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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Abhishek Banerjee: 'No trust in the Commission of the Supreme Court', 'names are being selectively excluded', explosive Abhishek!

Abhishek Banerjee criticized the Election Commission of India, claiming it operates under BJP influence and lacks credibility in the eyes of the Supreme Court.

Mar 1 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

West Bengal News: The commission is active at the beginning of March, a full bench meeting to review the state's election preparations on Monday and Tuesday

The Election Commission of India is convening meetings in West Bengal to assess the state's preparations for the upcoming assembly elections with local authorities.

Mar 1 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

After SIR, 6.6 million names may be cut from the voter list in Bengal

The Election Commission of India has published the post-SIR voter list for West Bengal, indicating that approximately 6.6 million names may be removed ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.

Feb 28 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Nadia SIR Final List: 60 thousand names are being dropped in Nadia district, news from commission sources!

The final voter list for Nadia district in West Bengal indicates that around 60,000 names will be dropped, according to sources from the Election Commission.

Feb 28 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Significantly increases the pay of election commission members in Saeima elections

The Central Election Commission of Latvia has raised the hourly wage rates for election commission members by 12.5% during the upcoming Saeima elections.

Feb 28 โ€ข 07:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Reform and Tories report โ€˜family votingโ€™ allegations to watchdog

Reform UK and the Conservatives have reported allegations of corrupt voting practices in the recent byelection to the elections watchdog, citing concerns over family voting.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Reform reports claims of 'family voting' to police and Electoral Commission

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has reported allegations of illegal 'family voting' during the Gorton and Denton by-election to law enforcement and electoral authorities.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Financial reports of parties are pouring in: Most are in the red, the largest deficits at DOMiNO and HNS

Six parliamentary parties submitted their financial reports to the State Election Commission, revealing substantial deficits for several of them, particularly DOMiNO and HNS.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Partial Renewal of the National Electoral Council: Commission will repeat request to universities to send professors to prepare the exams

The Citizens' Commission overseeing the partial renewal of Ecuador's National Electoral Council is set to repeat its request for universities to nominate professors to prepare written and oral exams for candidates.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'The Election Commission's Work Makes TMC Very Upset', Says Sudip Bandopadhyay

Sudip Bandopadhyay expresses TMC's concerns over the Election Commission, stating that its actions may harm the democratic process.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Demand for Voting in One Phase in Tamil Nadu, Appeal to ECI to Stop Freebies

Political parties in Tamil Nadu are urging the Election Commission of India to conduct elections in a single phase and to impose strict regulations on the use of money and distribution of freebies during elections.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Breaking News: Cho Hee-dae Appoints Cheon Dae-yeob as Successor to Noh Tae-ak as Election Commission Chair

The Chief Justice of South Korea, Cho Hee-dae, has appointed Cheon Dae-yeob to succeed Noh Tae-ak as the chair of the National Election Commission.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Strengthen electoral integrity, observers urge INEC

Election observers in Nigeria have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enhance electoral integrity after assessing the recent Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Official Jordanian Request to Change Name of the 'Islamic Action Front' Party

Jordan's Independent Election Commission has officially requested the Islamic Action Front party to change its name to remove any religious, sectarian, or ethnic connotations, citing legal requirements.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Election Violence Happens in Bengal... Will the Fresh Arrangements End the Terrifying 'Tradition'?

In West Bengal, election-related violence is a persistent issue, with the recent efforts by the Election Commission to enhance security and manage potential unrest ahead of the assembly elections.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

EU plans permanent ban on Russian oil after Hungarian election

The European Commission intends to propose a permanent ban on Russian oil imports shortly after Hungary's parliamentary elections to avoid influencing the electoral campaign.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Will the influential 'social democrat' under suspicion remain a member of the State Election Commission? The party stands firm behind their comrade

Social democrat Justas Pankauskas, despite facing legal scrutiny, continues to serve as Deputy Chancellor of the Government and remains a member of the State Election Commission.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'They have kidnapped the Ecuadorian Football Federation, but we will not give in,' says Esteban Paz questioning the electoral process

Esteban Paz's candidacy for the presidency of the Ecuadorian Football Federation was rejected by the Electoral Commission, prompting him to announce his intentions to appeal.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Military Special Investigation Unit charges former head of the Defense Security Command with directing seizure of the Central Election Commission

The Military Special Investigation Unit has charged several military personnel, including former Defense Security Command chief Jeong Seong-woo, for directing an effort to seize control of the Central Election Commission and the National Assembly during the state of emergency.

Feb 22 โ€ข 04:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Kano governor hails INEC, security agencies over peaceful bye-election

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf praised the Independent National Electoral Commission and security forces for the peaceful conduct of the recent bye-election in Kano.

Feb 21 โ€ข 19:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

INEC attributes Kano by-election low voters turnout to Ramadan, others

The Independent National Electoral Commission attributes the low voter turnout in Kano State's by-election to the Ramadan period and a perception of limited competition among candidates.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NPC warns against violence, vote buying in Ekiti 2026 poll

The National Peace Commission has issued a warning against vote-buying and rising insecurity as Nigeria prepares for the governorship election in Ekiti State set for June 20, 2026.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FCT Poll: INEC officials arrive late, voting begins in Durumi I

The Independent National Electoral Commission officials arrived late at the Durumi I Polling Unit during the Abuja Municipal Area Council election, delaying the start of voting.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

INEC receives sensitive materials for Rivers bye-election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received and inspected sensitive electoral materials in preparation for the upcoming bye-elections in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FCT polls: Upload results in real-time, CSOs challenge INEC

A coalition of over 70 Civil Society Organisations is urging the Independent National Electoral Commission to upload election results in real-time for the upcoming FCT Area Council elections, while also highlighting concerns about voter safety and electoral integrity.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The chairwoman of the election commission revealed why an investigation was initiated regarding the funding of 'Nemunas Auลกra'

An investigation has been initiated into the potential illegal funding of the political party 'Nemunas Auลกra,' allegedly involving over โ‚ฌ130,000 in undisclosed donations.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: 3,345 BVAS deployed, movement restricted

The Independent National Electoral Commission has deployed 3,345 Bimodal Voter Accreditation Systems for the Federal Capital Territory area councils election to ensure a transparent electoral process.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

PM OLYMPIAD: Johanna Talihรคrm, who completed her last Olympic run, eagerly awaits the election results

Estonian biathlete Johanna Talihรคrm finished 14th in her final Olympic race and is now looking forward to the results of the IOC Athletes' Commission elections.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why were 7 assistant officers suspended in Bengal by the EC?

The Election Commission has suspended seven assistant election registration officers in West Bengal amid political tensions between Kolkata and Delhi, aiming to maintain transparency and discipline in the electoral process.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Mamata Banerjee: "Among these 5.8 million, many are valid!" Explosive accusations from the Chief Minister before the final voter list is published, who did she say, "Will you keep your job?"

Mamata Banerjee raised serious allegations regarding the final voter list in a press conference, claiming a significant number of entries are valid and warning election officials about the consequences of excluding genuine voters.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'If they are 420... then I am 440 volts', Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's sharp attack on EC

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee strongly criticized the Election Commission during the Special Intensive Review (SIR) process of the voter list, calling it a 'torture commission' and alleging it works in a dictatorial manner.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Preparation for the Saeima elections is proceeding as planned

Preparation for the upcoming Saeima elections in Latvia is on schedule, according to officials from the Central Election Commission and the State Agency for Digital Development.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Sukant Majumdar explained the reason for the EC's action against officials

Sukant Majumdar commented on the Election Commission's suspension of officials for attempting to manipulate the voter list.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Sukant Majumdar say about the suspended officials by the EC?

BJP leader Sukant Majumdar commented on the Election Commission's suspension of officials, emphasizing the importance of technology and artificial intelligence in tracking activities.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'PDA will fight until the day of judgment', Akhilesh lashes out at BJP regarding SIR

Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party, has accused the BJP and the Election Commission of colluding to disenfranchise his party's supporters in Uttar Pradesh's voter list revision.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Osun governor: INEC unveils details of candidates as Adeleke retains deputy

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke will keep his current deputy as his running mate for the upcoming governorship election, while the Independent National Electoral Commission reveals details of other candidates.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Mangal Pandey say about the suspension of 7 officials in Bengal?

Bihar Minister Mangal Pandey criticized West Bengal officials for being more loyal to Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress than to the Election Commission's directives.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Major Action by Election Commission over Irregularities in SIR; 7 Officials Suspended in Bengal

The Election Commission of India has suspended seven officials in West Bengal due to alleged irregularities during the Special Intense Review (SIR) process, leading to heightened political tensions between TMC and BJP.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Keshav Prasad Maurya's Attack on Akhilesh Yadav

Keshav Prasad Maurya criticized Akhilesh Yadav for spreading baseless allegations against the Election Commission.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bengal EC suspends 7 officials

The Election Commission of West Bengal has suspended seven officials for negligence in duty amid preparations for the assembly elections.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:49 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: 2027 - I Will Contest for President - Peter Obi

Peter Obi announces his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria under the African Democratic Congress, claiming he left the Labour Party due to recognition issues by the electoral commission.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Election Commission will camp in Assam for three days to review voting arrangements

The Election Commission of India is set to assess election preparations in Assam ahead of the upcoming assembly elections during a three-day visit led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Feb 15 โ€ข 16:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

INEC releases candidatesโ€™ details for Osun gov election

The Independent National Electoral Commission has published the names and details of candidates for the upcoming governorship election in Osun State, Nigeria.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Adopt AI for electronic transmission of poll results, don urges INEC

A Nigerian university scholar advocates for the use of artificial intelligence by the Independent National Electoral Commission to improve the electronic transmission of election results before the 2027 elections.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Akhilesh Yadav's Attack on the Election Commission and BJP

Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party, criticizes the BJP and the Election Commission, alleging collusion and manipulation in favor of the BJP.

Feb 15 โ€ข 03:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Election Commission in Bangladesh: Overwhelming Majority for the Nationalist Party BNP

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has secured over a two-thirds majority in the parliamentary elections, according to the election commission.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Kolvart attacked e-voting and hinted at manipulations. The head of the electoral commission refutes all accusations.

Mihhail Kolvart, chairman of the Center Party, criticized e-voting, suggesting that it is controlled by a small circle of individuals and implying possible manipulation of election results, while the head of the state election service refuted these claims, asserting the integrity of the voting process.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

West Bengal Assembly Election Live: When will the state assembly elections take place? How many phases will the voting occur? When will it be announced?

The article discusses the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, focusing on the schedule, procedures, and potential phases for voting.

Feb 11 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

2.43 lakh names removed from final voter list in Assam, revision completed before elections

In Assam, 243,485 voters have been removed from the final voter list ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, reflecting a 0.97% decrease compared to the draft list.

Feb 10 โ€ข 23:09 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: UCC Warns Broadcasters Against Hosting Election Dispute Claims On Air

The Uganda Communications Commission has cautioned broadcasters against airing claims of election disputes made by unsuccessful candidates.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:42 UTC

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