Election commissioner Ashok Lavasa recuses himself from poll code meets
5 years, 7 months ago

Election commissioner Ashok Lavasa recuses himself from poll code meets

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A day before the last phase of Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission found itself embroiled in a fresh controversy as election commissioner Ashok Lavasa refused to attend the panel’s meetings related to code violations till he is not allowed to record his dissent. Taking to damage control, Chief Election Commission Sunil Arora on Saturday described as “unsavoury” and “avoidable” reports on Mr Lavasa’s displeasure over giving back-to-back clean chits to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah for alleged violations of model code of conduct. Mr Arora played down the “differences” within the three-member poll panel, saying election commissioners are not “expected to be clones of each other”. “The three members of EC are not expected to be templates or clones of each other, there have been so many times in the past when there has been a vast diversion of views as it can, and should be,” Mr Arora said in a statement on Mr Lavasa’s purported letter to him.

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India TV News  

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

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The Hindu  

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Delhi BJP delegation meets EC over ‘fraud’ in voter list
3 weeks, 6 days ago

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

New Indian Express  

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ECI meets Delhi CEO, officials to review poll preparedness
4 weeks ago

ECI meets Delhi CEO, officials to review poll preparedness

Hindustan Times  

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

New Indian Express  

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Silence of Election Commission on Narendra Modi’s Meditation Event in Kanyakumari During Silent Period Raises Neutrality Concerns
7 months, 1 week ago

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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New Indian Express  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Hindustan Times  

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Election Commission says it does not have data on penal action against candidates who violate poll code

The Hindu  

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9 months, 1 week ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Election Commission in the eye of a storm

New Indian Express  

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Apply online to get permission for poll-related activities: Ludhiana DC to parties

Hindustan Times  

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Political parties in Erode briefed about model code of conduct
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Political parties in Erode briefed about model code of conduct

The Hindu  

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Pleas filed in Delhi HC challenging election of Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia; petitioner alleges violation of RP Act, seeks fresh polls
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Firstpost  

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Reprimand, Not Disqualify: Why EC Can Only Show Teeth But Not Bite in Face of Blatant Poll Violation
4 years, 11 months ago

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News 18  

New Delhi: BJP leader Kapil Mishra's 'mini-Pakistan' comment on Shaheen Bagh did not go down well with the Election Commission, which on Saturday banned him from campaigning for 48 hours. While Mishra remained unapologetic despite being reprimanded by the poll body, former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi termed it a "big and well-deserved punishment". Asked if this was the maximum …

Ashok Lavasa: Targeting a dissenter
5 years, 3 months ago

Ashok Lavasa: Targeting a dissenter

The Hindu  

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Haryana Congress delegation seeks EC action on alleged poll code violations by CM Manohar Lal Khattar, also raises instances in Maharashtra
5 years, 3 months ago

Haryana Congress delegation seeks EC action on alleged poll code violations by CM Manohar Lal Khattar, also raises instances in Maharashtra

Firstpost  

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Lok Sabha Election: Congress terms EC's refusal to make Ashok Lavasa's dissent notes public a 'constitutional travesty'
5 years, 7 months ago

Lok Sabha Election: Congress terms EC's refusal to make Ashok Lavasa's dissent notes public a 'constitutional travesty'

Firstpost  

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Election Commission wants to set new precedent of 'dark secrets', 'secluded chambers': Congress
5 years, 7 months ago

Election Commission wants to set new precedent of 'dark secrets', 'secluded chambers': Congress

India TV News  

A day before the counting of the votes polled in the Lok Sabha election, the Congress on Wednesday termed as "constitutional travesty" the EC's rejection of Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa's demand that dissent notes should be recorded and alleged that the poll watchdog wanted to set a new precedent of "dark secrets" and "secluded chambers" in performing its duties. "If …

Dissent will not be part of EC orders
5 years, 7 months ago

Dissent will not be part of EC orders

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Rejecting the demand of election commissioner Ashok Lavasa, the ‘Full Commission’ of Election Commission of India on Tuesday ruled that dissents and minority views in EC orders with regard to Model Code of Conduct violations will not be made public and only majority view will be announced in the final order. “In the meeting of the Election Commission …

I still say transparency is important, says Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa
5 years, 7 months ago

I still say transparency is important, says Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa

India Today  

On a day Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora and fellow commissioner Sushil Chandra turned down his demand to incorporate minority view in orders relating to model code violations, Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa Tuesday said he still believes that transparency is important and such cases should be dealt in a time-bond manner. "In the meeting of the Election Commission held today …

Ashok Lavasa’s claim of dissent being stifled in EC disingenuous, goes against poll body's conventions
5 years, 7 months ago

Ashok Lavasa’s claim of dissent being stifled in EC disingenuous, goes against poll body's conventions

Firstpost  

Ashok Lavasa did not agree with the other two commissioners, Sunil Arora and Sushil Chandra, in finding Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah not guilty of MCC violations On Tuesday, Election Commission of India in its majority decision held that dissenting opinions in matter of Model Code of Conduct will not be made part of the commission’s …

ECI to take up issues raised by Ashok Lavasa
5 years, 7 months ago

ECI to take up issues raised by Ashok Lavasa

The Hindu  

The Election Commission on Tuesday is expected to take up issues pertaining to the model code of conduct that were raised by Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa after his dissenting opinions were not recorded in the orders passed on speeches by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah. May 21, to discuss this and related matters.” Mr. Lavasa wrote …

EC to re-examine clearance to PMO, NITI Aayog for alleged poll code violation
5 years, 7 months ago

EC to re-examine clearance to PMO, NITI Aayog for alleged poll code violation

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Election Commission has decided to re-examine the clearance it had given to Prime Minister's Office and NITI Aayog for alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct during the Lok Sabha elections, said sources. The Commission had last week dismissed a Congress complaint alleging that the PMO misused the NITI Aayog for gathering information on Gondia, Wardha …

Election Commission to re-examine PMO, NITI Aayog for violation of MCC
5 years, 7 months ago

Election Commission to re-examine PMO, NITI Aayog for violation of MCC

India TV News  

The Election Commission has decided to re-examine the clearance it had given to Prime Minister's Office and NITI Aayog for alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct during the Lok Sabha elections, said sources. The Commission had last week dismissed a Congress complaint alleging that the PMO misused the NITI Aayog for gathering information on Gondia, Wardha and Latur …

CEC Sunil Arora reacts to reports of Ashok Lavasa’s recusal from EC meetings on MCC violations; calls controversy ‘unsavoury, avoidable’
5 years, 7 months ago

CEC Sunil Arora reacts to reports of Ashok Lavasa’s recusal from EC meetings on MCC violations; calls controversy ‘unsavoury, avoidable’

Firstpost  

Chief EC Sunil Arora on Saturday described as ‘unsavory’ and ‘avoidable’ reports that fellow commissioner Ashok Lavasa has decided to recuse himself from meetings related to model code violations till he is not allowed to record his dissent New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on Saturday described as “unsavory” and “avoidable” reports that fellow commissioner Ashok Lavasa has decided …

Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa recuses himself from meetings on model code matters
5 years, 7 months ago

Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa recuses himself from meetings on model code matters

The Hindu  

Amid reports that Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa has recused himself from meetings on Model Code of Conduct matters, pending the demand for inclusion of dissenting opinion in orders, the Election Commission of India on Saturday said no such meetings had been held lately. Reports in a a section of the media stated that Mr. Lavasa wrote to Chief Election Commissioner …

Clean chit to PM: Lavasa opts out of EC meetings
5 years, 7 months ago

Clean chit to PM: Lavasa opts out of EC meetings

The Quint  

New Delhi, May 18 Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa has decided to stay away from the meetings related to the Model Code of Conduct due to his dissent on the clean chit given to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah, sources said. Election Commissioner Lavasa is learnt to have written a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora …

Unfortunate that Election Commission in the dock: SY Qureshi
5 years, 7 months ago

Unfortunate that Election Commission in the dock: SY Qureshi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As India goes for sixth and penultimate round of voting, the Election Commission of India faces severe criticism from political parties, and on social media for being biased. For instance, the ECI came under major criticism when it suspended Karnataka-cadre IAS officer Mr Mohammed Mohsin for searching Mr Modi’s helicopter in Sambalpur in Orissa as part of his …

EC clean chit to Modi, Shah: Abhishek Singhvi asks SC for guidelines to ensure uniform action against poll code violations, says no dissent note furnished
5 years, 8 months ago

EC clean chit to Modi, Shah: Abhishek Singhvi asks SC for guidelines to ensure uniform action against poll code violations, says no dissent note furnished

Firstpost  

Congress spokesperson and lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Monday appeared for party MP Sushmita Dev in Supreme Court to submit a petition against the Election Commission’s clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah in cases of alleged Model Code of Conduct violations during Lok Sabha election campaigns. In her plea, Dev has alleged MCC violations …

ECI Gives Clean Chit To Modi & Shah; No Violation OF Model Code Of Conduct Found
5 years, 8 months ago

ECI Gives Clean Chit To Modi & Shah; No Violation OF Model Code Of Conduct Found

Live Law  

Before the expiry of the deadline set by the Supreme Court, the Election Commission of India has disposed of the complaints against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah alleging model code of conduct violations, giving clean chits to the duo.. Last week, the SC had directed the poll body to take decision on all pending complaints by …

EC’s clean chit to PM came amid dissent
5 years, 8 months ago

EC’s clean chit to PM came amid dissent

The Hindu  

Senior Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa has given dissenting opinions regarding four of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speeches and one of BJP national president Amit Shah. For stringent action As reported, Mr. Lavasa had earlier written to Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora asking why his observations were not recorded in the order passed against BJP leader Gulab Chand Kataria censuring him …

Poll officer dissented in EC decision to give clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah
5 years, 8 months ago

Poll officer dissented in EC decision to give clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah

Firstpost  

On Saturday the Election Commission Saturday gave a clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his Patan speech in which he claimed that his government had kept Pakistan on toes for safe release of IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman. One of the two election commissioners gave a dissenting view in the decision of the ‘full Election Commission’ to give a …

EC treating Modi differently: Yechury
5 years, 8 months ago

EC treating Modi differently: Yechury

The Hindu  

CPI general secretary Sitaram Yechury, in a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora, has asked if the Election Commission was treating Prime Minister Narendra Modi differently from other candidates. “Across the country, there is a growing concern about the manner in which the Election Commission is dealing with complaints regarding gross violation of the Model Code of Conduct by …

A crisis of credibility?
5 years, 8 months ago

A crisis of credibility?

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India is a formidable institution which has led the world in electoral efficiency since its inception. Points of concern The letter described the Prime Minister’s March 27 announcement, of India’s first anti-satellite test, as a “serious breach of propriety amounts to giving unfair publicity to the party in power”. The group also requested the EC to …

Election Commission has no credibility: Naidu
5 years, 8 months ago

Election Commission has no credibility: Naidu

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said the Election Commission has lost its credibility as it functions on the instructions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his office. Raising questions on the poll panel's independence and impartiality, Naidu told reporter outside the EC headquarters here that the level playing field -- an essential attribute of democracy -- …

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