The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the suspension of four Kolkata Police officers, including a divisional deputy commissioner, following chaos that occurred during Suvendu's nomination process.

The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that challenged the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to transfer IPS and IAS officers ahead of the 2026 West Bengal elections, stating there was no 'step-motherly treatment'.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) initially ordered 49 hospital doctors to election duty in West Bengal but reversed the decision following protests.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed seven Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) officers from West Bengal for attending an Iftar party while deployed for election duty, with two placed in central forces' custody and five transferred out of the state.

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BJP candidate B Gopalakrishnan faces legal action in Kerala for making communal remarks urging a 'Hindu MLA' in Guruvayur, which police and the Election Commission of India deem a violation of election laws.

A Trinamool Congress MP has filed a petition in the High Court challenging the Election Commission of India's transfer of IAS and IPS officers without consulting the State government.

Traders in India are urging the Election Commission of India to revise the ₹50,000 cash-carrying limit, arguing that the slab was fixed years ago and should be increased to ₹2 lakh.

The Election Commission of India has reported the seizure of cash and goods worth ₹42.65 crore in Tamil Nadu as part of its ongoing poll monitoring efforts until March 18.

The Election Commission of India has stepped up administrative changes in election-bound states, by removing several district police chiefs in both Assam and Tamil Nadu as part of its efforts to…

In Chennai, 128 vehicles have been deployed for election monitoring following the Election Commission of India's announcement of poll dates, with a toll-free number established for public complaints.

The Congress party has taken a dig at the Election Commission of India (ECI) and frequently uses the term 'G2' to criticize Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.

During her five-day protest, the West Bengal Chief Minister and her party aides targeted the Election Commission of India; the Commission is working as ‘an agent of the BJP to snatch voting rights away’ from the people of the State, she says

The Election Commission of India has directed district administrations in four poll-bound states and one Union Territory to ensure all bank vehicles transporting cash carry a mandatory QR code generated via the Election Seizure Management system.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar will lead an Election Commission of India (ECI) delegation on a three-day visit to Kolkata starting Monday, ahead of the West Bengal elections.

The Trinamool Congress leveraged the 'SIR' issue as an electoral opportunity, using public harassment to target the Election Commission of India and the BJP-led central government, while the West Bengal BJP leadership appeared disappointed.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will hold a dharna against the Election Commission of India, as Bengal's Muslim districts show the highest number of cases awaiting adjudication under SIR.

S. Ramadoss has requested the Election Commission of India (ECI) to freeze the 'Mango' election symbol.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has deputed 530 judicial officers to complete the Special Summary Revision (SIR) process in West Bengal, following a meeting between the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court and top State officials.

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.

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

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

The Election Commission of India is called upon to address growing voter anxieties and concerns in the state of Bengal.

The Calcutta High Court has intervened in a dispute between the Bengal government and the Election Commission of India concerning the provision of basic facilities at polling booths.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) suspended the Basanti police inspector-in-charge for negligence following clashes between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in South 24 Parganas, ahead of the West Bengal polls.

Confusion surrounds the publication of the first supplementary electoral roll in West Bengal, with the Election Commission of India admitting it had no data on deletions, drawing criticism from Mamata Banerjee who questioned the EC's transparency.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is planning to deploy 780 companies of Central Armed Police Forces and implement a 72-hour lockdown in West Bengal. These measures aim to break the cycle of election violence in the state.

The Election Commission of India is set to release the first supplementary voter list for Bengal tomorrow, with all 23 districts placed on high alert in preparation.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday reversed the transfer of two senior police officers in West Bengal and put on hold the transfer of three others

Election Commission of India chief Gyanesh Kumar has promised a level playing field as five states prepare to vote, emphasizing zero tolerance for violence or intimidation.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has stated that an Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued in any constituency across Tamil Nadu will be accepted as valid proof of identity, provided the voter's name is on the electoral roll of their polling station.

The Congress party in Puducherry has formally requested the Election Commission to reconsider the schedule for the upcoming Assembly elections, questioning the urgency given the current assembly's tenure.

The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for elections in five states and reiterated its commitment to ensure that no voter is deprived of the right to vote.

MCC is ‘Modi's Code of Campaigning’, the Opposition party says

The Election Commission of India will empower police observers to control security forces during the West Bengal elections, reducing the role of local administration amidst concerns over past violence.

O. Panneerselvam has sought permission from the Madras High Court to withdraw his election petition filed against Ramanathapuram MP Navas Kani, with Justice C.V. Karthikeyan directing him to include the Election Commission of India as a respondent.

The CPI(M) has raised concerns about anomalies in voter rolls, citing discrepancies between lists prepared by the State Election Commission and the final roll published by the Election Commission of India, and is seeking clarity.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold its first meeting with senior executives of major social media platforms to address the growing threat of misinformation and AI-generated deepfakes ahead of upcoming assembly elections.

Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the BJP of colluding to deliberately delete names from Bengal's post-SIR rolls to influence the upcoming elections.

The Election Commission of India has started the phased publication of post-Special Summary Revision (SIR) electoral rolls in West Bengal, with 1.18 lakh names deleted in Bankura.

OPS, who has been fighting long — and so far unsuccessful — battles in courts and before Election Commission of India (ECI) to return to, if not regain control of AIADMK, is expected to join the rival party in the presence of chief minister and DMK president M K Stalin at Anna Arivalayam, the DMK headquarters.

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

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.

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 of India on Thursday handed over the probe into the gherao of the seven judicial officers in West Bengal's Malda district to the NIA, following a Supreme Court directive.

The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that challenged the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to transfer IPS and IAS officers ahead of the 2026 West Bengal elections.

The Election Commission of India is focusing on young voters and plans to revive electoral literacy clubs in schools and colleges to engage and educate them.

Kerala Police has issued notices to social media users and requested platform X to remove posts related to an Election Commission of India document that controversially carried the seal of the BJP.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sharply criticized the Election Commission of India's latest transfer order, stating, 'I know what they are doing.'

As the Election Commission of India (ECI) sets the tone for a hectic electoral process starting April, Dhrubo Jyoti maps the stakes in the four states heading to polls

A DMK MLA from Mannachanallur has been accused by AIADMK of distributing SUVs to party secretaries while the Model Code of Conduct was in force, prompting the Election Commission of India to issue a notice.

The Odisha Congress party plans to approach the Election Commission of India to investigate alleged attempts to bribe its MLAs in Karnataka prior to the Rajya Sabha election.

The Election Commission of India has deployed over 1,000 Central observers for the upcoming Assembly polls, with West Bengal receiving the highest number of observers.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to limit the election cycle for five upcoming Assembly elections in April, a move that comes amidst broader questions about the electoral process.

The Election Commission of India has removed the Chief Secretary and Home Secretary in poll-bound West Bengal, a move often made to ensure fair elections.

Nine individuals have been arrested following a clash in Girish Park and an attack on the residence of Bengal minister Shashi Panja, prompting the Election Commission of India to request a report from Kolkata's top police official.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold a crucial meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has stated that the Election Commission of India aims to ensure Bengal polls are free from violence and intimidation, emphasizing the goal to ensure all genuine voters can exercise their right while preventing ineligible voters from being included.

The BJP says that the Mamata Banerjee is abdicating her constitutional responsibility by conducting a dharna against the Election Commission of India

The Election Commission of India has begun its review of poll preparedness in Kerala, as part of a broader series of pre-election assessments in states slated for upcoming assembly elections, with West Bengal being the next stop.

The Election Commission of India is scheduled to visit Kerala on March 6 and 7 to assess the state's preparedness for upcoming polls.

West Bengal final SIR list 2026: The deadline for the ECI to publish the final voter list of West Bengal is Saturday, February 28.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reviewed preparedness for the upcoming Assembly election in Tamil Nadu, with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar interacting with political party representatives.

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

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.

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.