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ECI introduces a mobile deposit facility at Ludhiana West polling stations to enhance voter convenience and maintain ballot secrecy.

ECI Starts Mobile Phone Deposit at Polling Stations

The Election Commission of India introduces a new mobile deposit facility at polling stations for Ludhiana West bye-elections, enhancing voter convenience while maintaining electoral integrity.

ECI will pilot a mobile phone deposit facility at polling stations during the Ludhiana West bye-elections to improve voter convenience and uphold ballot secrecy.

In a first-of-its-kind initiative in elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) under the leadership of CEC &nbsp;Gyanesh Kumar recently introduced the mobile phone deposit facility at all polling stations to be implemented from the upcoming Bye elections including that of Bye elections to be held for Assembly Constituency 64-Ludhiana West on 19th June.
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w facility, based on instructions issued by the Election Commission of India on 23rd May 2025, aims to enhance the voter experience while at the same time upholding the secrecy of voting as mandated under Rule 49M of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961. Voters arriving at polling stations with mobile phones will now be able to securely deposit their devices at designated counters just outside the polling station entrance. These counters will be managed by trained volunteers using jute/cloth bag mobile holders as per ECI guidelines.
The facility is designed to facilitate all the voters, particularly women, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities, who often face difficulty without access to their mobile phones. However, Phones will not be allowed inside the polling stations and must be switched off within the 100-metre periphery to maintain the secrecy and decorum of the election process.
Sibin C., Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, while announcing the pilot of this initiative, stated, &ldquo;Implementing the mobile phone deposit facility during the Ludhiana West bye-elections is part of our broader effort to improve the convenience of the voters, while maintaining the secrecy of voting.&rdquo;
The facility will be uniformly implemented across all 194 polling stations in the Ludhiana West constituency during the upcoming by-election. Proper arrangements are also being made to ensure that the deposited mobile phones are returned safely after voting.

The Election Commission of India allows Covid-19 affected voters in Ludhiana's bye-election to vote via postal ballot. This ensures safety and adherence to updated election rules.

Ludhiana Bye-Election: Postal Voting for Covid-19

In Ludhiana's 2025 bye-election, Covid-19 affected individuals can vote through postal ballots. The Election Commission of India ensures safety and participation by following updated electoral rules. This initiative supports democratic engagement while prioritizing public health.

ECI allows Covid-19 affected voters in Ludhiana's bye-election to vote via postal ballot

Covid-19 affected voters in the Ludhiana West bye-election on May 26, 2025, have postal voting access. This ensures safe participation, adhering to amended election rules.

In pursuance of the provisions of clause (e) of Section 60 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India hereby specifies that the Covid-19 suspect or affected person, certified by competent authority, who applies for voting by postal ballot paper and subject to verification of their request by the Returing Officer concerned, would be a class of persons to give their vote by postal ballot in the current bye-elections to 64-Ludhiana West Assembly Constituency in Punjab notified on 26.05.2025 under Section 30 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, as per the provisions in Part-IlA of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 as amended vide Ministry of Law &amp; Justice, Govt. of India, Notification SO No. 1964(E), dated 19th June, 2020 read with the directions and guidelines issued by the Election Commission on the subject.

It also asked the BJP to stop campaign speeches that may divide society.

ECI pulls up BJP & Congress, asks to desist from campaigning along caste, religious lines

EC pulls up BJP & Congress, asks them to desist from campaigning along caste, religious lines

It also asked the BJP to stop campaign speeches that may divide society.

The Election Commission on Wednesday asked the BJP and the Congress to desist from campaigning along caste, community, language, and religious lines, asserting that India&rsquo; socio-cultural milieu cannot be made a casualty to elections.
This comes nearly a month after it issued notice to BJP president J P Nadda on opposition charge that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a divisive speech in Rajasthan's Banswara, the poll watchdog rejected his defence and asked him and his party's star campaigners to desist from campaigning on religious and communal lines.
It also asked the BJP to stop campaign speeches that may divide society.
Along with Nadda, the EC had issued a similar notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge asking him to respond to the complaints filed by the BJP against him and the main opposition party's senior leader Rahul Gandhi regarding their remarks.
The EC also rejected his defence and asked the Congress not to politicise defence forces and make potentially divisive statements regarding socio-economic composition of the armed forces.
It also asked the Congress to ensure that its star campaigners and candidates do not make statements which give false impression that the Constitution may be abolished or sold.
The EC asked the presidents of the two national parties to issue formal notes to their star campaigners to correct their discourse, exercise care and maintain decorum.&nbsp;
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During a public meeting in Haldia on May 15, Gangopadhyay allegedly made offensive comments about Mamata Banerjee, questioning her integrity and making derogatory remarks about her appearance and gender.

'Low-level personal attack': ECI bars BJP leader and former judge from campaigning for 24-hours

During a public meeting in Haldia on May 15, Gangopadhyay allegedly made offensive comments about Mamata Banerjee, questioning her integrity and making derogatory remarks about her appearance and gender.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) Tuesday imposed a 24-hour ban on campaigning by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Calcutta High Court judge, Abhijit Gangopadhyay. The decision followed his recent controversial remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee, Bar and Bench reported.&nbsp;
As per a report by the legal portal, the ban commences at 5 PM on May 21. Condemning strongly Gangopadhyay's remarks, The ECI noted Gangopadhyay, "made a low-level personal attack and thus violated the provisions of Model Code of Conduct, adding that his comments tarnished the state's reputation, which is known for its respect for women.
During a public meeting in Haldia on May 15, Gangopadhyay allegedly made offensive comments about Mamata Banerjee, questioning her integrity and making derogatory remarks about her appearance and gender. These remarks prompted the All-India Trinamool Congress to file a complaint with the ECI.
Notably, the former judge is not new to controversy. Earlier, he had accused fellow judge Justice Soumen Sen of political bias, leading the Supreme Court to intervene and transfer related proceedings. Gangopadhyay resigned in March, months before his scheduled retirement.&nbsp;
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Uddhav Thackeray blasts ECI after losing party name, symbol, says no democracy left in country

&ldquo;We will challenge in Supreme Court poll panel's decision to recognise Eknath Shinde faction as real Shiv Sena,&rdquo; he said. The EC decision is very dangerous for democracy, he added.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on Friday described as dangerous for democracy Election Commission's decision to recognise Eknath Shinde faction as real Shiv Sena.
&ldquo;They (Eknath Shinde faction) have stolen our bow and arrow symbol, but people will avenge this theft,&rdquo; Thackeray told reporters at his Matoshree bungalow in suburban Bandra.
Claiming that there was no democracy left in India, Thackeray said PM Modi should declare that dictatorship has started in the country.
&ldquo;We will challenge in Supreme Court poll panel's decision to recognise Eknath Shinde faction as real Shiv Sena,&rdquo; he said. The EC decision is very dangerous for democracy, he added.
The EC decision indicates that the Mumbai municipal corporation elections will be declared soon, he said.&nbsp;

SC stays Madhya Pradesh HC order on political gatherings

Supreme Court stayed High Court order asking parties to conduct&nbsp; campaign for Madhya Pradesh&nbsp;bypolls virtually.

SC stays MP HC order on public rallies
Political parties to conduct their campaign virtually
ECI&nbsp;to take decision with regard to political rallies
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The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madhya Pradesh High Court order asking political parties to conduct their campaign for the November 3 assembly bypolls virtually instead of holding physical rallies due to COVID-19. The bench asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take an appropriate decision with regard to political rallies as per law and keeping in mind the pandemic guidelines. The top court was hearing pleas of the ECI and Madhya Pradesh Energy minister Pradyuman Singh Tomar challenging the state high court&rsquo;s order of October 20.

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