Congress moves Election Commission against 'Modi Parivaar' and 'Modi ki Guarantee' advertisements
9 months 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 the model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha polls and demanded immediate action. The Congress delegation also lodged a complaint against the BJP's "false The party prayed for removal of the In another complaint, the Congress sought removal of 'Modi Parivaar' advertisement, alleging that it highlights how state resources are being misused for a veiled campaign advertisement.

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Modi government’s ‘calibrated erosion’ of Election Commission’s integrity: Kharge on election rule
2 days, 19 hours ago

Modi government’s ‘calibrated erosion’ of Election Commission’s integrity: Kharge on election rule

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday hit out at the government for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents, alleging it is part of the Modi government's "systematic conspiracy" to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission. Mr. Kharge also said the Modi government's "calibrated erosion" of the ECI's integrity is a frontal attack …

Mallikarjun Kharge's strong reaction after Centre amends election rule: 'Modi govt's calibrated erosion…'
2 days, 19 hours ago

Mallikarjun Kharge's strong reaction after Centre amends election rule: 'Modi govt's calibrated erosion…'

Hindustan Times  

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Election Commission asks Jharkhand BJP to take down social media post citing it violative of MCC
1 month, 1 week ago

Election Commission asks Jharkhand BJP to take down social media post citing it violative of MCC

India TV News  

The Election Commission on Sunday directed the Jharkhand poll chief to ask the Bharatiya Janata Party to remove a "misleading and divisive" video posted on social media. In their complaint, Congress and the JMM alleged that the BJP had shared a video that makes baseless allegations and spreads falsehoods to unduly influence voters by creating a feeling of hatred and …

EC seeks responses from Nadda, Kharge over poll code violation complaints
1 month, 1 week ago

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

New Indian Express  

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Cong complains to ECI about Mahayuti’s ‘covert ads’
1 month, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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BJP seeks EC action against Rahul Gandhi for making ‘unverified claims’ at poll rally in Maharashtra
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP seeks EC action against Rahul Gandhi for making ‘unverified claims’ at poll rally in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

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Congress urges Election Commission to act against PM Modi’s bulldozer jibe
7 months ago

Congress urges Election Commission to act against PM Modi’s bulldozer jibe

The Hindu  

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

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against PM Modi for Alleged Hate Speeches

Deccan Chronicle  

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Vexed With Cong Lies, People Looking Up to BJP: Etala
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vexed With Cong Lies, People Looking Up to BJP: Etala

Deccan Chronicle  

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Kharge raises Congress poll pitch, says BJP misleading people
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kharge raises Congress poll pitch, says BJP misleading people

New Indian Express  

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Modi’s ‘hate speech’ against Muslims investigated by India’s election commission
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Modi’s ‘hate speech’ against Muslims investigated by India’s election commission

The Independent  

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PM, Rahul Gandhi's 'violations': Election body takes note, seeks reply
8 months ago

PM, Rahul Gandhi's 'violations': Election body takes note, seeks reply

India Today  

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Civil society organisations approach CEO, seek action from ECI against Modi
8 months ago

Civil society organisations approach CEO, seek action from ECI against Modi

The Hindu  

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Cong moves Election Commission, alleges misinformation by BJP about its Lok Sabha poll manifesto
8 months ago

Cong moves Election Commission, alleges misinformation by BJP about its Lok Sabha poll manifesto

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday lodged a complaint before the Election Commission against the Bharatiya Janata Party, seeking action against the ruling party on alleged misinformation. The Congress alleged that the BJP was spreading “confusion and angst among the salaried professionals and the middle class over Rahul Gandhi's remarks about equitable development of society.” Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi …

EC bars Congress MP Surejwala from campaign for 48 hours over Hema Malini remark
8 months, 1 week 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 …

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of ’peddling disinformation’, files EC complaint amid row over ’match-fixing’ jibe
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of ’peddling disinformation’, files EC complaint amid row over ’match-fixing’ jibe

Live Mint  

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Cong: Have papers to prove BJP took 40% commission in 2023

Hindustan Times  

Day after a special court issued summons to Congress leaders in connection with a defamation case, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee on Friday alleged that they have the required documents to prove the accusations. Special court of people’s representatives in Bengaluru has issued summons to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, chief minister Siddaramaiah, and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar in connection with …

Modi kicks off campaign for Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka
9 months, 1 week ago

Modi kicks off campaign for Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

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EC asks Congress to explain misleading newspaper ad in response to BJP complaint
1 year, 1 month ago

EC asks Congress to explain misleading newspaper ad in response to BJP complaint

Hindustan Times  

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ECI notice to Rajasthan Congress over advertisements that look like news
1 year, 1 month ago

ECI notice to Rajasthan Congress over advertisements that look like news

The Hindu  

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BJP complains to EC against Congress party’s advertisements
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP complains to EC against Congress party’s advertisements

The Hindu  

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Election Commission ECI Delhi BJP CM Arvind Kerjriwal AAP Virendra Sachdeva Elections 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

Election Commission ECI Delhi BJP CM Arvind Kerjriwal AAP Virendra Sachdeva Elections 2023

ABP News  

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday issued a show cause notice to Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva over a complaint from Aam Aadmi Party on his alleged statements and social media posts against Arvind Kejriwal. The AAP filed a formal complaint with the ECI on Monday, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of employing inappropriate content on social media platforms …

EC issues notice to Priyanka Gandhi over ‘false’ statement against PM Modi
1 year, 1 month ago

EC issues notice to Priyanka Gandhi over ‘false’ statement against PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for allegedly making “unverified and false statements” regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During a public rally at Madhya Pradesh's Sanwer Assembly Constituency, Vadra had purportedly alleged that Prime Minister Modi had given away PSU Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited “to his industrialist friends”. “It has …

Rajasthan polls: BJP files complaint against Priyanka Gandhi over remarks against PM Modi at Sikrai rally
1 year, 2 months ago

Rajasthan polls: BJP files complaint against Priyanka Gandhi over remarks against PM Modi at Sikrai rally

India TV News  

In the run-up to the forthcoming Assembly election in the state, Rajasthan BJP has filed a complaint with the Chief Election Commissioner against Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. In its complaint, the saffron party has demanded action against her for "spreading lies with malicious intentions" against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a public meeting. "Today the BJP delegation met the …

PM Modi trying to throttle democracy: Pratibha Singh
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi trying to throttle democracy: Pratibha Singh

Hindustan Times  

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Congress writes to Twitter, seeks 'manipulated media' tag on 'toolkit' tweets of 11 Union ministers
3 years, 6 months ago

Congress writes to Twitter, seeks 'manipulated media' tag on 'toolkit' tweets of 11 Union ministers

Firstpost  

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Now, Assam Jatiya Parishad complains against Cong. for advertisement to influence voters
3 years, 8 months ago

Now, Assam Jatiya Parishad complains against Cong. for advertisement to influence voters

The Hindu  

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