Page 6 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
Value of vote of MPs goes down to 700 from 708 in 2022 presidential poll
Value of the vote of an MP in a presidential election is based on the number of elected members in legislative assemblies of states and union territories, including Delhi, Puducherry and Jammu Kashmir
 "Value of vote of MPs goes down to 700 from 708 in 2022 presidential poll")
Uttarakhand: CEC Rajeev Kumar treks 18 km to visit remote polling stations
Kumar reached Dumak and Kalgoth village, the most remote polling booths of Uttarakhand located in Chamoli district
 "Uttarakhand: CEC Rajeev Kumar treks 18 km to visit remote polling stations")
EC to lead 'Democracy Cohort on Election Integrity' with 100 nations
The Election Commission said it will lead 'Democracy Cohort on Election Integrity' with 100 democratic countries and share experience and expertise with poll management bodies of various nations.
 "EC to lead 'Democracy Cohort on Election Integrity' with 100 nations")
Karnataka Cong leader seeks SC judge-led probe into 1.9 mn 'missing' EVMs
Addressing press conference, Patil expressed his anger over inordinate delay in taking up petitions by the courts regarding election petitions and EVMs
 "Karnataka Cong leader seeks SC judge-led probe into 1.9 mn 'missing' EVMs")
Principles, people and parliament decide destiny of nation: CEC Chandra
The history and destiny of a nation is determined by 3 Ps -- principles, people and Parliament, Chief Election Commissioner of India, Sushil Chandra said on Saturday.
 "Principles, people and parliament decide destiny of nation: CEC Chandra")
Election Commission is ready for One Nation, One Election: Sushil Chandra
One Nation One Election is a good suggestion, but this will need a change in the Constitution and it is to be decided in parliament, said Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra
 "Election Commission is ready for One Nation, One Election: Sushil Chandra")
EC makes elaborate arrangements for counting of votes in 5 states
The Election Commission said that elaborate arrangements for counting of votes in 690 constituencies of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh and bypoll to Assam's Majuli have been made
 "EC makes elaborate arrangements for counting of votes in 5 states")
EC sends special officers for counting of votes in Varanasi, Meerut
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi has been sent as a special officer to oversee the counting process in Meerut and Bihar's CEO to Varanasi
 "EC sends special officers for counting of votes in Varanasi, Meerut")
Political parties' workers trained for vote count: Punjab election officer
Punjab Chief Electoral Officer, S Karuna Raju, on Wednesday informed that thousands of workers have been given round wise training for the counting of votes in the state
 "Political parties' workers trained for vote count: Punjab election officer")
EVMs were marked for training of officials for counting duty, clarifies EC
Hours after Akhilesh Yadav claimed a truck carrying EVMs was "intercepted", the EC clarified that these EVMs were "marked for training" of officials who will be on duty during the counting of votes
 "EVMs were marked for training of officials for counting duty, clarifies EC")
UP elections: Voters in Varanasi get special invitation to cast votes
Voters in Varanasi have received a special invitation letter from the district election officials for exercising their franchise on Monday
EC to host international poll visitors' event on Monday virtually
The Election Commission (EC) is going to organise an International Election Visitors Programme (IEVP), 2022, for foreign election management bodies and organisations in virtual mode on Monday
 "EC to host international poll visitors' event on Monday virtually")
EC restores number of star campaigners for state polls as Covid cases fall
Recognised national and state parties can field a maximum of 40 star campaigners and other parties which are registered but not recognised can now have 20 star campaigners
Sonu Sood restrained from visiting polling stations in Punjab's Moga
The Election Commission on Sunday restrained actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood from visiting polling stations in Moga, where his sister is contesting on a Congress ticket
 "Sonu Sood restrained from visiting polling stations in Punjab's Moga")
Voter turnout at 3 pm: UP 51.93%, Uttarakhand 49.24% and Goa 60.18%
The EC has put out a disclaimer that the data made available is approximate as data from some polling stations takes time to reach
 "Voter turnout at 3 pm: UP 51.93%, Uttarakhand 49.24% and Goa 60.18%")
Live news: Jolt for BJP ahead of Bengal civic polls as 3 leaders rejoin TMC
Live news updates: Industrialist Rahul Bajaj will be cremated in Pune with state honours, Election Commission eases rules for campaigning.
 "Live news: Jolt for BJP ahead of Bengal civic polls as 3 leaders rejoin TMC")
Uttar Pradesh polls phase-1: 7.95% voting in first two hours
The first phase polling for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls on Thursday saw 7.95 per cent voting till 9 a.m., according to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
 "Uttar Pradesh polls phase-1: 7.95% voting in first two hours")
BJP will win all five poll-bound states, says PM Narendra Modi
Says intention has always been to protect farmers' interests
 "BJP will win all five poll-bound states, says PM Narendra Modi")
ECI Chief Sushil Chandra, team in Manipur to review election preparedness
Election Commission led by CEC Sushil Chandra held a series of meetings with the political parties and senior officials
 "ECI Chief Sushil Chandra, team in Manipur to review election preparedness")
EC opens up physical campaigning events; ban on roadshows continues
The Election Commission extended the ban on roadshows, 'pad yatras', cycle and vehicle rallies but gave fresh relaxations for indoor and outdoor physical campaigning events for the polls
 "EC opens up physical campaigning events; ban on roadshows continues")
