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Supreme Court to study new law on CEC, ECs appointmentSupreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the validity of the provisions of Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC refuses to stay new law on appointment of CEC, ECs; issues notice to CentreThe Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the new law that provides for appointment of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners by a panel excluding the Chief Justice of India. A..IndiaTimes - Published | |
EC failed to provide substantive response to 'genuine concerns' over EVMs: Jairam RameshCongress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes the Election Commission for not addressing concerns over EVMs and VVPATs. Ramesh wrote a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar expressing..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Election Commission team to embark on two-day visit to poll-bound Andhra Pradesh from January 9Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Anup Chandra Pandey and Arun Goel, will visit Andhra Pradesh to review the poll preparedness of the state ahead of the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PIL in SC challenges new law on appointment of CEC, ECs; seeks 'independent, transparent' systemAmid a political row, an advocate named Gopal Singh has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court seeking to quash a new law that gives sweeping powers to the central government for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PIL in Supreme Court seeking to include CJI in selection committee for CEC, EC appointmentA PIL was filed in the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Union of India to implement an independent and transparent system of selection constituting a neutral and independent selection committee..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Parliament clears bill for appointment of CEC, ECsParliament passed a bill allowing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners by a panel consisting of the Prime Minister, leader of the opposition or largest party in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bill to appoint Chief Election Commissioner, top ECI officials gets nod from Lok SabhaLaw Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated that the 1991 Act on the service conditions of top poll officers was a rushed effort and that the current Bill addresses the provisions that the earlier..DNA - Published | |
Rajya Sabha passes Election Commissioners' Bill; opposition stages walkoutThe Rajya Sabha enacted a bill to regulate the appointment and service terms of the Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners. The bill addresses qualifications, search committee,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Government seeks to retain status of CEC/ECs as par with SC judge; proposes immunity from court cases for serving and ex CEC/ECsThe government has moved amendments to the Bill regarding the appointment and service conditions of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners. The amendments aim to retain the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP's poll wins could help government push through key bills in winter sessionThe government expects less opposition disruption in the upcoming winter session following its victory in the assembly polls. The bills on criminal justice and the appointment of the chief election..IndiaTimes - Published | |
9 channels with 83 lakh subscribers busted, says PIB fact check unitThe PIB Fact Check Unit identified and exposed nine YouTube channels with a cumulative 83 lakh subscribers for spreading false information. These channels misattributed derogatory statements to the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
No phones inside counting centres: Poll officials brief collectors & SPs on securityDeputy Election Commissioner Ajay Bhadoo and CEO Anupam Rajan conducted a video conference in Bhopal with officials from Madhya Pradesh. Security arrangements for vote counting were discussed,..IndiaTimes - Published | Pak's election body indicates it may go for in-prison trial of Imran Khan in contempt casePakistan's top election body, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), may conduct an in-prison trial of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan in a contempt case due to security concerns. The ECP..IndiaTimes - Published |
BRS complains to EC on Congress' alleged use of 'deepfake' technology in Telangana poll campaignThe BRS in Telangana has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) against the Congress, alleging the use of 'deepfake' technology by the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) to..IndiaTimes - Published | MP polls: Digvijaya Singh demands removal of Bhind collector over 'gross irregularities'Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Wednesday demanded the removal of the Bhind collector accusing him of depriving eligible service voters of their right to franchise by not issuing postal..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bangladesh invites foreign envoys ‘to ensure impartial polls’Bangladesh extends invitation to foreign envoys as observers for general elections amidst pressure from the West; foreign mission heads agree to send observers and receive guidelines; opposition..IndiaTimes - Published | Government convenes all party meet on Dec 2 ahead of Winter sessionThe government has advanced the all-party meeting to December 2, a day before the Winter session of Parliament begins. The session will take place from December 4 to December 22. The assembly election..IndiaTimes - Published |
Top Bangladesh election official warns of poll suspension in case of voting irregularitiesThe Chief Election Commissioner of Bangladesh has expressed concerns about the upcoming polls in January, stating that a favorable environment has not been achieved yet. He warned that if there are..IndiaTimes - Published | Former chief election commissioner MS Gill dies after brief illnessMS Gill served as the chief election commissioner (CEC) between December 1996 and June 2001. Gill is survived by his wife and three daughters.DNA - Published |
Chhattisgarh Election 2023: Phase Wise List Of All ConstituenciesAddressing the press conference, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said that Chhattisgarh will go to the polls in two phases on November 7 and 17.Zee News - Published | Bill on EC appointments may not be taken up in this session: SourcesThe government may not push for the passage of a bill on the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners in the ongoing session of Parliament. The bill, which has..IndiaTimes - Published |
Pakistan President Arif Alvi ‘advises’ EC to hold polls on Nov 6Pakistan President Arif Alvi has proposed November 6 as the date for the country's upcoming elections in a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner. The move has sparked controversy, as there are..IndiaTimes - Published | Govt`s Agenda For Special Parliament Session: Discussion On 75 Years Of Parliament, 4 BillsSpecial Session Of Parliament: During the session, the government has also listed the bill on the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners to be taken up for..Zee News - Published |
Special discussion on Parliament's journey of 75 years on first day of upcoming sessionThe government has also listed the bill on the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners to be taken up for consideration and passage.DNA - Published | Election Commissioner leads delegation to Maldives, observes conduct of presidential electionA three-member delegation led by Election Commissioner Arun Goel from India is visiting the Maldives to observe the ongoing Presidential Election. The first round of the election was held on September..IndiaTimes - Published |
'I suspect BJP may hold Lok Sabha elections in...': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's big claimThe Lok Sabha polls are scheduled to be held in 2024. Speaking at a rally, CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the BJP for its actions and decisions regarding the appointment of the chief election..DNA - Published | Refer to INDIA alliance without 'dots': Opposition tells spokespersonsThe opposition INDIA alliance has instructed spokespersons to refer to the coalition as "INDIA Alliance" or "Team INDIA" and create common social media platforms to counter the Prime Minister Narendra..IndiaTimes - Published |
Modi government’s bill to select CEC, ECs against Advani’s proposal in 2012: CongressThe Congress on Friday dug out an old letter written by veteran BJP leader L K Advani in March 2012 in which he had asked the then prime minister Manmohan Singh to include the leaders of opposition in..IndiaTimes - Published | Govt bill in Rajya Sabha seeks to drop CJI from panel selecting CEC, ECsThe Centre on Thursday introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha proposing a new mechanism to select the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs) — replacing the Chief Justice of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha to replace CJI with cabinet minister for selection of CEC, election commissionersUnion law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday tabled the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya..IndiaTimes - Published | Irked By Imran Khan's Absence From Hearings, Pakistan Election Commission Tells Police To Arrest HimThe Election Commission of Pakistan initiated contempt proceedings against former PM Imran Khan last year for allegedly using 'intemperate' language against the chief election commissioner.Zee News - Published |
Central forces in less than a fourth of state's 61k+ boothsCentral forces could be deployed in less than a fourth of the 61,636 booths after 678 of the 822 companies requisitioned from the Centre reached the state ahead of polling. State election commissioner..IndiaTimes - Published | Election Commissioner Pandey in Uzbekistan as poll observerIndiaTimes - Published |
Abhishek Banerjee's 'send him to Manipur' jibe after West Bengal governor C V Ananda Bose lashes out at SECA man of C V Ananda Bose's "intellect, wisdom and understanding of democratic values and the Constitution" was needed more in Manipur right now and not in Bengal, Trinamool general secretary Abhishek..IndiaTimes - Published | Governor C V Ananda Bose summons West Bengal poll panel chief Rajiva SinhaGovernor C V Ananda Bose late on Saturday summoned state election commissioner Rajiva Sinha to Raj Bhavan on Sunday afternoon, three days after he sent back the state poll panel chief's joining report..IndiaTimes - Published |
Time has come to use tech-driven methods to allow overseas Indian voters to participate in polls: Chief election commissioner Rajiv KumarChief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday said the time has come for India to allow its 1.34 crore non-resident Indian (NRI) voters to cast their vote from their respective countries of..IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka: Congress Seeks EC Action Against PM Modi For `Silence Period` ViolationIn a lengthy complaint to the chief election commissioner, Congress general secretary in charge of Karnataka Randeep Surjewala asked the commission whether it will remain a "mute and helpless..Zee News - Published |
In 1st Bhutan visit in 10 years, chief election commissioner discusses cooperation with Bhutanese counterpartIndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court bench recuses from hearing plea challenging appointment of Arun Goel as Election CommissionerIndiaTimes - Published |
AAP Leaders Hail National Party Status, TMC MP Says Party Will Overcome Loss Of TagThe Karnataka High Court last week directed Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar to provide an order on the Aam Aadmi Party's national party status by April 13.Zee News - Published | Uttar Pradesh Urban Local Body Polls To Be Held On May 4, 11Issuing the notification for the elections, State Election Commissioner Manoj Kumarinformed that the voting for the urban local body polls will be held on May 4 and 11.Zee News - Published |
Karnataka Election 2023 Full Schedule: Check Polling Date, Nomination, Scrutiny, ResultKarnataka Vidhansabha Chunav 2023: The Chief Election Commissioner said the nomination papers will be scrutinised on April 21 and the last date for withdrawal of nominations will be April 24.Zee News - Published | Delimitation in Assam will be completed in a 'speedy manner', yet with care, says CECChief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday assured that effort will be to complete the delimitation of Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies in Assam in a “speedy manner”, yet with utmost..IndiaTimes - Published |
NCP chief Sharad Pawar calls meeting of opposition leaders ahead of pollsPawar has held that in the interest of free and fair elections, electronic voting machines (EVMs) need to be accurate and any doubts over their efficacy must be addressed by the Chief Election..Mid-Day - Published | People have trusted poll results, still EC gives 'agnipariksha' after every election: CEC KumarIndia has stabilised its social, political and linguistic issues peacefully in 70 years through dialogue mainly because of established democracy which was possible as people trust election results but..IndiaTimes - Published |
`Election Commission Gives Agnipariksha During Every Poll`: CEC Rajiv KumarChief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar pointed out that ECI completed the milestone of having conducted 400 assembly polls in just concluded polls in three northeastern states -- Tripura, Meghalaya,..Zee News - Published | Karnataka elections to be held before May; EC introduces Vote-From-Home for senior citizens, people with disabilityChief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar announced that all senior citizens above 80 and people with disability will get a vote-from-home option.DNA - Published |
