election integrity

Kolkata, March 30 Alleging attempts to interfere with the democratic rights of voters in West Bengal, TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday voiced concerns over the alleged large-scale submission of Form 6 applications from other states and sought an explanation from the...

Washington, March 30 – US President Donald Trump reiterated his call for sweeping election reforms, advocating for mandatory voter identification and sharply criticizing mail-in ballots as "inherently dishonest."Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump urged Republicans to take aggressive...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 28 – The controversy surrounding the alleged use of the BJP's official seal on a circular issued by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) concerning election procedures in the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency has intensified, with the party approaching the Election...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 28 BJP Kerala general secretary S Suresh on Saturday alleged that Election Commission officials, including the state CEO, were colluding with the government and the ruling CPI(M) to "undermine" free and fair elections in the state.Addressing a press conference here...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 – In a swift response during the ongoing assembly elections, the Kerala Police have taken action against the circulation of an AI-generated video that allegedly portrayed the Prime Minister and key constitutional authorities, including the Election Commission of...

Kochi, March 26 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday that the Election Commission's direction to the police to take action against alleged misleading news on social media about its letter carrying the BJP seal, shows "intolerance towards criticism" by the poll panel.Vijayan...

Kolkata, March 24 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the purported BJP stamp on a communication from the Election Commission proved beyond doubt which party was controlling the poll watchdog from behind.A political row erupted on Monday after a March 2019 letter...

Kolkata, March 24 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the purported BJP stamp on a communication from the Election Commission proved beyond doubt which party was controlling the poll watchdog from behind.A political row erupted on Monday after a letter from the...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 23 – The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Kerala suspended an Assistant Section Officer on Monday pending investigation, following a clerical error that led to the circulation of an official communication bearing the seal of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).The office...

New Delhi, March 23 Opposition leaders on Monday claimed that the BJP-led government's political dominance is declining, with former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may not be able to continue in the post after 2026.At the launch of Shiv Sena...

Washington, March 23 – US President Donald Trump said he would oppose any deal with Democrats unless they back a sweeping legislative package he called the “Save America Act,” tying a range of contentious policy demands to ongoing negotiations in Washington.In a post on social media, Trump...

Washington, March 18 – A fierce political battle opened in the US Senate as Republicans pushed the SAVE Act as a safeguard for elections, while Democrats denounced it as a voter suppression measure that could block millions of eligible Americans from voting.Senate Majority Leader John Thune...

Washington, March 17 – The Trump administration has begun reviewing voter rolls in several states, a senior official said, warning that some jurisdictions are “resisting” compliance with federal election laws.Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon stated on Monday (local time) that the US...

Chandigarh, March 16 – Counting of votes for the two Rajya Sabha seats in Haryana began Monday night after it was delayed due to allegations by the BJP and Congress of violations of secrecy during the voting process.The counting was scheduled to begin at 5 pm after voting concluded at 4 pm. It...

New Delhi, March 16 Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to the Election Commission on Monday regarding the Rajya Sabha elections in Haryana, alleging that there was a clear attempt to interfere with the integrity of the election, which must be addressed.Along with his letter, Kharge...

New Delhi, March 13 Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, sources said on Friday.As many as 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed the notice, a source said.The signatories...

Washington, March 12 Lawmakers debated on Thursday over a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, with Democrats warning that it could restrict millions of voters and Republicans insisting that it would protect election integrity.The debate centered on the proposed "Save America Act," a...

Washington, March 11 – The White House urged Congress to pass sweeping election reforms proposed by President Donald Trump, saying the legislation would strengthen voting integrity and ensure that only American citizens participate in US elections.At a White House briefing, Press Secretary...

Kolkata, March 8: Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, targeted the Mamata Banerjee government on Sunday for violating norms after a district administration assigned the handling of postal ballots to the West Bengal Police Welfare Organisation.Using his X handle...

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is scheduled to begin in April 2026 in Jammu and Kashmir, to update voter lists. Speaking to DD News Chief Electoral Officer Sanjeev Verma, he stated that this crucial process ensures accuracy by facilitating the addition, deletion, or...