Delhi HC asks ECI to ensure political parties don’t use ‘vilifying’ material in polls
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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 political parties and their candidates having the tendency to vilify the atmosphere in elections. Advocate Sidhant Kumar, representing the ECI, said the commission took cognisance of the petitioners’ complaint and directed the chief election officer, Delhi to enquire into the allegations and submit a report. Mr. Kumar said ECI issued guidelines mandating that political The plea was filed by three lawyers Dhrone Diwan, Kashish Dhawan and Arshia Jain, who appeared in person, claiming a message was relayed through voice calls that if votes were not cast to a particular political party, voters’ freebies would be withdrawn.

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​Free and fair: on the Election Commission, calls for transparency
1 day, 2 hours ago

​Free and fair: on the Election Commission, calls for transparency

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India seems to have softened its stand about disclosing absolute numbers of booth-wise votes cast in elections. Last year, when the question arose in the midst of the multi-phase general election, the ECI took the position that it had no legal mandate to disclose details of Form 17-C, part one, which contains the total number of …

​Welcome gesture: On the ECI and interaction with political parties
1 week, 2 days ago

​Welcome gesture: On the ECI and interaction with political parties

The Hindu  

The initiative by the newly appointed commissioners of the Election Commission of India to invite political party representatives and leaders for an interaction to “strengthen electoral processes” is a welcome move. The ECI has also asked parties to submit suggestions on issues concerned besides instructing provincial officials to interact with party representatives on a regular basis. While the Opposition has …

ECI invites political parties to discuss strengthening of election process within legal framework
1 week, 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 …

Can’t micromanage party’s internal affairs: Court on EC
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Can’t micromanage party’s internal affairs: Court on EC

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court has held that the Election Commission of India cannot micromanage a party’s internal affairs, including the election of office bearers. Can’t micromanage party’s internal affairs: Court on EC A bench of chief justice DK Upadhyay and justice Tushar Rao Gedela opined that the ECI under section 29A of the Representation of People’s Act was only under …

ECI Can't Supervise Internal Elections Of Political Parties Under Section 29A Of Representation Of People Act: Delhi High Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ECI Can't Supervise Internal Elections Of Political Parties Under Section 29A Of Representation Of People Act: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Election Commission of India does not have supervisory jurisdiction regarding internal matters of elections of political parties under Section 29A of Representation of People Act, 1951. “….but once a political party is registered, Section 29A does not confer upon the ECI any supervisory jurisdiction to review whether the party adheres to its …

Delhi election: Kejriwal meets EC officials, flags ‘threat to voters by police’
1 month, 2 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 …

'Pressure tactics': AAP vs poll body after case against Atishi day before election
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Pressure tactics': AAP vs poll body after case against Atishi day before election

India Today  

The Election Commission of India today tore into Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi after both claimed that the central poll body is targeting other parties while ignoring BJP for poll-related violations. Earlier today, the AAP candidate from Kalkaji lashed out at Delhi Police and the central poll body, claiming that she was being punished …

Delhi Poll Official Responds To Kejriwal’s ‘Hooliganism’ Complaint As AAP, BJP Trade Charges Before Polls
1 month, 2 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 …

EC probing if AAP made spam calls to public for votes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EC probing if AAP made spam calls to public for votes

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India has launched an inquiry into allegations that the Aam Aadmi Party made spam calls soliciting votes for the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections, the Delhi high court was informed on Wednesday. When asked, an official in Delhi CEO office did not share the status of the report but said that the “directions of the court …

‘Stop vilifying campaigns and ensure fair elections’, Delhi HC tells poll body
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Stop vilifying campaigns and ensure fair elections’, Delhi HC tells poll body

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Election Commission to take strict measures against the use of malicious or defamatory campaign material that could disrupt the election environment. The court’s ruling came while disposing of a PIL that accused the AAP of making excessive promotional calls to voters, allegedly spreading propaganda and fear regarding the withdrawal of …

Check spread of ‘vilifying’ content in poll campaigns, Delhi HC tells EC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Check spread of ‘vilifying’ content in poll campaigns, Delhi HC tells EC

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Election Commission of India to ensure political parties and their candidates do not use any “vilifying” material in their campaigns for the February 5 Assembly poll. 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 …

Delhi High Court Closes PIL Against AAP's 'Spam' Calls On Freebies Amid Assembly Polls, Asks ECI To Ensure No Use Of Vilifying Material
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Closes PIL Against AAP's 'Spam' Calls On Freebies Amid Assembly Polls, Asks ECI To Ensure No Use Of Vilifying Material

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Election Commission of India to ensure that political parties and their candidates do not use any vilifying material during elections which vitiates the atmosphere. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela disposed of a PIL alleging that the Aam Aadmi Party was making “spam calls” …

Delhi Congress Slams AAP Over ‘Defamatory Poster’ Targeting Rahul Gandhi, Urges Action From ECI
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Congress Slams AAP Over ‘Defamatory Poster’ Targeting Rahul Gandhi, Urges Action From ECI

ABP News  

New Delhi, Jan 25 Delhi Congress on Saturday approached the Election Commission of India with a complaint of a "defamatory poster" on social media uploaded by AAP against its leaders. "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 – Lok Sabha …

Election management bodies of 13 countries adopt Delhi declaration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Election management bodies of 13 countries adopt Delhi declaration

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The chiefs and delegates of election management bodies from 13 countries on Friday adopted ‘Delhi Declaration’ at an international event hosted by the Election Commission of India. They vowed to adopt technological integration and innovation to make the electioneering process transparent, efficient and effective. The declaration said that “a working group will be constituted of all willing Election …

Poll management bodies adopt the Delhi Declaration as ECI meet ends
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Poll management bodies adopt the Delhi Declaration as ECI meet ends

Hindustan Times  

Election management bodies from a dozen countries, including India’s Election Commission and Russia’s Central Election Commission, on Friday adopted the Delhi Declaration through which they have created a working group which will collectively negotiate with Big Tech companies — which are largely American — on issues related to online disinformation, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. In his closing remarks, chief election …

AI challenge to electoral process
2 months ago

AI challenge to electoral process

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India’s directive asking political parties to label any campaign or promotional material that uses artificial intelligence or any other digital means is timely but does not go far enough. The Bharatiya Janata Party has filed multiple first information reports against the Aam Aadmi Party, accusing the latter of using AI-edited content to defame Prime Minister Narendra …

All AI, synthetic content should be labelled: ECI to parties
2 months ago

All AI, synthetic content should be labelled: ECI to parties

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India on Thursday advised political parties to prominently label their campaign materials created or enhanced using artificial intelligence or other synthetic, digital means. The BJP has filed multiple FIRs against the AAP, accusing the party of using AI-edited content to defame Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah and other senior BJP leaders. …

EC issues advisory to political parties to ensure responsible use of AI-generated content
2 months ago

EC issues advisory to political parties to ensure responsible use of AI-generated content

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly election, the Election Commission of India issued a fresh advisory to political parties, asking them to ensure responsible and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence-generated content in their campaigns. Just before the Lok Sabha election last year, the poll body had issued guidelines to curb potential use of “deep fakes” and AI-generated distorted content by political …

Delhi Election 2025: ‘Label AI-generated content in campaigns,’ Election Commission tells political parties
2 months ago

Delhi Election 2025: ‘Label AI-generated content in campaigns,’ Election Commission tells political parties

Live Mint  

The Election Commission of India has issued fresh advisory to political parties, urging transparency and accountability in the use of artificial intelligence in political campaigning. 'Considering the deepening influence of AI generated/synthetic content in shaping public opinion, the Election Commission of India advises all political parties and their leaders, candidates and star campaigners to also take necessary measures for prominent …

ECI asks parties to adhere to advisory on labeling synthetic, AI content in elections
2 months ago

ECI asks parties to adhere to advisory on labeling synthetic, AI content in elections

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India asked all political parties to adhere to the advisory on labeling synthetic and Artificial Intelligence generated content to ensure fair, transparent and responsible use of emerging technologies in election campaigning. In a letter addressed to the president, general secretary and chairperson of all national and State recognized political parties, ECI Joint Director Anuj …

Poll body's advisory to use AI in campaigning ahead of Delhi elections
2 months ago

Poll body's advisory to use AI in campaigning ahead of Delhi elections

India Today  

The Election Commission on Thursday issued a new advisory to all political parties regarding the responsible and transparent use of Artificial Intelligence -generated content in their campaigns ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections. This move comes amid the increasing use of AI technologies in political campaigning, raising concerns about their potential impact on voter perception and the authenticity of campaign …

Delhi Assembly election 2025: BJP attempting to deceive EC with fake voter registration applications, says AAP
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Assembly election 2025: BJP attempting to deceive EC with fake voter registration applications, says AAP

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday accused the BJP of submitting fake voter registration applications on a “large scale” in a “deliberate” attempt to manipulate the Delhi Assembly election process. Addressing a press conference on Saturday, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh alleged that several voter registration applications, using the residential addresses of BJP leaders and addresses of small shops …

Delhi Assembly polls: Chief Electoral Officer to inquire into AAP's complaint on Parvesh Verma, fake voters
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Assembly polls: Chief Electoral Officer to inquire into AAP's complaint on Parvesh Verma, fake voters

India TV News  

Delhi Assembly elections: Hours after Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi led a delegation to the poll authority, the Election Commission directed the CEO to get the complaint inquired into, ascertain the actual facts, and take "immediate appropriate action" as per the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct and electoral laws. An AAP delegation met the Commission on …

Atishi again seeks meeting with CEC over electoral roll
2 months, 1 week ago

Atishi again seeks meeting with CEC over electoral roll

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday sought an appointment with the Chief Election Commissioner for the second time this week, on the issue of alleged large-scale fraud in electoral roll in New Delhi Assembly constituency. However, in response to my letter, my office has received a correspondence from Lalit Mittal, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi, stating that the office is ascertaining …

Election Commission has become a puppet of Modi, says Selvaperunthagai
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Election Commission has become a puppet of Modi, says Selvaperunthagai

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai on Monday criticised the Centre’s decision to amend the rules governing election procedures, which allows it to withhold election related records. The amendment comes on the heels of the Punjab and Haryana High Court ordering the Election Commission of India to furnish all electronic voting machine records, videos, closed-circuit television camera footage, and …

Oppn slams ECI for tweaking rule on poll videos
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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Why is ECI afraid of transparency: Congress after election rule tweak
3 months ago

Why is ECI afraid of transparency: Congress after election rule tweak

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday hit out at the Election Commission for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents such as CCTV cameras and webcasting footage, asking why the poll panel was afraid of transparency. The government has tweaked an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents such as CCTV cameras …

Delhi BJP delegation meets EC over ‘fraud’ in voter list
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi BJP delegation meets EC over ‘fraud’ in voter list

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A Delhi BJP delegation consisting of the state unit president and MPs met Chief Election Commissioner on Friday to lodge a protest against the alleged inclusion of illegal voters, including Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltrators. Led by Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva, the delegation submitted a detailed representation before the Election Commission along with primary evidence running into 5,000 …

Strictly follow rules for electoral roll deletion: Poll body to Delhi officials
3 months, 1 week ago

Strictly follow rules for electoral roll deletion: Poll body to Delhi officials

India Today  

The Election Commission of India has instructed the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi to address the concerns raised by both the AAP and the BJP regarding the revision of electoral rolls in the National Capital Territory. It asked the Delhi election authorities to "scrupulously" follow the process for deletion and revision of the electoral rolls. The central poll body also …

ECI meets Delhi CEO, officials to review poll preparedness
3 months, 1 week ago

ECI meets Delhi CEO, officials to review poll preparedness

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India on Thursday held a meeting with the chief electoral officer of Delhi, district election officers, deputy commissioners of police, and other nodal officials to review the progress of the ongoing Special Summary Revision 2025 and poll preparedness for the forthcoming Delhi assembly elections. AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal with Delhi chief minister Atishi and party …

Incendiary poll slogans: 15 reports sent to ECI
4 months ago

Incendiary poll slogans: 15 reports sent to ECI

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The state branch of the Election Commission of India has sent at least 15 reports to the ECI headquarters in New Delhi regarding objectionable slogans and statements by political leaders – such as vote jihad, batenge toh katenge and dharmayudh – in the run-up to and during the assembly poll held on Wednesday. Incendiary poll slogans: 15 reports sent …

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

Cong complains to ECI about Mahayuti’s ‘covert ads’
4 months ago

Cong complains to ECI about Mahayuti’s ‘covert ads’

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Congress has complained to the Election Commission of India that the ruling Mahayuti alliance is doing covert advertising through television serials. Cong complains to ECI about Mahayuti’s ‘covert ads’ Maharashtra Congress general secretary Sachin Sawant met state chief electoral officer S Chokalingam on Friday and lodged the complaint. Sawant said that Mahayuti’s Disney Hotstar, however, aired the episodes …

Absolute numbers: The Hindu Editorial on the ECI and faith in the process
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Absolute numbers: The Hindu Editorial on the ECI and faith in the process

The Hindu  

A total of 58 Lok Sabha seats in eight States and Union Territories voted on Saturday in the sixth and penultimate phase of the general election 2024. The Election Commission of India released, for the first time in this general election, the absolute number of votes cast in each constituency for the first five phases. The ECI came out with …

EC warns BJP, Congress against divisive speech
9 months, 3 weeks 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
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

’Correct star campaigners’ discourses’: EC raps Congress and BJP, asks them to exercise restraint amid LS election
9 months, 3 weeks ago

’Correct star campaigners’ discourses’: EC raps Congress and BJP, asks them to exercise restraint amid LS election

Live Mint  

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday came down heavily on Bhartiya Janata 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. The EC's letter to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and BJP president JP Nadda comes in the wake of the plummeting quality of …

EC tells BJP, Congress leaders to urge star campaigners to 'be careful in their campaign utterances, maintain decorum'
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

EC comes down heavily on both BJP and Congress, says 'correct discourse, maintain decorum'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

EC comes down heavily on both BJP and Congress, says 'correct discourse, maintain decorum'

India TV News  

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday came down heavily on Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge directing them to issue formal notes to star campaigners of the Lok Sabha elections to correct their discourse, exercise care and maintain decorum. The poll body asked the BJP and the Congress to desist from campaigning along caste, …

[Lok Sabha Elections] Calcutta High Court Restrains BJP From Running Advertisements Against TMC Which Violated Model Code Of Conduct, Slams ECI For Inaction
10 months ago

[Lok Sabha Elections] Calcutta High Court Restrains BJP From Running Advertisements Against TMC Which Violated Model Code Of Conduct, Slams ECI For Inaction

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday restrained the Bharatiya Janata Party from running The Calcutta High Court on Monday restrained the Bharatiya Janata Party from running A single bench of Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya upon going through the Remedy sought before the writ court cannot be granted by the ECI. Counsel argued that the Counsel for the ECI stated that the …

Calcutta High Court criticises Election Commission for inaction on TMC complaints
10 months ago

Calcutta High Court criticises Election Commission for inaction on TMC complaints

India TV News  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday criticised the Election Commission of India for failing to act on the Trinamool Congress’ complaints against the Bharatiya Janata Party’s allegedly slanderous Judge's remarks Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya, who presided over the case, noted that the BJP’s Legal blow to BJP's campaign The court found that the BJP's Petitioners' arguments The petitioners’ counsel argued that …

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against PM Modi for Alleged Hate Speeches
10 months, 1 week 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 …

EC directs political parties to stop seeking voters’ details ’under guise of surveys’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

EC directs political parties to stop seeking voters’ details ’under guise of surveys’

Live Mint  

The Election Commission of India issued an advisory to all national and state political parties, asking them to immediately cease any activities "that involve registering individuals for post-election beneficiary-oriented schemes through any The Election Commission took "serious view of activities by political parties and candidates seeking details of voters under the guise of various surveys for their proposed beneficiary schemes". …

Delhi HC Junks Plea To Disqualify PM Modi From Contesting Polls For Seeking Votes In Name Of Gods
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC Junks Plea To Disqualify PM Modi From Contesting Polls For Seeking Votes In Name Of Gods

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a petition that had sought directions to disqualify Prime Minister Narendra Modi from contesting elections for six years for allegedly seeking votes in the name of deities, saying the plea was “thoroughly misconceived”. Petitioner Anand S Jondhale, a lawyer, had urged the court to take action against Modi for allegedly seeking …

BJP urges EC to take action against Cong over circulation of Amit Shah's morphed video
10 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP urges EC to take action against Cong over circulation of Amit Shah's morphed video

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The BJP on Monday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against the Congress, alleging that it circulated a ‘deep fake and morphed’ video of Home Minister Amit Shah to derail the poll process, and demanded strict action against the party. A BJP delegation comprising Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and the party's national media department in-charge Anil Baluni …

Modi’s ‘hate speech’ against Muslims investigated by India’s election commission
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

EC starts examining complaints against PM's speech
10 months, 3 weeks ago

EC starts examining complaints against PM's speech

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid mounting opposition pressure, the Election Commission is learnt to have started examining complaints against a speech made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajasthan in which he suggested that if the Congress came to power, it would redistribute the wealth of people to Muslims.The Congress and the CPI-M had separately urged the poll panel against Modi's speech …

Amid ‘insinuations’, EC details poll code action
11 months ago

Amid ‘insinuations’, EC details poll code action

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission said on Tuesday that it would not have been correct for it to act on situations involving “political persons under active consideration… of court proceedings or criminal investigations”, saying such a step could have treaded on legal judicial processes, as it moved to address growing criticism from political parties. The panel said it had acted on 169 …

EC bars Congress MP Surejwala from campaign for 48 hours over Hema Malini remark
11 months ago

EC bars Congress MP Surejwala from campaign for 48 hours over Hema Malini remark

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday barred Congress member of Parliament Randeep Surjewala from campaigning in elections for 48 hours over his alleged disparaging remarks against Bhartiya Janata Party MP and actor Hema Malini while campaigning in Haryana. “The Commission, under Article 324 of the Constitution of India and all other powers enabling in this behalf, bars him from …

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