Election Commission Of India

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Supreme Court to EC: Verify 5 EVMs per assembly segment

The EC said the audit system has the approval of the Indian Statistical Institute.

09 Apr 2019 12:27 AM

The ‘weak-kneed conduct” of the ECI has reduced the credibility of this constitutional body “to an all-time low”, it alleged. (Photo: File)

Former bureaucrats’ plea to President to ensure fair polls

The petition has listed nine instances, most of them involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the ECI had allegedly failed to act.

09 Apr 2019 12:18 AM

While the Election Commission of India has around eight apps on the Google Playstore, four of them – Suvidha, CVigil, PwD and Voter helpline – will be widely used during the polls. (Photo: File)

Election Commission goes digital for voter awareness

There are 4,587 CSCs in Assam and they have presence in all the 2,548 gram panchayats.

08 Apr 2019 2:16 AM

Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana leader Raju Shetti

EC issues notice to Raju Shetti for his remarks

Mr Shetti on Friday had apologised for his statement and said that he intended to speak about giving justice to the kin of martyrs.

07 Apr 2019 6:15 AM

Will jail EC if elected: BBM chief Prakash Ambedkar

Mr Ambedkar said that he made the comment in a general sense, but the EC part of the statement was singled out.

05 Apr 2019 3:41 AM

The poll panel is likely to write to President Ram Nath Kovind to bring the matter to his notice. (Photo: File | ANI)

Rajasthan Guv violated MCC calling for Modi win, ECI may approach Prez

On March 25, Singh allegedly said that as a party worker he 'genuinely' wanted BJP to win ensuing Lok Sabha elections.

02 Apr 2019 2:54 PM

The file concerned was sent for discussion to the state chief secretary’s off-ice last week.

71 prisoners in state to be freed

State to send proposal to Election Commission of India for approval.

01 Apr 2019 1:49 AM

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) has written to the Election Commission of India (ECI) accusing TRS President and state Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao of violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). (Photo: File)

Telangana Congress blames KCR of violating MCC, writes to ECI

The TPCC has urged the Chief Election Commissioner to ensure strict implementation of the MCC.

30 Mar 2019 9:09 AM

On March 15, the apex court had asked the ECI to respond to the DMK's plea seeking by-polls for Tiruparankundram, Ottapidaram and Aravakurichi assembly constituencies. (Image: File)

Will hold by-polls on 3 vacant assembly seats in TN within reasonable time: ECI to SC

The DMK's counsel had said that by-polls on 18 vacant seats are scheduled to be held on April 18 along with the LS polls in the state.

28 Mar 2019 12:51 PM

'The Commission has directed a Committee of Officers to examine the matter immediately in the light of Model Code of Conduct,' read a statement from the electoral body. (Photo: ANI)

EC will examine if PM Modi's address to nation violated Model Code of Conduct

PM on Wednesday interacted through VC with team of scientists involved in development and testing of Anti-Satellite missile.

28 Mar 2019 8:50 AM

BJP will top 2014 performance in J&K, says Ram Madhav

The leader said that Modi gives great importance to Jammu is borne by the fact that he would be beginning his campaign from the region on March 28.

28 Mar 2019 4:37 AM

Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Telugu Desam Party President N. Chandrababu Naidu gestures in a public meeting in Visakhapatnam. (Photo: PTI)

AP govt locks horns with EC over officials’ transfer

Naidu wrote a seven-page strongly worded letter to the ECI protesting the manner in which three IPS officers were transferred.

28 Mar 2019 4:19 AM

Congress demands probe into BJP MP’s earnings

Armed with affidavits of Poonam Mahajan's assets, the Congress leader said that Ms Mahajan had declared her assets of Rs 12 crore in 2009.

27 Mar 2019 4:02 AM

Twitter and YouTube had told the bench that they already permit only such political ads that had been verified by the Election Commission.

ECI rebuked for failure to pass order on poll ads

The court said it would pass appropriate order on the petition.

27 Mar 2019 2:46 AM

A bench of Chief Justice Naresh Patil and Justice N M Jamdar asked the ECI why it was hesitant to pass regulatory or prohibitory orders on such ads. (Photo: File)

Bombay High Court raps ECI for failure to pass order on social media poll ads

The bench reserved its orders on the matter and said it will pass appropriate orders.

26 Mar 2019 4:11 PM

Greens demand wetland inspection

Environment groups have stated in their mail that the landfill in Navi Mumbai Special Economic Zone plots has clogged the wetlands.

26 Mar 2019 2:59 AM

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Unaided school teachers get relief from poll duty for now

The court then directed ECI not to take action against such school teachers till April 1.

25 Mar 2019 2:35 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi (Photo: File)

Who is going to bell the cat?

Government and political parties in power have successfully thwarted moves to cleanse the election funding process.

24 Mar 2019 3:19 AM

By the evening of March 28, a clear picture on the number of candidates in each of the 91 constituencies will emerge.

Election Commission notifies first phase of LS poll

Polling would be held in 91 parliamentary constituencies spread across 20 states on April 11 under the first of the seven-phase general elections.

19 Mar 2019 6:05 AM

EC orders probe against TMC strongman Mondal

In his own style he reminded them of their duty and also threatened to confront them if they are found on the wrong foot.

19 Mar 2019 2:13 AM

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