Gujarat Election Phase 2: Congress issues 4-point list of demands from EC against Narendra Modi, Amit Shah
7 years, 3 months ago

Gujarat Election Phase 2: Congress issues 4-point list of demands from EC against Narendra Modi, Amit Shah

Firstpost  

The Congress on Wednesday petitioned the Election Commission for action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for addressing an event organised by an industry body on the eve of the final phase of the Gujarat polls where he attacked the main opposition party. — Randeep Singh Surjewala December 13, 2017 We, therefore, request the Election Commission:- 1.​Immediately withdraw the order, if any, directing registration of an FIR against news channels for telecasting the interview of Congress President. — Randeep Singh Surjewala December 13, 2017 2.​ Register an FIR against BJP for causing aspersions on the conduct and fairness of EC even before a decision was taken; — Randeep Singh Surjewala December 13, 2017 3.​ In case,yardsticks of violation of MCC is to be applied as is being done by EC, order registration of FIR against PM Shri Narendra Modi;Shri Amit Shah;Shri Arun Jaitley;Shri Piyush Goel;BJP State President,Shri Jeetu Baghani and other BJP leaders for flouting Code of Conduct — Randeep Singh Surjewala December 13, 2017 4. — Randeep Singh Surjewala December 13, 2017 In their demands presented before the poll panel, the Congress said that EC order against Rahul should be immediately withdrawn, and also withdraw “directing registration of an FIR against news channels for telecasting the interview of Congress President.” “In case, yardsticks of violation of Model Code of Conduct is to be applied as is being done by EC, order registration of FIR against Modi, Amit Shah, Arun Jaitley, Piyush Goyal, BJP Gujarat chief Jeetu Baghani and other BJP leaders” as they flouted the code of conduct. “In case the yardstick of violation of model code of conduct is to be applied as is being done by EC order, register an FIR against prime minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief Amit Shah, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Union minister Pyush Goyal, BJP state president Jeetu Vaghani and other BJP leaders for flouting the model code of conduct,” the memorandum said.

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When PM Modi asked journalists to take care of themselves in this cold | VIDEO
2 months, 2 weeks ago

When PM Modi asked journalists to take care of themselves in this cold | VIDEO

India TV News  

In a kind gesture Prime Narendra Modi on Friday before attending the BJP poll body meeting, stopped and interacted with the journalists standing outside the party headquarters braving the chilly winters. The BJP's Central Election Committee, which includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday met to finalise the second list of party candidates for the Delhi Assembly polls scheduled for …

Jharkhand Election: ECI Orders BJP To Remove ‘Misleading, Divisive’ Video After Congress, JMM Lodge Complaints
4 months, 1 week ago

Jharkhand Election: ECI Orders BJP To Remove ‘Misleading, Divisive’ Video After Congress, JMM Lodge Complaints

ABP News  

Jharkhand Election 2024: The Election Commission of India has directed the Chief Electoral Officer, Jharkhand to take immediate action against a "misleading and malicious" video posted by BJP Jharkhand on social media taking serious note of the complaints from the Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. Jharkhand Election 2024: Congress Demands ECI Block BJP Jharkhand’s Social Media Accounts, Lodge FIRs Congress …

EC seeks responses from Nadda, Kharge over poll code violation complaints
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

BJP flays Congress for releasing Jharkhand poll manifesto during 'silence period'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP flays Congress for releasing Jharkhand poll manifesto during 'silence period'

New Indian Express  

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EC takes notice of alleged MCC violations by PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi, seeks reply from BJP, Congress
11 months ago

EC takes notice of alleged MCC violations by PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi, seeks reply from BJP, Congress

India TV News  

The Election Commission of India on Thursday took notice of alleged Model Code of Conduct violations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The MCC allegations against PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi are exchanged with BJP president JP Nadda and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge as a first step. The Election Commission asked the BJP to respond to …

Congress files 16 complaints with EC against BJP amid Lok Sabha polls 2024: ’PM Modi used religion to ask voters...’
11 months, 1 week ago

Congress files 16 complaints with EC against BJP amid Lok Sabha polls 2024: ’PM Modi used religion to ask voters...’

Live Mint  

The Congress approached the Election Commission on Monday with 16 complaints against the BJP — including the use of religious symbols during campaign and the uncontested victory of a BJP candidate from Gujarat. A delegation led by Abhishek Manu Singhvi also flagged recent remarks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that “used religion to ask voters to refrain from voting for …

Lok Sabha polls: Mamata says EC chalked out 7-phase elections to help Modi use nation’s resources for campaign
11 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls: Mamata says EC chalked out 7-phase elections to help Modi use nation’s resources for campaign

Live Mint  

In an apparent attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that the Election Commission of India chalked out seven-phase polls to enable Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet colleagues to carry out extensive campaigning using the nation's resources. Polls have been scheduled from April 19 to June 1 so that Modi …

Election 2024 news Highlights: ‘Paper leak industry flourished under Cong’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Election 2024 news Highlights: ‘Paper leak industry flourished under Cong’

Hindustan Times  

Election 2024 news Highlights: As the Lok Sabha elections draw closer, political parties are intensifying their campaigns to attract voters, with leaders on the ground to garner support for their parties. Wednesday Recap: Political highlights • Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, speaking at an election rally in Kathua, asserted that the decision to revoke Article 370 has eradicated the …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP president Nadda targets Congress for 'appeasement' politics
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP president Nadda targets Congress for 'appeasement' politics

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 updates: The campaigns for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls intensified across the nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior BJP leaders are leading the campaign for the ruling party. Meanwhile, the Congress complained to the Election Commission against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks targeting the party and comparing its Lok Sabha poll manifesto with that …

Congress moves Election Commission against 'Modi Parivaar' and 'Modi ki Guarantee' advertisements
1 year ago

Congress moves Election Commission against 'Modi Parivaar' and 'Modi ki Guarantee' advertisements

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Alleging misuse of state resources for the poll campaign of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress on Thursday complained to the Election Commission against "Modi Parivaar" and "Modi ki Guarantee" A delegation of Congress leaders comprising Mukul Wasnik, Salman Khurshid and Supriya Shrinate met the Election Commission and handed over a set of complaints about alleged violations of …

Assam Congress moves ECI accusing state govt of violating model code of conduct
1 year ago

Assam Congress moves ECI accusing state govt of violating model code of conduct

Deccan Chronicle  

Launching the election campaign for the party candidate in Southern Assam’s Barrak Valley Mr Sarma told reporters, “There is no use of casting vote for Congress candidates. We are working for them also… hundreds of minority youths have got jobs in our regime…all schemes are reaching them also so all will vote for us.” Meanwhile Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar …

Chhattisgarh Assembly elections: Amit Shah and JP Nadda hold crucial meeting with BJP leadership
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Chhattisgarh Assembly elections: Amit Shah and JP Nadda hold crucial meeting with BJP leadership

India TV News  

In preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda conducted extensive discussions with the party's top leadership in the state. Among those present at the meeting were BJP General Secretary BL Santosh, State In-Charge Om Mathur, Co-In-Charge Nitin Nabin, State Unit Chief Arun Sao, Leader of the Opposition in the …

Karnataka Elections 2023: PM Modi, Amit Shah hold roadshows in BJP's show of strength in poll-bound state
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka Elections 2023: PM Modi, Amit Shah hold roadshows in BJP's show of strength in poll-bound state

India TV News  

Karnataka Elections 2023: Ahead of the upcoming Karnataka Assembly Elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a mega roadshow in north Bengaluru to give an impetus to the Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign in the state. Amit Shah holds roadshow in Mangaluru Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also conducted a roadshow in Mangaluru on Saturday evening as part of the party’s …

Bar Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath from campaigning in Karnataka: Congress to EC
1 year, 11 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, …

'Narendra Gautam Das...': Congress' Pawan Khera mocks PM Modi, BJP hits back | WATCH
2 years, 1 month ago

'Narendra Gautam Das...': Congress' Pawan Khera mocks PM Modi, BJP hits back | WATCH

India TV News  

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a presser where he was attacking the government on Hindenburg report on Adani Group. Hitting back at Pawan Khera, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "The language used by a Congress spokesperson for PM Modi today is not his statement, but a statement that's in accordance with Rahul …

Opposition running negative campaign against govt and Modi: BJP
2 years, 2 months ago

Opposition running negative campaign against govt and Modi: BJP

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s national executive meeting in New Delhi on January 16, 2023 accused the Opposition of consistently running a “negative campaign” and using “abusive language” against the government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi under whose leadership, the party said, the country had enhanced its global image. Accusations by the Opposition continued, despite Supreme Court verdicts in the government’s …

Congress delegation meets Election Commission, seeks ban on opinion polls
2 years, 4 months ago

Congress delegation meets Election Commission, seeks ban on opinion polls

India TV News  

A Congress party delegation today met the Election Commission of India seeking a ban on the opinion polls before the elections. Congress leader Rajeev Shukla, who was a part of the delegation, said that the opinion polls try to predict the results of the elections in a biased way. He said that the party has also asked for proper security …

Maharashtra Congress leader Sheikh Hussain makes offensive comments on PM Modi, booked
2 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra Congress leader Sheikh Hussain makes offensive comments on PM Modi, booked

India TV News  

Maharashtra Congress leader Sheikh Hussain makes offensive comments on PM Modi, booked A large number of Congress leaders and workers from the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra staged a demonstration outside the ED office in Nagpur to express their solidarity with Gandhi. Highlights Nagpur Congress leader recently makes offensive comments on PM Narendra Modi Hussain spoke against PM while taking part …

UP Polls | EC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Model Code Of Conduct Violation By Akhilesh Yadav
3 years, 1 month ago

UP Polls | EC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Model Code Of Conduct Violation By Akhilesh Yadav

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Election Commission has taken Suo Motu cognizance of violation of the Model Code of Conduct by Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister, who cast his vote along with his wife Dimple Yadav, lambasted the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state while speaking with the media personnel outside the polling booth. Etawah- …

Congress MP asks if EC will issue notice to PM for his interview before U.P. polls
3 years, 1 month ago

Congress MP asks if EC will issue notice to PM for his interview before U.P. polls

The Hindu  

Will the Election Commission of India issue a notice to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving an interview a day before polling in Uttar Pradesh, since it had issued one to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi before the Gujarat polls, Lok Sabha member and Congress leader Manickam Tagore asked on Thursday. In a tweet, the Congress MP asked why the ECI …

Yogi Adityanath Exclusive Interview Highlights: UP CM Says BJP Will Win More Than 300 Seats; Speaks About His Equation With PM Modi
3 years, 1 month ago

Yogi Adityanath Exclusive Interview Highlights: UP CM Says BJP Will Win More Than 300 Seats; Speaks About His Equation With PM Modi

News 18  

Yogi Adityanath News18 Interview UP Assembly Election 2022: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday evening spoke to Network18’s Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi on a range of issues, including attack on Asaduddin Owaisi’s convoy, Kairana exodus and his equation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was accompanied by a group of senior Bharatiya Janata Party workers, including state president …

No crowds to listen to PM: Congress chides BJP over postponement of Modi's Punjab rally
3 years, 2 months ago

No crowds to listen to PM: Congress chides BJP over postponement of Modi's Punjab rally

India Today  

A political uproar erupted following the postponement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab's Ferozepur for addressing a rally on Wednesday, with the Congress alleging that there were no crowds at the public event organised by BJP. Hitting out at BJP president JP Nadda, Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said that the former should stop indulging …

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021 | Ban Modi, Shah from campaigning in Bengal, Trinamool tells EC
3 years, 11 months ago

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021 | Ban Modi, Shah from campaigning in Bengal, Trinamool tells EC

The Hindu  

A delegation of Trinamool Congress leaders met the Election Commission in Delhi on Wednesday and demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah be banned from campaigning for the remaining phases of the Assembly election in West Bengal since their “communal” speeches have violated the Model Code of Conduct and the Representation of the People Act. …

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

SC dismisses Gujarat Congress plea against RS by-polls
5 years, 9 months ago

SC dismisses Gujarat Congress plea against RS by-polls

The Quint  

New Delhi, June 25 The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea by the Gujarat Congress challenging the Election Commission's decision to conduct separate by-polls for two Rajya Sabha seats which fell vacant after BJP leaders Amit Shah and Smriti Irani were elected to the Lok Sabha. In his plea, Dhanani opposed the EC decision to conduct separate by-polls for …

Opposition leaders skipping Narendra Modi's all-party meet shows their reluctance to accept Lok Sabha poll results
5 years, 9 months ago

Opposition leaders skipping Narendra Modi's all-party meet shows their reluctance to accept Lok Sabha poll results

Firstpost  

One of the reasons Opposition leaders are skipping Narendra Modi’s all-party meeting on ‘one nation, one poll’ is that the PM will ultimately do what he wants to, given the kind of mandate he has. This all-party meeting is distinct in two other aspects — first, it is a meeting where the prime minister has invited the presidents of all …

Election Commission or Election, asks Congress
5 years, 10 months ago

Election Commission or Election, asks Congress

India TV News  

Election Commission or Election, asks Congress In a letter to the CEC, Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa recused himself from the Full Commission meetings related to the Model Code of Conduct after his "minority decisions" on the clean chit to Modi and BJP President Amit Shah on their respective speeches went unrecorded. The Congress on saturday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Daily Bulletin: Campaigns done, Narendra Modi to visit Kedarnath today; Opposition parties slam PM's press meet; day's top stories
5 years, 10 months ago

Daily Bulletin: Campaigns done, Narendra Modi to visit Kedarnath today; Opposition parties slam PM's press meet; day's top stories

Firstpost  

Today’s top stories: Campaigns done, Narendra Modi will visit Kedarnath for special prayers today; Opposition parties have slammed the prime minister’s maiden press meet; a militant has been killed in Awantipora; and more. Campaigns done, Modi to offer prayers at Kedarnath, Badrinath A day after appearing in a press conference to signify the end of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s campaign …

Narendra Modi attends first press conference as PM, says BJP will return to power on its own; Amit Shah takes all questions
5 years, 10 months ago

Narendra Modi attends first press conference as PM, says BJP will return to power on its own; Amit Shah takes all questions

Firstpost  

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Narendra Modi asserted confidently on Friday that the BJP will come back to power with a full majority on its own Prime Minister Narendra Modi surprised journalists on Friday as he attended a scheduled press conference by BJP president Amit Shah. The prime minister said, “Throughout my campaign, until my last rally, I emphasised on telling …

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 …

Elections 2019 LIVE: Smriti Irani Takes Dig Rahul, Says 'When It's Time for Battle, They Go to Wayanad'
5 years, 10 months ago

Elections 2019 LIVE: Smriti Irani Takes Dig Rahul, Says 'When It's Time for Battle, They Go to Wayanad'

News 18  

Elections 2019 LIVE: Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Friday accused the Election Commission of behaving as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “publicity commission” and claimed that the BJP was “shamelessly using” government machinery. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hit out at the Congress party over controversial remarks by its senior leader, Sam Pitroda, on the 1984 riots. While Modi …

CPI-M alleges poll code violation by Modi, asks EC to act
5 years, 11 months ago

CPI-M alleges poll code violation by Modi, asks EC to act

The Quint  

New Delhi, April 9 The CPI-M on Tuesday filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging he violated the Model Code of Conduct at a rally in Maharashtra when he asked first-time voters to dedicate their votes to the men who carried out the air strike in Pakistan's Balakot. In a letter to the poll …

Election Commission says no violation of Model Code of Conduct in PM Modi’s Mission Shakti announcement
6 years ago

Election Commission says no violation of Model Code of Conduct in PM Modi’s Mission Shakti announcement

Op India  

The Election Commission of India has found no infringement of Model Code of Conduct in PM Modi’s announcement of a successful test of ASAT missile that placed India in the coveted list of countries possessing the anti-satellite capability. Responding to a complaint filed by Communist leader Sitaram Yechury, the election commission said that Modi’s speech did not attract the provisions …

Election Commission reviews PM Narendra Modi’s address to nation
6 years ago

Election Commission reviews PM Narendra Modi’s address to nation

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Election Commission said it had directed a committee of officers to examine Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of an anti-satellite test on Wednesday, after opposition leaders complained the move was aimed at scoring political points. Opposition leader Mamata Banerjee said she was lodging a complaint against Modi with the Election Commission for violating the electoral code of conduct. …

Lok Sabha elections 2019 | EC providing long rope to govt for campaigning: Ahmed Patel raises questions over delay in announcement of dates
6 years ago

Lok Sabha elections 2019 | EC providing long rope to govt for campaigning: Ahmed Patel raises questions over delay in announcement of dates

India TV News  

Raising questions on the Election Commission over the delay in the announcement of dates for the upcoming general elections, senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel on Monday asked whether it was waiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "official" travel programme "to conclude". The senior Congress leader took to Twitter and said, "Is the Election Commission waiting for the Prime Minister's 'official' travel …

Rahul Gandhi making allegations of corruption in Rafale deal without proof: Amit Shah at BJP national council meet
6 years, 2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi making allegations of corruption in Rafale deal without proof: Amit Shah at BJP national council meet

India TV News  

Rahul Gandhi making allegations of corruption in Rafale deal without proof: Amit Shah at BJP national council meet The party has invited its all elected members, ranging from those in local elections to its MPs, besides organisational leaders from across the country, for the meeting. BJP NATIONAL COUNCIL MEET: HIGHLIGHTS 05:18 pm: BJP committed for grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, …

TV sets are turned off when PM Modi comes on air: Congress leader Rashid Alvi
6 years, 3 months ago

TV sets are turned off when PM Modi comes on air: Congress leader Rashid Alvi

India Today  

Nowadays when PM Narendra Modi comes on air, people switch of their television sets," Congress leader and a former MP Rashid Alvi said today as he sought to corner the Modi-led NDA government on not delivering on promises made during the 2014 Lok Sabha election. Alvi made these comments at Agenda Aaj Tak 2018 where he took part in a …

Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2018: High-voltage election campaign dominated by Naxal issue ends, all eyes on Nov 12 for first phase of polls
6 years, 4 months ago

Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2018: High-voltage election campaign dominated by Naxal issue ends, all eyes on Nov 12 for first phase of polls

India TV News  

Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2018: High-voltage election campaign dominated by Naxal issue ends, all eyes on Nov 12 for first phase of polls While Chhattisgarh has traditionally seen a straight fight between the BJP and the Congress, this time a third front comprising Ajit Jogi's Janata Congress Chhattisgarh, Mayawati's BSP and the CPI is also in the fray. While the BJP, …

Narendra Modi in Ajmer Highlights: Why is the Congress not fighting elections on facts, says PM
6 years, 5 months ago

Narendra Modi in Ajmer Highlights: Why is the Congress not fighting elections on facts, says PM

Hindustan Times  

Concentrate on booths to win elections: PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Centre brought relief for triple talaq victims. Will provide electricity to all: PM When Vasundhara Raje came to power, so many people were living in the 18th century. People think they can change politics with a hug:PM There are people who think that they can change the …

Gujarat elections: EC withdraws notice to Rahul Gandhi over TV interviews
7 years, 3 months ago

Gujarat elections: EC withdraws notice to Rahul Gandhi over TV interviews

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In a relief to Congress president Rahul Gandhi, the Election Commission on Sunday night withdrew its order against him over a prima facie violation of model code of conduct on the grounds that he gave television interviews one day before second phase of Gujarat elections. “The Commission is of the considered view that due to multifold expansion of …

Election Commission drops show-cause notice on Rahul Gandhi for giving interviews
7 years, 3 months ago

Election Commission drops show-cause notice on Rahul Gandhi for giving interviews

The Hindu  

The Election Commission on Sunday withdrew the show-cause notice to newly elected Congress president Rahul Gandhi in connection with his interviews to TV channels ahead of the second phase of the Gujarat Assembly elections on December 14. In the meantime, the Commission has requested the Congress and the BJP to not violate the existing provision, which prohibits mentioning of any …

Gujarat polls: No FIR lodged against Rahul Gandhi, only notice issued: EC
7 years, 3 months ago

Gujarat polls: No FIR lodged against Rahul Gandhi, only notice issued: EC

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday said no FIR has been lodged against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for prima facie violating election law by giving interviews to TV channels which were aired hours before the second phase of Gujarat polling was to begin Thursday morning. Briefing media about the voter turnout in the second phase, senior deputy election commissioner …

PM Modi's road show after casting vote is a clear case of violation of model code of conduct: Congress
7 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi's road show after casting vote is a clear case of violation of model code of conduct: Congress

ABP News  

Within few minutes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow after casting his vote in Ahmedabad, Congress party attacked the PM and said the act is violation of model code of conduct. Congress' Randeep S Surjewala in a hurriedly called press conference alleged that Election Commission of India is working under the pressure of PM Modi. "PM Modi's road show after …

Cong seeks action against Modi, Shah for violation of model code of conduct
7 years, 3 months ago

Cong seeks action against Modi, Shah for violation of model code of conduct

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday petitioned the Election Commission for action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for addressing an event organised by an industry body on the eve of the final phase of the Gujarat polls where he attacked the main opposition party. A delegation of Congress leaders comprising Ashok Gehlot, Anand Sharma and Randeep Surjewala handed over a …

Rahul issued EC notice ahead of Gujarat 2nd phase polling: Why no action against Narendra Modi and Arun Jaitley, asks Congress – Firstpost
7 years, 3 months ago

Rahul issued EC notice ahead of Gujarat 2nd phase polling: Why no action against Narendra Modi and Arun Jaitley, asks Congress – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Congress has reacted sharply to EC’s decision to issue notice against Rahul Gandhi over violating moral code of conduct for giving interview to TV channels Congress has reacted sharply to Election Commission of India’s decision to issue notice against Congress president-elect Rahul Gandhi over violating moral code of conduct for giving interview to TV channels. Congress delegation reaches Election Commission …

EC issues notice to Rahul for violating model code of conduct
7 years, 3 months ago

EC issues notice to Rahul for violating model code of conduct

ABP News  

New Delhi, December 13 : The Election Commission of India on Wednesday issued a notice to Congress President-elect, Rahul Gandhi for violating Section 126 of R P Act by giving an interview to a local Guajarati news channels in poll-bound Gujarat. The poll body has asked him to 'explain why action should not be taken against him for violating provisions …

Congress seeks action against PM Modi, Amit Shah for violation of model code
7 years, 3 months ago

Congress seeks action against PM Modi, Amit Shah for violation of model code

India TV News  

The Congress on Wednesday petitioned the Election Commission for action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for addressing an event organised by an industry body on the eve of the final phase of the Gujarat polls where he attacked the main opposition party. A delegation of Congress leaders comprising Ashok Gehlot, Anand Sharma and Randeep Surjewala handed over a memorandum to …

EC Orders FIRs Against TV Channels For Telecasting Rahul Gandhi’s Interview In Gujarat’s Poll-bound Districts
7 years, 3 months ago

EC Orders FIRs Against TV Channels For Telecasting Rahul Gandhi’s Interview In Gujarat’s Poll-bound Districts

Live Law  

The Election Commission on Wednesday received complaints that some TV channels in Gujarat had telecast an interview of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in which he talks about elections to the Legislative Assembly of Gujarat that are currently in progress and the second phase of which is scheduled to be conducted on Thursday. "Such display falls within the definition of “election …

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