Rahul Gandhi shares dissent note he presented to PM Modi and Amit Shah regarding appointment of CEC
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Rahul Gandhi shares dissent note he presented to PM Modi and Amit Shah regarding appointment of CEC

India TV News  

Rahul Gandhi shares dissent note he presented to PM Modi and Amit Shah regarding appointment of CEC The Selection Committee meeting was held under the chairmanship of PM Modi and Gyanesh Kumar was selected as the new Chief Election Commissioner. Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi was also the member of the committee who presented a dissent note in the meeting. A day after the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner, Lok Sabha LoP and the member of the Selection Committee for appointing Election Commission, Rahul Gandhi shared a dissent note which he presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the committee meeting. In a post on X, LoP Gandhi said, "During the meeting of the committee to select the next Election Commissioner, I presented a dissent note to the PM and HM, that stated: The most fundamental aspect of an independent Election Commission free from executive interference is the process of choosing the Election Commissioner and Chief Election Commissioner."

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Rahul Gandhi questions Mayawati's political strategy, says BJP would have lost 2024 polls if BSP joined INDIA
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Rahul Gandhi questions Mayawati's political strategy, says BJP would have lost 2024 polls if BSP joined INDIA

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: Visiting his parliamentary constituency Rae Bareli for the first time after the Delhi assembly election outcome, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday, claimed that the BJP would have lost the 2024 Lok Sabha polls had the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party joined the INDIA bloc. Questioning the political strategy of the BSP chief, Rahul Gandhi asked, “Why does Mayawati not …

Gyanesh Kumar to take over as Chief Election Commissioner on February 19; Supreme Court to hear plea against law under which he was appointed
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Gyanesh Kumar to take over as Chief Election Commissioner on February 19; Supreme Court to hear plea against law under which he was appointed

The Hindu  

Senior Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar would take over as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India on February 19, a day when the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a petition challenging the law under which he was appointed CEC by a three-member panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr. Kumar is the first CEC to be appointed under …

Rahul Gandhi seeking to undermine government’s constitutional mandate through ‘malicious’ judicial activism: BJP
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Rahul Gandhi seeking to undermine government’s constitutional mandate through ‘malicious’ judicial activism: BJP

The Hindu  

The BJP on Tuesday dismissed Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and an Election Commissioner as "politically motivated" and accused him of undermining an elected government's constitutional mandate through "malicious" judicial activism. The BJP's reaction came after the Congress leader said it was "disrespectful" and "discourteous" for the Prime Minister and Home Minister to have …

'PM Modi, Amit Shah Made Midnight Decision': Rahul Gandhi Shares Dissent Note On CEC Appointment
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'PM Modi, Amit Shah Made Midnight Decision': Rahul Gandhi Shares Dissent Note On CEC Appointment

ABP News  

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who is a member of the panel to appoint the CEC, on Tuesday shared his dissent note on the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the Chief Election Commissioner. Kumar's appointment was made hours after Congress asked the government to defer its decision on the new CEC till the Supreme Court concludes its hearing on a …

Chief Election Commissioner appointment: Congress targets government over appointment of new CEC
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Chief Election Commissioner appointment: Congress targets government over appointment of new CEC

The Hindu  

The Congress on Tuesday slammed the government for "hastily" appointing the new Chief Election Commissioner, saying it undermines the spirit of the Constitution and free elections. First appointment under new law on EC Mr. Kumar was appointed as the next Chief Election Commissioner on Monday. Rahul Gandhi on appointment of CEC During the meeting of the committee to select the …

Disrespectful for PM, HM to have made midnight decision to appoint new CEC: Rahul Gandhi in dissent note
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Disrespectful for PM, HM to have made midnight decision to appoint new CEC: Rahul Gandhi in dissent note

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and a member of the committee Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said it is "disrespectful" and "discourteous" for the prime minister and home minister to have made a midnight decision to select the new CEC when the process of selection is being challenged in the Supreme Court. The government late on Monday …

Disrespectful: Rahul Gandhi's dissent on 'midnight' move to pick poll body chief
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Disrespectful: Rahul Gandhi's dissent on 'midnight' move to pick poll body chief

India Today  

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi said the hasty "midnight decision" of the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to appoint the new chief election commissioner was "disrespectful" and "discourteous". Sharing his dissent note on X, Gandhi, who was part of the three-member panel to pick the next poll body chief, slammed the Centre for removing the Chief Justice of …

Gyanesh Kumar is appointed new CEC after panel with PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi meets
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Gyanesh Kumar is appointed new CEC after panel with PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi meets

Hindustan Times  

Gyanesh Kumar, a Kerala cadre IAS officer from the 1988 batch who retired as the secretary of the ministry of cooperation before being appointed as an election commissioner last year, was appointed as India’s next chief election commissioner by President Droupadi Murmu in a late-night announcement on Monday. Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the next Chief Election …

Gyanesh Kumar named new Chief Election Commissioner
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Gyanesh Kumar named new Chief Election Commissioner

The Hindu  

Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed Chief Election Commissioner after a meeting of a three-member committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday. Mr. Gyanesh Kumar’s appointment came even as the Congress asked the government to “adjourn” the meeting of the panel till Wednesday as the case is before the court. ‘Partisan mechanism’ At a …

Who will be the new CEC? PM Modi-led panel finalises name; Rahul Gandhi objects, asks Govt to wait until SC hearing
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Who will be the new CEC? PM Modi-led panel finalises name; Rahul Gandhi objects, asks Govt to wait until SC hearing

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led selection committee, which met at PMO in South Block on February 17, has finalised and recommended the name of the next chief election commissioner to President Droupadi Murmu, news agency PTI said quoting sources on Monday. The PM-led panel has reportedly overruled Gandhi’s dissent note objecting to the Selection Committee’s composition and a notification announcing the …

PM-led panel finalises name of next CEC, Congress says 'should've deferred meet'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

PM-led panel finalises name of next CEC, Congress says 'should've deferred meet'

Hindustan Times  

With Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar set to retire on Tuesday, February 18, the selection committee for appointing his successor met on Monday and reportedly finalised a name. Congress leader Ajay Maken, at a press conference on Monday, said, "Today, a meeting related to the election of the Chief Election Commissioner was held. Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi, who was also …

Chief Election Commissioner appointment | What is selection process and row over new law?
1 month ago

Chief Election Commissioner appointment | What is selection process and row over new law?

India TV News  

Chief Election Commissioner appointment | What is selection process and row over new law? Prime Minister Narendra Modi and LoP Rahul Gandhi will meet on Monday regarding the appointment of the new Chief Election Commissioner as incumbent Rajiv Kumar is set to retire. This is going to be the first-ever appointment of the CEC, based on the Chief Election Commissioner …

Modi, Rahul will meet next week to choose next CEC
1 month ago

Modi, Rahul will meet next week to choose next CEC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar is set to demit office on February 18, a selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet early next week to finalise his successor. The panel could meet either on Sunday or Monday ahead of the retirement of incumbent CEC Rajiv Kumar. The panel will choose Kumar’s successor from a …

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi To Attend Election Panel Meet On Monday To Decide Next CEC
1 month ago

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi To Attend Election Panel Meet On Monday To Decide Next CEC

ABP News  

A selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet in New Delhi on Monday to finalise the name of the next chief election commissioner, sources told news agency PTI on Friday. The panel will consist of PM Modi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Law Minister …

PM Modi, LoP Rahul Gandhi to meet on Feb 17 to name CEC Rajiv Kumar’s successor
1 month ago

PM Modi, LoP Rahul Gandhi to meet on Feb 17 to name CEC Rajiv Kumar’s successor

The Hindu  

With Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar set to retire on February 18, a three-member selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet on February 17 to pick his successor. This would be the first time that a CEC is selected under the provisions of the new law — Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Act, …

India to get new Chief Election Commissioner soon, PM Modi-chaired panel to meet next week
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1 month ago

India to get new Chief Election Commissioner soon, PM Modi-chaired panel to meet next week

India TV News  

PM Modi-led selection committee will meet next week to finalise the name of the next Chief Election Commissioner of India. Rajiv Kumar to get retired on Feb 18 Ahead of the retirement of incumbent Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on February 18, the panel will meet and finalise a name. As per the conventional traditions, before a new law was …

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

Ahead Of CEC's Retirement On Feb 18, Supreme Court Lists Pleas Challenging Election Commissioners' Law For Hearing On Feb 12
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ahead Of CEC's Retirement On Feb 18, Supreme Court Lists Pleas Challenging Election Commissioners' Law For Hearing On Feb 12

Live Law  

On a mentioning of the pleas challenging constitutionality of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which removed the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel appointing Election Commissioners, the Supreme Court today listed the matter for hearing on February 12.Reportedly, urgency in the matter has arisen on account of the impending. On a mentioning of …

Telangana CM Revath Reddy says PM Modi's agenda to alter Constitution will be defeated
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana CM Revath Reddy says PM Modi's agenda to alter Constitution will be defeated

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to alter the Constitution from day one of assuming office, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said that “Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan Rally” is not an election rally but a battle between the Gandhi family, which wants to protect the Constitution, and Godse family that wants to change it. The chief …

Atishi writes to CEC again, seeks meeting over alleged voter deletion in New Delhi seat
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Atishi writes to CEC again, seeks meeting over alleged voter deletion in New Delhi seat

The Hindu  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has written to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, seeking an appointment to discuss alleged electoral roll manipulation in the New Delhi constituency from where AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal is contesting the assembly polls. In the latest letter, she again raised the issue of the alleged electoral irregularities in the New Delhi Assembly constituency, urging the CEC …

Petitioners Request Supreme Court To Hear Challenge To Election Commissioners' Law Before Retirement Of CEC In February
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2 months, 1 week ago

Petitioners Request Supreme Court To Hear Challenge To Election Commissioners' Law Before Retirement Of CEC In February

Live Law  

On mentioning of the pleas challenging constitutionality of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which removed the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel appointing Election Commissioners, the Supreme Court today expressed inclination to hear the matter on February 4. The most notable feature of the new legislation is that the President of India would …

NCP miffed with Chhagan Bhujbal, won’t include him in cabinet
2 months, 1 week ago

NCP miffed with Chhagan Bhujbal, won’t include him in cabinet

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party has decided to keep its senior leader and former minister Chhagan Bhujbal out of the state cabinet despite him sulking publicly after being denied a ministerial berth in the Mahayuti 2.0 government. The party leadership is upset with Bhujbal for several reasons, including being pressured to nominate his son Pankaj to the legislative …

PM Modi meets Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge at his office in Parliament
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi meets Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge at his office in Parliament

India TV News  

A meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and LoP Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was held in the Prime Minister's Office in the Parliament. Notably, PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Rajya Sabha LoP Kharge, Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman are the members of the committee that deliberates and appoints …

‘If you don’t know how to fight polls…': BJP to Rahul Gandhi after Omar Abdullah's jibe at INDIA ally Cong
3 months ago

‘If you don’t know how to fight polls…': BJP to Rahul Gandhi after Omar Abdullah's jibe at INDIA ally Cong

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi should stop blaming electronic voting machines if the Congress cannot figure out its election strategy. The BJP leader alleged that the opposition INDIA bloc was a “scam” as the alliance partners fight polls “separately” and try to project different leaders as the face of the alliance. Patra's …

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

CEC Rajiv Kumar unfollows fake news peddler Mohammed Zubair on Twitter after outrage
7 months, 2 weeks ago

CEC Rajiv Kumar unfollows fake news peddler Mohammed Zubair on Twitter after outrage

Op India  

On Sunday, several netizens expressed shock that the Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar was following only 4 accounts through his official X handle. @abhijitmajumder @rishibagree @KanchanGupta @TajinderBagga… pic.twitter.com/bfgvDiVdNS — Krishanu Singha July 28, 2024 An X user named Mikku wrote, “Rajeev Saab is following a man who amplified every post claiming the Election Commission and EVMs are rigged during election …

Rahul Gandhi chosen LoP in Lok Sabha after INDIA meeting
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi chosen LoP in Lok Sabha after INDIA meeting

Hindustan Times  

Congress lawmaker Rahul Gandhi will be the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the party announced on Tuesday after a meeting with key INDIA bloc leaders, marking the first time in a decade that the Lower House will fill the position. New Delhi, Jun 25 : Congress MP Rahul Gandhi takes oath as a Member of the 18th …

‘Biased’: Kapil Sibal's big charge against Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar
9 months ago

‘Biased’: Kapil Sibal's big charge against Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar

Hindustan Times  

Former Union minister Kapil Sibal on Sunday accused Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar of being ‘biased’ towards the ruling camp in the recently-held Lok Sabha elections, and urged the Opposition to take some 'action.' Kapil Sibal “It is better to speak less of the Election Commission of India, especially the Chief Election Commissioner. On being asked if he was questioning …

CWC passes resolution to appoint Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
9 months, 1 week ago

CWC passes resolution to appoint Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

The extended Congress Working Committee, the highest executive forum of the party, on Saturday unanimously passed a resolution to appoint its former chief Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. “In another resolution, the CWC unanimously requested Rahul Gandhi to take the LoP post in the Lok Sabha. Asked if Gandhi has accepted the responsibility, …

Congress names Rahul Gandhi as the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha
9 months, 1 week ago

Congress names Rahul Gandhi as the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha

Op India  

The Congress Working Committee passed the resolution that party MP Rahul Gandhi should be appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, sources said on Saturday. After the CWC meeting, Congress MP Kumari Selja said, “It was the CWC’s wish that Rahul Gandhi be elected the LoP…” Senior Congress leader and newly elected MP from Alappuzha KC Venugopal …

Lok Sabha elections 2024: From ‘mujra’ to ‘types of soldiers’, 5 remarks that sparked controversy
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024: From ‘mujra’ to ‘types of soldiers’, 5 remarks that sparked controversy

Hindustan Times  

With the seven-phase Lok Sabha election 2024 season about to conclude with the final round of polling being held on June 1, top political leaders remained in the news for their controversial comments during public rallies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ‘mujra', 'infiltration’ remarks PM Narendra Modi on May 25 launched a scathing attack on the Opposition, saying the INDIA bloc …

UP Congress urges party leadership to field Rahul Gandhi from Amethi, Priyanka from Raebareli
10 months, 2 weeks ago

UP Congress urges party leadership to field Rahul Gandhi from Amethi, Priyanka from Raebareli

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Saturday urged the top party leadership to field Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Amethi and Raebareli, respectively for the Lok Sabha polls, but no decision was taken at the meeting of the central election committee. Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Sources said AICC in-charge of party Affairs in Uttar Pradesh Avinash Pandey …

Election Commission of India | Hand-holding Indian democracy
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Election Commission of India | Hand-holding Indian democracy

The Hindu  

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” The year was 1951. The Gist Among the most crucial reforms the CEC introduced were the switching from individual coloured ballot boxes for each candidate to ballot papers and then the Electronic Voting Machines As parties raised doubts over the security of the EVMs, the ECI introduced a …

How Modi’s BJP rewrote rules to erode Indian election commission’s independence
10 months, 3 weeks ago

How Modi’s BJP rewrote rules to erode Indian election commission’s independence

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 Narendra Modi‘s crackdown on civil …

‘There can be no comparison between PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi’: Amit Shah
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘There can be no comparison between PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi’: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that there can never be a comparison between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has been serving the nation for the last 23 years without taking a single leave, while Rahul Gandhi goes on a vacation at the onset of every summer. Union home minister Amit Shah While addressing Shakti Kendra Pramukh Sammelan …

Watch | How were the new Election Commissioners selected, and why is the new law being criticized?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch | How were the new Election Commissioners selected, and why is the new law being criticized?

The Hindu  

Watch | How were the new Election Commissioners selected, and why is the new law being criticized? The two officials are the first to be appointed under the new law governing appointments to the constitutional body, the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. Article 324 of the Constitution says the Election Commission shall consist of the Chief …

Selection and election: On the appointment of Election Commissioners
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Selection and election: On the appointment of Election Commissioners

The Hindu  

The quick, if not hasty, filling up of two vacancies in the Election Commission of India has attracted justified criticism. The multi-member body got two new members within days of the resignation of Arun Goel, an Election Commissioner whose appointment itself came in the midst of a Constitution Bench hearing for a truly independent process of selecting members of the …

New Election Commissioners take charge
1 year ago

New Election Commissioners take charge

The Hindu  

Former bureaucrats Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu on Friday assumed charge as Election Commissioners, a day before the poll body is scheduled to announce the dates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Mr. Kumar and Mr. Sandhu were on Thursday appointed as Election Commissioners by a high-powered panel, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is the first time …

PM Modi-led panel to meet to pick new Election Commissioner today
1 year ago

PM Modi-led panel to meet to pick new Election Commissioner today

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-powered committee on selecting election commissioners and will meet on Thursday, March 14, to finalize the names of two new election commissioners. A search committee headed by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal met on Wednesday evening to prepare a panel of five candidates to fill two vacancies of election commissioners in the Election Commission, …

Panel, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, likely to appoint new Election Commissioners by March 15
1 year ago

Panel, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, likely to appoint new Election Commissioners by March 15

The Hindu  

March 10, 2024 10:03 pm | Updated March 11, 2024 08:12 am IST - New Delhi: The two vacancies in the Election Commission, created by the surprise resignation of Arun Goel and the retirement of Anup Chandra Pandey, are likely to be filled by March 15, sources indicated on March 10. A high-level selection committee, headed by Prime Minister Narendra …

‘Apparent differences’ with Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar led to Arun Goel’s resignation
1 year ago

‘Apparent differences’ with Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar led to Arun Goel’s resignation

The Hindu  

The sudden and unexpected resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel barely a week before the announcement of the Lok Sabha election came as a surprise to many but insiders in the poll body have pointed out that apparent differences emerged between the Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and the EC during their West Bengal visit to oversee the preparations for …

Election Commission to Rahul Gandhi over remarks on PM Modi: 'Be more careful'
1 year ago

Election Commission to Rahul Gandhi over remarks on PM Modi: 'Be more careful'

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Election Commission of India on Wednesday issued an advisory to Rahul Gandhi asking the Congress scion to remain careful and cautious while making remarks against the Prime Minister. After considering all facts in the matter related to certain remarks against the Prime Minister, including the Delhi High Court order and his reply, the Election Commission …

PM Modi to lead meet on Election Commissioner appointment with Amit Shah, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury today
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi to lead meet on Election Commissioner appointment with Amit Shah, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury today

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lead the inaugural meeting to appoint a new Election Commissioner, who will succeed Anup Chandra Pandey. Pandey's tenure will end with his retirement on February 15, prompting discussions for his replacement under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. Key attendees and process PM Modi will chair the meeting, joined …

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to appoint Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners
1 year, 3 months ago

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to appoint Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha on December 12 passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Bill, the legislation that will guide the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and the Election Commissioners in future. Denying the Opposition’s charges that the Supreme Court was being kept away from the process of selecting the CEC and ECs, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram …

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over remark on PM Modi, Manish Tewari of Congress questions Election Commission
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over remark on PM Modi, Manish Tewari of Congress questions Election Commission

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi have struck up a political uproar, as both Congress leaders and Bharatiya Janata Party ministers have now engaged in a war of words over “panauti" and "jebkatra" remarks. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been asked to appear before the Election Commission on November 25 After the Election Commission of India …

Panauti remark against PM Modi | Election Commission issues notice to Rahul
1 year, 3 months ago

Panauti remark against PM Modi | Election Commission issues notice to Rahul

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India on November 23 issued a notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for using the words “Jaibkatra and “Panauti ” against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during poll campaign in Rajasthan. Mr Gandhi was asked to reply by November 25 failing which “action deemed fit would be taken by the Commission”. “Comparing a Prime Minister to a …

Discontent over Congress lists in Rajasthan; MLA Khiladi Lal Bairwa quits Commission’s post
1 year, 4 months ago

Discontent over Congress lists in Rajasthan; MLA Khiladi Lal Bairwa quits Commission’s post

The Hindu  

Amid the discontent over the lists of 156 candidates announced by the ruling Congress for Rajasthan Assembly election so far, Baseri MLA Khiladi Lal Bairwa on Wednesday resigned as chairperson of the State Scheduled Castes Commission. Mr. Bairwa, considered a loyalist of former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, was replaced with Sanjay Kumar Jatav in the constituency reserved for Scheduled …

Rajasthan polls: Congress holds Central Election Committee meeting to discuss candidate list
1 year, 4 months ago

Rajasthan polls: Congress holds Central Election Committee meeting to discuss candidate list

India TV News  

Rajasthan Assembly elections: A crucial meeting of the Congress Central Election Committee was held at AICC headquarters in Delhi on the shortlisting of candidates for the Rajasthan Assembly elections on Wednesday. Congress president Mallikarun Kharge, CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi, former party chief Rahul Gandhi, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, AICC in-charge of state Sukhjinder Randhawa, Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee chief …

Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2023: BJP accuses CM Ashok Gehlot of Model Code of Conduct violation
1 year, 5 months ago

Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2023: BJP accuses CM Ashok Gehlot of Model Code of Conduct violation

India TV News  

Rajasthan Assembly Elections 2023: Ahead of polls in the state, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday accused Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot of using official staff for political meetings in violation of the Model Code of Conduct. Rajasthan BJP leader Arun Chaturvedi on Thursday said that the Chief Minister while travelling to Delhi to meet Sonia Gandhi had taken his secretary …

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