voter participation

Puducherry, April 11 A 12-member delegation from six countries praised the scale, precision, and vibrancy of India's electoral process after visiting polling booths in Puducherry on April 9.Having firsthand observed the April 9 territorial assembly elections, the delegates commended the...

Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, April 11 The Election Commission said on Saturday that the Assembly elections in Kerala, Puducherry, and Assam drew global attention as 38 delegates from 22 nations witnessed firsthand the electoral process in India.The Election Commission (EC) said in a statement...

New Delhi, April 11 – As many as 38 delegates from 22 countries praised the ECI after witnessing firsthand the scale, precision, and vibrancy of India’s electoral process during the April 9 assembly elections in Kerala, Puducherry, and Assam, an official said on Saturday.Branimir Farkas from...

Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, April 11 The Election Commission said on Saturday that the Assembly elections in Kerala, Puducherry, and Assam drew global attention as 38 delegates from 22 nations witnessed firsthand the electoral process in India.The Election Commission (EC) said in a statement...

On Thursday, voting concluded at 6 pm in Kerala, with a high turnout recorded in the election to form the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly. The ruling LDF, led by the Congress-led UDF, and the BJP-led NDA all campaigned intensively.According to the Election Commission, the turnout was 77.45%...

Guwahati, April 9 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that the high turnout in Thursday's assembly election was "extraordinary, not just ordinary but historic".Sarma said the result of this election is "already visible – in the hope, pride, and happiness on the faces of...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 – In a significant moment that underscores India’s electoral credibility, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended a warm welcome to a high-powered international delegation to observe the Kerala Assembly elections as part of its International Election...

Dimapur, April 8 A day before the by-election in Nagaland's Koridang (ST) assembly constituency, the National People's Party lodged a complaint with the Election Commission on Wednesday, alleging that anti-social elements are impersonating as personnel of the India Reserve Battalion (IRB) in...

Mumbai, April 7 Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Tuesday termed as unnecessary the controversy surrounding his party's decision to field a candidate for the Baramati by-election against Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar.Speaking to reporters here, he said that there was...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 7 A lively dance video featuring Kerala's CEO, Rathan U Kelkar, has gone viral on social media.As a novel initiative aimed at motivating young voters to participate in the April 9 Assembly elections, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had launched the video...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 6 As part of an initiative to encourage voter participation, Cafe Coffee Day will offer a 25% discount to the first 15 customers at each of its outlets in Kerala who can provide proof of having voted, Chief Electoral Officer Ratan U Kelkar said on Monday.Voters who...

New Delhi, April 3 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday laid down guidelines for states/UTs holding assembly elections as well as by-elections in the coming days, to facilitate maximum voter participation in the electoral process.The election body, in a detailed statement...

Chennai, March 30 – In a significant step to facilitate voter participation across state borders, the Tamil Nadu government has directed employers to grant paid leave not only on its own polling day but also for employees registered as voters in neighboring states.Tamil Nadu goes to the polls...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 28 Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said on Saturday that the objective of the election process should be to ensure 100 per cent voter participation.The Governor also believed that the State Election Commission should serve as a model for election panels in...

Jaipur, March 27 – This is the story of Pt. Ramkrishna Sharma, a veteran freedom fighter and socialist, who will be 100 years old on Saturday. He witnessed the political landscape of the country before independence and later played a key role in shaping the nation's democratic journey, serving...

Guwahati, March 23 – The Assam government on Monday declared April 9, 2026 (Thursday), as a public holiday across the state in view of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.According to an official notification issued by the General Administration Department, the holiday has been declared...

Chennai, March 19 – In an effort to ensure maximum voter participation in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Election Commission directed all private establishments, including companies and factories, to provide paid leave to employees on the day of the election.The Tamil Nadu...

New Delhi, March 15 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the election schedule for four states and one Union Territory (UT) on Sunday, while elaborating on the measures undertaken by the poll body to ensure free, fair, and transparent Assembly elections."Elections in Assam and...

Kolkata, March 10 Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Tuesday that the primary aim of the election panel is to ensure that all voters in West Bengal participate in the upcoming assembly elections in an atmosphere free from violence and intimidation.Speaking at a press conference...

Kathmandu, March 5 Millions of Nepalese voted on Thursday in the country's first general elections since violent protests by Gen Z ousted the K P Sharma Oli-led coalition government. Corruption and generational change in leadership were the main issues in the politically fragile nation.The...