CEC frowns at derogatory language in campaigns, calls for strict action
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CEC frowns at derogatory language in campaigns, calls for strict action

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Election Commission of India has directed state election authorities to take stern action if derogatory language is used for women during campaigning. CEC frowns at derogatory language in campaigns, calls for strict action Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday reviewed poll preparedness with district election officers, superintendents of police, municipal commissioners, and chief electoral officers. State chief electoral officer S Chokalingam, Mumbai district election officer and municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar were also present. He also advised strict vigil, with night patrolling, to foil any attempts to offer inducements like cash, liquor, drugs or freebies to influence voters, and asked officials to prevent any misuse of government vehicles like ambulances and vans for carrying cash and valuables.

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CEC Rajiv Kumar condemns derogatory, undignified remarks towards women during election campaign
2 months ago

CEC Rajiv Kumar condemns derogatory, undignified remarks towards women during election campaign

Op India  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has strongly condemned undignified remarks made against women leaders during the election campaign and urged officials to take timely and stern action against such derogatory remarks by candidates sources in the Chief Electoral Office of Maharashtra told ANI on Friday. Sources said that during a review meeting with District Election Officers, Police Commissioners, SPs, Municipal …

EC warns action as controversy erupts over Shiv Sena (UBT) leader’s remark on Shaina NC
2 months ago

EC warns action as controversy erupts over Shiv Sena (UBT) leader’s remark on Shaina NC

Live Mint  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar reportedly condemned derogatory remarks made against women leaders during the election campaign. Chief Election Commissioner's warning came after Arvind Sawant, an MP of the Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray, allegedly referred to Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC as “imported maal”. Earlier, Sunil Raut, the Shiv Sena candidate from Vikroli constituency and brother of Sanjay …

Amid Shaina NC row, CEC Rajiv Kumar warns against ‘derogatory’ remarks on women
2 months ago

Amid Shaina NC row, CEC Rajiv Kumar warns against ‘derogatory’ remarks on women

Hindustan Times  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday condemned “undignified” remarks against women leaders during the poll campaign and asked officials to ensure timely and stern action. The CEC reportedly asked officers to ensure that political parties and candidates refrain from “any deeds, actions or utterances that may be construed as repugnant to the honour and dignity of women.” Kumar also …

CEC condemns derogatory remarks towards women, directs officials to sternly deal with violators
2 months ago

CEC condemns derogatory remarks towards women, directs officials to sternly deal with violators

India TV News  

In a major development, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday strongly condemned undignified remarks made against women leaders during the election campaign and urged officials to take timely and strern action against such deregotary remarks by candidates, sources in the Chief Electoral Office of Maharashtra told ANI on Friday. Sources told ANI that during a review meeting with District …

'Some People Using Objectionable Language...': Ajit Pawar In Apparent Dig At BJP's Nitesh Rane
3 months, 4 weeks ago

'Some People Using Objectionable Language...': Ajit Pawar In Apparent Dig At BJP's Nitesh Rane

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Pune: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said certain individuals from a party were making "objectionable" remarks targeting a specific community and asserted the NCP strongly opposes such language. He was apparently referring to BJP MLA Nitesh Rane, who in a recent video can be seen telling a gathering that they should have business transactions only with Hindus. …

Election Commission asks political parties not to use ‘derogatory’ language about persons with disabilities
1 year ago

Election Commission asks political parties not to use ‘derogatory’ language about persons with disabilities

India TV News  

In a first, the Election Commission of India has urged the political parties to refrain from using “derogatory or offensive language” against the Persons with Disabilities, in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The ECI said that it has been “made aware of use of derogatory or offensive language in the political discourse about Persons with Disabilities. Usage …

In Rajasthan, parties asked to avoid words derogatory towards specially abled
1 year, 7 months ago

In Rajasthan, parties asked to avoid words derogatory towards specially abled

Hindustan Times  

Political parties must instruct their leaders to refrain from using derogatory words and phrases that hurt sentiments of differently abled people, the Rajasthan state Specially Abled Commissioner’s Court has said in a recent directive. “The specially abled people already face many challenges in life and if public representatives will use such words, it will create a very unfortunate situation,” Uma …

Sanjay Raut gets angry over ED enquiries on Shiv Sena leaders, resorts to abuses
2 years, 10 months ago

Sanjay Raut gets angry over ED enquiries on Shiv Sena leaders, resorts to abuses

Op India  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has yet again used abusive and homophobic language while speaking at a press conference at Shiv Sena Bhavan in Mumbai today. Indirectly targeting the BJP, Raut said, “Marathi manoos is honest, and even if you stab our backs in unmanly ways, Shiv Sena will not concede,” He further listed names of Shiv Sena leaders like …

Former CECs laud campaigning ban on politicians violating MCC, suggest stricter action for repeat offenders
5 years, 8 months ago

Former CECs laud campaigning ban on politicians violating MCC, suggest stricter action for repeat offenders

Firstpost  

Strongly objecting to the violation of the Model Code of Conduct during their Lok Sabha campaign speeches, the Election Commission of India on Monday barred four prominent politicians Strongly objecting to the violation of the Model Code of Conduct during their Lok Sabha campaign speeches, the Election Commission of India on Monday barred Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader …

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