Representational file image. | Photo Credit: G.N. Rao As part of its efforts to spread voter awareness, the Election Commission has tied up with the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and the Department of Posts (DoP) to amplify its outreach to electors ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The EC signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) … Read more
Jairam Ramesh. File | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Calling for greater accountability in using technology in conduct of polls, the Congress on February 14 questioned the Election Commission (EC) of India’s “reluctance” to engage with INDIA parties over their demand that the number of VVPATs prescribed be steadily increased towards 100%. The Opposition party also … Read more
The state election authority, the Chief Electoral Officer’s office, has received the names of officers for appointment in place of senior officials, IPS cadre in particular, who had been transferred on the instructions of the Election Commission of India. The ECI has ordered transfer of four District Collectors, Superintendents of Police of some districts, and … Read more
Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumar reviews with senior officers, ahead of the three-day visit of the Election Commission of India to Telangana from October 3 to 5. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari has asked the officials concerned to come prepared with all details for the forthcoming visit of the senior … Read more
The Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and State Police personnel on Thursday conducted a flag march in Agartala ahead of the State Assembly elections slated to be held on February 16 with the vote-from-home option available for senior citizens of age more than 80 years and the person with a disability. According to the Sub-Divisional … Read more
Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Registered voters living in villages along the disputed border with Assam can participate in the upcoming Assembly elections in Meghalaya, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said on January 13. Mr. Kumar led an Election Commission of India (ECI) team in a … Read more
Representational image only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu “The ruling BJP received ₹614.53 crore as contributions, more than six times the funds garnered by the Opposition Congress during fiscal year 2021-22. The Congress received funds to the tune of ₹95.46 crore,” according to Election Commission data. The Trinamool Congress, which is in power in West … Read more
In a discussion at the ET Roundtable, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra defends holding polls amid the pandemic stating that rallies were allowed only when cases were down. He dismissed allegations of bias against the Election Commission of India stating that it has always provided a level playing field. Speaking on J&K delimitation, he said … Read more
Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said he will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday to discuss possible solutions to the ongoing farmers’ stir against the Centre’s three farm laws. Singh on Wednesday said he will be meeting Shah along with some agricultural experts. “Tomorrow I am going to meet Home Minister Shah … Read more
The nomination process for the bypolls to Dhariyavad and Vallabhnagar assembly seats in Rajasthan began on Friday with the Election Commission of India issuing a notification for the same. Polling will be held on October 30, Additional Chief Electoral Officer Krishna Kunal said. According to the notification, nominations can be filed for both the seats … Read more