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Ludhiana West Byelection: Fill claims, objections for electoral roll till Apr 24, says CEO

Punjab’s chief electoral officer, Sibin C, informed that Ludhiana West constituency have 1,73,071 voters and the final publication of the electoral roll is scheduled for May 5

Sibin C have urged all political parties to actively participate in the voter awareness and update process. (HT Photo for representation)

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Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Electoral rolls to be updated for accuracy: District collector

He was speaking at a meeting held at the district collector’s office with representatives of recognised national and state-level political parties

Dudi was speaking at a meeting held at the district collector’s office with representatives of recognised national and state-level political parties. (HT)

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Published on Mar 20, 2025 06:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

EC officials, BJP conspiring to include names of outsiders in voter list: TMC

TMC's Kunal Ghosh alleged that some EC officials are incorporating names without proper physical verification, particularly in the border areas of the state.

Particularly in the state's border regions, some EC officials are integrating names without the necessary physical verification, TMC state general secretary Kunal Ghosh told reporters.(PTI)

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Published on Feb 22, 2025 07:00 PM IST

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Delhi HC refuses to immediately seek voter roll revision

Electoral rolls have been a bone of contention between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), each of who have blamed the other for “unjustified” additions and deletions

Taking note of the contentions, the court asked the ECI to consider the revision at “an appropriate stage” by adopting technological tools. (Representative photo/HT Archive)

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Updated on Jan 16, 2025 05:16 AM IST

ByShruti Kakkar

Consider plea over duplicate entries in voter list: Delhi HC to EC

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Published on Jan 15, 2025 01:01 PM IST

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Pledge to staff, contests to mark Voters’ Day in Haryana

The schools and educational institutes of the state have been directed to organise activities such as debates, discussions and competitions as part of the Voters’ Day celebrations

Chief secretary Vivek Joshi has written a letter in this regard to all administrative secretaries, heads of departments, MDs of boards/corporations, deputy commissioners and vice-chancellors/registrars of universities in the state, wherein they have been asked to direct the staff under them to take the voters’ pledge on January 25. (HT File)

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Updated on Jan 14, 2025 06:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Delhi polls: Sanjay Singh says BJP trying to get his wife’s vote deleted

The BJP said that names of Rohingya and Bangladeshis illegally staying in Delhi were added to the voter list at the AAP’s behest

AAP MP Sanjay Singh address a press conference. (ANI)

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Updated on Dec 30, 2024 05:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Poor electoral participation of overseas Indian voters in LS polls, 2024: EC data

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Updated on Dec 29, 2024 09:45 AM IST

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AAP targets BJP on Rohingya issue: ‘Insult to people of UP…’

Sanjay Singh reiterated the party's allegation that the names of many voters are being 'cut' from the voter list in Delhi.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh speaks in Rajya Sabha during the discussion on the 'Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India' in the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, in New Delhi on Tuesday.
(ANI)

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Published on Dec 18, 2024 07:18 AM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Shivam Pratap Singh

Maharashtra elections: How to find your nearest polling booth

Voters must carry their Voter ID or any approved identification card or document to their respective polling stations on voting day.

The counting of votes for both Maharashtra and Jharkhand will take place on November 23. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 20, 2024 09:34 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Maharashtra voting today: How to check your name on voters' list online

Polling for the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly will take place on November 20 and the counting of votes is scheduled to take place on November 23.

Details on Election Commission's official voters' service portal will appear for registered voters. (Representative photo)

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Updated on Nov 20, 2024 06:11 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Pune district has 8,647,172 eligible voters

Deputy election commissioner Minal Kalaskar said the office received 5.79 lakh applications for new registration covering 8,417 polling booths ahead of the final publication of the summary revision of electoral roll on August 31

In Pune city, Shivajinagar assembly constituency has 280 polling booths, 146,129 male voters, 143,587 female voters and 46 transgenders totalling 289,762 voters. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Aug 31, 2024 06:56 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

HC orders election of Mohali Bar body

The court has now directed the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana to nominate one of its office bearers to supervise the conduct of election of Mohali District Bar Association

After finalisation of the voter list, the election programme of Mohali District Bar Association would be declared and the same would be concluded within 60 days thereafter, court said. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 25, 2024 07:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Low voting in Lko: Why efforts failed? Here are possible reasons

Lucknow officials identify reasons for low voter turnout in Lok Sabha polls: inaccurate voter list, youth migration, urban apathy. Plans to address challenges for future elections.

Historically urban areas tend to show voter apathy in Uttar Pradesh capital. (For Representation)

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Updated on May 22, 2024 06:02 AM IST

ByAnupam Srivastava, Lucknow

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 5: How to find polling booth, name on voters' list

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 5: Bring your Voter ID card and another form of identification to your assigned polling centre between 7 am and 6 pm.

A polling official checks an Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) before transporting it to his polling station on the eve of the fifth phase of polling in the six-week-long national election in Raebareli, India, Sunday, May 19, 2024. (AP)

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Updated on May 19, 2024 06:59 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Congress leader Arvind Shinde finds someone else voted in his name

Upon reaching the booth, Shinde was surprised to find that while his name was on the voters’ list, someone had already cast the vote

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Updated on May 14, 2024 07:28 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut, Abhay Khairnar

Allegations of wrongdoing, code of conduct violation and Sena (UBT) city chief arrested

On Monday, two FIRs were registered by election commission officer of Shirur Lok Sabha in Hadapsar and Khed

Shirur returning officer Ajay More clarified that the polling agent had slips that were not objectionable and did not violate the code of conduct or the election commissioner’s direction. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on May 14, 2024 07:00 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Lok Sabha elections: Lost your voter ID card? Here's how you can still vote

If you don't have your physical voting ID card, can you still cast your franchise? Yes, you can. Here's how.

Voter ID, also known as the Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC), is a vital document to enable you vote.

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Updated on Apr 18, 2024 01:34 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

SGPC seek review of electoral rolls for Haryana Sikh body polls

Addressing a press conference here, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami said: “The election schedule to the HSGMC has been announced in haste without holding any meeting with political parties”.

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Updated on Feb 09, 2024 08:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Welfare dynamics may shape Lok Sabha elections

Over the past decade, there has been a sea change in how governments deliver welfare benefits to citizens.

Ambitious welfare programmes and promises will likely be a central theme in the 2024 general elections. (ANI file)

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Updated on Jan 29, 2024 05:21 AM IST

ByShikhar Singh

Chief electoral office introduces 7 voter information apps for residents in Haryana

Speaking on this occasion, Kaushal stressed the importance of ensuring that every eligible person, especially women, is enrolled in the voter list

Haryana chief secretary Sanjeev Kaushal (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 26, 2024 06:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Five booked for bogus voter registration

Paud police station files case against 5 people for trying to register with forged documents for the electoral list in Mulshi Tehsil Office.

The case is related to 203 Bhor assembly constituency in Mulsi where under special brief revision programme of voter list, many application under Form Number 6. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Dec 29, 2023 05:42 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Ludhiana: Ward-wise voter list for upcoming municipal elections released

The district election officer released the ward-wise voter list for the upcoming MC elections, with a total of 1,147,575 voters in the 95 wards.

Ward-wise voter list released for upcoming municipal elections in Ludhiana. (HT)

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Updated on Nov 24, 2023 05:58 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

SGPC general house polls to be held after Lok Sabha polls

Revealing the revised schedule on Wednesday, Punjab gurudwara elections commissioner Gurkirat Kirpal Singh said the final voter list for the polls will be out in the first week of May. The last date for enrolling as a voter has been extended till February 29 next year. Earlier, the last date was November 15, 2023.

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)’s general house elections will take place after the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. (HT File)

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Updated on Nov 16, 2023 08:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Ludhiana: Ex-councillor objects to rejig of ward voters

Former councillor raises concerns about the relocation of votes in Atam Nagar constituency, alleging discrepancies in the voter list and possible intention to divide votes among different wards. Objection submitted to nodal officer, seeking response and possible legal action. Last day for objections is Tuesday. Solutions to be provided on November 8.

The state government has requested the election commission to conduct elections in the first fortnight of November. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 30, 2023 05:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Mumbai Univ to redo voter list for Senate election

The University of Mumbai (MU) will re-do the voter list for its Senate election after errors were found. Voter registration will be conducted from October 30 to November 30. Critics argue that the delay and re-registration process are a result of political interference.

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Updated on Oct 26, 2023 07:46 AM IST

ByNiraj Pandit, Mumbai

Launch campaign for revision of electoral rolls, ECI tells officials

To create awareness among voters, various activities like street plays, quiz, essay, rangoli competitions, rallies, and marathons should be organized by clubs formed in schools and colleges, says officer

The drive for the enrolment of voters will be launched on November 4, 5, 25, 26 and December 2 and 3 (Pic for representation)

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Published on Oct 18, 2023 09:10 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Punjab Medical Council poll results subject to decision on plea: HC

The high court bench of justice Vinod S Bhardwaj did not stay the elections, which were underway on Saturday, but issued notice to the Punjab Medical Council, among others, on a plea from three doctors from Bathinda, including Vitul Gupta

Punjab and Haryana high court building in Chandigarh.

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Updated on Oct 08, 2023 07:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Voter enrolment camps to be held in Panchkula till October 20

In this period, citizens who have attained the age of 18 or above on the qualifying date and are not on the voter list can get themselves added

Panchkula will host voter enrolment camps in Panchkula till October 20. (HT File)

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Published on Sep 26, 2023 01:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

U.P. urban local body polls: Over 4.23 cr eligible voters this time

As per the state election commissioner, the total number of urban voters has risen to 4,32,31,827 from 3,35,95,547 in 2017 after final publication of voter list

4,33,088 are the first time voters who turned 18 on January 1, 2023. (For Representation)

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Updated on Apr 02, 2023 11:32 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

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Punjab’s chief electoral officer, Sibin C, informed that Ludhiana West constituency have 1,73,071 voters and the final publication of the electoral roll is scheduled for May 5

He was speaking at a meeting held at the district collector’s office with representatives of recognised national and state-level political parties

TMC's Kunal Ghosh alleged that some EC officials are incorporating names without proper physical verification, particularly in the border areas of the state.

Electoral rolls have been a bone of contention between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), each of who have blamed the other for “unjustified” additions and deletions

Consider plea over duplicate entries in voter list: Delhi HC to EC

The schools and educational institutes of the state have been directed to organise activities such as debates, discussions and competitions as part of the Voters’ Day celebrations

The BJP said that names of Rohingya and Bangladeshis illegally staying in Delhi were added to the voter list at the AAP’s behest

Poor electoral participation of overseas Indian voters in LS polls, 2024: EC data

Sanjay Singh reiterated the party's allegation that the names of many voters are being 'cut' from the voter list in Delhi.

Voters must carry their Voter ID or any approved identification card or document to their respective polling stations on voting day.

Polling for the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly will take place on November 20 and the counting of votes is scheduled to take place on November 23.

Deputy election commissioner Minal Kalaskar said the office received 5.79 lakh applications for new registration covering 8,417 polling booths ahead of the final publication of the summary revision of electoral roll on August 31

The court has now directed the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana to nominate one of its office bearers to supervise the conduct of election of Mohali District Bar Association

Lucknow officials identify reasons for low voter turnout in Lok Sabha polls: inaccurate voter list, youth migration, urban apathy. Plans to address challenges for future elections.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 5: Bring your Voter ID card and another form of identification to your assigned polling centre between 7 am and 6 pm.

Upon reaching the booth, Shinde was surprised to find that while his name was on the voters’ list, someone had already cast the vote

On Monday, two FIRs were registered by election commission officer of Shirur Lok Sabha in Hadapsar and Khed

If you don't have your physical voting ID card, can you still cast your franchise? Yes, you can. Here's how.

Addressing a press conference here, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami said: “The election schedule to the HSGMC has been announced in haste without holding any meeting with political parties”.

Over the past decade, there has been a sea change in how governments deliver welfare benefits to citizens.

Speaking on this occasion, Kaushal stressed the importance of ensuring that every eligible person, especially women, is enrolled in the voter list

Paud police station files case against 5 people for trying to register with forged documents for the electoral list in Mulshi Tehsil Office.

The district election officer released the ward-wise voter list for the upcoming MC elections, with a total of 1,147,575 voters in the 95 wards.

The University of Mumbai (MU) will re-do the voter list for its Senate election after errors were found. Voter registration will be conducted from October 30 to November 30. Critics argue that the delay and re-registration process are a result of political interference.

To create awareness among voters, various activities like street plays, quiz, essay, rangoli competitions, rallies, and marathons should be organized by clubs formed in schools and colleges, says officer

The high court bench of justice Vinod S Bhardwaj did not stay the elections, which were underway on Saturday, but issued notice to the Punjab Medical Council, among others, on a plea from three doctors from Bathinda, including Vitul Gupta

In this period, citizens who have attained the age of 18 or above on the qualifying date and are not on the voter list can get themselves added

As per the state election commissioner, the total number of urban voters has risen to 4,32,31,827 from 3,35,95,547 in 2017 after final publication of voter list

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