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Election Commission Reports Rs. 650 Crore Seizures in 2026 Polls
The Election Commission announced election schedules for five states and bye-elections, enforcing the Model Code of Conduct from March 15, 2026.
Over 5,000 enforcement teams deployed have made seizure
PM Pays Tribute to Babu Jagjivan Ram
On the birth anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the former Deputy Prime Minister for his lifelong dedication to equality and social justice.
PM Modi posted
ECI Launches Candidate Info Platform for 2026 Polls
ECI announced election schedules for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and bye-elections in eight constituencies across six states.
ECINET's KYC module provides candidate affidavits
ECI Announces Paid Holiday for 2026 Assembly Polls
The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for General Elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, and bye-elections in 8 constituencies.
The Commission mandated
Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his death anniversary, highlighting his role in establishing Hindavi Swarajya and building a powerful navy.
The tribute was
ECI Announces 2026 State Election Schedule and Silence Period
The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for General Elections in five states and bye-elections in eight constituencies.
A 48-hour silence period before each poll date prohibits electio
ECI Briefs Observers for Assembly Polls in Three States
ECI briefed 282 central observers for upcoming assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry to ensure free and fair polls.
Observers were instructed to enforce the model code of conduct, ensure
Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Sri Sri Shivakumara Swami
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Sri Sri Sri Shivakumara Swami on his Jayanti via a social media post.
He praised the saint's life dedicated to compassion and education, and his transform
ECI Completes Second Randomisation of EVMs for Assembly Polls
The Election Commission of India has completed the second randomisation of EVMs for the upcoming assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry.
The first randomisation allocated 8.85 lakh EVM un
PM Shares Sanskrit Verse on Lord Mahavira's Teachings
The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse on social media, inspired by Lord Mahavira's messages of truth and harmony.
The verse emphasizes truth, good conduct, and equality as per Lord Mahavira's tea
PM Extends Greetings on Bhagwan Mahavir Janma Kalyanak
PM Modi extended greetings on Bhagwan Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, highlighting truth, non-violence, and compassion in a social media post.
He stated that Mahavir's teachings illuminate truth, are spiritua
PM Modi Shares Sanskrit Verse, Honors Freedom Fighter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit verse and paid tribute to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
The Prime Minister stated that the life of Shyamji Kri
PM Modi Honors Shyamji Krishna Varma on Death Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his death anniversary via a post on X.
The tribute acknowledged Varma's revolutionary ideas and role in India's fre