election commission of India

Election Commission (EC) is a constitutional organization that administers the election process in India. The Lok Sabha , Rajya Sabha , State legislatures, and offices of President and vice President elections falls under the ambit of the Election Commission.

The commission in order to curb the channelizing of black money through political route decided to strike more than 400 parties off ‘the income tax exemption on contributions and donations’ list.

India has nearly 1900 political parties but over 400 never fought any elections. The commission suspected these parties to be conduits of turning black money into white.

The commission works under Article 324 of Constitution of India. It was set up back in 1950. Under Election Commission Act, 1993 it is headed by three members, Chief Election Commissioner and two other Election Commissioners.

The Chief Election Commissioner of India is Syed Nasim Ahmed Zaidi. Achal Kumar Jyoti and Om Prakash Rawat are Election Commissioners of India.

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Why this show-off about independence in appointment of CEC/ECs when it can be decided by govt? SC to Centre

TNN / May 14, 2026, 22:01 (IST)

'Presence of LoP in selection panel is ornamental, why Cabinet minister made part of panel'

'Why put up this show of independence?’ Supreme Court flags CEC appointment mechanism

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 14, 2026, 16:09 (IST)

ECI posts index cards, stats for assembly polls for 830 constituencies within 72 hours of election result

TNN / May 09, 2026, 23:49 (IST)

SIR in Chandigarh: Over 600 BLOs to reach out to 5.2 lakh electors

May 15, 2026, 10:54 (IST)

ECI announces schedule for SIR exercise in Odisha

TNN / May 14, 2026, 22:54 (IST)

The election commission of India has announced a Special Intensive Revision for Odisha's voter database. This drive aims for a clean and updated electoral roll. Booth-level officers will conduct household visits for verification. Political parties will appoint agents to ensure accuracy. The final voter list will be published in September, strengthening electoral integrity.

Evening news wrap: VD Satheesan named Kerala chief minister; EC expands nationwide SIR exercise, and more

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 14, 2026, 18:15 (IST)

Asra Garg is new IG for intelligence

TNN / May 14, 2026, 01:57 (IST)

Jharkhand Electoral Roll Revision 2026: Key Dates and Process for Voters

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 15, 2026, 00:01 (IST)

Jharkhand's special intensive revision of electoral rolls commences on June 30, with door-to-door voter verification by BLOs until July 29. The final rolls will be published on October 7, following draft publication on August 5 and a claims/objections period until September 4. The qualifying date for this revision is October 1, 2026.

Amrinder Singh Raja Warring questions timing of SIR exercise ahead of Pb polls

TNN / May 15, 2026, 00:24 (IST)

Special summary revision campaign to start from June 15 in Haryana

TNN / May 15, 2026, 00:24 (IST)

SIR Phase-3 in 16 states & 3 UTs, including Delhi

TNN / May 15, 2026, 04:18 (IST)

Model code lifted, but govt depts still remain out of action

May 08, 2026, 04:31 (IST)

HC asks ECI to explain action taken on plea on one-vote loss

May 11, 2026, 01:30 (IST)

SIR in Karnataka starts from June 20; 5.5 crore voters to be covered

TNN / May 14, 2026, 19:51 (IST)

Karnataka is gearing up for a historic voter check, the first in nearly a quarter of a century, kicking off on June 20. This ambitious door-to-door verification will run from June 30 to July 29, involving more than 5.55 crore voters.