The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to publish West Bengal lists even after the cut-off, as over 250 judges are handling nearly five million claims and objections.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) and State Election Commissions (SECs) have adopted a declaration aimed at synergizing their election processes.

Ahead of new elections in Montenegro, concerns are being raised that some OSCE recommendations from previous elections, including the updating of the voter list, clearer campaign finance rules, and precise election commission competencies, have not been fully implemented.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Bulgaria has officially stated that it did not request Stoil Cicelkov to withdraw from the Public Council, according to CEC Deputy Chair Rositsa Mateva.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) and State Election Commissions have adopted a declaration to synergize electoral processes.

India's Supreme Court is set to hear petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, following an earlier order that deployed judicial officers for SIR-related work and the Election Commission's deployment of CAPF in the state.

Moldova's Central Election Commission (CEC) reported an increase in women's participation in elections, with women voting more frequently than men, but still running for office less often.

Milen Revanski, brother of Radoslav Revanski (considered a close associate of Delyan Peevski), is set to join a district election commission in Sofia.

The voter list for reserved women's seats has been sent to the Election Commission.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is scheduled to hear a case concerning alleged irregularities in the February 8 elections for a Balochistan Assembly seat, involving an increase in polled and rejected votes.

The Election Commission of India plans to push for a unified voter list at a National Round Table Conference of State Election Commissioners, the first such meeting in 27 years.

Stoil Tsitselkov, who resigned as Vice President for Fair Elections, has stated he will not resign from the Public Council of the Central Election Commission (CEC), defiantly saying he will 'surf on the tears of the disappointed.'

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is preparing to unveil a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, aligning with the new Electoral Act 2026.

The Supreme Court of India has taken an extraordinary step in the dispute between Bengal and the Election Commission, ordering judicial officers to be part of SIR duty.

Federal Election Commission filings show Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn steered $388,000 in campaign and PAC money to himself, his wife, his daughter and his sister-in-law.

Kashmir division now boasts more registered voters than Jammu, with the Union Territory tallying over 8.7 million. Srinagar district leads in third-gender voters. This surge in the Valley's electorate is linked to increased youth and first-time voter participation following past boycotts, according to MLA Waheed Parra. The Election Commission employs annual revisions to update rolls.

Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of acting at the behest of the BJP and claimed a BJP IT cell functionary removed 58 lakh voters in West Bengal.

Sex workers in Kolkata's Sonagachhi faced hurdles proving their identity for voter registration, with many lacking historical documents due to past circumstances like being sold. A special Election Commission hearing highlighted their plight, as they struggled to recall or provide proof of family roots. Officials acknowledged the difficulty in obtaining past records for individuals whose lives began in obscurity.

The Election Commission of India, in its first National Round Table Conference in 27 years, adopted the National Declaration 2026 to enhance coordination with state poll bodies and improve election management.

The 'Future of Moldova' party, led by Vasily Tarlev, will lose state funding starting in February after the Central Election Commission (CEC) identified illegal use of financial resources during the presidential election campaign.

The National Round Table Conference of the Election Commission of India and State Election Commissioners concluded in New Delhi with the adoption of the National Declaration 2026, aiming for unified voter rolls.

The randomisation of police personnel on election day will be conducted in the presence of Election Commission observers.

The Election Commission has announced that polls for the Sherpur-3 and Bogra-6 constituencies will be held on April 9.

Registration for parties and coalitions participating in the upcoming elections in Bulgaria begins on February 24 and runs until March 4, according to the Central Election Commission.

An article discusses the critical role of an independent Election Commission in Indian democracy and the constitutional safeguards in place to ensure its autonomy.

A delegation from the Election Commission of India has visited Kerala to review the state's preparations for upcoming elections.

The official campaign for the parliamentary elections on April 12 began on Saturday.In accordance with the election law, the campaign starts 50 days before the election and lasts until the end of voting on election day. Potential candidates can now collect the necessary signatures. Based on the practice of the National Election Commission (NVB) and […] The post Official Campaign Period Begins Ahead of Parliamentary Elections appeared first on Hungary Today.

Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (CEC) has decided to send a letter to the European Commission via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, seeking clarification on the reasons for banning Stoil Tsitselkov from participating in election observation.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has published the final electoral roll for Puducherry on February 14, 2026, following the statutory period for filing claims and objections.

Several regional election commissions in Bulgaria failed to reach an agreement on the selection of chairpersons, secretaries, or deputy chairpersons, with partial compositions chosen in some areas.

Telangana's Election Commission is initiating preparations for the special electoral roll revision scheduled for April, including training 195 AEROs to ensure voter accuracy.

The Chief Election Commissioner clarified that while private sources may share election figures on TV, these are not official results.

Shujan alleges that the Election Commission bypassed an investigation into candidate eligibility before publishing the gazette, raising concerns about electoral transparency.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced biennial elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states, setting the stage for political contests.

Serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya has asked the Election Commission (EC) to seek the dissolution of the People’s Party over allegations that it was connected to Spectre C Co, a media company accused of running illegal information operations.

The Election Commission of India has suspended seven officials in West Bengal for alleged serious misconduct and dereliction of duty, with details linked to 'SIR' not specified.

The Election Commission has instructed the West Bengal Police to identify sensitive areas in the state to ensure focused deployment of security forces for the upcoming Assembly elections.

Christian Schmidt, the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, issued an authentic interpretation of his decision, giving a 24-hour deadline for funds to be transferred to the Central Election Commission (CIK) for new election technologies.

Moldova's Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced that 36 out of 66 registered political parties have met legal requirements to participate in the new local elections and local referendum on May 17.

A delegation led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will visit Puducherry on Wednesday to review preparations for the upcoming Assembly polls, meeting with political parties and officials.

The Election Commission is set to host a national roundtable conference with state election commissioners to discuss key agenda items.

Nepal's Election Commission is facing criticism for its failure to act on reported code violations.

Tamil Nadu's final electoral roll has been officially published on Monday following an extensive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) undertaken in compliance with directions from the Election Commission of India and the Supreme Court.

Former Deputy Prime Minister for Fair Elections, Stoil Tsitselkov, urged the Central Election Commission (CEC) to focus on its primary work or step down, criticizing its perceived lack of focus.

LDF convener T.P. Ramakrishnan says the front will take up the cause of voters struck off the electoral rolls at the State and national levels and is also mulling legal options

The Election Commission has published the final electoral roll for Tamil Nadu, showing the electorate stands at 5.67 crore, after removing over 97.3 lakh electors from the draft roll.

The recent appointment of a chief election commissioner for Azad Jammu & Kashmir has highlighted the ongoing delay in appointing a new CEC for the Election Commission of Pakistan.

Election Commissioner Masud announced that by-elections for the Bogra-6 and Sherpur-3 constituencies in Bangladesh are scheduled to be held by April 14.

Retired Justice Ghulam Mustafa Mughal has been sworn in as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

The Election Commission is gearing up for the third phase of its voter list revision, scheduled for April, across 22 states and Union Territories, including Delhi.

The Chief Election Commissioner has stated that the Assam poll schedule will take into account the Bihu festival.

The Election Commission has ordered vote recounts at eight locations, including one in Bangkok, and a fresh election at one polling station in Phayao.

The Election Commission is expected to announce the dates for assembly polls in four states and one Union Territory in mid-March, with voting anticipated to take place in April.

Thailand's Election Commission is under fire for its slow response to election irregularity allegations, as the Bhumjaithai Party engages in coalition talks and a prime ministerial candidate defends difficult decisions.