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According to the Election Commission (EC), the final phase of elections concluded in a peaceful manner, registering over 2 per cent less voter turnout compared to that in the last elections for the 16 seats. (Photo: ANI)

Jharkhand Assembly elections: Overall voter turnout over 66 pc in the state

The fifth phase on Friday witnessed 70.83 pc turnout. Counting of votes will be held on December 23.

20 Dec 2019 8:48 PM

Joy Prakash Majumdar, the West Bengal BJP Vice President and candidate for Karimpur assembly by-polls was allegedly manhandled and kicked by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers. (Photo: ANI)

On camera: WB BJP Vice President manhandled, kicked by TMC workers

The incident comes at a time when voting is underway in the constituency.

25 Nov 2019 5:39 PM

Speaking to media Siddaramaiah said, 'Were we present in the core committee meeting of the BJP? Were any of our leaders present in their meeting? This was a core committee meeting for selecting their candidates for the upcoming polls.' (Photo: FIle)

Siddaramaiah slams Yediyurappa's allegations of Congress twisting his statement

Yeddyurappa in a meeting had said that Congress party had twisted his statement.

05 Nov 2019 4:23 PM

After Maharashtra and Haryana, Jharkhand is the third state to go to polls. (Photo: File)

Jharkhand polls in 5 phases from Nov 30, results Dec 23

The term of the 81-member Assembly will end on January 5, 2020.

01 Nov 2019 5:08 PM

'The decision of EC to conduct by-elections in the state is only to favour the disqualified legislators,' Siddaramaiah said. (Photo: File)

EC acting at behest of BJP govt: Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah also claimed that the 'central government has not paid a single rupee in 50 days of a massive flood in northern Karnataka.'

30 Sep 2019 9:40 AM

The panel has decided to restart the filing of nominations on November 11 with November 18 being the last date of filing nominations. On November 19, the nominations will be scrutinised. The last date for withdrawal of nominations is set as November 21. (Photo: File | PTI)

EC sets December 5 as new date for Karnataka elections

Earlier, the polls were scheduled for October 21 and counting was to take place on October 24.

27 Sep 2019 9:35 PM

Claiming that the EC is being influenced by the Centre, the former Chief Minister said: "The plea was filed by disqualified MLAs and the issue was between the Speaker and the concerned parties. Who influences the EC to interfere? By seeing this development, anyone can judge that the EC is being run by the Centre." (Photo: File | ANI)

HD Kumaraswamy says EC a puppet of central govt after its decision on K'taka by-polls

The election body told SC it would defer the by-polls to 15 constituencies till top court takes a decision on 17 disqualified MLAs.

26 Sep 2019 7:22 PM

The EC's refusal to disclose Lavasa's dissent notes comes just weeks after the poll body rejected by a 2-1 majority Lavasa's demand that dissenting views on model code violations during elections should be made part of orders and decided it will be only included in internal files. (Photo: File)

On RTI, EC refuses to share dissent notes on Modi's election speeches

The EC stated that disclosing the notes would endanger the life or physical safety of the individual.

25 Jun 2019 1:44 PM

Sources said that some central forces would have normally stayed in the state till the counting of votes on May 23. The MCC is applicable till May 25. (Photo: PTI)

TMC meets EC against BJP demand for deployment of central forces in WB till May 25

‘Why special rules for Bengal? This is unacceptable,’ TMC leader and national spokesperson Derek O’ Brien has said to the EC.

21 May 2019 6:51 PM

Earlier on Monday, a BJP delegation led by Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Railway minister Piyush Goyal approached the EC and urged it to conduct re-polling in the constituencies where violence had taken place during all the phases of the Lok Sabha polls. (Photo: File)

Following violence, EC announces re-polling at Kolkata booth

The re-polling will be conducted on Wednesday, May 22 from 7 am to 6 pm.

21 May 2019 10:41 AM

West Bengal has witnessed violence all through the seven phases of the voting. (Photo: ANI)

EC imposes Section 144 in Bhatpura for undefined time-period

This comes soon after Piyush Goyal’s demand for re-polls in areas where violence occurred.

20 May 2019 8:54 PM

The counting at 8 am will also commence with postal ballot counting. (Photo: twitter/ANI)

Results of Delhi LS poll may get delayed by 5-6 hrs: Chief Election Officer

He said after the EVM counting is over, the VVPATs will be counted as per the Supreme Court guidelines.

20 May 2019 3:31 PM

This comes a day after clashes broke at the mega roadshow of BJP president Amit Shah in Kolkata. (Photo: File)

EC to hold meeting with WB observers on poll violence today

Clashes reportedly broke out on Tuesday after some miscreants started throwing sticks at the convoy in which Shah was travelling in.

15 May 2019 11:35 AM

Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta had alleged in the complaint that one such meeting was held at a banquet hall in Lal Miyan on May 4 at 9 pm. (Photo: Representational)

Session organised by local leader: Banquet hall owner over EC's notice on AAP meeting

On Saturday, BJP accused AAP members and its MLA Amanatullah Khan of hosting meetings inside mosques to seek votes.

08 May 2019 9:33 AM

The Guild urges the EC to initiate necessary action against those who indulged in physical violence against journalists and asks the TMC-led West Bengal government to ensure law and order in the state so that journalists are not attacked by political parties and they can perform their professional duties safely, it said. (Photo: File)

Editors Guild asks EC to take action on violence against journalists in WB

The Editors Guild said it condemns several incidents of physical attack on journalists in West Bengal during the fifth phase of polling.

07 May 2019 3:01 PM

Dev has alleged that 'inaction' by EC on complaints against top BJP leaders was 'a sign of invidious discrimination' as also 'arbitrary, capricious and impermissible' as it was destructive of the integrity of electoral process. (Photo: Representational)

SC seeks EC response on Cong MP's plea on MCC violations by PM, Amit Shah

Congress MP alleged Model Code of Conduct violations for using hate speeches and armed forces for 'politic propaganda'.

30 Apr 2019 4:31 PM

Attacking Narendra Modi for claiming that 40 TMC MLAs were in touch with him, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said the prime minister should be 'banned for 72 years' for his 'shameful' speech. (Photo: File)

Modi must be given '72 year' ban for 'shameful' speech: Akhilesh Yadav

The EC has recently barred several leaders including Yogi Adityanath and Sidhu from campaigning for 72 hours due to poll code violations.

30 Apr 2019 10:26 AM

A Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation led by party MP Shukhendu Shekhar Roy on Monday sought time from Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) West Bengal in connection with BJP leader and Union Minister Babul Supriyo's alleged altercation with the polling officer and violence caused during polling in Asansol Lok Sabha seat. (Photo: File)

TMC delegation seeks WB EC's intervention over poll-violence in Asansol

There were reports of altercations between supporters of TMC, BJP and CPI (M) from several polling booths in the constituency.

29 Apr 2019 12:50 PM

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati on Thursday accused the Election Commission of ignoring the alleged model code violations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: File)

EC letting Modi violate model code: Mayawati

In another tweet, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister hit out at the BJP for asking who is the prime ministerial face of the Opposition.

25 Apr 2019 1:39 PM

The Congress delegation old the EC that Shah 'openly raised Balakot air strikes, Pulwama attack and armed forces' while seeking votes in Krishnanagar, West Bengal. (Photo: File)

Cong moves EC against Modi 'road show' after voting, calls him 'uncaring offender'

Cong also made a representation to the EC over alleged MCC violation by BJP chief Amit Shah and demanded a 72-hour campaign ban on him.

23 Apr 2019 8:45 PM

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