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    Bengal 2026 polls: ECI suspends three BLOs

    Kolkata: In a late evening development on Friday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the suspension of three booth-level officers (BLOs) engaged in electoral duties for the forthcoming two-phase assembly elections in West Bengal later this month.​ The ECI also directed the state administration to initiate departmental proceedings against the five BLOs concerned and.

    ECI appoints Sandeep Rai Rathore as Tamil Nadu DGP ahead of polls

    New Delhi: Election Commission of India on Thursday named Sandeep Rai Rathore as the Director-General of Police of Tamil Nadu, replacing G. Venkataraman as part of the poll preparedness in the state. Election Commission directed the Tamil Nadu government to implement the order with immediate effect, and a compliance report in respect of the joining.

    ECI issues notification for two-phase Assembly polls in West Bengal

    Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued a notification for the two-phase Assembly elections in West Bengal scheduled on April 23 and April 29. In the notification, it has been said that the polling will start from 7 a.m. on both polling days. In the first phase, there will be polling for.

    ECI to adopt stricter norms for repoll in West Bengal Assembly elections

    Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to adopt a stricter approach to ordering repolls in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, with officials indicating that re-polling may now be ordered more promptly in cases of voter intimidation or obstruction of voting.  An official familiar with the development said that until now, repolls.

    ECI suspends police officer after Basanti Bazar incident ahead of West Bengal elections

    South 24 Paraganas: Ahead of the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday suspended Inspector Avijit Paul, In-Charge of Basanti Police Station, with immediate effect. The suspension follows the violent incident on March 26 in the Basanti Bazar area under Basanti Police Station, Baruipur Police District, which resulted in.

    ECI rolls out digital airtime vouchers for Assembly polls

    In a significant move aimed at ensuring fair campaigning opportunities, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued digital vouchers to recognised political parties, allowing them free airtime on Doordarshan (DD) and All India Radio (AIR) for the upcoming Assembly elections. Digital push to streamline campaign access The initiative has been introduced under Section 39A.

    ECI mandates pre-certification of political ads on social, electronic media ahead of elections

    New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday directed all political parties and candidates to get pre-certification for political advertisements from the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) before release on electronic or social media platforms for the upcoming elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, and bye-elections in six.

    Mamata Banerjee attacks ECI over transfers, deputations of bureaucrats, cops

    Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lambasted the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the latter’s decision to transfer bureaucrats and police officers in the state and also sending many of them on deputation as general and police observers in other poll-bound states almost daily since the model code of conduct came.

    ECI deploys over 25 lakh officials for violence-free, inducement-free elections in 5 States/UTs

    New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday deployed over 25 lakh officials to ensure violence-free and inducement-free elections in five States/UTs, following the announcement of the Assembly election schedule on March 15. According to the Commission, elections will be held in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, along with bye-elections.

    Bengal govt assigns new posts to 19 IPS officers removed by ECI ​

    Kolkata: The West Bengal government on Wednesday assigned new responsibilities to 19 IPS officers who were removed from their posts by the Election Commission. They have now been appointed to new positions, a senior officer at the state secretariat, Nabanna, said. ​ The state government issued a directive to this effect on Wednesday, keeping in.

    ECI deploys over 25 lakh personnel to ensure violence-free Assembly polls

    New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday said it has deployed more than 25 lakh officials to ensure that the upcoming Assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory are conducted in a violence-free and inducement-free manner. Massive Workforce Mobilised for Multi-State Polls The poll body had, on Sunday, announced the.