New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would examine decisions taken by the Election Commission (EC) and annul those found to be contrary to law. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, issued notices to the Centre and the EC on pleas Read More…
New Delhi: Several leaders and workers of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) were detained by police on Sunday while protesting at India Gate, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The BJP accused the AAP of attempting to “vitiate Delhi’s political atmosphere” and disrupt law and order. According to the AAP, Delhi unit Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday ordered a Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) probe into allegations of irregularities linked to a 2006 Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP) case involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The case relates to the alleged suicide of Malaysian civil engineer Lee See Been, who was associated with the Read More…
New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of conspiring to keep Gen Z voters off the electoral rolls. The opposition party also alleged that young voters were being prevented from getting enrolled in the electoral process and used the phrase “loot-us” in reference to the lotus, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Read More…
Agra: Two Congress leaders were arrested on Monday following a protest outside Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s residence in Agra, where the main gate and a wall of the house were allegedly defaced with spray paint. The protest was held by Congress workers at Kumar’s residence in Vijay Nagar. During the demonstration, protesters raised slogans Read More…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the deadline for filing claims and objections under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi and Maharashtra. In Delhi, the deadline has been extended to October 30, 2026, while disposal of notices, claims and objections has been extended to November 30. In Read More…
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA Gyanesh Kumar met Moldova’s Ambassador to India Inga Ionesii at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi on Tuesday. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening democratic cooperation in line with the vision outlined at IICDEM 2026. They Read More…
Thimpu: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Shri Gyanesh Kumar met the Prime Minister of Bhutan during his visit to the country on September 15, 2026, to attend the National Voters’ Day function. During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on the shared democratic values of India and Bhutan. They also discussed the enduring role of Read More…
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar began a three-day visit to Bhutan on Monday to strengthen institutional cooperation between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Election Commission of Bhutan. During his visit from September 14 to 16, Kumar is scheduled to meet Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu Read More…
Panaji: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday interacted with more than 1,000 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) from across Goa. Describing BLOs as the “foundational pillar” of the world’s largest democracy, Kumar said electoral rolls and the election process are carried out in accordance with the Constitution, law and Election Commission guidelines. He highlighted the Read More…