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Election Commission of India
What is Election Commission of India (ECI)?
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is an autonomous and permanent constitutional body responsible for organising free and fair elections in the Union and States of India. The Constitution grants the ECI with the power of direction, superintendence, and control of elections to Parliament, state legislatures, the office of president of India and the office of vice-president of India. The ECI does not deal with the elections to the urban bodies such as Municipalities and Panchayats in the states and hence, a separate State Election Commission.
Powers and responsibilities
The Commission’s functions and powers with respect to elections are divided into
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Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
Lava Blaze Duo 5G with Agni 3-like dual-display design launched: Details
Priced at Rs 16,999 onwards, the Lava Blaze Duo 5G boasts a display on the rear, adjacent to the camera module, that supports camera previews, call notifications, music controls, and more
 "Lava Blaze Duo 5G with Agni 3-like dual-display design launched: Details")
LS polls: TMC to approach EC over Sandeshkhali 'sting operation' video
In the 'sting operation' video done by a news platform which was later shared by the TMC on X, Kayal is heard saying sexual harassment complaints were filed at the behest of Adhikari
 "LS polls: TMC to approach EC over Sandeshkhali 'sting operation' video")
Bypolls to 1 Lok Sabha, 4 assembly seats on May 10: Election commission
Bypolls to one Lok Sabha and four assembly seats across four states will be held on May 10 along with the Karnataka assembly polls, the Election Commission announced on Wednesday
 "Bypolls to 1 Lok Sabha, 4 assembly seats on May 10: Election commission")
Election Commission says looking into AAP's national status issue
The Election Commission on Wednesday said it is looking into the issue of according the national status to the Aam Aadmi Party
 "Election Commission says looking into AAP's national status issue")
After Covid-induced break, EC restarts review of recognised party status
In November last year, the poll panel revived the process. On Tuesday, it heard the response of the Nationalist Congress Party and the CPI
 "After Covid-induced break, EC restarts review of recognised party status")
Election Commission's full bench to visit Assam for delimitation exercise
Prior to the delimitation exercise of constituencies in Assam, the full bench of the ECI will meet and hold discussion with various stakeholders, including political parties and civil society.
Significant rise in number of EVM's ballot units, control units since 2014
The total number of control units and ballot units has increased significantly since 2014. Control Units and Ballot units are constituents of electronic voting machines (EVM)
 "Significant rise in number of EVM's ballot units, control units since 2014")
Govt bats for simultaneous polls; cites savings for public exchequer
The government on Friday batted for holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies, saying it would result in huge saving to the public exchequer
 "Govt bats for simultaneous polls; cites savings for public exchequer")
EC proposal for overseas voters to use e-postal ballot under talks with MEA
In a written reply, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju also said the total number of overseas electors as on January 1 this year stands at over 1.15 lakh
 "EC proposal for overseas voters to use e-postal ballot under talks with MEA")
ECI chief Rajiv Kumar says it gives 'Agnipariksha' in every election
Election Commission of India (ECI) gives 'Agnipariskha' every election despite having conducted 400 Assembly elections, 17 general elections, and 16 Presidential and Vice Presidential polls
 "ECI chief Rajiv Kumar says it gives 'Agnipariksha' in every election")
A more independent Election Commission
The Supreme Court's judgment on appointments is not a case of judicial overreach, but is intended to protect the fundamental rights of citizens
 "A more independent Election Commission")
Landmark orders: Kejriwal on SC verdicts on appointment of ECs, Adani issue
"Truly landmark orders by Hon'ble SC on both EC and Adani issues. We welcome both the orders," Kejriwal said in a tweet
 "Landmark orders: Kejriwal on SC verdicts on appointment of ECs, Adani issue")
Supreme Court ruling will play key role in free and fair elections: Oppn
Opposition parties on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling on the appointments of the Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners
 "Supreme Court ruling will play key role in free and fair elections: Oppn")
Election commissioners to be appointed by PM, opposition leader, CJI: SC
Justice KM Joseph, while reading the judgement, said that this will be followed until the Parliament comes up with a law in this regard
 "Election commissioners to be appointed by PM, opposition leader, CJI: SC")
No method in the madness
A new critique of the V-Dem democracy rankings highlights where the problem lies
 "No method in the madness")
Election Commission to hold peace meetings in Tripura ahead of poll results
The Chief Election Officer, Kiran Gitte told ANI that they had meetings with all political parties in this regard
Meghalaya polls: Around 19,000 personnel, polling staff deployed on duty
The officials have said that security arrangements have been beefed up for controlling the law and order situation in the state
 "Meghalaya polls: Around 19,000 personnel, polling staff deployed on duty")
Election officials reach polling booths crossing rivers in Meghalaya
Election officials made their way to the polling booths across Meghalaya, trekking steep mountainous paths, crossing muddy rivers and walking for hours
Nagaland braces for tough contest as polling set to be held tomorrow
Nagaland will elect a new government on Monday, with the polling set to begin at 7 am amid tight security
 "Nagaland braces for tough contest as polling set to be held tomorrow")
First time, non-Thackeray holds Shiv Sena reins, CM Shinde is chief leader
Five days after the Election Commission accorded recognition to the breakaway Shiv Sena group, its leader and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was anointed as the 'Mukhya Neta' (Chief Leader)
 "First time, non-Thackeray holds Shiv Sena reins, CM Shinde is chief leader")
