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News •

Election Commission to develop new digital interface for voters, other stakeholders • May 4, 2025, 9:13 AM ET (The Hindu)
EC to soon get death registration data electronically from states, UTs • May 2, 2025, 7:48 AM ET (The Indian Express)
SC questions unopposed wins, suggests mandating minimum vote share for lone candidates • Apr. 25, 2025, 5:55 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Two-day training by EC of booth levels officers in Bihar • Apr. 24, 2025, 7:09 AM ET (The Hindu)
Indian election process acclaimed globally, says Election Commission • Apr. 23, 2025, 3:22 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Also Known As ECI
Date 1950 - present
Headquarters New Delhi
Areas Of Involvement election

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