syndrome’
While addressing the Indian diaspora in Boston, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Election Commission in India was “compromised”.
![Boston [US], Apr 20 (ANI): Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives in Boston, US, on Sunday. (AICC)](https://test.everynews.info/ht-img/img/2025/04/21/148x111/Rahul_Gandhi_1745213497891_1745213498215.jpg "Boston [US], Apr 20 (ANI): Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives in Boston, US, on Sunday. (AICC)")
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 01:11 PM IST
‘EC is compromised, something very wrong in system’, alleges Rahul Gandhi in US
Rahul Gandhi cited the example of Maharashtra assembly elections, claiming there was an addition of 65 lakh voters to the voter list in two hours.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 12:07 PM IST
‘Chance of saving democracy…’: Sibal slams EC, calls it a ‘failed institution’
‘The Election Commission as it stands today is a "failed institution" and there is no confidence in the Election Commission,’ Sibal said
Published on Mar 23, 2025 12:03 PM IST
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CEC calls top officials’ meeting over linking Aadhaar, voter ID
The timing is significant as opposition parties have intensified allegations of voter fraud and manipulation involving duplicate voter IDs.
Updated on Mar 16, 2025 07:13 AM IST
Oppn raises chorus for Parliament debate on electoral ID cards
Opposition’s offer to debate the EPIC issue underlines they are not adamant to push adjournment motions or stick to debates that mandatorily ends with voting.
Updated on Mar 16, 2025 05:07 AM IST
Election Commission mandates Aadhaar linking amid voter list row
The Election Commission of India has instructed officials to link Aadhaar numbers with electoral rolls to ensure proper identification of voters.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 01:45 PM IST
ONOP bill does not take away voting rights, says former CJI
Gogoi, according to functionaries, faced a range of questions over the proposed law as well as the basic structure of the Constitution.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 04:08 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
ECI invites party chiefs, senior leaders to discuss unresolved electoral issues
The ECI's move aims to strengthen the electoral process to evolve in line with the established legal framework.
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 07:01 PM IST
Entire opposition wants discussion on voters list, says Priyanka Gandhi
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi said the discussion on voters list is very important for the protection of democracy and the Constitution.
Published on Mar 11, 2025 01:27 AM IST
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Duplication of voter card numbers doesn't imply fake voters: Election Commission
The ECI also said that though some EPIC numbers may be identical, other details like demographic details, assembly constituency and polling booth are different.
Published on Mar 02, 2025 01:11 PM IST
Rekha Gupta oath: How much wealth does Delhi CM-elect own?
Rekha Gupta will be the fourth woman chief minister of Delhi after Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit and Atishi.
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 11:27 AM IST
Gyanesh Kumar assumes charge as chief election commissioner
Gyanesh Kumar, in his first message as CEC, said that the first step for nation building is "voting" and urged every eligible citizen to become an elector.
Updated on Feb 19, 2025 10:06 AM IST
Gyanesh Kumar is appointed new CEC after panel with PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi meets
Gyanesh Kumar was appointed amid Opposition objections, as the Congress argued that the selection process bypasses Supreme Court guidelines
Updated on Feb 18, 2025 05:14 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Gyanesh Kumar appointed next chief election commissioner
A selection committee headed by PM Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi picked his name.
Updated on Feb 17, 2025 11:48 PM IST
‘ECI is made scapegoat’: Outgoing CEC Rajiv Kumar's farewell remarks
Rajiv Kumar, the outgoing chief election commissioner, gave his farewell address on Monday.
Updated on Feb 17, 2025 10:41 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
‘How can CJI in a democracy …’: VP Dhankhar questions judiciary's powers
The Vice President said that the Chief Justice of India shouldn't be involved in any executive appointment in a democracy like India.
Updated on Feb 15, 2025 05:12 AM IST
With MCC lifted, work on key infra projects set to continue
The code of conduct came into force in the Capital on January 7, and was finally lifted on February 10.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 03:00 AM IST
'Don't erase, reload data': SC to EC on plea seeking verification of EVMs
The top court bench of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Dipankar Datta told EC not to erase the data and reload the data, and let someone examine it.
Published on Feb 11, 2025 05:39 PM IST
'AAP-Congress fought to destroy each other': INDIA bloc ally on Delhi debacle
The BJP bagged 48 of the 70 seats in the Delhi assembly election, sweeping the Aam Aadmi Party out of power in the national capital.
Published on Feb 10, 2025 10:47 AM IST
Congress to form post-poll alliance with AAP? Party responds
Congress' Sandeep Dikshit responded, "I have no idea about the alliance. It is up to the decision of the high command. Let the counting of the votes happen."
Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:52 AM IST
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Sanjay Singh accuses ECI of not uploading booth-wise data: 'Even students...'
Delhi election results: The AAP is aiming for a third consecutive term, while the BJP is striving to return to power after over two decades in the capital.
Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:29 AM IST
ANI |
Delhi election: 60.42% turnout recorded
“The turnout shall be updated by the field officers as polling parties keep returning and will be available on the VTR app,” the Election Commission said.
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 01:01 AM IST
Delhi assembly election 2025: How to download voter card online?
The Election Commission allows the voters to download a digital version, the e-EPIC card. This digital Voter ID serves as a valid identity proof for voting.
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 06:02 AM IST
Delhi election: AAP braces for tough battle against BJP, Congress | 10 facts
Delhi assembly election 2025: Voting will take place on Wednesday across 13,766 polling stations in all 70 assembly constituencies.
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 06:26 AM IST
Kejriwal writes to EC over ‘assault on AAP volunteers', seeks action against BJP
Kejriwal has also demanded that the poll-body appoint independent observers in his New Delhi constituency.
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 12:05 PM IST
AAP claims EC team reaches Bhagwant Mann's Delhi house; poll panel reacts
A team of Election Commission (EC) officials was present at Mann's Kapurthala House to conduct a search at the premises, the AAP said in a statement
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 01:36 AM IST
What's the difference in bank balance between BJP and Congress? EC data reveals
The BJP and Congress submitted annual audit reports before the Election Commission.
Published on Jan 28, 2025 06:22 PM IST