Election Commission

PML-N and PPP candidates are set to secure one seat each in two delayed AJK constituencies. PPP's Bazil Ali Naqvi leads in LA-28 while PML-N's Noreen Arif holds a narrow lead in LA-27, with both constituencies marked by allegations of irregularities and fake votes.

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) alleged rigging in two Muzaffarabad constituencies during Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, citing incidents of ballot stuffing, intimidation, and staff misconduct. Polling in LA-27 and LA-28 was delayed due to landslides and bad weather, while the PPP accused the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) of electoral malpractices. PML-N's election coordinator denied the claims, attributing their early-phase victories to public trust.

The PML-N secured 14 seats in the second phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, while the PPP won four, according to unofficial results. Polling was delayed in some areas due to landslides and bad weather, and the PPP accused PML-N of rigging and violence, similar to claims during the first phase. The third phase of polling will occur in Poonch division.

PML-N appears to lead in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections after unofficial results from the second phase showed it winning most contests, including 10 of 12 refugee constituencies. The PPP claims two refugee and two territorial seats but alleges widespread rigging, while sporadic violence and delayed polling in some areas due to landslides and weather disruptions were reported.

PML-N and PPP leaders resumed talks to address tensions over alleged rigging in four Mirpur division constituencies during the AJK elections. Both parties agreed on enhancing security for the upcoming polling phase and discussed resolving complaints through political and legal channels.

Over 4,000 police personnel will be deployed for security during the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections in Rawalpindi division on August 2. The elections for migrant seats include 175 polling stations across four constituencies, with strict security measures and categorization of stations as highly sensitive, sensitive, or normal.

TMC chief Mamata Banerjee has urged the Election Commission to conclude its inquiry into the party’s ownership dispute and not grant any further opportunity to the rival faction to stake claims.

Voting has begun for the Datia bypoll in Madhya Pradesh, where 2,20,344 voters will choose among 21 candidates. The Election Commission has established 291 polling stations for the election.

The Election Commission has approved Yabloko to field pro-peace candidates in the State Duma elections. Nikolai Ryabkov stated this allows Russians to vote for peace and freedom, promoting a legal pathway for ceasefire advocacy.

PML-N won nine out of 13 seats in Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s Mirpur division in preliminary election results. The election process faced security concerns and allegations of electoral malpractice between PML-N and PPP. The second and third phases are scheduled for August 2 and August 10.

Jharkhand has recorded over six lakh deceased voters, with 6,14,639 uncollectable enumeration forms attributed to deceased electors. An additional 5,96,575 forms were uncollectable due to untraceable or absent voters, according to Election Commission data.

Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz pledged infrastructure and welfare projects for Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), including an international airport and electric buses, amid PPP criticism over electioneering tactics. PPP accused the PML-N of making pre-poll promises and urged the Election Commission to address the issue.

The YSRCP has petitioned the Election Commission regarding cross-State voter duplication and is seeking a postponement of booth rationalisation in Andhra Pradesh until the final electoral roll is published.

The Election Commission (EC) will extend its Special Information Review (SIR) period until August 8. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will continue house-to-house visits until August 8, coinciding with the completion of polling station rationalisation and reorganisation.

The Election Commission has extended the Schedule of Issues Report (SIR) for three states and Delhi, which are part of Phase 3 of the process initiated on May 14. The states include Haryana and Andhra Pradesh.

The Election Commission told the Madras High Court that there cannot be a presumption that children influenced voter behavior in Tamil Nadu. The poll body agreed to examine the issue and frame guidelines if necessary.

The Election Commission extended the SIR schedule for Haryana and Andhra Pradesh. Both states are part of Phase 3 of the SIR, which began on May 14 and includes 16 states and Union Territories.

UN special rapporteurs have raised concerns over India's alleged deletion of 52 million voters, particularly Muslims, in 12 states and union territories. They warn the process may violate human rights law, citing disproportionate targeting of minorities and discriminatory rhetoric linking deletions to 'illegal Bangladeshi immigrants'.

The Election Commission has identified over 9.37 lakh untraceable electors in Karnataka, including those absent, shifted, dead, duplicate, or otherwise untraceable. Political parties are involved in verifying these voters as the distribution of enumeration forms reaches its final phase.

The election commission announced the Edo local election results, stating that APC won the chairmanship election in all 18 local government areas of the state.

Congress criticized the Election Commission for causing chaos and absolute mayhem, according to a statement by a Congress leader. The accusation is made in the context of the SIR mentioned in the title.

Barisan Nasional (BN) secured 48 out of 56 seats in Johor, surpassing its 2022 result, while Pakatan Harapan (PH) won only eight seats. The victory is expected to strengthen BN within the unity government led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and prompt PH to address its declining public appeal.

Donald Trump has removed election commission members as part of efforts to influence how U.S. elections are conducted. The action represents a continuation of attempts to reshape the voting process.

Donald Trump removed election commission members as part of his effort to reshape the US voting process. The article notes this is a Republican president's attempt to influence how U.S. elections are conducted.

Donald Trump removed election commission members as part of his effort to influence how U.S. elections are conducted. The action is described as a continuation of his attempts to reshape the voting process.

Donald Trump has removed members of the election commission in an effort to influence the U.S. election process. The action is part of ongoing attempts by the Republican president to shape how elections are conducted.

The PDP has announced a boycott of the Edo Local Election. The Election Commission has approved 12 parties to participate in the election.

The Madras High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining the Election Commission from notifying byelections in five Tamil Nadu constituencies until July 31, 2026. The order applies to Tiruchi East, Perundurai, Ambasamudram, Viralimalai, and Karur constituencies. The injunction was issued by Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan.

Trump was criticized as 'irresponsible and dangerous' for firing election commission members, with concerns it is part of efforts to interfere with elections. The Trump administration spent $2.7bn on wind power and $1.125bn on coal, criticized for favoring fossil-fuel companies.

BJP has urged the Election Commission to provide SIR forms in English. The request focuses on the language requirement for the forms.

TMC submitted a detailed response to the Election Commission, rejecting a rebel faction's claim as fraudulent. TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee stated this in response to a representation from rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee.

Trinamool infighting has escalated with Ritabrata Banerjee's camp reportedly taking control of the party headquarters. Ritabrata Banerjee and other MLAs from his group met the Election Commission's full bench in Delhi to stake a claim for the party.

The Election Commission has distributed over 2.01 crore Enumeration Forms in Karnataka as part of the SIR process, with 12,07,432 forms digitized and 54,823 electors submitting their forms online so far.

The Election Commission has scheduled byelections for the Bankipur, Datia, and Manjalpur Assembly constituencies on July 30, with the counting of votes set for August 3.

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Supreme Court deferred hearing on the Election Commission’s application for interim relief against a high court order directing provisional registration of PTI as a political party. The court will address the application alongside the Election Commission’s petition for leave to appeal after registry scrutiny, with no hearing date fixed before the July 27 elections due to the court’s summer recess.

Ritabrata Banerjee-led Trinamool faction is set to meet the Election Commission to present claims over the Trinamool Congress name and election symbol. The Election Commission will hear the rival faction's arguments regarding the party's name and symbol.

BJP accused the opposition of attacking the Election Commission (EC) over the SIR process to mask poll defeats and called it 'peak hypocrisy'. The charge followed a letter from 23 political parties and an Independent MP to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, expressing concerns about the SIR process, EC's functioning, and election-related issues.

The Election Commission is digitizing enumeration forms as the SIR process begins in Karnataka. Voters can use the 'Book a Call with BLO' feature on the ECINet mobile application, available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, for convenience.

Karnataka plans to explore legal options while awaiting the Election Commission's response on concerns related to SIR. Priyank Kharge stated this.

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Supreme Court suspended an AJK High Court order granting interim relief to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) until July 2. The High Court had directed the Election Commission to provisionally register PTI, but the Supreme Court halted this order pending further proceedings. The Election Commission had rejected PTI's registration application in May, citing non-fulfillment of financial requirements.