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Gyanesh Kumar CEC controversy explained: What's the report that has rocked ECI, what Congress and BJP saying, and Election Commission’s clarification- BJP's Sambit Patra slams Opposition amid Election Commission SIR dissent row; hails democracy
- 'Majority not with Gyanesh Kumar': Kapil Sibal demands suspension of CEC, halt to SIR process
- Mamata Banerjee backs Congress in Nandigram and Assam bypolls after candidate withdrawalMamata Banerjee will support Congress candidates in Nandigram and Assam bypolls. Her party's Nandigram candidate withdrew her nomination on...18 Sep, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
- Rebel TMC MP's claim of 17 NCPI MPs joining BJP sparks furoreA Trinamool MP's claim about MPs joining the BJP has caused significant controversy in West Bengal. The BJP has distanced itself from these...14 Sep, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
- 2026 Assembly elections set a new trend: Four big shifts in ECI templateThe latest assembly elections ushered in significant shifts in the political landscape, alongside innovative practices from the Election Co...06 May, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- ECI removes chief secretary, home secretary and top cops in poll-bound West BengalAs part of its efforts to guarantee free and fair elections, the Election Commission of India has enacted major personnel shifts within Wes...17 Mar, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
- Bihar SIR: SC to hear final pleas on October 7, says verdict will apply across nationThe Supreme Court has set October 7 as the date for the final hearing regarding petitions challenging the Election Commission of India's de...15 Sep, 2025, 02.46 PM IST
- Former deputy election commission advocates separate budget and secretariat for ECI to increase autonomyFormer deputy election commissioner Vinod Zutshi emphasized the need for the Election Commission of India (ECI) to have a separate budget i...24 Jun, 2024, 09.41 PM IST
- BJP leader Abhijit Gangopadhyay can't campaign for 24 hours, says ECElection Commission censures Abhijit Gangopadhyay, BJP's Tamluk candidate, for controversial remarks on Mamata Banerjee, debarred from camp...22 May, 2024, 12.17 AM IST
- BJP requests a week more; it may point out that PM speaks 'on basis of facts'BJP sources told ET that the party was preparing a reply underlining that the PM spoke on the basis of facts. The commission's move stood o...30 Apr, 2024, 12.32 AM IST
- Election Commission nudges Prasar Bharati against airing PM Modi-Bill Gates interaction on DoordarshanThe Election Commission of India informally discouraged Prasar Bharati from airing the interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and...13 Apr, 2024, 09.22 AM IST
- "Those who can't respect women, can they work for our welfare?" Kangana Ranaut attacks Congress in MandiRanaut criticizes Congress, praises Modi at Mandi rally. Slams derogatory remarks, calls out disrespect towards women. ECI issues notice ov...03 Apr, 2024, 10.36 AM IST
- EC to set up 'core committee' to identify shortcomings during recently-held assembly pollsAccording to a statement issued on Thursday, the committee will also look into the need to strengthen the legal and regulatory framework to...13 May, 2021, 09.32 PM IST
- Ex-legal advisor SK Mendiratta backs EC's dissent decisionMendiratta served with the EC for over 50 years and completed his contract as a legal advisor last year.23 May, 2019, 07.30 AM IST
- CEC wrote two letters to Ashok Lavasa to let election process continue3 commissioners met informally on Saturday after it became public that Lavasa had officially recused himself from MCC issues.20 May, 2019, 06.57 AM IST
- DRDO gets EC ok for mission shakti briefing with rider against political misuseECI’s nod to DRDO came on Friday evening after the defence ministry sought permission on its behalf, earlier in the day, for a major briefi...06 Apr, 2019, 08.12 AM IST
- Modi ki sena remark: EC says Yogi Adityanath violated code, cautions himECI advised the CM to be extra cautious, an official said. The commission had issued a notice to the CM on April 3 for his comments made at...06 Apr, 2019, 07.32 AM IST
- Social media giants approached Election Commission for its database: Ex-CEC Nasim ZaidiThe EC has no formal agreement or MoU with Facebook. In 2017, the EC let the Facebook to issue a reminder to those who were turning 18 or w...25 Mar, 2018, 10.18 AM IST
- Election Commission refuses to respond to Azam Khan's allegationsWe don't get drawn into such controversy," Chief Election Commissioner, VS Sampath said this evening, reacting to the SP's allegations that...19 Apr, 2014, 10.32 PM IST
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