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News •

ECI begins training booth-level agents of political parties from Bihar • Apr. 16, 2025, 5:52 AM ET (The Hindu)
Indian EVMs not connected to Internet, Wi-Fi, says Election Commission amid Tulsi Gabbard’s comments • Apr. 11, 2025, 11:50 PM ET (The Hindu)
EC holds meetings with political parties at the grassroots level • Apr. 2, 2025, 4:54 AM ET (The Hindu)
Election Commission begins training programme for grassroot electoral officials • Mar. 27, 2025, 1:22 AM ET (The Hindu)
Election Commission is a 'failed institution': Kapil Sibal • Mar. 23, 2025, 3:36 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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