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EVMs Meant For Training Purpose, Not Used In Elections: EC Clarifies After Akhilesh Alleges 'Vote Theft' In UP

India.com News Desk March 9, 2022 7:07 AM IST

Akhilesh Yadav launched an attack on the BJP, accusing it of trying to "steal" votes by manipulating electronic voting machines (EVMs).Yadav's comment came a day after multiple exit polls predicted a big win for the BJP in the state, and the former CM said the entire exercise was just meant to create a perception that the ruling party was set to win.

ECI directs for police investigation into fake news on LS poll dates

ANI January 17, 2019 8:34 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday directed the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi to ask police to investigate the fake news of 2019 Lok Sabha election dates being circulated on social media and asked them to take action against unknown persons and entities under relevant laws to prevent rumour mongering.

ECI directs for police investigation into fake news on LS poll dates

ANI Feeds January 17, 2019 8:33 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday directed the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi to ask police to investigate the fake news of 2019 Lok Sabha election dates being circulated on social media and asked them to take action against unknown persons and entities under relevant laws to prevent rumour mongering.

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