EC issues notice to Rahul for violating model code of conduct
7 years, 3 months ago

EC issues notice to Rahul for violating model code of conduct

ABP News  

New Delhi, December 13 : The Election Commission of India on Wednesday issued a notice to Congress President-elect, Rahul Gandhi for violating Section 126 of R P Act by giving an interview to a local Guajarati news channels in poll-bound Gujarat. The poll body has asked him to 'explain why action should not be taken against him for violating provisions of Model Code of Conduct, failing which Commission will decide matter without any further reference to him.' He said "We have been directed by the EC to take actions by filing FIR against violation of 126 of Representation of People Act 1951 in the areas going to polls tomorrow and we are working on it". In the interview, Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for insulting his predecessor Manmohan Singh while campaigning in the state, instead of talking about people's concerns.

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ECI invites political parties to discuss strengthening of election process within legal framework
2 weeks, 3 days ago

ECI invites political parties to discuss strengthening of election process within legal framework

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid raging row over duplicate Electoral Photo Identity Card numbers, the Election Commission of India has written to all political parties, asking them to participate in a meeting to strengthen the election process within the legal framework indicating that such an interaction could take place at their convenience. In the meantime, the ECI has also invited suggestions from …

Court summons Rahul Gandhi on March 24 for allegedly defamatory remarks on Army
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Court summons Rahul Gandhi on March 24 for allegedly defamatory remarks on Army

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by a Lucknow court on March 24 in connection with his allegedly defamatory remarks against the Indian Army during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2022, reported news agency PTI. A Lucknow court summoned Gandhi in connection with his allegedly defamatory remarks against the Indian Army Additional chief judicial magistrate Alok Verma scheduled the …

EC says will respond ‘with full facts’, values views of political parties
1 month, 2 weeks ago

EC says will respond ‘with full facts’, values views of political parties

New Indian Express  

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday rejected Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s allegation of irregularities in the state voter list, saying the claim stems from his party’s imminent defeat in the Delhi assembly polls. “Rahul Gandhi is doing cover firing after sensing huge defeat for the Congress in the Delhi Vidhan Sabha elections,” he told reporters soon after three …

Rahul Gandhi to EC: Why were 39 lakh voters added in Maharashtra after Lok Sabha polls?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi to EC: Why were 39 lakh voters added in Maharashtra after Lok Sabha polls?

India TV News  

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, along with Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut and NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule, on Friday alleged large-scale discrepancies in Maharashtra’s voter list ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Rahul Gandhi raises questions on sudden increase in voters Rahul Gandhi highlighted that while 32 lakh voters were added in Maharashtra over …

AAP's Amanatullah Khan charged for poll code breach over late-night campaign
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AAP's Amanatullah Khan charged for poll code breach over late-night campaign

India Today  

The Delhi Police on Tuesday filed an FIR against AAP's Amanatullah Khan for allegedly violating Model Code of Conduct over late-night campaigning a day ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections. This incident came a day after a war of words broke out between the central poll body and AAP leaders as Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Marlena was charged for poll …

Delhi election: Kejriwal meets EC officials, flags ‘threat to voters by police’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi election: Kejriwal meets EC officials, flags ‘threat to voters by police’

The Hindu  

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal led a delegation of party leaders to the Election Commission of India office on Tuesday and, in a meeting with senior officials, flagged attempts by the BJP to “manipulate the electoral process through the Delhi police”. We explained how Delhi Police is being misused to facilitate such acts.” He added that the AAP …

‘Introspect and apologise,’ Devendra Fadnavis slams Rahul Gandhi over Maharashtra election allegations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Introspect and apologise,’ Devendra Fadnavis slams Rahul Gandhi over Maharashtra election allegations

Live Mint  

Budget Session: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to ‘introspect’ and ‘apologise’ for his manipulation allegations in the recently held assembly elections in the state. You have questioned the democratic mandate given by the people of Maharashtra to the NDA just because your party was vanquished," Fadnavis said in a post on X in response to …

PM shreds Rahul Gandhi over 'boring' remark: Those who do photo-ops in jhuggis...
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM shreds Rahul Gandhi over 'boring' remark: Those who do photo-ops in jhuggis...

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi blasted Rahul Gandhi over his "boring" remark on the President's address, saying those who entertain themselves by having photo sessions in 'jhuggis' would find the mention of the poor in Parliament boring. Participating in the motion of thanks to the President's address in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi also accused Gandhi of speaking the language of …

Delhi Poll Official Responds To Kejriwal’s ‘Hooliganism’ Complaint As AAP, BJP Trade Charges Before Polls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Poll Official Responds To Kejriwal’s ‘Hooliganism’ Complaint As AAP, BJP Trade Charges Before Polls

ABP News  

Delhi Election 2025: Days ahead of the crucial Delhi Assembly elections, the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi on Sunday responded to Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal’s complaint regarding alleged intimidation and harassment of AAP volunteers in the New Delhi constituency. Reply to the issues raised by Sh Arvind Kejriwal, National Convener, Aam Aadmi Party @aamaadmiparty@arvindkejriwal pic.twitter.com/PZ4tO18qQF — CEO, Delhi …

Delhi HC asks ECI to ensure political parties don’t use ‘vilifying’ material in polls
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi HC asks ECI to ensure political parties don’t use ‘vilifying’ material in polls

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Election Commission to ensure political parties and their candidates did not use any “vilifying” material during election campaigns. Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said the State election officer, chief election officer and the district election officer were fully empowered and duty-bound to check such messages and advertising material being circulated by …

Delhi: Congress files complaint with EC against AAP over 'defamatory' post labelling Rahul Gandhi dishonest
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2 months ago

Delhi: Congress files complaint with EC against AAP over 'defamatory' post labelling Rahul Gandhi dishonest

India TV News  

Delhi Congress on Saturday reached out to the Election Commission of India and filed a complaint against a "defamatory poster" on social media uploaded by AAP against its leaders. The complaint read, "This is to bring to your kind notice that on Saturday, AAP on its authorised X handle has posted a defamatory picture against various senior Congress Leaders – …

Poll body orders action against BJP leader over AAP's poll code violation claims
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Poll body orders action against BJP leader over AAP's poll code violation claims

India Today  

The Delhi unit of the Election Commission has taken action on a complaint filed by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal against BJP candidate Parvesh Verma for alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct. Following Kejriwal's complaint, the New Delhi Assistant Electoral Registration Officer directed the Joint Commissioner of Police, Delhi Police's IFSO Unit, and the Station House Officer of …

‘Distribution of money’: EC asks poll officer to probe AAP charges against BJP’s Verma
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Distribution of money’: EC asks poll officer to probe AAP charges against BJP’s Verma

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: With an AAP delegation led by Arvind Kejriwal meeting the Election Commission to demand disqualification of Parvesh Verma, the BJP candidate from New Delhi, for his alleged role in “distribution of money” among voters, the poll panel has written to the Chief Electoral officer of Delhi “to get the complaint inquired into” and submit an action taken report. …

'Ascertain Facts, Take Action': Poll Body's Order Against Parvesh Verma After Kejriwal's Complaint
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Ascertain Facts, Take Action': Poll Body's Order Against Parvesh Verma After Kejriwal's Complaint

ABP News  

The Election Commission on Thursday directed the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi to launch an inquiry and take appropriate action against BJP leader Parvesh Verma for violating the Model Code of Conduct. The EC's directive comes shortly after AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal met Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar earlier in the day and handed over a formal complaint against the …

Did EC take swipe at Uddhav Thackeray over helicopter checking row? Rajiv Kumar says ‘we do not...’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Did EC take swipe at Uddhav Thackeray over helicopter checking row? Rajiv Kumar says ‘we do not...’

Live Mint  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday took a swipe at political leaders for targeting the poll body and 'threatening officials' for checking their helicopters, while announcing a schedule for the Delhi assembly elections. In November, ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray slammed the election commission for checking his chopper on at least three occasions …

Oppn slams ECI for tweaking rule on poll videos
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3 months ago

Oppn slams ECI for tweaking rule on poll videos

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union government’s recent amendment restricting public access to electronic election materials, such as CCTV footage and webcasting at polling booths, strong rooms, and counting tables, has drawn sharp criticism from Opposition parties. Based on the Election Commission of India’s recommendation, the law ministry on Friday altered Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, limiting the …

Parliament scuffle: How police will tackle the case against Rahul Gandhi
3 months, 1 week ago

Parliament scuffle: How police will tackle the case against Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

The Delhi Police's Special Crime Unit is likely to take over the investigation into the FIR lodged against Rahul Gandhi in connection with the scuffle on the Parliament premises. Following the on-site investigation, the police will record the statements of the two BJP MPs, Mahesh Rajput and Pratap Sarangi, injured in the scuffle between MPs from the NDA and the …

Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of staging Parliament tussle to 'distract' from Adani row, Shah's Ambedkar remarks
3 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of staging Parliament tussle to 'distract' from Adani row, Shah's Ambedkar remarks

New Indian Express  

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi slammed the BJP, addressing the media about the altercation that took place at the Parliament complex on Thursday. Rahul said that the BJP is creating "a new distraction" to divert the public's attention from legal proceedings against "Narendra Modi's friend Gautam Adani." this is the main issue and the BJP doesn't want a discussion on …

EC seeks replies from Nadda, Kharge on Rahul, Shah speeches
4 months, 1 week ago

EC seeks replies from Nadda, Kharge on Rahul, Shah speeches

Deccan Chronicle  

The Election Commission of India has issued notices to BJP President JP Nadda and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, seeking their responses to complaints over controversial statements made during the ongoing election campaigns in several states. The BJP filed a complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks during a rally, where he allegedly accused the BJP and the RSS …

ECI Seeks BJP, Congress Responses Over Complaints Against Remarks By PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi
4 months, 1 week ago

ECI Seeks BJP, Congress Responses Over Complaints Against Remarks By PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi

ABP News  

In the ongoing assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, the Election Commission of India has taken cognisance of the complaints filed by both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress. But they don’t say this openly because if they speak it openly then the whole country will stand against them.” Congress Complaint Against Narendra Modi, Amit Shah The …

EC seeks responses from Nadda, Kharge over poll code violation complaints
4 months, 1 week ago

EC seeks responses from Nadda, Kharge over poll code violation complaints

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India has written to the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and BJP president JP Nadda seeking their response on the MCC violation complaints registered by the two parties against each other during the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly poll campaigns. While the BJP had complained against Rahul Gandhi, the Congress had complained to the poll panel …

BJP seeks EC action against Rahul Gandhi for making ‘unverified claims’ at poll rally in Maharashtra
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP seeks EC action against Rahul Gandhi for making ‘unverified claims’ at poll rally in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

The BJP on Monday submitted a complaint to the Election Commission seeking action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of violating the Model Code of Conduct and electoral laws in a speech in Maharashtra. The complaint quoted Mr. Gandhi’s speech on November 6, and alleged that he made unverified claims and “distorted the truth by stating that Apple’s iPhones …

In complaint to EC, BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of creating ‘enmity’ between states: ‘Falsehoods, lies’
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

In complaint to EC, BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of creating ‘enmity’ between states: ‘Falsehoods, lies’

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday filed a complaint before the Election Commission against leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of "pitting states against each other and lying that BJP is about to destroy the Constitution". ‘Gross violation of MCC’, alleges BJP "We wish to bring to your notice the gross violation of MCC and other …

Maharashtra: BJP moves EC over Rahul Gandhi’s ’lies’ – ‘censure and restrain him from…’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: BJP moves EC over Rahul Gandhi’s ’lies’ – ‘censure and restrain him from…’

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has written to Election Commission of India seeking an FIR against Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi for a “continued unsubstantiated, malicious and slanderous campaign" against the saffron party during campaigning in poll-bound Maharashtra. This, the complaint said, is in "complete disregard of the Model Code of Conduct and …

Ludhiana: EC issues notice to Warring for model code violation
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Ludhiana: EC issues notice to Warring for model code violation

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission has issued notice to Congress candidate Amarinder Singh Raja Warring for violating the model code of conduct by campaigning after 6 pm on May 30. The model code of conduct allowed election campaigning only till 6 pm on May 30. Upon investigation by the flying squad team, it was confirmed that the Congress party held a rally …

ECI advised PMO to ensure MCC isn’t violated during Modi’s meditation: Official
9 months, 4 weeks ago

ECI advised PMO to ensure MCC isn’t violated during Modi’s meditation: Official

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India “advised” the Prime Minister’s Office to ensure the Model Code of Conduct is not violated during Narendra Modi’s two-day meditation from Thursday to Saturday, an official of the poll body said. The former ECI official said the poll body used to stop even the delivery of the newspapers from outside the campaign area during the …

'Unsubstantiated Allegations': Delhi High Court Rejects Another Plea To Disqualify PM Narendra Modi From Contesting 2024 General Polls
9 months, 4 weeks ago

'Unsubstantiated Allegations': Delhi High Court Rejects Another Plea To Disqualify PM Narendra Modi From Contesting 2024 General Polls

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking disqualification of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from contesting the 2024 general elections.Justice Sachin Datta rejected the plea filed by Captain Deepak Kumar alleging that Modi and his accomplices attempted to destabilize the national security by planning a fatal crash of an Air India flight in 2018 where he was pilot. …

Rahul lacks experience, not even worth a matchstick before Modi: MP CM Yadav
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Rahul lacks experience, not even worth a matchstick before Modi: MP CM Yadav

Deccan Chronicle  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said former Congress president Rahul Gandhi lacks political experience and is not even worth a "matchstick" in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In an interview to PTI on Tuesday night, Yadav slammed Gandhi and RJD chief Lalu Prasad over their claims that the Modi government would be ousted after the ongoing Lok Sabha …

Pak support to Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, corruption-free governance and more: What PM Modi said in an interview with IANS
10 months ago

Pak support to Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, corruption-free governance and more: What PM Modi said in an interview with IANS

Op India  

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at the opposition and the Khan Market gang for creating a false narrative against probing agencies to protect ‘bigger fishes’. This is a matter that requires thorough investigation.” IANS Exclusive PM Modi opens up for the first time on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal receiving endorsements from Pakistan. …

Former chief election commissioners call for EC reforms, model code overhaul
10 months ago

Former chief election commissioners call for EC reforms, model code overhaul

Hindustan Times  

Has the Election Commission become a pale shadow of its former self? Consider this, says one former CEC: In 2012, the then prime minister Manmohan Singh sought the Election Commission’s permission before visiting the Golden Temple at Amritsar during the Punjab assembly elections. Without taking names or referring to designations, it may not be a bad idea to include the …

India’s election watchdog expresses ‘concern’ but does not suspend Modi over ‘anti-Muslim’ hate speech
10 months ago

India’s election watchdog expresses ‘concern’ but does not suspend Modi over ‘anti-Muslim’ hate speech

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s election commission has served …

EC warns BJP, Congress against divisive speech
10 months ago

EC warns BJP, Congress against divisive speech

Deccan Chronicle  

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday asked the BJP and the Congress to desist from campaigning along caste, community, language, and religious lines. In a letter sent to the presidents of both national parties, the ECI told them to mind the language and content of the speeches made by their star campaigners.Asserting that India's socio-cultural milieu cannot be made …

ECI Order to Congress, BJP to ask Star Campaigners to follow MCC
10 months ago

ECI Order to Congress, BJP to ask Star Campaigners to follow MCC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India on Wednesday directed the BJP and Congress to follow Model Code of Conduct during ongoing Lok Elections-2024. In separate letters addressed to BJP national president JP Nadda and Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge, ECI Senior Principal Secretary Narendra N. Butoli asked them to refrain their parties star campaigners from making any statement, which …

EC tells BJP, Congress leaders to urge star campaigners to 'be careful in their campaign utterances, maintain decorum'
10 months ago

EC tells BJP, Congress leaders to urge star campaigners to 'be careful in their campaign utterances, maintain decorum'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India on Wednesday directed the Bhartiya Janta Party president JP Nadda and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge to issue formal notes to star campaigners to correct their discourse, exercise care and maintain decorum. They cannot afford to be lax in any manner in enforcing discipline and conduct among the cadre in the high stake electoral …

'Low-Level Personal Attack': EC Bans BJP's Abhijit Gangopadhyay From Campaigning For 24 Hours Over Comments On Mamata
10 months, 1 week ago

'Low-Level Personal Attack': EC Bans BJP's Abhijit Gangopadhyay From Campaigning For 24 Hours Over Comments On Mamata

News 18  

The Election Commission on Tuesday censured former Calcutta High Court judge and BJP candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay for his comment against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and debarred him from campaigning for 24 hours. The EC described Gangopadhyay’s remark as a “low-level personal attack”, asserting that he violated the Model Code of Conduct. “The commission has carefully gone through the …

BJP’s Abhijit Gangopadhyay banned by ECI from campaigning for 24 hrs for ’undignified’ remark against Mamata Banerjee
10 months, 1 week ago

BJP’s Abhijit Gangopadhyay banned by ECI from campaigning for 24 hrs for ’undignified’ remark against Mamata Banerjee

Live Mint  

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday debarred Calcutta High Court judge-turned-politician Abhijit Gangopadhyay from campaigning for 24 hours over an 'undignified' remark against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The election panel said Abhijit Gangopadhyay has been debarred from campaigning from 5 pm on Tuesday, i.e., May 21, for the next 24 hours. The move comes a day after …

EC issues show-cause notice to BJP's Abhijit Gangopadhyay, says comments on Bengal CM 'undignified'
10 months, 1 week ago

EC issues show-cause notice to BJP's Abhijit Gangopadhyay, says comments on Bengal CM 'undignified'

India TV News  

Amid the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Election Commission of India has issued a show-cause notice to BJP leader Abhijit Gangopadhyay for his disparaging remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. TMC leader Derek O’Brien, representing the party, in a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal, mentioned, "In the said speech, Gangopadhyay has made certain highly …

BJP, Congress presidents have replied to notice on MCC violation by PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi: Election Commission
10 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP, Congress presidents have replied to notice on MCC violation by PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi: Election Commission

The Hindu  

The Election Commission on Tuesday said both BJP and Congress presidents responded to notices issued to them on Model Code of Conduct violations by their star campaigners, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, respectively. In a statement listing the steps taken to address the MCC violations since March 16, the EC said that approximately 425 major complaints, …

TMC writes to EC over poll code violation, says 'MCC is now Modi Code of Conduct'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC writes to EC over poll code violation, says 'MCC is now Modi Code of Conduct'

India TV News  

The Trinamool Congress on Tuesday submitted a letter to the Election Commission of India in Delhi, alleging violation of the Model Code of Conducts by the BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After submitting the letter to the poll panel, the TMC's Rajya Sabha MPs Saket Gokhale and Sagarika Ghose expressed dismay over the "inaction" of the EC against …

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against PM Modi for Alleged Hate Speeches
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against PM Modi for Alleged Hate Speeches

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A recent ruling by the Delhi High Court dismissed a petition urging the Election Commission of India to take action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for purportedly delivering divisive speeches during the Lok Sabha election campaign, allegedly breaching the Model Code of Conduct. Justice Sachin Datta deemed the plea lacking in substance, affirming that the ECI retains the …

"Misconceived": Delhi High Court Rejects Plea Seeking FIR Against Prime Minister Narendra Modi Over Alleged 'Hate Speeches'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

"Misconceived": Delhi High Court Rejects Plea Seeking FIR Against Prime Minister Narendra Modi Over Alleged 'Hate Speeches'

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected a plea seeking immediate action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other candidates for delivering allegedly “communally divisive speeches” in violation of the Model Code of Conduct amid the Lok Sabha polls.Justice Sachin Datta rejected the plea observing that the same is wholly misconceived. The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected a plea …

Rahul Gandhi accepts invite for debate on polls: 'If and when PM agrees...'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi accepts invite for debate on polls: 'If and when PM agrees...'

India Today  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday formally accepted the invitation to a public debate with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Lok Sabha polls. àä¸àåàäµàä¸àåàäå àä²àå‹àä•àääàä‚àääàåàä° àä•àå‡ àä²àä¿àä àäªàåàä°àä®àåàä– àäæàä²àå‹àä‚ àä•àä¾ àäàä• àä®àä‚àäš àä¸àå‡ àä àäªàäèàä¾ àäµàä¿àäœàä¼àäè àäæàå‡àä¶ àä•àå‡ àä¸àä®àä•àåàä· àä°àä–àäèàä¾ àäàä• àä¸àä•àä¾àä°àä¾àääàåàä®àä• àäªàä¹àä² àä¹àå‹àä—àå€àåä àä•àä¾àä‚àä—àåàä°àå‡àä¸ àä‡àä¸ àäªàä¹àä² àä•àä¾ àä¸àåàäµàä¾àä—àää àä•àä°àääàå€ àä¹àåˆ àä”àä° àäšàä°àåàäšàä¾ àä•àä¾ àäèàä¿àä®àä‚àääàåàä°àä£ àä¸àåàäµàå€àä•àä¾àä° àä•àä°àääàå€ àä¹àåˆàåä àäæàå‡àä¶ …

Apex court lawyer sends notice to EC on ‘hate speech’ by PM Modi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Apex court lawyer sends notice to EC on ‘hate speech’ by PM Modi

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Supreme Court lawyer Kaleeswaram Raj has sent a legal notice to the Chief Election Commissioner seeking action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his controversial remarks during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaigns. In the notice, Kaleeswaram Raj sought “immediate action against the prime minister, who has been consistently engaging in hate speech and divisive rhetoric in his election …

BJP, Congress seek more time to reply to EC notices over PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi speeches
10 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP, Congress seek more time to reply to EC notices over PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi speeches

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday sought another week to respond to the poll body's notice to party president JP Nadda about violations of the Mode Code of Conduct by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a senior EC official. On April 25, the ECI issued notices seeking responses to complaints of violations of the Model Code of Conduct against …

BREAKING | Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea To Disqualify PM Narendra Modi From Contesting Elections, Calls It "Thoroughly Misconceived"
10 months, 4 weeks ago

BREAKING | Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea To Disqualify PM Narendra Modi From Contesting Elections, Calls It "Thoroughly Misconceived"

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking to disqualify Prime Minister Narendra Modi for six years for allegedly seeking votes for the Bhartiya Janata Party in the name of Hindu as well as Sikh deities and place of worships.The plea was moved by Anand S Jondhale, a lawyer by profession.Justice Sachin Datta observed that the petition is …

Congress accuses Anurag Thakur of violating Model Code of Conduct, seeks EC action
11 months ago

Congress accuses Anurag Thakur of violating Model Code of Conduct, seeks EC action

The Hindu  

The Congress on Saturday complained to the Election Commission against Union Minister Anurag Thakur for his “outrageous” remarks made at a poll rally, and alleged that it violated the Model Code of Conduct. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said that the party has sought an “immediate and meaningful” action against Mr. Thakur, failing which they will “name and shame the …

Modi’s ‘hate speech’ against Muslims investigated by India’s election commission
11 months ago

Modi’s ‘hate speech’ against Muslims investigated by India’s election commission

The Independent  

The language used by India’s prime minister Narendra Modi – appearing to refer to the country’s Muslim population as “infiltrators” – has sparked outrage among the opposition, who have described it as hate speech and accused the prime minister of dragging India’s democracy into the gutter. Now, the Election Commission of India has sent a notice to Mr Modi’s ruling …

No violation of model code in Ajit Pawar's ‘funds for votes' remarks: Poll officials
11 months ago

No violation of model code in Ajit Pawar's ‘funds for votes' remarks: Poll officials

New Indian Express  

PUNE: The returning officer of Baramati Lok Sabha constituency has filed a report stating that there was no prima facie evidence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar violating the Model Code of Conduct through his “funds for votes” remarks. The Sharad Pawar-led NCP had filed a complaint against Ajit Pawar with the Election Commission of India alleging the violation …

Lok Sabha polls: EC sends notices over PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi speeches
11 months ago

Lok Sabha polls: EC sends notices over PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi speeches

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India on Thursday issued separate notices to the presidents of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress seeking responses by 11am on Monday to complaints of violations of the Model Code of Conduct against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge himself, underlining that campaign speeches of star …

EC notice to BJP chief Nadda on complaints against PM Modi's remarks
11 months ago

EC notice to BJP chief Nadda on complaints against PM Modi's remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Taking cognisance for the first time of a model code violation complaint against a prime minister, the Election Commission on Thursday issued a notice to BJP president J P Nadda on Opposition charge that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a divisive speech in Rajasthan's Banswara.Separately, the poll panel also issued a notice to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, asking …

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