Tag: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)

Paid Holiday Announced for Delhi’s Polling Day; UP and Haryana Follow Suit

Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer, R Alice Vaz, informed ANI, “A paid holiday has been announced for shops, establishments, and staff in both government and private sectors.

February 5, 2025

“During 2024 general polls, police scared Muslim voters by removing their veils”: SP writes letter to UP CEO ahead of by-polls

The letter stated that the right to check voter IDs lies with the Polling Officer.

November 19, 2024

Bengal: 57 pc of booths in 5th phase sensitive, CAPF deployment increased

Out of these seven Lok Sabha constituencies, as per CEO office figures, four have over 50 per cent of sensitive booths while two of them have over 80 per cent.

May 18, 2024

Kerala CEO refutes Congress’ claims about ‘poor’ poll management

The state, which went to the polls on Friday, recorded 71.16 per cent voter turnout -- down from the 77.67 per cent recorded in 2019.

April 28, 2024

“BJP ploy…weapons planted at site”: TMC writes to Bengal poll panel chief after arms recovery in Sandeshkhali

The ruling party in the state alleged further that the CBI did not issue 'actionable notice' to the state government or the police administration before carrying out the raids.

April 27, 2024

Webcasting will be done in each polling booth in Bengal this time

During the 2021 Assembly elections in West Bengal, around 51 per cent of the polling stations were covered under webcasting.

April 3, 2024

ECI full bench to be in Bengal next month to review poll preparedness

“Strict instructions are expected from the commission to act against any such attempt to use children under the provisions of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016,” the CEO office insider said.

February 7, 2024

ECI seeks daily report on law & order situation in Bengal

Besides reports on the law & order situation the office of the CEO, West Bengal will have to send regular reports to the commission on some other subjects.

January 11, 2024

12.98 lakh new voters in final electoral roll of Odisha

Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal said at a press conference here that 12, 97,954 new electors will exercise their franchise for the first time in the general elections ahead.

January 6, 2024