Telangana elections: ECI has put in place mechanisms to ensure free, fair and inducement-free elections, asserts CEC
1 year, 2 months ago

Telangana elections: ECI has put in place mechanisms to ensure free, fair and inducement-free elections, asserts CEC

The Hindu  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has asserted that the Election Commission of India has put in place all the mechanisms to ensure free, fair, transparent and inducement free elections in the States which are going to polls soon. The Chief Election Commissioner said officials of the enforcement agencies including the state police, excise department, central GST & Customs, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Income Tax and Enforcement Directorate had been directed to initiate strict action against use of money power during the elections. He instructed the officials concerned to take steps to ensure closure of illicit liquor retail outlets and execute the pending NBWs in a time bound manner. The district election officers concerned had been directed to ensure guidelines issued by the ECI regarding the movement and storage of EVMs/VVPATs with foolproof security while steps should be taken to see that the polling parties moved in official vehicles only.

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With eye on Lok Sabha elections 2024, RBI orders payment companies to report suspicious transactions
8 months ago

With eye on Lok Sabha elections 2024, RBI orders payment companies to report suspicious transactions

Hindustan Times  

The Lok Sabha elections 2024 are in full swing with electioneering adding much colour to the entire process. RBI is looking to ensure a free and fair Lok Sabha elections 2024 by targetting any suspicious high-value transaction that may come up in payment companies' books. According to a report in MoneyControl that quotes an April 15 letter sent to non-banking …

Satire | In Erewhon’s court—countermanding India’s elections
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Satire | In Erewhon’s court—countermanding India’s elections

The Hindu  

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In rich Karnataka, cash, freebies keep poll officials on their toes
8 months, 3 weeks ago

In rich Karnataka, cash, freebies keep poll officials on their toes

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Till Wednesday, March 27, the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, had seized cash and other items worth Rs 55,76,67,520; this increased to Rs 60,38,41,15 on Thursday, March 28 -- an indication of the quantum of money involved in the Lok Sabha elections in the state. During the last elections, the Election Commission had expressed concern over financially …

Voters can question parties over poll sops funding: Chief Election Commissioner
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Voters can question parties over poll sops funding: Chief Election Commissioner

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI : Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said though the voters have the right to know about the feasibility of implementation of assurances made by political parties ahead of the elections, the matter is currently sub judice. Responding to queries regarding poll promises here on Saturday, Kumar said the Election Commission of India had created a ‘proforma’ to make parties …

Odisha political parties urge ECI to ensure neutrality of government machineries during elections
10 months ago

Odisha political parties urge ECI to ensure neutrality of government machineries during elections

The Hindu  

Political parties in Odisha have urged Election Commission of India to ensure of neutrality of government machineries during forthcoming General and Assembly elections in the State. “There were also apprehensions that during elections facilities and entitlements which are given to political parties including permission for ground and use of loudspeaker are given instantly to certain political party. The entitlements, political …

Election Gear Up: Officials Prepped for Flawless Andhra Polls
1 year ago

Election Gear Up: Officials Prepped for Flawless Andhra Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: In anticipation of the upcoming elections, the Election Commission of India has geared up its machinery in Andhra Pradesh. Senior deputy election commissioners Dharmendra Sharma and Nitish Kumar Vyas conducted a comprehensive review meeting with state officials, emphasising transparency, accountability, and impartiality as core principles for the electoral process. Sharma and Vyas stressed the importance of a proactive approach, …

Ensure free, fair polls: CEO to officials
1 year, 1 month ago

Ensure free, fair polls: CEO to officials

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: State Chief Electoral Officer Vikas Raj directed the officials of various concerned departments to conduct the Assembly elections transparently without giving any scope for irregularities by taking necessary steps. He held a review meeting at the collectorate in Karimnagar on Saturday with the district election officers, returning officers and police officials of Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Rajanna Sircilla and Jagtial districts …

Election Code robs trade of glitter in Telangana amid upcoming polls
1 year, 1 month ago

Election Code robs trade of glitter in Telangana amid upcoming polls

The Hindu  

At 1 a.m. on a Sunday, vehicles zip through the barricade of the Langar Houz police check post in Hyderabad that has been set up to curb the clandestine flow of money, alcohol, narcotics, and contraband goods in the run-up to the Telangana Assembly elections on November 30. But ups and downs are part of the business.” Summing up the …

ECI transfers senior officials ahead of state polls for ‘unsatisfactory’ work
1 year, 2 months ago

ECI transfers senior officials ahead of state polls for ‘unsatisfactory’ work

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday ordered the transfer of several senior police and administrative officials in the five states going to polls next month after finding that their performance was “unsatisfactory or complacent”, people familiar with the matter said. The decision came at a review meeting held by chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar, who had earlier issued “clear …

Telangana elections: CEC notes incidents cash and liquor distribution during bypolls
1 year, 2 months ago

Telangana elections: CEC notes incidents cash and liquor distribution during bypolls

The Hindu  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has said that the Election Commission will initiate stern action against those indulging in distribution of liquor, cash and other freebies to voters in the forthcoming assembly elections. The Chief Election Commissioner said incidents of distribution of money and liquor in the bypolls held in Telangana had come to the notice of the commission. Asked …

ECI Unhappy with Police for Focusing Only on Liquor and Cash Flow
1 year, 2 months ago

ECI Unhappy with Police for Focusing Only on Liquor and Cash Flow

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Election Commission of India on Wednesday is said to have expressed its displeasure over seizure of liquor and cash in Telangana state. Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar and 15 poll panel officials reviewed the situation with SPs, police commissioners and collectors. Sources said that the EC officials obtained feedback in connection with law enforcement and election related issues. …

BJP urges CEC to ensure error free TS voters lists
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP urges CEC to ensure error free TS voters lists

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana state BJP has urged the Chief Election Commissioner to instruct the Chief Electoral Officer of Telangana state to pay attention to its previous complaints over irregularities in voters rolls in the state and take corrective steps and ensure that when final electoral rolls are published, there are no bogus voters, and eligibile voters are allotted polling booths …

Telangana Assembly elections: CEO devises plan to prevent use of cash, liquor, and drugs to influence voters
1 year, 3 months ago

Telangana Assembly elections: CEO devises plan to prevent use of cash, liquor, and drugs to influence voters

India TV News  

The Chief Electoral Officer of Telangana, Vikas Raj, held a meeting with nodal officers of various enforcement agencies on Tuesday to discuss strategies to curb the flow of liquor, cash, and drugs during the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections. Some of the strategies discussed include: Establishing district-level intelligence committees to identify potential expenditure-sensitive areas and monitor the distribution of liquor, drugs, …

Karnataka polls: Seizure of illicit items surpass ₹375 crore
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka polls: Seizure of illicit items surpass ₹375 crore

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In poll-bound Karnataka, enforcement agencies seized over ₹375 crore worth of liquor, drugs and freebies which was 4.5 times more than what was recovered during the 2018 assembly elections, the Election Commission of India said in a statement on Tuesday. Seizures of ₹83.78 crore were made by enforcement agencies from the date of the commission’s visit in March …

Offering freebies either before or after election is policy decision of the party concerned: ECI to SC
2 years, 8 months ago

Offering freebies either before or after election is policy decision of the party concerned: ECI to SC

Firstpost  

Earlier, petitioner lawyer Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay in his plea had sought direction from the Centre and Election Commission of India to take steps to regulate political parties and to make them accountable for their manifesto promises New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has told the Supreme Court that offering any freebies either before or after the election is a …

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