People left out of Assam NRC can vote until declared foreigners by tribunals, says EC

In a major relief to those left out of the NRC, the Election Commission has reiterated those who failed to make the cut will continue to have their right to vote until declared foreigners by tribunals. According to the Election Commission, D-Voters will remain on Assam’s electoral roll unless their case is decided by a […]

EC seizes cash, liquor, drugs worth around Rs 3,450 cr during LS polls

After the conclusion of the seventh and the final phase of Lok Sabha election on Sunday, the Election Commission stated that the enforcement agencies have seized unaccounted cash, illicit liquor, drugs, gold and freebies worth around 3,450 crore rupees since the Lok Sabha polls were announced on 10th of March. The seizure is nearly three […]

CPI-M to participate in repoll in 168 polling booths of West Tripura LS seat

The CPI(M) in Tripura has decided to participate in the repolls scheduled to be held in 168 polling booths in the West Tripura Lok Sabha constituency on May 12. The decision was taken after their writ petition challenging the Election Commission’s decision for repolling was rejected by the Supreme Court. The decision to participate in […]

EC likely to announce repoll at 131 booths in West Tripura seat

The Election Commission is likely to announce re-polls in as many as 131 polling stations in West Tripura constituency. This development has come to light following a fax message from the Ministry of Home Affairs to the Tripura Government that has been accessed by Northeast Live. According to the message to the Tripura Chief Secretary, […]

EC bans NaMo TV from airing all political content

The Election Commission on Thursday directed Delhi’s Chief Electoral Officer that all political publicity contents being displayed without pre-certification be removed immediately from NaMo TV. The poll panel said any political content has to be permitted by the local media certification committee strictly in accordance with the EC’s instructions in this regard. After the Congress […]

EC stalls release of PM Modi’s biopic till completion of Lok Sabha polls

The Election Commission has stalled the release of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s biopic, a day before its release, during the election period. The film coinciding with the start of the Lok Sabha polls – ‘disturbs the level playing field’, the election body said. The film directed by Omung Kumar, was scheduled for release on April […]

Arunachal cash seizure case: FIR lodged against BJP candidate’s son, former MLA

The Chief Electoral Officer of Arunachal Pradesh lodged an FIR against Christopher Perme, the son of BJP candidate for Arunachal East Dangi Perme and former MLA Ralom Borang pertaining to an amount of Rs 1.8 cr which was seized by Arunachal police on the 5th of April from two separate vehicles. The complaint was filed […]

EC writes to Mizoram Chief Secretary; expresses concern on Mizo groups poll boycott call over Bru

The Election commission has written to the Mizoram chief secretary Lalnunmawia Chuaungo, expressing concerns about the boycott calls by Mizo groups against allowing Brus to vote. In the letter, the commission has asked the state govt to make all necessary arrangement to ensure peaceful election. The Election Commission expressed its concern regarding renewed boycott call […]

High-level EC team to assess poll preparedness in Assam, Tripura and Manipur

A high-level team of the Election Commission led by a Deputy Election Commissioner will visit Assam on Monday (March 18). According to reports, the EC delegation will also visit Tripura, Manipur and West Bengal next week to assess poll preparedness. The decision to send Deputy Election Commissioner, Sudip Jain comes a day after the BJP […]