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March 10, 2026, 04:44 PM - 3 min read
The Commission’s stance indicates that it does not want to leave any gap in security arrangements at polling booths and sensitive areas, especially in view of concerns about possible unrest.
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March 10, 2026, 10:46 AM - 3 min read
Before arriving at Belur Math, protesters gathered under the skywalk in Dakshineswar and demonstrated against him. They waved black flags and raised “go-back” slogans as his convoy passed.
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March 9, 2026, 05:47 PM - 4 min read
Opposition parties are preparing to submit a notice to move a motion seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, marking the first such attempt against a CEC, sources said.
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March 9, 2026, 04:22 PM - 3 min read
At EC’s Bengal poll consultations, TMC alleged voter harassment in SIR, while BJP demanded fewer phases for the Assembly elections. The Commission assured free and fair polls.
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March 9, 2026, 02:57 PM - 3 min read
According to TMC leaders, the confrontation occurred when state ministers Chandrima Bhattacharya and Firhad Hakim raised concerns before CEC regarding the alleged removal of nearly 60 lakh names from the voter list.
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March 9, 2026, 10:03 AM - 3 min read
The tension was palpable from the moment Kumar’s convoy left the airport on Sunday. Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers and Left-wing activists staged rowdy demonstrations along the VIP Road and in the Kaikhali area, accusing the Election Commission of a "politically motivated" purge of the voter list.
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March 8, 2026, 07:09 PM - 2 min read
Kumar recalled his association with Varghese from the time he served as the Ernakulam district collector between 2001 and 2004, officials on Sunday said.
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March 5, 2026, 02:52 PM - 3 min read
The Election Commission is placing significant emphasis on publishing an error-free electoral roll. Officials will therefore assess the progress made in removing duplicate entries and enrolling newly eligible voters as part of the ongoing intensive revision process.
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January 10, 2026, 09:12 PM - 4 min read
In the letter, the Chief Minister alleged that despite repeatedly flagging the genuine difficulties faced by migrant workers living outside the state, the Election Commission has provided concessions late and only in a limited manner.
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January 5, 2026, 03:10 PM - 2 min read
Although the formal announcement for Jharkhand is yet to be made, the preparedness and clarity demonstrated by the state’s BLOs indicate that the objective of ensuring full voter inclusion will be effectively achieved.
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December 31, 2025, 02:38 PM - 3 min read
The incident has sparked intense tension in Chautala village, located within the Para Assembly constituency.
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December 27, 2025, 07:08 PM - 2 min read
Following his visit to Puri, the CEC travelled to the Konark Sun Temple. His cultural tour is set to continue through Sunday and Monday, with stops planned at the heritage village of Raghurajpur, the Dhauli Shanti Stupa, the Khandagiri and Udayagiri hills, and the Mukteswar Temple in Bhubaneswar.
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