Tag: Election Commission
EC restricts Mayawati and Yogi from campaigning for a few days due to violation
The Election Commission placed a temporary ban on campaigning for Mayawati and Yogi Adityanath as they had made controversial statements that defied the model code of conduct. The ban starts at 6 am on 16th April and extends for three days (Yogi) and two days… Read More
Naidu asks EC for re-poll in booths where EVM’s malfunctioned
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu asks Election Commission for re-poll in 618 polling booths where the EVM's malfunctioned. He accused the EC of being biased and has questioned the credibility of the EVM's used for polling. The re-poll is requested in order to ensure a… Read More
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30% of the EVM’s glitch in Andhra Pradesh as polling begins
In the first phase of voting in Andhra Pradesh, as many as 30% of the EVMs were found to have glitches or were not working leading to a delay in polls. Many voters, unable to bear the heat turned away without casting their votes. CM… Read More
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Election Commission Writes To Doordarshan Criticizes For Political Preferences On Narendra Modi
Doordarshan has broadcasted a program on Main Bhi Chowkidar after which the Election Commission of India has issued a show cause on the bias behavior towards the Political Parties of India. The airtime coverage of the program about the political parties should be neutral without… Read More
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Congress uses Abhinandan Varthaman’s picture for Campaign
Congress who was crticial of Modi and his government when Wing Cdr Abhinandan was captured by Pakistan, conveniently forgot that his return was also negotiated and arranged by the Modi government. Congress candidate Urmila Matondkar was seen holding a campaign with a huge poster of… Read More
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EC seeks report on Mayawati’s vote appeal to Muslims
BSP chief, Mayawati asked the Muslims to vote for the BSP, SP and RLD alliance instead of splitting their votes by choosing Congress in the Lok Sabha Elections. Asking for votes in the name of religion is a threat to democracy and is against the… Read More
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No political ads to be published from a day before polling says EC
The Election Commission directed that no political advertisements can be published on the day of polling and a day prior to it in print media. However, this holds good only for 'uncertified' advertisements and content which is pre-certified by the EC's screening committee can still… Read More
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Mamata Banerjee questions EC on transfer of IPS officers
West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee wrote a letter to the Election Commission asking for details about the transfer of four IPS Officers and orders to ensure that they were not involved in the election process. Ms. Banerjee felt that the decision was biased as… Read More
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NITI Aayog Chairman in violation of Model Code of Conduct
The NITI Aayog Chairman Rajiv Kumar was found to be violating the Model Code of Conduct by the Election Commission as he spoke against the NYAY scheme announced by Rahul Gandhi. He had tweeted expressing his opinions and how the scheme is not economically feasible.… Read More
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Mobile App to assist PwD voters
The Election Commission has launched a PwD App to help voters with disabilities who will be assigned a booth level officer to guide them from their doorstep on entering contact details. The app also provides facilities to book wheelchairs if required. The ECI has been… Read More
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वीसीके पार्टी के पूर्व कार्यकर्ता के पास से 2.10 करोड़ रुपये बरामद
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Social Media fake news filter to involve nodal officers
The state level bodies of the Election Commission of India are required to appoint nodal officers to supervise the content on social media and filter fake news. Violations would be reviewed by the nodal officers who would escalate the issue if necessary by alerting the… Read More
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Election Commission approves release of Narendra Modi biopic
EC will not impose a ban on the release of the film ‘PM Narendra Modi’ for violating the model code of conduct, sources in the commission said. Opposition parties had alleged "political intent" in the release of the Vivek Oberoi-starrer. Source: opinion Read More
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पीएम मोदी की बायोपिक पर चुनाव ने लिया ये फैसला
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उच्चतम न्यायालय ने चुनाव आयोग को भेजा नोटिस
