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The training was led by key officials including Mr. Sunny Kharel, SDM Soreng-cum-State Level Master Trainer; Mr. Sonam Wongyal Lepcha, District Planning Officer-cum-Nodal Officer for the Training Management Team; and Mr. Jigme Wangchuk Bhutia, another State Level Master Trainer. Mr. Sunny Kharel commenced the training with a detailed presentation covering the responsibilities of counting officials, […]
Responding to a recent directive from the Supreme Court of India, issued on April 26, 2024, in response to Writ Petition (Civil) No. 434 of 2023, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has embarked on implementing a revamped protocol regarding the management and security of Symbol Loading Units (SLUs). The core aim of this initiative […]
Following the Lok Sabha elections in Tripura, 27 employees from various state departments have been temporarily suspended from their duties. This action stems from reported violations of the election model code of conduct and instances of negligence in election-related tasks, according to the office of Chief Electoral Officer Puneet Agarwal. In a letter addressed to […]
The Supreme Court has taken a significant step by sending a formal notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) in response to a petition seeking the formulation of regulations regarding the “None of the Above” (NOTA) option in elections. The petition proposes that if the NOTA option secures a majority in any constituency during […]
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has commended political parties for their adherence to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), which has been in effect for a month. They have observed that campaigning activities conducted by various parties and candidates have maintained a sense of orderliness. Of particular note is the ECI’s commitment to upholding […]
As the countdown to the polls shortens, the State Election Commissioner of Meghalaya has conducted a thorough review of the state’s poll preparedness, shedding light on potential challenges that could arise. Chief Election Commissioner BDR Tiwari specifically addressed the unique obstacles posed by non-motorable polling stations situated in the hilly terrain of Khasi Hills. Tiwari […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken legal action against the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) ahead of the General and State Assembly Election 2024 in Sikkim. An FIR has been filed by the BJP, accusing the SKM of breaching the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during a recent political event. The complaint, lodged with the […]
The nomination process for the third phase of Lok Sabha polls, encompassing 94 constituencies across 12 states, commenced on Friday, marking a crucial milestone in India’s democratic exercise. The Election Commission initiated the process following the issuance of a notification by the President, with April 19 set as the deadline for filing nomination papers. Additionally, […]
The Election Commission of India unveils the schedule for Phase 3 of the General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024, covering 94 Parliamentary Constituencies across 12 States/Union Territories. States/Union Territories included: Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. […]
The Pradesh Congress Committee has urged the Chief Election Commissioner of the Election Commission of India, Rajiv Kumar, to conduct a proper inquiry and take action against the Sub-division Magistrate of Mohanpur in West District. This follows allegations that the SDM directed Congress workers to remove their hoardings near BJP’s hoardings, citing government property. In […]