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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

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Process initiated to amend criminal laws, Kiren Rijiju tells Rajya Sabha

“Against 387 vacancies in various High Courts, 168 proposals are at various stages of processing”

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Election Commission bars TMC MLA Narendranath Chakraborty from campaigning for by-polls in 2 West Bengal seats

KOLKATA: The Election Commission has barred Trinamool Congress MLA Narendranath Chakraborty from campaigning for by-polls to two constituencies in West Bengal for violating the model code of conduct by allegedly issuing open threats to BJP voters and supporters.

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We should be aware that our democracy is turning into autocracy: Krishna Byre Gowda

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Parliament panel seeks views of Govt, EC on Regional Commissioners for 2024 Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi Asserting that the Election Commission (EC) should have optimum manpower, a parliamentary

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Lok Sabha updates March 25, 2022

House passes Finance Bill 2022.

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Act against 'attacks' on religious minorities: journalists

New Delhi

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Punjab Assembly poll results: Amarinder Singh loses from Patiala

Punjab Lok Congress Party chief and two-time chief minister Amarinder Singh lost from Patiala Urban by a margin of 19,873 votes to Aam Aadmi Party’s Ajit Pal Singh Kohli according to Assembly poll results declared by the Election Commission on Thursday.

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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Commission of India has decided to relax the guidelines on victory processions during and after the counting and has withdrawn the banket ban on victory procession.

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Assembly poll results: Voters ne rakhee Mann, Punjab hua AAP ka

Celebrations kicked off at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party's Chief Ministeral's candidate Bhagwant Mann with early trends from the Assembly polls counting shows AAP crossing halfway mark in Punjab, according to the Election Commission website.

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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

Sira 'to face criminal suit by EC' over poll

The Election Commission (EC) has decided to file a criminal suit against Sira Jenjaka, a former Palang Pracharath Party MP for Bangkok, in connection with a previous conviction of fraud, says a source in the EC.

Bangkok Post

UP Election 2022: 3 officials removed, FIR ordered against lekhpal for flouting of EVM, ballot paper rules

LUCKNOW: Hours after videos of alleged violation of rules of transporting and handling EVMs and ballot paper bundles went viral, at least three senior officers were removed by the Election Commission in Uttar Pradesh, while one FIR was lodged against a lekhpal on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Let counting of votes go on as per established practice, says Supreme Court

Election Commission is following apex court judgment, it says

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Assembly elections 2022: How political parties used social media for campaign

NEW DELHI: The soon-to-be concluded round of assembly polls saw major political parties embrace virtual campaign with enthusiasm, partly necessitated by the Election Commission's restrictions on account of Covid-19 and also due to the realisation that a lot more people could be reached through social media.

The Hindu

U.P. polls | 24-hour campaigning ban for BJP MLA for Model Code of Conduct violation

The Election Commission order stated that Raghvendra Pratap Singh’s speech on February 19 during a public gathering in the constituency was ‘utterly irresponsible, provocative and threatening in nature’

The Hindu

EC notice to Congress leader over ‘bury Yogi, Modi’ statement

The Election Commission on Wednesday issued a notice to Congress leader and candidate from Pindara in Uttar Pradesh Ajay Rai for prima facie violating the Model Code of Conduct by calling on voters to “bury” U.P. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Times of India

EC orders re-polling in Karhal’s Jaswantpur booth on Feb 23 after complaint of bogus voting by Union minister SP Singh Baghel

AGRA: The Election Commission on Tuesday decided to conduct re-polling at Jaswantpur booth in UP’s Karhal constituency of Mainpuri district on Wednesday following a complaint of "bogus voting and impersonation" filed by Union minister and BJP candidate SP Singh Baghel, who is fighting elections against Samajwadi party chief Akhilesh Yadav.

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Election Commission allows political rallies without capacity limit, road shows

COVID-10 cases have declined significantly, it says

The Times of India

Polling figures revised: At 69.25%, Derabassi tops in Mohali district

MOHALI: The provisional voter turnout figure of 63.1% in the district on Sunday was revised to 66.72% by the Election Commission (EC) on Monday. This made the district go up a notch from the bottom slot that was now taken by Amritsar at 66.16%.

The Hindu

Election Commission restores higher limit of star campaigners per party

It had in October 2020 reduced the number of star campaigners in order to reduce large crowds during the pandemic.

The Hindu

Notice to Raja Singh

The Election Commission on Wednesday issued a show-cause notice to BJP MLA of Goshamahal T. Raja Singh to explain within 24 hours his “vote for BJP or face bull-dozer” comments made on a video.

The Times of India

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

Morning Digest | Cryptocurrencies akin to Ponzi schemes, says RBI; India driving force of Quad, says White House, and more

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EC accepts Christians’ demand, changes Manipur polling dates

IMPHAL: Bowing to intense pressure from the Christian community, the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday rescheduled the date of voting for the two-phased Manipur assembly polls to February 28 (Monday) and March 5 (Saturday).

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