Haryana Elections Archives

10 May

State Election Commissioner hails peaceful and transparent conduct of Haryana local body polls

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDevender Kalyan, Haryana Elections, Local polls, Municipal elections, Peaceful voting

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana State Election Commission successfully concluded the general and by-elections for municipal and Panchayati Raj institutions across the province on Sunday. State Election Commissioner Devender Singh Kalyan confirmed that the entire voting process was conducted in a peaceful, fair, and highly organized manner. To ensure the credibility and transparency of the democratic exercise, the commission had implemented comprehensive arrangements across all polling stations, focusing on maintaining public order and providing a seamless experience for the electorate. During the polling day, Commissioner Kalyan personally inspected several booths in Panchkula to assess the security protocols and facilities provided…

07 May

Haryana government declares paid holiday on May 10 for municipal elections

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana Elections, Local Governance, Municipal Polls, paid holiday, voting rights

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has announced a paid holiday on Sunday, May 10, 2026, to facilitate voter participation in the upcoming municipal civic polls. This directive applies to all registered voters residing in the specific regions where polling is scheduled to take place. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued an official notification outlining the details of the exemption to ensure that citizens can exercise their democratic rights without facing any professional or financial setbacks. The electoral process on this date will cover a broad range of municipal bodies across the province. Voters will cast their ballots to elect the…

05 May

Digital Oversight in Elections: Poll Dashboard to Track Every Activity in Haryana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDigital monitoring, Election Commission, Haryana Elections, Poll Dashboard, Polling day, Real-time tracking

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana State Election Commission is intensifying its focus on digital transparency and real-time monitoring through the effective implementation of the Poll Dashboard portal and its integrated mobile application. During a high-level video conference held in Chandigarh on Tuesday, May 5, Secretary of the State Election Commission Gaurav Kumar met with Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers from various districts to review preparation strategies. The commission emphasized that the digital framework is designed to provide accurate, transparent, and time-bound supervision of every phase of the electoral process. All concerned officials have been directed to ensure that information…

04 May

Haryana Municipal Elections Set for May 10, Election Commission Issues Identity Guidelines

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaElection Commission, Haryana Elections, Identity proof, Municipal Polls, voter ID, Voting guidelines

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana State Election Commission has announced that general elections for three municipal corporations, one municipality, and three municipal councils will be held across the province on May 10. According to a spokesperson for the Commission, the voting window has been set from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. To ensure maximum participation, the Commission has issued comprehensive guidelines regarding voter identification, emphasizing that no eligible citizen should be denied their right to vote due to the lack of a formal Voter Photo Identity Card. Officials have confirmed that residents whose names are recorded in the current electoral…

30 Apr

Haryana Election Commission Orders Removal of Political Signs Ahead of Local Polls

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCode of Conduct, Election Commission, Haryana Elections, Local Governance, Municipal Polls, Political Hoardings

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana State Election Commission has issued a formal directive to remove all political nameplates and hoardings in municipalities where elections are currently proposed. A spokesperson for the commission confirmed on Thursday that the presence of boards featuring the names of mayors, presidents, and council members in public spaces such as streets and intersections constitutes a direct violation of the Model Code of Conduct. The commission has taken serious note of these displays and is demanding immediate corrective action to maintain a level playing field for the upcoming electoral process. Deputy Commissioners across the affected regions have…

01 Oct

Haryana CEO Directs 11 Unrecognised Political Parties to Submit Election Expense Details

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaA. Srinivas, Election Commission of India, Haryana Elections, unrecognised political parties

Chandigarh, October 1 — Haryana’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) A. Srinivas has directed 11 unrecognised registered political parties in the state to submit their election expenditure reports and audited accounts by October 13, 2025, after failing to do so within the prescribed timelines.Srinivas emphasized that in a democracy, the electoral process is of utmost importance, and under the Representation of the People Act, 1961, all registered political parties must submit their annual audited accounts and election expense statements to the Election Commission of India (ECI) within stipulated deadlines. For assembly elections, expenses must be reported within 75 days, and for…