Election Commission

“Vote Chori Exposed??!!!” – Rahul Drops Bombshell, Alleges BJP – EC Nexus in Vote Fraud

“Vote Chori Exposed??!!!” – Rahul Drops Bombshell, Alleges BJP – EC Nexus in Vote Fraud

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is also the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha. He made an allegation on Thursday, Aug 7. He claims the Election Commission of India is involved in alleged vote theft. Rahul Gandhi the commission is collaborating with the BJP. He claims to have bulletproof evidence in support of the claim.  Mr. Gandhi allegedly tells, Election commission of India is involved in voters theft “I am saying with 100% proof". He claimed, EC had included fraud names in the electors list and removed genuine names from the voters list. Also read: Bihar Electoral Roll Revision Causes Uproar  “We…
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Bihar’s Electoral Roll Update: Supreme Court gives Directives to EC

Bihar’s Electoral Roll Update: Supreme Court gives Directives to EC

NEW DELHI: There are two documents to consider. The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission (EC). They asked them to "consider" Aadhaar. The elector's photo identity card (EPIC) is to be considered. This is for the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral roll. These details are already being sought or come pre-filled in the enumeration form distributed to the state's 7.9 crore voters on June 24. EC is, thus, already collecting Aadhaar details. Furnishing Aadhaar is optional for the elector. The EPIC number is pre-printed in the enumeration forms. This is shown by examining the form. The…
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Bihar Electoral Roll Revision Causes Uproar

Bihar Electoral Roll Revision Causes Uproar

The Election Commission of India (ECI) decided to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar. This is due to the upcoming assembly elections. This decision of the apex electoral body has drawn scrutiny and objections from various parties. EC’s Electoral Roll Powers Article 324(1) of the Constitution empowers the Election Commission. It provides “superintendence, direction and control” over preparing the electoral rolls. It also oversees the conduct of elections to Parliament and state legislatures. The EC prepares the electoral rolls following the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (RP Act). Section 21(3)…
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Aadhaar-Voter ID Linking to Be Fast-Tracked Following Key Election Commission and Home Ministry Meeting

Aadhaar-Voter ID Linking to Be Fast-Tracked Following Key Election Commission and Home Ministry Meeting

The process of linking Voter ID cards (EPIC) with Aadhaar numbers is set to gain momentum in the coming months. The Election Commission has committed to carrying out this initiative. It will strictly adhere to the provisions of Article 326 of the Indian Constitution. The initiative will also follow relevant sections of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. It will respect the judgments of the Supreme Court. An important meeting took place today at the Election Commission's headquarters, Nirvachan Sadan. It was led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek…
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