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An election commission is a body charged with overseeing the implementation of electioneering process of any country. The formal names of election commissions vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and may be styled an electoral commission, a central or state election commission, or an election board, an electoral council or an electoral court. Election commissions can be independent, mixed, judicial or executive. They may also be responsible for electoral boundary delimitation. In federations there may be a separate body for each subnational government. An election commission has a duty to ensure elections are conducted in an orderly manner.
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‘Unless you win...’: Amid Bihar voter list row, Khurshid downplays protest; urges focus on winning pollsCongress leader Salman Khurshid has differed with his party's stance on Bihar's voter list revision, emphasizing the importance of winning elections to make a difference. His remarks contrast with the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar SIR row: Rahul Gandhi repeats ‘chunav chori’ charge; alleges fresh 'conspiracy' by ECRahul Gandhi alleges that the Election Commission is working for the BJP. He claims a conspiracy to steal the Bihar election, similar to Maharashtra. He questions the sudden increase in voters in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'It is a relief for democracy': Congress hails SC suggestion on EC's revision of Bihar electoral rollsThe Congress party welcomes the Supreme Court's review of the Election Commission's changes to Bihar's voter lists. The party hopes the Election Commission will consider Aadhaar and other documents for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Evening news wrap: SC refuses to stay Bihar voter revision, Congress hits out at Shashi Tharoor over Emergency remark; and moreThursday witnessed a flurry of activity, from the Supreme Court addressing Bihar's voter revision process and the Election Commission clarifying its role, to Congress leaders criticizing Shashi..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Supreme court makes BIG statement on EC's move of Bihar electoral rolls revision ahead of elections, says, 'timing...'The Supreme Court questioned the timing of Election commission's move to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. the apex court as hearing on the petitions of the..DNA - Published | |
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Now, RJD, Moitra & PUCL move Supreme CourtSeveral parties, including the TMC and PUCL, have petitioned the Supreme Court against the Election Commission's special intensive revision of Bihar's electoral rolls. They argue the revision is..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Great danger to democracy’: Mahua Moitra moves SC over EC's voter list revision in Bihar; calls it ‘crazy exercise to disenfranchise’Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has petitioned the Supreme Court against the Election Commission's special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, alleging it disenfranchises millions,..IndiaTimes - Published |
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'Free of cost': EC counters Rahul Gandhi's voter roll demand; says polls details already providedFollowing Rahul Gandhi's repeated attacks, the Election Commission (EC) has advised him to download Maharashtra voter rolls from its website for free. The EC maintains it shares details with recognized..IndiaTimes - Published | Top 5 news of the day: Wife of Meghalaya honeymooner arrested; Rahul Gandhi asks EC for 'exact date' to publish voter rolls; & moreA woman in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly plotting her husband's murder during their honeymoon with her lover and hired killers. Rahul Gandhi urged the Election Commission to disclose the..IndiaTimes - Published |
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