Congress moves EC against ‘Modi Parivaar’ and ‘Modi ki Guarantee’ advertisements

Congress moves EC against ‘Modi Parivaar’ and ‘Modi ki Guarantee’ advertisements

Congress also sought the removal of all images of the prime minister from government bodies, offices, petrol pumps for the duration of the elections as the same violates multiple safeguards iterated in election law. | Photo Credit: Prashant Nakwe Alleging misuse of state resources for the poll campaign of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress … Read more

Sachin Tendulkar files police complaint in Mumbai against “misleading advertisements” impersonating his attributes

Sachin Tendulkar files police complaint in Mumbai against “misleading advertisements” impersonating his attributes

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar lodged a complaint with Mumbai Police against the “unauthorised” use of his name, photo and voice in misleading advertisements | file photo | Photo Credit: PTI Legendary former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday lodged a complaint with Mumbai Police against the “unauthorised” use of his name, photo and voice in “misleading … Read more

Publicity of criminal antecedents of candidates during electioneering: EC makes norms stringent

Publicity of criminal antecedents of candidates during electioneering: EC makes norms stringent

New Delhi: Ahead of Bihar polls, the Election Commission on Friday made the norms of publicity of criminal antecedents of candidates stringent by putting a timeline on when such advertisements should be published and broadcast during electioneering. In October, 2018, the Election Commission (EC) had issued directions making it compulsory for candidates contesting elections and … Read more