Offering freebies is a policy call of a political party: Election Commission Poll panel tells Supreme Court that it does not have powers to de-register parties. 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 · Apr 9, 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 Hindu · Mar 31, 2022
We should be aware that our democracy is turning into autocracy: Krishna Byre Gowda Bengaluru The Hindu · Mar 29, 2022
How a Reliance-funded firm boosts BJP’s campaigns on Facebook Legal loopholes, selective use of rules allowed a Reliance company to pump in millions to promote the BJP in elections. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2022
Bhagwant Mann meets Governor, stakes claim to form government Mr. Mann says oath ceremony to be held on March 16 The Hindu · Mar 12, 2022
‘Never the practice’: EC reporters not invited to press brief on eve of poll results “Thank you all, friends, for joining us today.” Newslaundry · Mar 10, 2022
U.P. Election Results 2022 live updates | BJP poised to return; Yogi Adityanath breaks the ‘Noida jinx’ Live updates on results of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections, which was held in seven phases. The Hindu · Mar 10, 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. The Times of India · Mar 9, 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). Dynamite News · Mar 5, 2022
UAE, Egypt Sign Reinsurance Agreement to Bolster Trade and Economic Cooperation Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit agency (ECA), and its Egyptian counterpart Export Credit Guarantee of Egypt (EGE) have signed a reciprocal reinsurance agreement to support Emirati and Egyptian projects in their respective countries as well as their collaborative initiatives around the world. The agreement between the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 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 Hindu · Feb 23, 2022
UP assembly elections: Webcast at 2,438 booths in Lucknow LUCKNOW: Out of 4,018 booths in the city, 2,438 will have live webcast facility for security and monitoring purpose. Through live webcast, ECI will ensure safe polling in booths. The Times of India · Feb 22, 2022
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 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.
The Hindu · Feb 12, 2022 Assembly polls: ECI allows padayatras, reduces campaign ban period According to the poll panel, election campaign can now be conducted between 6 am and 10 pm instead of earlier 8 am to 8 pm.
Dynamite News · Feb 3, 2022 UP polls: SP urges ECI to instruct Yogi Adityanath to use 'language in accordance of Model Code of Conduct' Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, Samajwadi Party (SP) on Thursday wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) requesting it to issue an instruction to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to follow the "language in accordance of the Model Code of Conduct."
The Hindu · Feb 1, 2022 Assembly elections 2022 | ECI holds briefing for 15 special observers Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are to go to the polls
Dynamite News · Feb 1, 2022 ECI appoints Special Observers for UP Election Commission of India appointed Special Observers for Uttar Pradesh.
The Hindu · Jan 31, 2022 Assembly polls | ECI allows public meetings of up to 1,000 people Ban on roadshows, vehicle rallies and processions extended till February 11
The Hindu · Jan 31, 2022 Morning Digest | Budget session of Parliament begins today; ECI to review ban on physical rallies today, and more A select list of stories to read before you start your day
The Hindu · Jan 30, 2022 ECI to review ban on physical rallies on Monday The Commission may also decide on whether fresh relaxations can be extended to political parties and candidates in holding physical campaigning events
The Hindu · Jan 26, 2022 Morning Digest | Gen. Rawat, Kalyan Singh awarded Padma Vibhushan; Pfizer starts Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine trial; and more A select list of stories to read before you start your day
The Hindu · Jan 25, 2022 Judges should think about language used when speaking about EC: Law Minister Attempts to discredit Election Commission are akin to discrediting Indian democracy, says Rijiju