Election Commission of India Archives

December 11, 2025 5:42 PM

ECI extends SIR deadline for 5 States, 1 UT

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday extended the deadlines for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in five States and one Union Territory, following a similar revision earlier announced for Kerala. According to the...

November 29, 2025 5:03 PM

ECI invites public feedback on ECINet app ahead of January 2026 launch

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has invited citizens to submit suggestions to improve the ECINet digital platform, as the Commission prepares for its full launch in January 2026. Suggestions can be submitted through the ‘Submit a Suggestion�...

November 13, 2025 5:17 PM

After historic voter turnout, Bihar awaits verdict on Friday

After a milestone voter participation across both phases of the Bihar Assembly elections, all eyes are now on Friday’s counting day. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has termed this election a remarkable chapter in the state’s democratic jo...

November 11, 2025 4:16 PM

Bihar records 60.40% voter turnout till 3 p.m. in second phase of Assembly polls

Bihar witnessed a strong voter response in the second phase of Assembly elections, recording a turnout of 60.40 per cent till 3 p.m. on Tuesday, according to data from the Election Commission of India (ECI). The highest voter turnout was reporte...

November 11, 2025 1:57 PM

Bihar registers 47.62% turnout till 1 p.m. in second phase of Assembly polls

Bihar is witnessing enthusiastic voter participation in the second phase of Assembly elections. According to the Election Commission of India, the state recorded a voter turnout of 47.62 per cent till 1 p.m. on Tuesday, higher than the 42.31 per cent...

November 7, 2025 10:39 PM

ECI conducts smooth scrutiny of poll documents for Phase-I of Bihar Assembly Elections; no malpractice found

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has completed the scrutiny of poll-day documents, including Form 17A (Register of Voters), for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections. The exercise was carried out to enhance transparency and ensure fai...

October 15, 2025 11:07 AM

ECI directs enforcement agencies to curb use of money power in Bihar elections

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday issued strict directives to all enforcement agencies to prevent the use of money power, freebies, and illicit substances during the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections and bye-elections in eight const...

October 10, 2025 1:22 PM

Voters can use 12 alternative photo IDs apart from EPIC to cast their vote

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced that electors on the voter list can now use any one of twelve alternative photo identity documents in addition to the Electors’ Photo Identity Card (EPIC) to exercise their right to vote. T...

October 9, 2025 4:02 PM

ECI Issues AI Guidelines for Bihar Election

With the announcement of the General Election to the Bihar Legislative Assembly and bye-elections in eight constituencies on October 6, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into effect. The MCC, a key part of the Election Commission of In...

October 8, 2025 4:26 PM

EC to facilitate postal ballot voting for elderly, PwD, and service voters in Bihar assembly elections

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will facilitate postal ballot voting for elderly citizens, persons with disabilities (PwD), and service voters in the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections, as well as bye-elections in eight Assembly con...