Final date for publication of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir rescheduled for November 25 Jammu The Election Commission of India (ECI) has set a new deadline of November 25 for the final dat The Hindu · Aug 10, 2022
HC sets aside subpoena issued against ex-Chief Election Commissioner Subpoena cannot be issued against Chief Election Commissioner and former CECs just for askance: HC The Hindu · Aug 3, 2022
Andhra Pradesh: Submit Aadhaar numbers by March 31 for authentication in electoral rolls Form-6B designed for submitting Aadhaar details, says Chief Electoral Officer The Hindu · Aug 1, 2022
Tamil Nadu: Former CM O Panneerselvam continues appointment drive to stuff party faction with more functionaries CHENNAI: Former chief minister O Panneerselvam (OPS) is continuing with his appointment drive in his faction of the AIADMK to give it some semblance of respectability as he prepares himself to fight it out with the Edappadi K Palaniswami faction before the Election Commission of India. The OPS faction has… The Times of India · Jul 26, 2022
The great omission in the draft disability policy Unless there is political inclusion of the disabled, the goal of inclusiveness and empowerment will remain elusive The Hindu · Jul 14, 2022
Madras HC dismisses charge that Edappadi Palaniswami spent ₹5,000 crore to become AIADMK general secretary It imposes a cost of ₹25,000 on the litigant for ‘seeking publicity’ The Hindu · Jul 7, 2022
Counting for Haryana seats delayed for almost 9 hours CHANDIGARH: The counting for Haryana's two Rajya Sabha seats was halted for almost nine hours after the voting closed on Friday after the ruling BJP party and independent candidate Kartikeya Sharma, supported by the BJP-JJP combine, urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to cancel the votes of two Congress… The Times of India · Jun 11, 2022
ECI to announce President’s election schedule today at 3 pm Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for election for the next President of India at 3 pm on Thursday. Read more on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jun 9, 2022
Rajya Sabha polls: How will MLAs with Covid vote, Election Commission of India asked MUMBAI: The Maharashtra legislature secretariat has sought advice from the Election Commission of India (ECI) on how Covid-19 positive legislators can cast their ballot for the June 10 Rajya Sabha elections. Seven candidates are in fray for six Rajya Sabha seats in Maharashtra. The Times of India · Jun 7, 2022
EC issues schedule for election to two RS seats Sitting members D. Srinivas and V. Lakshmikanta Rao to retire on completion of their term The Hindu · May 12, 2022
Rajiv Kumar to take over as Chief Election Commissioner on May 15 Rajiv Kumar has been a member of the three-person Election Commission of India since September 1, 2020. The Hindu · May 12, 2022
Uttar Pradesh council polls clock more than 98% turnout LUCKNOW: Over 98% turnout was recorded in the legislative council polls held on Saturday. An average of 98.11% polling was recorded in the UP legislative council biennial polls for 27 seats with Gorakhpur-Maharajganj constituency registering the lowest turnout of 96.50% and Rae Bareli clocking the highest with 99.35% polling, as… The Times of India · Apr 9, 2022
The Hindu · Apr 9, 2022 Have no powers, up to voters to decide if freebies offered by political party are viable: Election Commission The Election Commission of India cannot regulate State policies, it told the Supreme Court which is hearing a plea seeking a ban on freebies
The Hindu · Mar 31, 2022 Election Commission names Ashutosh Kumar as first Seshan Chair visiting professor NEW DELHI The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday named Prof. Ashutosh Kumar, of the poli
The Times of India · Mar 29, 2022 Allahabad HC stays arrest of Abbas Ansari in ‘hisab-kitab’ case PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad high court on Monday stayed the arrest of MLA from Mau Sadar, Abbas Ansari, the son of mafia don-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, for his alleged statement threatening government officials with payback at a public rally in Mau earlier during the 2022 state assembly elections.
Dynamite News · Mar 10, 2022 Assembly poll results: EC withdraws blanket ban on victory processions After taking stock of the COVID-19 situation in states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab Goa, Manipur and Uttarakhand, the Election Commission of India has decided to relax the guidelines on victory processions during and after the counting and has withdrawn the banket ban on victory procession.
The Times of India · Mar 9, 2022 Punjab poll: 3-tier cordoning points at counting centres CHANDIGARH: All arrangements have been made for the counting of votes on Thursday, when the Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the fate of 1,304 candidates contesting multi-cornered elections for the 117-member Punjab legislative assembly, for which voting was held on February 20. Thursday has been declared a dry…
The Times of India · Mar 9, 2022 UP poll: EVMs carried in truck were marked for training, says ECI LUCKNOW: Following reports of EVMs being carried in a vehicle in Varanasi, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued clarification that these machines were marked for training, and rumours were spread by few political parties against the transparency of the commision.
Dynamite News · Mar 5, 2022 Manipur Assembly polls phase 2: Voter turnout of 28.19 pc recorded till 11 am A voter turnout of 28.19 per cent till 11 am was recorded on Saturday as polling across 22 constituencies are underway for the second and final phase of Manipur elections, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The Hindu · Feb 23, 2022 EC recognition to YSRTP In significant development, the YSRTP established by Y S Sharmila got recognition by the Election Commission of India (ECI). This was disclosed by party senior leader Toodi Devender Reddy on Wednesday.
The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022 Ban on ads, social media broadcasts CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued guidelines to the district election officers (DEOs) to ensure prohibition from 6pm on February 18 to conclusion of polling at 6pm on February 20. Voting will take place from 8am to 6pm.
The Times of India · Feb 16, 2022 767 unrecognized Uttar Pradesh parties registered with EC LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of unrecognized parties registered with the Election Commission of India.
The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022 EC seeks action against Punjab State Information Commissioner Anumit Singh Sodhi CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has requested the Punjab governor to issue appropriate advisory and take necessary action against Punjab State Information Commissioner Anumit Singh Sodhi for violation of the model code of conduct by taking part in political activities.