VVPAT slips counted in 1215 VVPATs (which were randomly selected to match with the votes count in the corresponding EVMs) have fully matched during recently held Bihar Assembly Elections 2020 (1/2)
Polled EVMs are absolutely safe in Strongrooms pib.nic.in/PressReleseDet
EVM awareness teams traversing towards the polling stations across the famous Double Decker Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya at Nongriat Polling Station under Shillong Parliamentary Constituency
1st Voter of Independent India - Sh Shyam Saran Negi - voting today also at Kalpa, Kinnnaur, Himachal Pradesh! 103yr old Sh Negi has been voting since 1st General Elections 1951! @PIB_India
1/n Pl note the followg factual reports from concerned Returning Officers in context of varied clips being circulated on media platforms on EVM strong room issues. Clarification issued by RO
wrt mishandling of EVMs in Chandauli, UP. All extant guidelines issued by ECI followed.
wrt mishandling of EVMs in Chandauli, UP. All extant guidelines issued by ECI followed.Polling parties in Arunachal Pradesh. 13583 feet altitude Luguthang - Mukto Assembly Constituency. Whatever the challenges - they do cross them all to reach the Voters afterall!
Replying to @SpokespersonECI
3/n DEO Jhansi while responding to queries on mishandling of EVMs stated that strong rooms were sealed in morning by 7-7:30 am inpresence of Observers once all polling parties came back with EVMs. All extant ECI guidelines followed
@PIB_India @DDNewsLive @airnewsalerts @ECISVEEP
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The editors of Frontline and TV9 Bharatvarsh have been informed due details with respect to misleading stories carried in their magazine/Channel. Editor Frontline has acknowledged that due rejoinder shall be published. TV9channel has deleted the story from their telecast
Regarding tweet of Mr Gokhale @SaketGokhale, Commission has sought detailed factual report in this matter from CEO Maharashtra with respect to alleged locale of the incidence immediately.
VVPAT Counting Sequence to remain as per Supreme Court Approved guidelines: ECI pib.nic.in/PressReleseDet
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Statement issued by RO Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh
@PIB_India @DDNewsLive @ceoup @airnewsalerts @ECISVEEP
EVM -VVPAT team Kargil at Hamboting Is Pass - (4024) meters above Sea level on the way to Batalik Sector for EVMVVPAT awareness Camps.
#JammuKashmir Votes. No Voter to be left behind!
Replying to @SpokespersonECI
Saran Bihar, where Candidate agent has expressed satisfaction over the complete process being transparent and followed by the officials as per the guidelines.
@DDNewsLive @airnewsalerts
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1/2: It has come to the notice of ECI that misinformation is being spread on social media that Election Commission EVMs cannot be used if the number of candidates exceed 100. Latest EVMs can take upto 384 candidates including NOTA. Wherever required those EVMs will be deployed
Polling date for #RajasthanElection2023 shifted to 25th November from 23rd November due to "largescale wedding/social engagement" on that day
Returning Officer Bhadrachalam cites his hands-on experience of conducting elections ...explains how the whole process of voting through EVM has checks and balances.... that chances of manipulating machine and influencing outcome is ZERO.
Counting of votes of #PresidentialElections2022 to get underway from 11am in Room 63 Parliament House, New Delhi today
Replying to @SpokespersonECI
This selection is as per the norm of selecting 5 Polling Stations randomly in each AC for matching VVPAT count with EVM count.(2/2)
The matter related to the address of the Prime Minister to the Nation on electronic media today afternoon has been brought to the notice of ECI.The Commission has directed a Committee of Officers to examine the matter immediately in the light of Model Code of Conduct.
(1/n)ECI ready to pilot remote voting for domestic migrants; migrant voter need not travel back to home state to vote; ECI develops prototype Multi-Constituency Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM); invites political parties for demonstration of prototype RVM.
Regarding the story frontline.thehindu.com/cover-story/ar & news reports,it is clarified that there is no truth in contention that "20 lakh EVMs are missing". The news report is based on inaccurate & specious misinterpretation of partial facts obtained frm RTI frm multiple Public Authorities
Live from 12 Noon today at this link : Press Conference by the #ElectionCommission on the upcoming Assembly polls to five States :
Replying to @SpokespersonECI
The 24 hour EVM Control Room will be made functional from tonight at Nirvachan Sadan to monitor complaints relating to polled EVMs.
More Opportunities for youth to become part of voters list
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Replying to @SpokespersonECI
Complaints related to storage issues at strongrooms,security of strongrooms, permissions to candidates to post their agents at strongrooms,cctv monitorg, movement of EVMs&any complaints during counting related to EVMs can b informed at control room number 011-23052123 (5 lines)
उत्तर प्रदेश के फेज1 में 58 विधानसभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों में आज मतदान। @PIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts
Election officials on inspection of Polling stations located right near the international border fence of Indo Bangladesh border - accessible only by boat - route traversed in some parts by vehicles and mostly over water. Reaching out to every voter!
Responsibility paramount!
ECI extends ban on physical rallies and roadshows until 22 January, 2022.
ECI grants relaxation for the political parties to the extent that indoor meetings of maximum of 300 persons or 50% of the capacity of the hall or the prescribed limit set by SDMA eci.gov.in/files/file/139
Master Blaster, Cricket Legend & Bharat Ratna Awardee #SachinTendulkar
will begin a new innings tomorrow in his role as National Icon for the Election Commission.
Details :
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CEC Sh Sunil Arora along with ECs Sh Ashok Lavasa & Sh Sushil Chandra met The President of India today to submit a copy of notification issued by ECI containing the names of members elected to 17th Lok Sabha presidentofindia.nic.in/press-release-
Get Authentic Lok Sabha results on official mobile app of Election Commission of India. Download the Voter Helpline App. Can bookmark your candidates to get realtime results. Counting to begin from 8am on 23rd May 2019
That's a snapshot of the schedule for the upcoming Assembly polls in the five States of #Mizoram #Chattisgarh #MadhyaPradesh #Telengana & #Rajasthan, announced today by the Election Commission.
#FakeNewsAlert
It has come to our notice that the following fake news is again being circulated in some whats app groups and social media. @PIBFactCheck
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Clarification published by Navbharat Times regarding the misleading item published by them as a Holi prank
101 years senior citizen casting his vote in Sector 104 Samudayik kendra Hazipur ,Noida.
Sh Sunil Arora, CEC paying his respects and homage at Statue of Unity in Kevadia( Gujarat ). He interacted with visitors there and also noted his remarks in the visitors book at the Statute of Unity @PIBAhmedabad
@airnewsalerts @DDNewslive @CEOGujarat
1/2*Soldiers Deployed in Siachen & LOC Cast their votes as Service Voters.* Srinagar11 April 2019 - Indian Army troops deployed in J&K participated in the democratic process. In a 1st-of-its-kind, ECI organised Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System for the troops.
@abaruah64 @_YogendraYadav @BDUTT @suchetadalal General advisory issued again 2 political parties 2 advise their candidates/leaders to desist 4m displaying photos of defence personnel or photos f functions invlg defence personnl in advts as part of election propaganda/campaigning
1/n A complaint of violation of secrecy of voting in PS no 88. Asaoti of 85 Prithla AC segment of 10 Faridabad PC was reported yesterday. On enquiry by the Observer, complaint was found to be true. Commission has therefore ordered a fresh poll at this polling station on 19.5.19.
Sh Sushil Chandra asumes office as the 24th Chief Election Commissioner of India eci.gov.in/honble-commiss
It has come to our notice that the following FAKE NEWS is circulating on some WhatsApp groups.
It is clarified that you can only apply for voter registration online through nvsp.in portal
युवाओं के लिए मतदाता सूची का हिस्सा बनने के और अधिक मौके pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa
Replying to @SpokespersonECI
All the three Election Commissioners and senior officials of the Election Commission of India also went to Rajghat to seek blessings of the Father of the Nation after the conclusion of the Elections.
Social Media Platforms present “Voluntary Code of Ethics for the 2019 General Election” to Election Commission of India pib.nic.in/PressReleaseIf
Shri Rajiv Kumar today assumed charge as the 25th Chief Election Commissioner of India at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi in pursuance of the Ministry of Law & Justice, GOI's gazette notification dated 12th May 2022.
Replying to @MahuaMoitra
Today in WB during mock poll, which is always conducted in the presence of representatives of all candidates, 0.43% Control Units, 0.76% Ballot Units and 1.84% VVPATs were replaced before start of poll from the reserve EVMs kept with the ROs. #WestBengalElections
Factual report on incident involving EVM at Karimganj. Presiding Officer & 3 other officials placed under suspension. Although seals of the EVM found intact, a re-poll ordered at No. 149 Ratabari as added precaution. @PIB_India
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ECI defers Rajya Sabha polls in view of Covid 19; fresh date to b announced later
Result trends to Bihar Assembly & By-elections will b available 8am onwards on 10th November 2020 at results.eci.gov.in and voter helpline app eci.gov.in/files/file/126
General advisory issued again 2 political parties 2 advise their candidates/leaders to desist 4m displaying photos of defence personnel or photos of functions invlg defence personnl in advts or otherwise as part of their election propaganda/campaigning @airnewsalerts @DDNewsLive
Date of counting for #MizoramElections2023 has been changed from Sunday to Monday
Details here:
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Delhi votes today ...and so did CEC Sh Sunil Arora and ECs Sh Ashok Lavasa, Sh Sushil Chandra as also Sr DEC Sh Umesh Sinha, with their families at respective polling stations, in phase 6 of ongoing GeneralElections 2019
The Election Commission deeply mourns the passing away of its former Chief Election Commissioner, Dr MS Gill. His leadership and commitment to the electoral process will continue to inspire us at the Commission.
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40.51% Voter turnout by 3:30 PM
Polling underway during #DelhiAssemblyPolls
#DelhiElections2020 #DelhiPolls2020
First phase GE 2019 voter turn out percentage from polling held in18 States and 2UTs reported to be 69.43% as yet - data from some polling parties (PP) still to b added up. Some PPs yet to return from difficult interior LWE affected areas
2014 final percentage was 66.44%
Updates by Returning Officer, Secretary General Rajyasabha
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3rd round, States covered are K'taka, Kerala, MP, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha & Punjab. 1,333 valid votes in this round. Now value of valid votes in total 1,65,664. #DroupadiMurmu received 812 votes, #YashwantSinha 521 votes: PC Mody, Secy Gen, RS
ECI extends ban on physical rallies and roadshows until 22 January, 2022
ECI grants relaxation for the political parties to the extent that indoor meetings of maximum of 300 persons or 50% of the capacity of the hall or the prescribed limit set by SDMA (1/2)
Madhya Pradesh: Chhatarpur man goes to vote after father's last rites indiatoday.in/elections/lok- via @indiatoday
Replying to @SpokespersonECI
The Observers are "the eyes and the ears" of the Election Commission and monitor the electoral process to ensure a level-playing field.
Despite heavy rains, voters being facilitated by innovative, available means! @ Polling stations 351 and 352. Kambleshwar village Maharashtra
@CEO_Maharashtra
President appoints Shri Sushil Chandra as the Chief Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa
Shri Rajeev Kumar takes over as new Election Commissioner eci.gov.in/files/file/121
ECI conveys heartfelt gratitude to the 61.30cr* Voters, Polling Officials, Security Personnel, Service Voters, Contesting Candidates and all stakeholders, including the media for making #LokSabhaElections2019 a memorable and successful event for our robust democracy.
आइए देश का महा त्योहार मनाए ...in true team spirit let no voter be left behind....@PIB_India @PIBHindi @airnewsalerts @DDNewsLive
Conducting elections amid a pandemic - Democracies share valuable insights at ECI webinar eci.gov.in/files/file/122
Chacha Chaudhary, Sabu, Raaka,Dhamaka Singh, Billoo & other comic characters will now create awareness amongst children about elections.
In an unique initiative, the comic book, "Chacha Chaudhary aur Chunavi Dangal", published by Pran Comics, was released by the Commission today
Notification for 16th Presidential Election issued today
First group of EC polling teams move for their polling stations in remotest parts - (26 Ramnagar; 27 Gandhinagar; 28 Vijoynagar & 29 Two-Hut) in 50 Miao Assembly Constituency in Arunachal by chopper for 1st phase of poll.
The Election Commission of India deeply mourns the passing away of Sh TN Seshan. Expressing his condolences, CEC Sh Sunil Arora said “T N Seshan was a legend. He will always be a source of inspiration to us and all CECs & ECs to come”.
ECI organizes briefing meeting for General, Police and Expenditure Observers for the Assembly Elections in Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana
Details here :
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Correction on timings of Exit Polls may be noted, which have been revised.
Counting underway across 90 Assembly seats in Haryana; 288 ACs in Maharashtra & bypolls for 2 Lok Sabha constituencies +51 Assembly seats in 17 states. Can see live updates on trends/ results on results.eci.gov.in as also on Voterhelpline App
ECI collaborates with Indian Railways for Voter Awareness Campaign; Four long trains to carry voter awareness messages. Kerala Express flagged off today from New Delhi station. Train displays key contact details of voter helpline, nvsp portal n messages pib.nic.in/PressReleaseIf
After considering facts emerging out of representations, inputs from State Government and CEO, past precedence &all circumstances in the matter,ECI has decided to reschedule the General Elections to Legislative Assembly of Punjab:Poll on 20th February 2022 eci.gov.in/files/file/139
ECI invokes powers under Article 324 to prohibit display/exhibit any biopic/publicity material during MCC period pib.nic.in/PressReleaseIf
Counting of votes across 116 Counting Centres for General Election to 250 ACs of Legislative Assemblies of Himachal Pradesh & Gujarat, Bye-elections to 6 ACs in five states and one PC of UP to start from 8am on 8.12.22 @PIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts eci.gov.in/files/file/146
Schedule announced to fill casual vacancy and adjourned poll in the Assembly Constituencies - polling date 30.9.21 for bye-election in 159- Bhabanipur AC, 56-Samserganj, 58- Jangipur in WB and also 110-Pipli of Odisha @PIB_India
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MoU was signed between between ECI & Education Ministry this evening to bring in electoral literacy to classrooms across the country. It will extend flagship program Systematic Voters' Education & Electoral Participation #SVEEP, ensuring enlightened participation of future voters
17.26 % voting as yet in Delhi. Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora; ECs Sh Ashok Lavasa and Sushil Chandra cast their votes during #DelhiAssemblyElections today
#DelhiPolls2020
Polling parties reaching their destination in Dima Hasao Districts, Haflong, Assam ahead of phase II voting scheduled on 1st April 2021 #Novotertobeleftbehind #AssamAssemblyPolls
Polling parties of 9 Gurez Assembly Constituency on way to Gurez. First polling parties on move today despite inclement weather n tough walking terrain to reach in time for BaramullaPC polling on 11th April, as even air sorties were doubtful
Replying to @SpokespersonECI
2/2 It is urged NOT to heed to such factually incorrect statements
Actor @RajkummarRao steps into the limelight again - this time as ECI's National Icon.
In image: MOU with Election Commission to promote voter education and turnout, signed today in New Delhi
Replying to @SpokespersonECI
First voter welcomed with a gamusa and a sapling in model polling station in Batadraba; Pwd voter greeted with a gamusa in Model polling station in Rupohi, Nagaon election district
ECI declares 253 RUPPs as inactive - bars them from availing benefits of the Symbol Order,1968; Additional 86 Non-existent RUPPs shall be deleted from the list; Action against these 339, takes the tally to 537 defaulting RUPPs since May25, 2022 @PIB_India eci.gov.in/files/file/144
In image : Observers' Briefing Meeting being addressed by the Election Commission comprising CEC Rajiv Kumar & Election Commissioners Anup Chandra Pandey & Arun Goel in New Delhi today. The General, Police & Expenditure Observers will fan out to the five pollbound states
ECI team led by CEC Sh Sunil Arora n ECs Sh Ashok Lavasa & Sh Sushil Chandra, holds meeting with Representatives of Social Media Platforms
Teri Awaaz Bhi Zaroori, Tera Vote Bhi Zaroori.
Here's to those who stand guard so that our #democracy is safe. #servicevoter register at servicevoter.nic.in
#ArmedForces @adgpi
Phase Wise schedule of dates for GE to Legislative Assemblies of UP, Manipur, Goa, Punjab and Uttarakhand
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CEC Sh Sushil Chandra along with ECs Sh Rajiv Kumar & Sh Anup Chandra Pandey, to address a Press Conference today @ 3:30 pm to announce Schedule for General Elections to Legislative Assemblies of Goa, Punjab, Manipur, Uttarakhand & UP.
Watch Live: youtu.be/odBDN50QnI4
Polling momentum remains high in Madhya Pradesh and Phase-II of Chhattisgarh elections
Details here :
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