Voters can question parties over poll sops funding: Chief Election Commissioner
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Voters can question parties over poll sops funding: Chief Election Commissioner

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI : Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said though the voters have the right to know about the feasibility of implementation of assurances made by political parties ahead of the elections, the matter is currently sub judice. Responding to queries regarding poll promises here on Saturday, Kumar said the Election Commission of India had created a ‘proforma’ to make parties disclose details of their election promises. Kumar was addressing the media after two days of consultations with representative of political parties, district election officers, senior bureaucrats and police officers. “Everyone, who is involved in the election process, is being directed to take extremely stringent action if there is any case of distribution of money.

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EC directs political parties to stop seeking voters’ details ’under guise of surveys’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

EC directs political parties to stop seeking voters’ details ’under guise of surveys’

Live Mint  

The Election Commission of India issued an advisory to all national and state political parties, asking them to immediately cease any activities "that involve registering individuals for post-election beneficiary-oriented schemes through any The Election Commission took "serious view of activities by political parties and candidates seeking details of voters under the guise of various surveys for their proposed beneficiary schemes". …

In rich Karnataka, cash, freebies keep poll officials on their toes
8 months, 3 weeks ago

In rich Karnataka, cash, freebies keep poll officials on their toes

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Till Wednesday, March 27, the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, had seized cash and other items worth Rs 55,76,67,520; this increased to Rs 60,38,41,15 on Thursday, March 28 -- an indication of the quantum of money involved in the Lok Sabha elections in the state. During the last elections, the Election Commission had expressed concern over financially …

Voters have right to know about fulfillment of assurances by parties; matter sub judice, says CEC Rajiv Kumar
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Voters have right to know about fulfillment of assurances by parties; matter sub judice, says CEC Rajiv Kumar

The Hindu  

The voters have a right to know about the feasibility of fulfilling poll assurances made by political parties, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on February 24 and made it clear that the matter is, however, sub judice. Political parties have a right to make promises in their election manifestos and the electorate has a right to know if these …

Lok Sabha elections: 'Political parties have right to make promises in poll manifesto', says CEC Rajiv Kumar
10 months ago

Lok Sabha elections: 'Political parties have right to make promises in poll manifesto', says CEC Rajiv Kumar

India TV News  

Lok Sabha elections 2024: The voters have full right to know about the feasibility of fulfilling poll assurances made by political parties, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said today and made it clear that the matter is however, sub judice. Political parties have a right to make promises in their election manifestoes and the electorate has a right to know …

CEO firm on ensuring inducement-free elections by instilling confidence in voters
1 year, 2 months ago

CEO firm on ensuring inducement-free elections by instilling confidence in voters

The Hindu  

Chief Electoral Officer Vikas Raj is firm on ensuring an inducement-free election by creating an atmosphere where voters feel empowered to exercise their franchise without any pressure of allurements from any quarter. At a time the election authority is striving hard for inducement-free elections, huge amounts are being caught by the enforcement agencies. There are detailed guidelines issued by the …

Telangana elections: ECI has put in place mechanisms to ensure free, fair and inducement-free elections, asserts CEC
1 year, 2 months ago

Telangana elections: ECI has put in place mechanisms to ensure free, fair and inducement-free elections, asserts CEC

The Hindu  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has asserted that the Election Commission of India has put in place all the mechanisms to ensure free, fair, transparent and inducement free elections in the States which are going to polls soon. The Chief Election Commissioner said officials of the enforcement agencies including the state police, excise department, central GST & Customs, Directorate of …

Money power, freebies distribution would be on special radar: CEC Rajiv Kumar
1 year, 2 months ago

Money power, freebies distribution would be on special radar: CEC Rajiv Kumar

Live Mint  

The Election Commission is fully committed to delivering free, fair, transparent, and inducement-free elections, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Thursday. A 17-member team headed by the CEC is currently in the city to assess the poll preparedness in Telangana and, as part of that, Rajiv Kumar held meetings with various stakeholders such as political parties, state and central …

EC doesn\'t have jurisdiction to regulate issues like freebies: Cong
2 years, 1 month ago

EC doesn\'t have jurisdiction to regulate issues like freebies: Cong

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday said the Election Commission does not have the jurisdiction to regulate issues such as freebies, and urged the panel to focus on ensuring free and fair polls through proper implementation of Election Laws. "It is really something which is to be decided, be it pre-election or post-election, be it by way of electoral punishment …

Freebies to allure voters, welfarism policy intervention: BJP in letter to EC
2 years, 1 month ago

Freebies to allure voters, welfarism policy intervention: BJP in letter to EC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Making a distinction between freebies and welfarism, the BJP has suggested in a reply to the Election Commission that parties should place emphasis on voter empowerment and capacity building rather than increase the dependency of people, a party insider said. “The BJP has suggested that emphasis should be on empowering voters, increasing their capacity, imparting them skills to …

Don’t lure, but persuade: The Hindu Editorial on imparting fiscal rationale for poll promises
2 years, 2 months ago

Don’t lure, but persuade: The Hindu Editorial on imparting fiscal rationale for poll promises

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India’s proposal to require political parties to disclose the financial implications of the promises they make in their manifestos will add meaning and depth to electoral campaigns. It may also make parties treat manifesto preparation as a responsible exercise meant to persuade rather than lure the voter. The guideline itself arose from a Supreme Court judgment …

Sops for votes: The Hindu Editorial on election promises
2 years, 3 months ago

Sops for votes: The Hindu Editorial on election promises

The Hindu  

After considering the formation of an expert body to examine the issues relating to political parties promising free goods to voters in their election manifestoes, the Supreme Court has stayed its hand and referred the issue to a three-judge Bench. Also referred for deeper consideration is the correctness of an earlier judgment in S. Subramaniam Balaji vs Tamil Nadu, which …

Offering freebies either before or after election is policy decision of the party concerned: ECI to SC
2 years, 8 months ago

Offering freebies either before or after election is policy decision of the party concerned: ECI to SC

Firstpost  

Earlier, petitioner lawyer Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay in his plea had sought direction from the Centre and Election Commission of India to take steps to regulate political parties and to make them accountable for their manifesto promises New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has told the Supreme Court that offering any freebies either before or after the election is a …

Promise of freebies in polls a \'serious issue\', asserts SC
2 years, 10 months ago

Promise of freebies in polls a \'serious issue\', asserts SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea seeking to curb the political parties from promising freebies in their election manifestos, thereby putting under further strain the exchequer of already debt-ridden state finances. Describing the issue as “serious”, Chief Justice N.V. Ramana, heading a bench also comprising Justice A.S. …

Election Commission Should Ensure Level Playing Field For All Parties in Bihar Polls, Says Former CEC
4 years, 4 months ago

Election Commission Should Ensure Level Playing Field For All Parties in Bihar Polls, Says Former CEC

News 18  

With the Election Commission having announced curbs on physical campaigning, on road shows and on political meetings, the upcoming assembly election in Bihar is likely going to see a mix of digital rallies and restricted physical canvassing by the parties. Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi on Friday wrote, in an opinion piece, “Can the virtual rallies replace the door-to-door …

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