EC issues notice to Karnataka Congress on ’rate card’ ads against BJP
1 year, 7 months ago

EC issues notice to Karnataka Congress on ’rate card’ ads against BJP

Live Mint  

The Election Commission has issued a notice to the Karnataka Congress over its "corruption rate card" The notice was issued on Saturday following a complaint lodged by the BJP. Ahead of the May 10 assembly polls in Karnataka, the Congress released a set of posters and "It is a fair assumption that INC possesses the material/empirical/verifiable evidence based on which these specific/explicit 'facts' have been published, an action which can fairly be assessed to embed knowledge, motive and intent to do so by the author," the EC notice read. It asked the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president to "convey the empirical evidence of the same, for example, the evidences for rates for kinds of appointments & transfers, kinds of jobs and kinds of commission mentioned in the arnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar on Saturday exuded confidence that his party would win at least 141 seats in the May 10 assembly polls and asserted that he would abide by whatever the party decides on the issue of chief ministership. The Karnataka Congress chief lashed out at the BJP for raising issues such as the Uniform Civil Code and the National Register of Citizens in its manifesto for the assembly polls, saying it shows their "bankruptcy" of ideas and vision for the state.

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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 BJP’s JP Nadda, Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge on complaints against each other
1 month, 1 week ago

EC seeks responses from BJP’s JP Nadda, Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge on complaints against each other

Live Mint  

The Election Commission wrote separate letters to Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday as both parties filed several complaints against each other ahead of the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections. BJP, Congress' complaints The BJP had on November 11 lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's claim that …

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  

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 …

Congress moves EC over BJP's 'communal' ad on 'removing SC, ST, OBC quotas' and 7 other complaints
1 month, 1 week ago

Congress moves EC over BJP's 'communal' ad on 'removing SC, ST, OBC quotas' and 7 other complaints

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A Congress delegation on Monday took up with the Election Commission eight complaints regarding Jharkhand and Maharashtra assembly polls, including a "communal" image posted by the BJP depicting reservations being taken from SCs, STs, and OBCs and given to members of a minority community. All the eight complaints raised by the Congress were found valid by the Election …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP sees ‘egregious partiality’ in EC action against party members
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP sees ‘egregious partiality’ in EC action against party members

Live Mint  

Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday wrote to Election Commission of India alleging “egregious partiality” towards the party. It also claimed that the Election officers turned “blind eye” to social media posts or speeches flagged by the BJP. In the letter, BJP wrote: “…instances abound where Election officers exhibit egregious partiality, turning a blind eye …

‘Election results, a warning bell for Karnataka Congress’: Basavaraj Bommai
1 year ago

‘Election results, a warning bell for Karnataka Congress’: Basavaraj Bommai

Hindustan Times  

The Assembly poll results of the four states is an indicator for the coming Lok Sabha polls, said former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. "Election results, a warning bell for Karnataka Congress": Basavaraj Bommai He told reporters on Sunday that the results of these four state assembly elections are semi-finals, as the results have come ahead of the crucial parliamentary …

Not in violation of any rules: Karnataka govt says about EC letter on ads in Telangana newspapers
1 year ago

Not in violation of any rules: Karnataka govt says about EC letter on ads in Telangana newspapers

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the state government's The Election Commission, on the same day, asked the Congress government in Karnataka to stop publishing Speaking to reporters here, Shivakumar said that the "They were trying to propagate that we have not implemented -- we have just said it, we have not …

Telangana elections: Did not violate Model Code of Conduct, says Karnataka govt on advertisement row
1 year ago

Telangana elections: Did not violate Model Code of Conduct, says Karnataka govt on advertisement row

India TV News  

Day after the Election Commission stopped the Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the Speaking to reporters here, Shivakumar said that the "We have not committed any violation; the Karnataka government has not asked anyone for votes.What violation have we committed?," he asked in response to a question about the EC's directions. The deputy minister said …

EC asks Karnataka govt to explain why it published ads in poll-bound Telangana
1 year ago

EC asks Karnataka govt to explain why it published ads in poll-bound Telangana

Live Mint  

The Election Commission of India has issued a notice to the Congress-ruled Karnataka government, seeking an explanation on why it published the The polling body noted that it received representations from the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, which showed “Explain the circumstances which led to the violation of the Commission's aforesaid MCC instructions on the part of …

EC bans Congress-led Karnataka government's ads in Telangana dailies ahead of Assembly polls
1 year ago

EC bans Congress-led Karnataka government's ads in Telangana dailies ahead of Assembly polls

India TV News  

The Election Commission has issued a notice to the Congress government in Karnataka, seeking an explanation over The move comes in response to a complaint filed by the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging that the Congress was violating the Representation of the People Act and the Model Code of Conduct. The BJP raised concerns about the Karnataka government's “The said act …

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  

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has directed Congress to explain the design and placement of an The EC has also constrained Congress from utilising this format, content, language and placement of In its notice, the EC noted that the However, in the notice, the EC also noted that the placement, design and content of The BJP had taken …

EC issues show cause notice to BJP over AAP complaint
1 year, 1 month ago

EC issues show cause notice to BJP over AAP complaint

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India has issued a show cause notice to Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party president Virendra Sachdeva over derogatory posts sent from BJP Delhi’s official accounts. “BJP trying to create a parody is a mean and ugly attempt to tarnish the image of the Hon’ble Chief Minister and AAP without any basis whatsoever amounting to public abuse, denigration …

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  

BJP on Tuesday moved the Election Commission of India with complaints against the Congress, accusing the opposition party of putting out A delegation from the BJP, which included Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Former Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya and senior leader Om Pathak, moved the EC with complaints against the Congress also charging the party …

Karnataka Election Result 2023: Congress victory sparks hilarious meme fest
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Election Result 2023: Congress victory sparks hilarious meme fest

Live Mint  

Karnataka Election Result 2023: Congress crossed the majority mark in Karnataka on Saturday and the victory will surely work as a shot in the arm of the party workers before the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Karnataka Elections Result 2023: Memes shared on Social Media Congress victories are very limited these days and the meme below hints on that Karnataka Elections …

Modi’s Hindu nationalist party set to lose India's Karnataka state in polls ahead of national vote
1 year, 7 months ago

Modi’s Hindu nationalist party set to lose India's Karnataka state in polls ahead of national vote

The Independent  

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Karnataka polls: Seizure of illicit items surpass ₹375 crore
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka polls: Seizure of illicit items surpass ₹375 crore

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In poll-bound Karnataka, enforcement agencies seized over ₹375 crore worth of liquor, drugs and freebies which was 4.5 times more than what was recovered during the 2018 assembly elections, the Election Commission of India said in a statement on Tuesday. Seizures of ₹83.78 crore were made by enforcement agencies from the date of the commission’s visit in March …

K'taka Congress accuses BJP of corruption in healthcare tender worth over Rs 1,200 cr, files complaint
1 year, 7 months ago

K'taka Congress accuses BJP of corruption in healthcare tender worth over Rs 1,200 cr, files complaint

India Today  

Just a day before the Karnataka assembly elections, the Congress party has levelled yet another corruption charge against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government. A delegation from the Karnataka Congress has filed a complaint with the Lokayukta against state Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar, and other officers of the health department. The Congress alleges that during …

Battle of words escalates as Karnataka election reaches climax
1 year, 7 months ago

Battle of words escalates as Karnataka election reaches climax

The Hindu  

Published : May 08, 2023 16:19 IST - 4 MINS READ The war of words between the leaders of the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party has extended beyond campaign platforms to newspaper and social media The BJP has adopted the phrase “double engine sarkara”, emphasising the advantage of having the same party in power at both the Centre and …

Karnataka Election 2023: BJP moves EC over Sonia Gandhi's 'sovereignty' remark
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Election 2023: BJP moves EC over Sonia Gandhi's 'sovereignty' remark

India TV News  

The BJP filed a complaint with the Election Commission on Monday in response to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's use of the term "sovereignty" for Karnataka during the state election campaign. Sonia Gandhi ji sends a strong message to 6.5 crore Kannadigas: 'The Congress will not allow anyone to pose a threat to Karnataka's reputation, sovereignty or integrity'". The election schedule …

BJP files complaint with EC against Sonia Gandhi over \"sovereignty\" row
1 year, 7 months ago

BJP files complaint with EC against Sonia Gandhi over \"sovereignty\" row

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The BJP on Monday filed a complaint with the Election Commission against former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi over the statement that the party will not allow anyone to pose a threat to Karnataka's "reputation, sovereignty or integrity" and requested it to issue direction for registration of FIR against her. The Congress, referring to Gandhi's speech at a campaign rally …

Clarify social media post on ‘sovereignty’ attributed to Sonia, EC tells Cong.
1 year, 7 months ago

Clarify social media post on ‘sovereignty’ attributed to Sonia, EC tells Cong.

The Hindu  

As the high-pitched and often acrimonious campaign for the Karnataka Assembly polls came to a close, the Election Commission on May 8 asked the Congress to clarify and take rectification measures with respect to a social media post attributing to its former chief Sonia Gandhi a remark on the “sovereignty” of the State. Observing that the said tweet violates provisions …

Karnataka polls 2023 LIVE: BJP moves EC, seeks derecogonition of Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka polls 2023 LIVE: BJP moves EC, seeks derecogonition of Congress

Live Mint  

The campaign for the high-profile Karnataka assembly elections 2023 is set to end today. Karnataka sovereignty row: Congress dubs BJP charge 'fakery and falsehood', Amid a controversy over Sonia Gandhi's Karnataka sovereignty remark, the Congress on Monday dubbed the BJP's charge "fakery and falsehood" and accused the ruling party of denigrating the state's "swabhimaan". On the last day of campaign …

Karnataka elections: BJP itself provided ‘corruption rate-cards’, says Shivakumar on poll panel notice on ads
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka elections: BJP itself provided ‘corruption rate-cards’, says Shivakumar on poll panel notice on ads

Hindustan Times  

Responding to a notice issued by the Election Commission of India regarding the “corruption rate-card” “It was not me who gave the rate card. On Saturday, the EC sought “empirical” evidence from the Congress party to prove its allegations of corruption and said that the party must submit the evidence before 7 pm on Sunday. It also asked Shivakumar to …

Kapil Sibal's question to EC over PM Modi's 'terrorism' remarks in Karnataka
1 year, 7 months ago

Kapil Sibal's question to EC over PM Modi's 'terrorism' remarks in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to the Election Commission of India's notice to Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar seeking “empirical evidence” for allegations made by the party of corruption against the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Sunday asked why the poll panel did not seek proof from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his ‘backdoor political negotiations …

Karnataka polls: Election Commission notice to Congress over its 'corruption rate card' ads
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka polls: Election Commission notice to Congress over its 'corruption rate card' ads

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission, on Saturday issued a notice to the Congress over its "corruption rate card" "It is a fair assumption that INC possesses the material/empirical/verifiable evidence based on which these specific/explicit 'facts' have been published, an action which can fairly be assessed to embed knowledge, motive and intent to do so by the author," the EC notice read. It …

Karnataka polls 2023 Highlights: State to begin silence period
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka polls 2023 Highlights: State to begin silence period

Live Mint  

Karnataka polls 2023 Highlights: A bitter verbal battle is visible in Karnataka during the campaigning of the poll. They take support of SDPI & PFI which Karnataka's people don't like and are furious about it: Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a roadshow in Dodballapura High voltage campaigning to end on Monday With the three major political parties in the …

Karnataka polls 2023 Highlights: State to begin silence period
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka polls 2023 Highlights: State to begin silence period

Live Mint  

Karnataka polls 2023 Highlights: A bitter verbal battle is visible in Karnataka during the campaigning of the poll. They take support of SDPI & PFI which Karnataka's people don't like and are furious about it: Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a roadshow in Dodballapura High voltage campaigning to end on Monday With the three major political parties in the …

Karnataka elections: Congress releases 'corruption rate card' for BJP
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka elections: Congress releases 'corruption rate card' for BJP

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of assembly elections, Karnataka Congress party on Friday released a 'corruption rate card' depicting various 'scandals' of ruling BJP government in the state, including '40 per cent commission' charge by state contractors. Karnataka Congress also took a jibe on BJP's claim about a 'double-engine government' in the state, and instead called it a "trouble engine government". While releasing the …

Karnataka Poll 2023 highlights: PM Modi questions Congress on NEP at Tumakuru
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Poll 2023 highlights: PM Modi questions Congress on NEP at Tumakuru

Hindustan Times  

By, As rallies and roadshows continue before the final day for campaigning, Karnataka prepares for PM Modi's two-day roadshow in Bengaluru over the weekend. PM Modi holds a road show in Tumakuru Karnataka Assembly Election 2023 LIVE Updates: As Karnataka is set to vote in less than a week, all major political parties are busy with campaigns, rallies and roadshows, …

BJP promises Uniform Civil Code in Karnataka manifesto
1 year, 7 months ago

BJP promises Uniform Civil Code in Karnataka manifesto

The Hindu  

The ruling BJP has promised to implement the Uniform Civil Code and the National Register of Citizens in Karnataka, in its election manifesto for the upcoming Assembly polls, released by party national president J.P. Nadda on Monday. Keen to beat the historical trend of no ruling party getting re-elected in the last 38 years, the BJP has offered 103 poll …

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 | Congress releases manifesto, promises to repeal ‘anti-people laws’ passed by BJP
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 | Congress releases manifesto, promises to repeal ‘anti-people laws’ passed by BJP

The Hindu  

Releasing its manifesto for Karnataka Assembly elections on May 2, the Congress promised to repeal all “anti people and unjust laws” enacted by the BJP government within one year of forming the government, scrap National Education Policy, and accept the caste census report, besides reiterating it’s five “guarantees” announced earlier. The caste census report will be implemented.” The Congress announced …

Congress releases Karnataka elections manifesto; vows to ban Bajrang Dal, Rs 2,000 & free bus ride for women
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress releases Karnataka elections manifesto; vows to ban Bajrang Dal, Rs 2,000 & free bus ride for women

India TV News  

Congress manifesto: A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party unveiled its poll promises, Congress also released its vision document, with high hopes of beating the ruling party with a great majority. During the release event, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah, state unit president DK Shivakumar and Chairman of the Manifesto Committee Dr Parameshwaraji were present. Free …

Karnataka polls: ‘Congress abused me 91 times…’, says PM Modi at Bidar rally
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka polls: ‘Congress abused me 91 times…’, says PM Modi at Bidar rally

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken the Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign in poll-bound Karnataka further by setting out for a two-day visit in the state, during which he will hold six public meetings and two roadshows. PM Modi is also scheduled to visit Vijaypura and Belagavi's Kudachi, and then arrive in state capital Bengaluru for a roadshow later today. While …

Congress Leaders File Police Complaint Against Amit Shah, Other BJP Leaders for Alleged Hate Speech During Karnataka Campaigns
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress Leaders File Police Complaint Against Amit Shah, Other BJP Leaders for Alleged Hate Speech During Karnataka Campaigns

News 18  

A police complaint was lodged on Thursday by Congress leaders Randeep Singh Surjewala, Dr Parmeshwar, and DK Shivakumar, the Chief of Karnataka Congress, against several BJP leaders including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, as stated in the copy of the complaint. The complaint, submitted at the High Grounds police station in Bengaluru, accused Amit Shah of delivering inflammatory remarks, inciting …

Congress to complain to EC about Amit Shah remark on riots in Karnataka
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress to complain to EC about Amit Shah remark on riots in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Strongly objecting to Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks that Karnataka will be afflicted with riots if the principal Opposition parties come to power in the State, the Congress on Wednesday called it a “brazenly intimidatory statement” and said it would raise it with the Election Commission of India. Addressing an election rally in Karnataka’s Belagavi district on Tuesday, Mr. Shah …

Karnataka Elections 2023: CPI extends support to Congress to 'safeguard democratic and constitutional values'
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka Elections 2023: CPI extends support to Congress to 'safeguard democratic and constitutional values'

Firstpost  

The constituencies where the CPI has fielded its candidates include Mudigere, Aland, Jewargi, Kudlagi, KGF, Sim and Madikeri Bengaluru: The Communist Party of India has announced its support to Congress in the upcoming Karnataka polls. Despite fielding seven candidates of its own, the CPI said in a statement that it will support Congress in the rest of the constituencies in …

’Attacking democracy in India’, Rahul Gandhi slams BJP in poll-bound Karnataka
1 year, 8 months ago

’Attacking democracy in India’, Rahul Gandhi slams BJP in poll-bound Karnataka

Live Mint  

During a public rally in Karnataka ahead of the Assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP and RSS for their alleged assault on democracy in India. Rahul Gandhi expressed concerns saying, “Sad that today across India people from RSS and BJP are attacking democracy." It is pertinent to mention that Rahul Gandhi was found guilty and sentenced to …

BJP, Congress move EC over Karnataka election code violation
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP, Congress move EC over Karnataka election code violation

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Bengaluru: As the high-stakes Karnataka Assembly election inches closer, it’s now virtually a war between arch-rivals Congress and BJP. The BJP also lodged a complaint on Friday against state Youth Congress chief Mohammed Haris Nalapad for making derogatory remarks on the “Modi surname”. Launching the campaign, Congress leader Abhishek Dutt said: “The Youth Congress workers will visit each and …

Poll panel flags urban apathy ahead of Karnataka elections: ‘cause of concern’
1 year, 8 months ago

Poll panel flags urban apathy ahead of Karnataka elections: ‘cause of concern’

Hindustan Times  

Election Commission of India on Wednesday raised concerns over the urban apathy towards voting ahead of the Karnataka assembly elections 2023. Addressing a press conference to announce the schedule of general election to Karnataka assembly due in May, chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar said urban apathy is a cause of concern as he highlighted that lowest voter turnout was recorded …

ECI to announce Karnataka poll schedule at 11:30am
1 year, 8 months ago

ECI to announce Karnataka poll schedule at 11:30am

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India will announce the schedule for the Karnataka assembly polls at 11:30am on Wednesday weeks after the first phase of the 2023 state elections season concluded with the formation of governments in Tripura, Meghalaya, and Nagaland. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the people of Karnataka to ensure the BJP gets a full majority in the assembly …

Karnataka BJP releases #Answercongress posters as counter to Congress protest
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka BJP releases #Answercongress posters as counter to Congress protest

India Today  

Ahead of Congress's protest in Bengaluru, the Karnataka BJP has released a series of posters questioning alleged corruption under Congress rule in the state. Posters with #AnswerCongress questioned the alleged corruption of Congress leaders, including former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar. The posters include a disfigured party symbol of congress mocking the alleged infighting between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, …

Faced With Corruption Charges, BJP Likely to Fall Back on Hindutva to Win Karnataka Polls 2023
2 years, 3 months ago

Faced With Corruption Charges, BJP Likely to Fall Back on Hindutva to Win Karnataka Polls 2023

News 18  

The opposition Congress this week released a “rate card” of the BJP government in Karnataka, alleging bribes and large-scale corruption at every level. Some of them even admitted in private that corruption has emerged a big issue that can “severely dent” the BJP’s prospects in Assembly elections due in April-May next year. The Congress, which seems to have realised that …

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  

The Assam Jatiya Parishad has accused the Congress of taking a leaf out of the Bharatiya Janata Party playbook to influence voters through an In its complaint to the State’s Chief Electoral Officer, the AJP sought action against the Congress for publishing an AJP’s office secretary Nikhil Bhattacharya said the “ “…ECI should intervene in the matter immediately and stop …

Assembly Election 2021 Updates: Campaigning ends for second phase of polling in Assam
3 years, 8 months 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 …

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