Karnataka Assembly polls: Opposition urges EC to restrain Siddaramaiah govt from announcing new schemes
7 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka Assembly polls: Opposition urges EC to restrain Siddaramaiah govt from announcing new schemes

Firstpost  

Political parties in poll-bound Karnataka urged CEC Om Prakash Rawat to restrain ruling Congress govt from announcing new schemes in a bid to woo voters Bengaluru: Political parties in poll-bound Karnataka on Thursday urged the Chief Election Commissioner Om Prakash Rawat to restrain the ruling Congress government from announcing new schemes in a bid to woo voters. “Some political parties have demanded the EC to restrain state government from making any announcement and sanction of new schemes ahead of state assembly elections,” the Election Commission said in a statement after reviewing the readiness of the state machinery for the 15th Assembly poll. Rawat, as part of his two-day visit to the state, held meetings with the representatives of political parties, income tax officials, Deputy Commissioners, superintendents of police and police commissioners among other officials. “Political parties were assured that the EC would put into place an effective mechanism to ensure free, fair, transparent and inclusive elections,” the statement asserted.

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City corporations in Karnataka do not have full control over 15 of the 18 municipal functions, finds study
6 months, 3 weeks ago

City corporations in Karnataka do not have full control over 15 of the 18 municipal functions, finds study

The Hindu  

A study of 11 municipal corporations in Karnataka has found that all of them lack control over 15 of the 18 municipal functions listed for urban local bodies under the 74th Amendment of the Constitution. Not just that, there are also substantial delays in the electoral process: elections to municipal corporations are delayed by an average of 22 months, and …

Not in violation of any rules: Karnataka govt says about EC letter on ads in Telangana newspapers
1 year, 3 months ago

Not in violation of any rules: Karnataka govt says about EC letter on ads in Telangana newspapers

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the state government's The Election Commission, on the same day, asked the Congress government in Karnataka to stop publishing Speaking to reporters here, Shivakumar said that the "They were trying to propagate that we have not implemented -- we have just said it, we have not …

EC bans Congress-led Karnataka government's ads in Telangana dailies ahead of Assembly polls
1 year, 3 months ago

EC bans Congress-led Karnataka government's ads in Telangana dailies ahead of Assembly polls

India TV News  

The Election Commission has issued a notice to the Congress government in Karnataka, seeking an explanation over The move comes in response to a complaint filed by the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging that the Congress was violating the Representation of the People Act and the Model Code of Conduct. The BJP raised concerns about the Karnataka government's “The said act …

Cong warns action against Karnataka leaders for public remarks on cabinet reshuffle, leadership change
1 year, 4 months ago

Cong warns action against Karnataka leaders for public remarks on cabinet reshuffle, leadership change

Hindustan Times  

Cracking the whip on party legislators, leaders and Ministers against making open remarks on issues such as cabinet reshuffle and leadership change, Congress General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday warned of action against those violating party discipline. Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} "We have briefly discussed the issue of various statements …

Cong warns action against Karnataka leaders for public remarks on cabinet reshuffle, leadership change
1 year, 4 months ago

Cong warns action against Karnataka leaders for public remarks on cabinet reshuffle, leadership change

Hindustan Times  

Cracking the whip on party legislators, leaders and Ministers against making open remarks on issues such as cabinet reshuffle and leadership change, Congress General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala on Wednesday warned of action against those violating party discipline. Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala "We have briefly discussed the issue of various statements that were made by …

Karnataka Election 2023: BJP moves EC over Sonia Gandhi's 'sovereignty' remark
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka Election 2023: BJP moves EC over Sonia Gandhi's 'sovereignty' remark

India TV News  

The BJP filed a complaint with the Election Commission on Monday in response to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's use of the term "sovereignty" for Karnataka during the state election campaign. Sonia Gandhi ji sends a strong message to 6.5 crore Kannadigas: 'The Congress will not allow anyone to pose a threat to Karnataka's reputation, sovereignty or integrity'". The election schedule …

Karnataka assembly polls 2023: Last-leg campaigning ends 5pm today
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka assembly polls 2023: Last-leg campaigning ends 5pm today

Live Mint  

The campaign for the high-profile Karnataka assembly elections 2023 is set to end at 5 pm on Monday. For the past few days, the poll-bound state witnessed star campaigners from all three major political parties - BJP, Congress and JD - holding mega rallies and road shows in a bid to woo the voters. During a political campaign, the BJP …

EC issues notice to Karnataka Congress on ’rate card’ ads against BJP
1 year, 10 months ago

EC issues notice to Karnataka Congress on ’rate card’ ads against BJP

Live Mint  

The Election Commission has issued a notice to the Karnataka Congress over its "corruption rate card" The notice was issued on Saturday following a complaint lodged by the BJP. Ahead of the May 10 assembly polls in Karnataka, the Congress released a set of posters and "It is a fair assumption that INC possesses the material/empirical/verifiable evidence based on which …

Karnataka polls 2023 Highlights: State to begin silence period
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka polls 2023 Highlights: State to begin silence period

Live Mint  

Karnataka polls 2023 Highlights: A bitter verbal battle is visible in Karnataka during the campaigning of the poll. They take support of SDPI & PFI which Karnataka's people don't like and are furious about it: Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a roadshow in Dodballapura High voltage campaigning to end on Monday With the three major political parties in the …

Karnataka polls 2023 Highlights: State to begin silence period
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka polls 2023 Highlights: State to begin silence period

Live Mint  

Karnataka polls 2023 Highlights: A bitter verbal battle is visible in Karnataka during the campaigning of the poll. They take support of SDPI & PFI which Karnataka's people don't like and are furious about it: Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a roadshow in Dodballapura High voltage campaigning to end on Monday With the three major political parties in the …

Karnataka Assembly Election: Ruled for 5 yrs…did not ban it then, says HD Kumaraswamy on Cong poll manifesto
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka Assembly Election: Ruled for 5 yrs…did not ban it then, says HD Kumaraswamy on Cong poll manifesto

Hindustan Times  

Amid the row over the Congress manifesto mentioning the ban on the Bajrang Dal outfit, former Karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal leader HD Kumaraswamy said that the grand old party is raising the issue now but did nothing during their rule in the state. The remarks came in the wake of Congress' manifesto for the May 10 Assembly elections …

ECI cautions parties against provocative statements ahead of Karnataka polls
1 year, 10 months ago

ECI cautions parties against provocative statements ahead of Karnataka polls

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Barely a week before Karnataka assembly polls, the Election Commission of India on Tuesday asked political parties and their star campaigners to exercise caution and restraint in their utterances, in view of what the election watchdog referred to as “plummeting level of campaign discourse” and “inflammatory speeches” at public meetings. The ECI also warned parties against the use …

Breaking News, April 29 | HIGHLIGHTS
1 year, 10 months ago

Breaking News, April 29 | HIGHLIGHTS

India TV News  

The outcome of the coming Assembly elections in Karnataka will herald a beginning and open the door for the Congress in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, says the party's State unit chief D K Shivakumar. In an interview with PTI, he sounded upbeat about the party's prospects in the May ten polls to the 224-member Assembly, saying it would win …

Bar Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath from campaigning in Karnataka: Congress to EC
1 year, 10 months ago

Bar Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath from campaigning in Karnataka: Congress to EC

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Friday requested the Election Commission to bar Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from campaigning for the May 10 assembly polls in Karnataka for their alleged statements against the minority community. Bar Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath from campaigning in Karnataka: Congress to EC A delegation of Congress leaders, including Abhishek Singhvi, …

Karnataka elections: Congress workers protest in Bengaluru for tickets
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka elections: Congress workers protest in Bengaluru for tickets

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka’s Congress workers from various constituencies held a protest outside the party office at Bengaluru’s Queens Road, demanding tickets for their leaders in the second list of candidates. The Congress party will hold a Central Election Committee meeting on Tuesday and likely announce the second list of candidates. Karnataka elections: Congress workers hold protest in Bengaluru for tickets Speaking to …

Karnataka Election: Amit Shah Rules Out Alliance with JD(S); BJP Confident of Returning to Power with Absolute Majority
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka Election: Amit Shah Rules Out Alliance with JD(S); BJP Confident of Returning to Power with Absolute Majority

News 18  

The schedule for much-awaited Karnataka assembly elections have been announced by the Election Commission of India. Among the key announcements made by CEC Rajiv Kumar was the vote-from-home service that will be available for the first time in the Karnataka assembly elections for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Earlier in the day, EC’s poll notification threw CM Bommai’s and …

Election Commission to announce Karnataka Assembly elections schedule today
1 year, 11 months ago

Election Commission to announce Karnataka Assembly elections schedule today

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India will announce the schedule of the General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka slated this year at 11:30 am on Wednesday, the ECI said. The BJP government, being led by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is also putting in efforts to return to power and stressing on the Kannadigas issue, reservation to the …

ECI to announce Karnataka poll schedule at 11:30am
1 year, 11 months ago

ECI to announce Karnataka poll schedule at 11:30am

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India will announce the schedule for the Karnataka assembly polls at 11:30am on Wednesday weeks after the first phase of the 2023 state elections season concluded with the formation of governments in Tripura, Meghalaya, and Nagaland. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the people of Karnataka to ensure the BJP gets a full majority in the assembly …

Shah fears Karnataka would become ATM of Congress party
2 years ago

Shah fears Karnataka would become ATM of Congress party

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Amit Shah on Friday asked the voters of Karnataka not to elect the Congress party in the State which would turn out to be a ‘ATM’ for the party and also asked the voters of Karnataka not to elect half and incomplete government. He asked the gathering “You …

No govt official to be directly connected with election: Poll panel's guidelines for 2023 Karnataka election
2 years, 3 months ago

No govt official to be directly connected with election: Poll panel's guidelines for 2023 Karnataka election

India Today  

The Election Commission of India released guidelines for the 2023 Karnataka Assembly election on Friday. The Central Election Commission has issued guidelines regarding the transfer or posting of officials. READ: Exit poll survey of Gujarat elections will impact Karnataka too, says CM Bommai The notice is also applicable to district education officers, DY, Review Officer/ Assistant Review Officers, Electoral Registration …

Decision of simultaneous polls left to Legislatures: Election Commissioner
2 years, 4 months ago

Decision of simultaneous polls left to Legislatures: Election Commissioner

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission can "handle" simultaneous Lok Sabha and state Assembly polls, but it is up to legislatures to take a final decision on the issue, said CEC Rajiv Kumar on Wednesday. Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar. Chief Election Commissioner Kumar said the subject of holding parliamentary and state Assembly polls at the same time does not fall in the …

Assembly Election 2021 Updates: Campaigning ends for second phase of polling in Assam
3 years, 11 months ago

Assembly Election 2021 Updates: Campaigning ends for second phase of polling in Assam

Firstpost  

9:04 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Assam Assembly Elections 2021 LATEST Updates Congress delegation meets EC, seeks registration of case against Nadda, Sonowal for ads A delegation of Congress leaders on Tuesday met the Election Commission seeking registration of a case against BJP chief JP Nadda and Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal for allegedly violating the law by giving Congress leaders …

Assam Assembly Elections | Congress urges EC to register FIRs against Nadda, Sonowal for ads predicting outcome of polls
3 years, 11 months ago

Assam Assembly Elections | Congress urges EC to register FIRs against Nadda, Sonowal for ads predicting outcome of polls

The Hindu  

With the BJP advertising claims of winning all seats in upper Assam, the Congress on Sunday said it is in violation of the Representation of the People Act and urged the Election Commission to register FIRs against BJP chief J P Nadda and Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. In a complaint to the Election Commission, Congress leaders Randeep Surjewala, Ajay …

Bengal BJP Writes to State EC to Conduct Pending Civic Polls at The Earliest
4 years, 5 months ago

Bengal BJP Writes to State EC to Conduct Pending Civic Polls at The Earliest

News 18  

The West Bengal BJP on Thursday demanded immediate intervention of the state Election Commission in conducting polls in more than 107 municipalities and corporations. Sensing that the state government is intentionally delaying the poll process, the Bengal BJP has written to the state election commission and demanded immediate intervention in the matter, reminding it about the Supreme Court’s order dated …

Karnataka Assembly by-elections: Congress indicates party not averse to post-poll alliance with JD(S) if BJP fails to claim majority
5 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Assembly by-elections: Congress indicates party not averse to post-poll alliance with JD(S) if BJP fails to claim majority

Firstpost  

The ruling BJP government in Karnataka needs to win at least six seats in the bypolls to 15 constituencies to remain in a majority in the 224-member Assembly, which would still have two vacant seats — Maski and RR Nagar Bengaluru: Sounding upbeat after forming a coalition government in Maharashtra, Congress in Karnataka on Sunday indicated it was not averse …

Model code of conduct in force for Karnataka bypolls from Nov 11
5 years, 4 months ago

Model code of conduct in force for Karnataka bypolls from Nov 11

India TV News  

Ahead of the model code of conduct coming into effect from Monday in the 15 assembly constituencies where bypolls are scheduled, Chief Electoral Officer Sanjiv Kumar said the preparations were afoot for the smooth conduct of elections on December 5. The model code of conduct shall come into force from November 11 in the district or districts in which the …

Uttarakhand HC Issues Extensive Guidelines To Curb Pre-Poll Corruption To Offices Of Block Pramukhs And Zila Panchayats
5 years, 5 months ago

Uttarakhand HC Issues Extensive Guidelines To Curb Pre-Poll Corruption To Offices Of Block Pramukhs And Zila Panchayats

Live Law  

The Uttarakhand High Court on Thursday issued extensive guidelines and directions to the State Election Commission and the state government to ensure free and fair elections at block and district level Panchayat heads in the State. In this regard, while citing a plethora of precedents which enumerated the powers of a high court under Article 226 of the Constitution, along …

Will defer by-polls to 15 Karnataka Assembly seats, Election Commission tells Supreme Court
5 years, 5 months ago

Will defer by-polls to 15 Karnataka Assembly seats, Election Commission tells Supreme Court

India TV News  

The Election Commission on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it would defer the upcoming by-polls to 15 Assembly constituencies in Karnataka. The statement comes after a 3-judge bench headed by Justice N V Ramana said that it would decide on the batch of petitions filed by 17 disqualified MLAs of Karnataka challenging the order of former Speaker K R …

EC invokes Article 324 in West Bengal: Legal precedents show Mamata Banerjee's allegations against election body ill-founded
5 years, 10 months ago

EC invokes Article 324 in West Bengal: Legal precedents show Mamata Banerjee's allegations against election body ill-founded

Firstpost  

In Independent India, Election Commission has time and again asserted its power to ensure this impartiality and what it did in West Bengal was part of its core responsibility. Mamata Banerjee’s targeting of ECI on this ground is completely ill-founded as constitutional provisions, landmark judgments and legal precedents are all in favour of the election watchdog Article 324 of the …

Congress slams EC decision on poll campaigning in Bengal
5 years, 10 months ago

Congress slams EC decision on poll campaigning in Bengal

India TV News  

After the Election Commission curtailed campaign timing for the remaining nine Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal by a day due to violence, Congress on Wednesday slammed the poll panel's decision, terming it an "unpardonable betrayal of the Constitution". EC's order on West Bengal negates the due process under Art 14 & 21 and abdicates its Constitutional duty under Art …

Yeddyurappa requests EC to reconsider decision to relax model code conduct in Karnataka
5 years, 10 months ago

Yeddyurappa requests EC to reconsider decision to relax model code conduct in Karnataka

India Today  

Karnataka BJP chief BS Yeddyurappa has requested the Election Commission to reconsider its decision to "relax" the model code of conduct for the state government and to direct it to strictly abide by the code. He said the Karnataka government was "claiming" that the EC had relaxed the model code of conduct and allowed it to take up developmental works …

Telangana Assembly elections: EC is assessing level of preparation, says Dy Election Commissioner
6 years, 6 months ago

Telangana Assembly elections: EC is assessing level of preparation, says Dy Election Commissioner

India TV News  

Speaking about state elections in Telangana, Umesh Sinha, Deputy Election Commissioner on Wednesday said the Election Commission is assessing the level of preparation. Catch all the latest news about Lok Sabha elections 2019 HERE On Thursday, the Telangana Assembly was dissolved after CM K Chandrashekhar Rao met Governor ESL Narasimhan and submitted cabinet resolution recommending the dissolution of the House. …

Karnataka polls: EC order deferring RR Nagar seat election clear indictment of Congress, says BJP
6 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka polls: EC order deferring RR Nagar seat election clear indictment of Congress, says BJP

Firstpost  

The EC on Friday ordered postponement of polling to the Rajarajeshwari Nagar seat to 28 May. New Delhi: The BJP on Friday said the Election Commission order deferring polls to the RR Nagar seat in Karnataka and registration of a case against the Congress candidate was a “clear indictment” of the ruling party in the state and proved that it …

Karnataka Assembly elections: BJP, Congress, JD(S) to lock horns in high-octane poll contest tomorrow
6 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka Assembly elections: BJP, Congress, JD(S) to lock horns in high-octane poll contest tomorrow

India TV News  

After an aggressive campaign of over three months, Karnataka will go to polls on May 12 to elect a new Assembly in a three-cornered contest tomorrow. The ruling Congress and the BJP are the main contenders for power, while former prime minister H D Deve Gowda's JD is likely to play the kingmaker, according to most surveys and opinion polls. …

Karnataka elections: Pramod Muthalik files plea in SC challenging Congress’ manifesto
6 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka elections: Pramod Muthalik files plea in SC challenging Congress’ manifesto

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A petition filed in the Supreme Court has alleged that the Congress party’s manifesto for the Karnataka elections, scheduled to take place on 12 May, has appealed for votes on the basis of religion. The plea brought by the chief of the Rashtriya Hindu Sena, Pramod Muthalik seeks a direction to the Election Commission of India to ensure …

Instead of talking about their work, Cong busy abusing me: PM in K'taka
6 years, 10 months ago

Instead of talking about their work, Cong busy abusing me: PM in K'taka

Deccan Chronicle  

Raichur: Addressing his second rally on Sunday in poll-bound Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that the BJP will emerge victorious in the assembly election. Hitting out at the Congress, the Prime Minister said, “The Karnataka polls are about the future of the state. On one side, there is the BJP's development agenda and on the other side is …

Shiv Sena targets BJP over Karnataka poll dates leak, says 'pillars of our democracy are being desecrated'
6 years, 11 months ago

Shiv Sena targets BJP over Karnataka poll dates leak, says 'pillars of our democracy are being desecrated'

Firstpost  

In a vitriolic attack on the BJP over the alleged leak of Karnataka poll dates, the Shiv Sena said the pillars of democracy were being “desecrated”. Mumbai: In a vitriolic attack on the BJP over the alleged leak of Karnataka poll dates, the Shiv Sena on Thursday said the pillars of democracy were being “desecrated”. “The EC is working under …

Karnataka Assembly Elections: EC sets up committee to probe 'leak' of polling date after tweets by BJP's Amit Malviya, Congress' Srivatsa
6 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka Assembly Elections: EC sets up committee to probe 'leak' of polling date after tweets by BJP's Amit Malviya, Congress' Srivatsa

India TV News  

Karnataka Assembly Elections: EC sets up committee to probe 'leak' of polling date after tweets by BJP's Amit Malviya, Congress' Srivatsa 'Social media managers' of both BJP and Congress tweeted the poll dates for Karnataka Assembly elections moments before the announcement by the Election Commission. Even before the Election Commission announced the poll dates for Karnataka Assembly elections, the controversy …

Karnataka Assembly Election dates announced, polling to be held on May 12, counting of votes on May 15
6 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka Assembly Election dates announced, polling to be held on May 12, counting of votes on May 15

India TV News  

Karnataka Assembly Election dates announced, polling to be held on May 12, counting of votes on May 15 Addressing a press conference, Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat said the model code of conduct has come into force with the announcement of this schedule. Addressing a press conference, Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat said the model code of conduct has come …

Not May but November: NDA wants Karnataka polls delay?
7 years ago

Not May but November: NDA wants Karnataka polls delay?

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Could Karnataka become the first state where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plans to hold state and parliamentary elections simultaneously will come to fruition, setting into motion a chain of events that could change India's electoral history forever? Requesting anonymity, the source told Deccan Chronicle on Thursday that the state government was in receipt of a letter from the Centre …

Karnataka polls: Most parties want single phase poll in state, says CEC OP Rawat
7 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka polls: Most parties want single phase poll in state, says CEC OP Rawat

India TV News  

Chief Election Commissioner Om Prakash Rawat today said most of the political parties in Karnataka wanted single phase polling for the coming assembly elections. On holding single phase election, Rawat said “right now the commission would not like to comment on it.” The Election Commissioners met representatives of various political parties and discussed their views and concerns. Besides meeting representatives …

BJP running away from Gujarat polls, EC should declare schedule: Congress
7 years, 5 months ago

BJP running away from Gujarat polls, EC should declare schedule: Congress

India TV News  

BJP running away from Gujarat polls, EC should declare schedule: Congress Congress said that BJP was trying to delay Gujarat assembly polls for its last-minute efforts to woo the people of the state with sops announced by the prime minister. The Congress today demanded that elections in Gujarat be immediately declared and the model code of conduct enforced, saying the …

Congress demands EC declare Gujarat Assembly poll date, says BJP running away from election
7 years, 5 months ago

Congress demands EC declare Gujarat Assembly poll date, says BJP running away from election

Firstpost  

The Congress on Monday demanded that elections in Gujarat be immediately declared and the model code of conduct enforced, saying the election commission should not be a party to what it called the BJP’s attempt to “run away” from the Assembly polls. New Delhi: The Congress on Monday demanded that elections in Gujarat be immediately declared and the model code …

Congress may move court against EC over delay in announcing Gujarat poll schedule
7 years, 5 months ago

Congress may move court against EC over delay in announcing Gujarat poll schedule

Firstpost  

Congress may move court against Election Commission over the delay in announcement of Gujarat Assembly Election 2017 dates, media reports said. The Congress may move court against the Election Commission over delays in announcement of Gujarat Assembly Election dates, media reports have said. On 20 October, Congress leader P Chidambaram criticised the Election Commission, saying that by not announcing the …

Ahead of Gujarat polls, CEC meets party representatives; BJP demands voting to be held after 14 December
7 years, 5 months ago

Ahead of Gujarat polls, CEC meets party representatives; BJP demands voting to be held after 14 December

Firstpost  

The registered political parties, including BJP and Congress, presented their demands on Monday before the Election Commission, led by CEC AK Joti Ahmedabad: The registered political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress, presented their demands on Monday before the Election Commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner AK Joti, which is on a visit to the state to …

As Keepers of an Electoral Zoo, EC in Bengal Must Wield the Stick
8 years, 10 months ago

As Keepers of an Electoral Zoo, EC in Bengal Must Wield the Stick

The Quint  

Instances of sporadic violence in West Bengal, where elections are still underway, has cast a shadow over the Election Commission’s ability to conduct free and fair polls. Admittedly, some of these complaints are frivolous while a bulk of them reflected genuine concern over the ruling Trinamool Congress’ predatory tactics to beat the opposition out of the electoral contest. When Bihar, …

Not the right time to have state funding of polls in India: Election Commission
9 years, 3 months ago

Not the right time to have state funding of polls in India: Election Commission

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India today said the time was not ripe to go for state funding of elections in the country unless "radical reforms" like de-criminalisation of politics and enactment of strong financial transparency laws for candidates and political parties. "EC is of the view that state funding should not be considered unless some radical reforms are …

Facing rigid EC, Mamata agrees to transfers, attacks poll official again
10 years, 11 months ago

Facing rigid EC, Mamata agrees to transfers, attacks poll official again

India TV News  

Kolkata: With the Election Commission toughening its stand, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday agreed to its direction to transfer eight officials as a "constitutional obligation" but also demanded a top "tainted" poll panel official quit. Banerjee's announcement came hours of the poll panel rejecting the state government's plea to reconsider the directive to transfer eight officials, including five …

EC to review Karnataka poll arrangements on Monday
11 years, 11 months ago

EC to review Karnataka poll arrangements on Monday

Firstpost  

Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath along with Election Commissioners HS Brahma and SNA Zaidi will hold a meeting with representatives of all political parties on 8 April and hear their grievances. With the poll process in Karnataka set to begin on 10 April, the Election Commission will take an elaborate review of the arrangements when its team visits Bangalore from …

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