J&K delimitation orders have acquired the ‘force of law’, EC, Home Ministry tell SC Petition filed by Srinagar residents challenges constitution of Delimitation Commission The Hindu · Oct 6, 2022
By-poll In 7 Assembly Seats Of 6 States Including Uttar Pradesh The Election Commission has announced by-elections in 7 assembly constituencies in 6 states including Uttar Pradesh. Voting will be held on November 3. Read full report on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Oct 3, 2022
Explained | Did the ban spare PFI’s political wing? Could the Election Commission of India have had a role in the Social Democratic Party of India escaping a crackdown? What is the mandate of this party often associated with the Popular Front of India? Does the ECI have the power to de-register a political party? The Hindu · Oct 1, 2022
‘Real’ Shiv Sena tussle | Supreme Court refuses to stay EC proceedings on Shinde’s claim over party SC dismisses Uddhav Thackeray faction’s plea to stay EC proceedings The Hindu · Sep 27, 2022
For internal democracy: On Election Commission of India rejecting notion of ‘leader for life’ in political parties The Election Commission of India is right in rejecting the notion of ‘leader for life’ in political parties The Hindu · Sep 22, 2022
Election Commission officials to visit Himachal, Gujarat The term of the Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat Assemblies is till January 8, 2023 and February 18, 2023 The Hindu · Sep 20, 2022
Ex-bureaucrats write to EC, seek de-recognition of AAP A group of retired bureaucrats on Thursday wrote to the Election Commission of India and sought action against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and initiate proceedings to withdraw the recognition of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for alleged violation of the code of conduct by inducing public servants to work for… Dynamite News · Sep 16, 2022
Constitution Bench to hear on Sept. 27 if EC can hear Shinde's claim over Shiv Sena party, symbol The move comes after the rival Uddhav Thackeray faction filed interim applications in the Supreme Court against the Election Commission’s proceedings. The Hindu · Sep 7, 2022
Data | Anonymous donations to parties in FY21: Congress tops list, BJP close second In FY21, national parties and regional parties received ₹427 crore and ₹264 crore worth of funds, respectively, from unknown sources The Hindu · Sep 4, 2022
National parties collected ₹15,077 crore from unknown sources between FY 2004-05 and 2020-21: ADR report The analysis was conducted on the basis of the parties' Income Tax Returns and donations statements filed with the Election Commission of India The Hindu · Aug 26, 2022
Sena vs Sena: SC sends Maharashtra political petitions to 5 judge Constitution bench The Supreme Court on Thursday referred to a five-judge Constitution bench the issues involved in the petition filed by rival groups of Shiv Sena in connection with the Maharashtra political crisis. Read more on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 23, 2022
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
The Times of India · Jul 26, 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 Hindu · Jul 14, 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 7, 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 Times of India · Jun 11, 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…
Dynamite News · Jun 9, 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:
The Times of India · Jun 7, 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 Hindu · May 12, 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 Times of India · Apr 9, 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…