Central Election Commission

Rajiv Kumar to replace Sushil Chandra as next Chief Election Commissioner on May 15

May 12, 2022

Rajiv Kumar to replace Sushil Chandra as next Chief Election Commissioner on May 15

He will assume charge on May 15 after incumbent Sushil Chandra demits office on May 14.

February 06, 2022
EC extends ban on roadshows, vehicle rallies for state polls

The Election Commission on Sunday extended ban on roadshows, 'pad yatras', cycle and vehicle rallies but relaxed norms for indoor and outdoor political meets for polls.
January 09, 2022
EC bans public rallies till Jan 15 due to COVID-19 surge

The poll authority will review the COVID-19 situation on January 15 and take a further call on allowing public rallies
April 27, 2021
No lockdown required on counting day: Kerala HC

The public will not be allowed to crowd or visit counting centers on May 2, the Kerala government said while informing the court of the conclusions drawn in the all-party meet.
April 27, 2021
Assembly polls: EC bans victory processions after counting of votes

While the eighth and last phase of election will be held in West Bengal on April 29, the voting exercise is over in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry.
April 26, 2021
EC only responsible for Covid-19 second wave, officials should be slapped with murder charges, says Madras HC

The EC allowing political parties to take out rallies and meetings had led to the spread of the pandemic, the court said.
February 26, 2021
Five states to go to polls from Mar 27-Apr 29, Eight-phase election in West Bengal

Everyone on election duty for the upcoming polls will be vaccinated against COVID-19 before polling day

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