Voter Fraud

What is form 17C and the dispute over voter turnout data?

Lok Sabha polls & stock market: Is the voter turnout dip worrying D-Street?

Foreign investors wait on the sidelines, seeking clarity on the next government's composition and strength

Postal ballots stamp their voice: Lok Sabha election's phase 1 voting on

The latest state elections show a higher share of postal ballots, according to an analysis of Election Commission of India data

EC issues guidelines for genuine electors to cast vote without voter I-card

Seeking to ensure that no genuine elector is deprived of the right to vote, the Election Commission has told state poll officers to ignore clerical or spelling errors provided the voter's identity can be established through the voter I-card. It has also said that a voter I-card issued by the electoral registration officer of another assembly constituency will be accepted for identification provided the elector's name is in the electoral rolls of the polling station where he or she has turned up. In case of a mismatch of photograph, the elector will have to produce one of the alternative photo documents listed out by the EC. In an order issued last month, the EC said the electors who are not able to produce their voter I-card will have to furnish one of the alternative photo identity documents for establishing their identity. These include the Aadhaar card, MNREGA job card, passbooks with photograph issued by a bank or post office, health insurance smart card issued by the Labour ..

National Voters' Day 2024: All you need to know about importance of voting

National Voters' Day is significant in light of the fact that the fate of a nation is in the hands of the voters and the essential freedoms of the Indian voters are revered in the Constitution

Kerala Youth Congress polls: Case registered against use of fake voter IDs

A case has been registered based on the complaints filed against the alleged use of fake voter ID cards during the Youth Congress organisational polls, Kerala police said on Saturday. Police said a comprehensive probe will be conducted into the allegations and a special investigation team comprising eight members have been formed in this regard. Police have registered an FIR invoking various provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) including sections 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating) and 471 (Using as genuine a forged document). Thiruvananthapuram DCP, Nithin Raj told the media that the alleged mobile application used for creating the fake IDs, its developer, and other relevant matters will come under the probe. "We will investigate the issue behind the forged voter ID cards and those who made and used such documents. A comprehensive probe will be held," he said. The Chief Electoral Officer of Kerala had on Friday directed the state police to investigate complaints of alleged

Karnataka poll machinery to be vigilant against influencing voters: EC

The Election Commission has directed its chief electoral officer in poll-going Karnataka to ensure constant monitoring of ground situation and strengthen vigil over various social media platforms for prompt action against attempts to bribe or intimidate candidates and voters, sources said on Saturday. The Commission's directive came after an audio clip was circulated on social media about an alleged attempt by BJP candidate from Chamarajanagar, V Somana, to influence Mallikarjuna Swamy alias Alur Mallu of JD (S) to withdraw candidature by offering money and a government vehicle, sources said. An FIR has been filed in the matter under Section 171E and 171 F of IPC in Town Police Station, Chamarajanagar, they said. These sections deal with punishment for bribery and undue influence. Ahead of the May 10 polls for which campaigning levels have gone up, the Commission has directed the CEO of Karnataka to ensure constant monitoring of ground situation and strengthen vigil over social med

Man arrested for hacking EC's portal for issuing voter cards: Police

A 30-year-old man was arrested in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Tuesday for allegedly hacking the Election Commission's portal used for generating voter identity cards, police said. Mukesh Kumar was arrested from Karso village in Chaonpur police station area on a complaint from the EC, they said. He was interrogated by several officers, including Palamu's Deputy Commissioner Shashi Ranjan, officials said. A team of half dozen investigators, comprising police officers and civil officials, are probing the case, they added. The arrested is suspected to be part of a network that has links in several districts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, officials said. The EC had informed the Palamau district administration that the URL used for generating voter identity cards from a Customer Service Point (CSP) in Chaunpur's Karso area was hacked and fake voter identity cards were made, they said. The EC had given the responsibility of making voter ID cards to a private company, giving it a URL and

18 states join Texas election fraud lawsuit seeking to undo Biden's victory

Eighteen states have joined Texas in its election lawsuit that seeks to halt presidential electors in four battleground states from casting their votes for US President-elect Joe Biden

Trump approaches US Supreme Court against Presidential election results

President Trump has approached the US Supreme Court against the results of last month's presidential election, which he alleges were rigged in favour of President-elect Joe Biden

US Supreme Court rejects Republicans' bid to halt Biden's Pennsylvania win

The US Supreme Court has rejected Republicans' last-gasp bid to reverse Pennsylvania's certification of President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the electoral battleground

Trump again says US presidential election was 'rigged' in favour of Biden

Donald Trump is showing no signs of surrender and has reiterated yet again his unsubstantiated claims about widespread voter fraud

'Visit EC website for info': Delhi CEO cautions people against cyber fraud

Two incidents of cyber fraud were reported in the last month

Voter card not enough to vote, name should be on electoral rolls: Delhi CEO

He said the office of the Delhi Chief Electoral officer has taken a series of steps to ensure free and fair elections in the state

Republicans hold on to a myth to hold on to power

Fourteen states had new registration and voting restrictions in effect last year