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 casting vote is a clear case of violation of the model code of conduct. PM Modi casted his vote at booth number 115 in Sabarmati's Ranip locality.

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Ludhiana: EC issues notice to Warring for model code violation
10 months ago

Ludhiana: EC issues notice to Warring for model code violation

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission has issued notice to Congress candidate Amarinder Singh Raja Warring for violating the model code of conduct by campaigning after 6 pm on May 30. The model code of conduct allowed election campaigning only till 6 pm on May 30. Upon investigation by the flying squad team, it was confirmed that the Congress party held a rally …

ECI advised PMO to ensure MCC isn’t violated during Modi’s meditation: Official
10 months ago

ECI advised PMO to ensure MCC isn’t violated during Modi’s meditation: Official

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India “advised” the Prime Minister’s Office to ensure the Model Code of Conduct is not violated during Narendra Modi’s two-day meditation from Thursday to Saturday, an official of the poll body said. The former ECI official said the poll body used to stop even the delivery of the newspapers from outside the campaign area during the …

Former chief election commissioners call for EC reforms, model code overhaul
10 months, 1 week ago

Former chief election commissioners call for EC reforms, model code overhaul

Hindustan Times  

Has the Election Commission become a pale shadow of its former self? Consider this, says one former CEC: In 2012, the then prime minister Manmohan Singh sought the Election Commission’s permission before visiting the Golden Temple at Amritsar during the Punjab assembly elections. Without taking names or referring to designations, it may not be a bad idea to include the …

TMC writes to EC over poll code violation, says 'MCC is now Modi Code of Conduct'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC writes to EC over poll code violation, says 'MCC is now Modi Code of Conduct'

India TV News  

The Trinamool Congress on Tuesday submitted a letter to the Election Commission of India in Delhi, alleging violation of the Model Code of Conducts by the BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After submitting the letter to the poll panel, the TMC's Rajya Sabha MPs Saket Gokhale and Sagarika Ghose expressed dismay over the "inaction" of the EC against …

EC takes notice of alleged MCC violations by PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi, seeks reply from BJP, Congress
11 months, 1 week 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 …

PM violated model code by taking out roadshow; EC \'afraid\', \'under pressure\': Cong
2 years, 3 months ago

PM violated model code by taking out roadshow; EC \'afraid\', \'under pressure\': Cong

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of violating the model code by taking out a roadshow before casting his vote in the second phase of polling in Gujarat and alleged that the Election Commission is "afraid" and is "under pressure" not to act against him. Every second or third day we have made some representations …

EC Probing Congress' Model Code Violation Charge Against BJP President Nadda
2 years, 9 months ago

EC Probing Congress' Model Code Violation Charge Against BJP President Nadda

News 18  

The Election Commission is investigating the allegation of the Congress that BJP president JP Nadda has violated the model code of conduct during his recent visit to Jharkhand where an assembly by-poll will be held later this month, an official said on Thursday. The Congress, which is part of the JMM-led ruling coalition in Jharkhand, on June 7 had lodged …

Haryana Congress delegation seeks EC action on alleged poll code violations by CM Manohar Lal Khattar, also raises instances in Maharashtra
5 years, 6 months ago

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

Firstpost  

A delegation of Congress leaders from Haryana on Tuesday met the Election Commissioners and raised the issue of alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. New Delhi: A delegation of Congress leaders from Haryana on Tuesday met the Election Commissioners and raised the issue of alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct …

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 …

Unfortunate that Election Commission in the dock: SY Qureshi
5 years, 10 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 …

Election Commission gives clean chit to Narendra Modi, says his Wardha speech does not violate poll code
5 years, 11 months ago

Election Commission gives clean chit to Narendra Modi, says his Wardha speech does not violate poll code

Op India  

The Election Commission has issued a notification saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi didn’t violate the model code of conduct in his speech in Wardha in Maharashtra. PM Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally in Wardha on April 1, said Congress was scared to field its leaders from majority dominated constituencies. Following this, a delegation of Congress leaders including Ahmed …

'Wait for EC decision': SC defers hearing on Congress plea against Narendra Modi, Amit Shah for poll code violation
5 years, 11 months ago

'Wait for EC decision': SC defers hearing on Congress plea against Narendra Modi, Amit Shah for poll code violation

Firstpost  

The first Model Code of Conduct complaint against Narendra Modi was filed on 5 April after he brought up the religious demographics of Kerala’s Wayanad after Rahul Gandhi decided to contest from the seat. The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred the hearing of Congress leader Sushmita Dev’s petition against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah for allegedly …

TMC writes to EC alleging violation of poll code, says PM encouraging horse trading
5 years, 11 months ago

TMC writes to EC alleging violation of poll code, says PM encouraging horse trading

India TV News  

TMC writes to EC alleging violation of poll code, says PM encouraging horse trading The party, in its letter, said, " encouraging horse trading, by hinting that the members of the AITC will cross over to the BJP and using this lie to influence the voters and using this lie to persuade the voters." The Trinamool Congress on Tuesday wrote …

Poll code violation: Supreme Court to hear plea against PM Modi, Amit Shah
5 years, 11 months ago

Poll code violation: Supreme Court to hear plea against PM Modi, Amit Shah

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a petition filed by Congress MP Sushmita Dev, seeking urgent and necessary directions to the Election Commission of India to take a decision on the complaints filed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah over alleged violation of electoral laws. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for …

After SC reprimand, EC punishes political bigwigs for MCC violation
5 years, 11 months ago

After SC reprimand, EC punishes political bigwigs for MCC violation

India TV News  

After SC reprimand, EC punishes political bigwigs for MCC violation Just as the Lok Sabha elections are underway, political leaders are making statements violating the Model Code of Conduct, against which the Election Commission went full throttle on Monday. Just as the Lok Sabha elections are underway, political leaders are making statements violating the Model Code of Conduct, against which …

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 …

EC struggling to enforce model code of conduct, say experts
5 years, 11 months ago

EC struggling to enforce model code of conduct, say experts

India TV News  

Even before voting has taken place for the first phase in the seven-phase general elections, the Election Commission is struggling with a series of poll-code violations, with more piling up every day. The poll panel has received complaints against Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself for allegedly misusing his position for electoral gain through his "Mission Shakti" address to the nation. …

PM ’address to nation’ on ’Mission Shakti’ didn’t violate model code: Election Commission
6 years ago

PM ’address to nation’ on ’Mission Shakti’ didn’t violate model code: Election Commission

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on the successful test-firing of an anti-satellite missile did not violate provisions of the model code of conduct, the Election Commission said Friday night. The poll panel took the decision based on the report of a committee of officers which concluded that the prime minister's address did not violate the …

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 panel decision today if Narendra Modi's 'Mission Shakti' address violated Model Code of Conduct rules
6 years ago

Election Commission panel decision today if Narendra Modi's 'Mission Shakti' address violated Model Code of Conduct rules

Firstpost  

The Election Commission on Friday is likely to announce its decision regarding whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mission Shakti’ speech violated the Model Code of Conduct that has been enforced since the dates of the Lok Sabha election were announced earlier in March. The Election Commission is likely to announce its decision if Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mission Shakti’ speech …

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. …

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 …

Congress accuses Election Commission of acting like BJP’s puppet
7 years, 3 months ago

Congress accuses Election Commission of acting like BJP’s puppet

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday said the Election Commission was a Bharatiya Janata Party “puppet” for not acting against Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his “roadshow” in Gujarat. The prime minister had violated the model code of conduct by holding a “roadshow” after voting in the Gujarat assembly polls, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala alleged. In a strongly …

PM 'roadshow' on polling day violates model code, EC BJP's puppet: Cong
7 years, 3 months ago

PM 'roadshow' on polling day violates model code, EC BJP's puppet: Cong

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party complained the Election Commission over Congress president-elect Rahul Gandhi’s interview to a channel in poll-bound Gujarat, the Congress on Thursday hit back and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi violated the Model Code of Conduct at Sabarmati in Gujarat by holding a roadshow after casting his vote. Calling it a “matter of …

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 …

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 …

Chidambaram views EC from ‘jaundiced eyes’, PM Modi is a democrat: BJP
7 years, 5 months ago

Chidambaram views EC from ‘jaundiced eyes’, PM Modi is a democrat: BJP

Hindustan Times  

The BJP said on Friday that Congress leader P Chidambaram’s criticism of the Election Commission for not announcing Gujarat poll dates was part of the party’s ‘save Rahul’ campaign as it fears that a defeat in the election will stall his elevation to the post of party chief. Rao’s attack on the Congress came after Chidambaram took a swipe at …

Congress claims PM Modi violated Model Code of Conduct, wants EC to take action
8 years ago

Congress claims PM Modi violated Model Code of Conduct, wants EC to take action

India TV News  

The Congress on Saturday urged Election Commission to book Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly violating the model code. In a complaint to the EC, the Congress alleged that Modi took out the road show in Varanasi from BHU "without the necessary permission from the competent authority". "It is requested that action may be taken and FIR registered against all …

Election 2017: Will take stern action if Model Code of Conduct is violated, says EC
8 years, 2 months ago

Election 2017: Will take stern action if Model Code of Conduct is violated, says EC

Firstpost  

In a strong letter, citing a recent judgement of the Supreme Court, the Election Commission said peace and tranquility during the polls process is “absolutely essential New Delhi: The Election Commission on Tuesday warned political parties that it will not remain a “silent spectator” and will undertake stern steps if the model code of conduct or poll laws are violated …

Election Commission talks tough on model code violations ahead of state polls
8 years, 2 months ago

Election Commission talks tough on model code violations ahead of state polls

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Election Commission has, ahead of polls to five assemblies, cracked the whip on violations of the model code of conduct, and separately asked Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Sakshi Maharaj to explain recent comments made in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh. The EC told all recognized national and state political parties in a letter on Tuesday that political parties and …

Rajnath violates Model Code of Conduct: NC complains to EC
10 years, 4 months ago

Rajnath violates Model Code of Conduct: NC complains to EC

India TV News  

Srinagar: Ruling National Conference today filed a complaint before the Election Commission against Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh for allegedly violating Model Code of Conduct. “NC has filed a complaint against Singh who violated the Model Code of Conduct by using the Srinagar International Airport premises to telephonically address a public gathering in Akad, Pahalgam. The NC spokesman said the …

PM's œMann Ki Baat didn't violate model code of conduct: EC
10 years, 5 months ago

PM's œMann Ki Baat didn't violate model code of conduct: EC

India TV News  

New Delhi: Dismissing the complaint of Congress, the Election Commission today said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's October 3 radio broadcast did not constitute violation of the model code of conduct. “The Commission did not find anything in the broadcast matter which constituted violation of the model code of conduct,” the poll panel said in its brief order, a copy of …

Congress cries foul over Narendra Modi's radio talk, complains to EC
10 years, 5 months ago

Congress cries foul over Narendra Modi's radio talk, complains to EC

India TV News  

New Delhi: Congress on Monday approached Election Commission against Prime Minister Narendra Modi as it accused him of ‘misusing state machinery' and ‘abusing authority' over the broadcast of his 'Mann ki Baat' address on All India Radio ahead of Assembly polls later this month. In a letter to Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath, AICC legal department secretary KC Mittal said …

Challenge to democracy
10 years, 10 months ago

Challenge to democracy

The Hindu  

WHEN NARENDRA MODI, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s prime ministerial candidate, accused the Election Commission of India of showing bias and submitting to “political influence” when it denied him permission to hold a rally in Varanasi on May 8, political observers could not miss the irony of the attack on an institution that has inspired democracies across the world for not …

Guj govt should act neutrally on Modi violating poll code: Cong to EC
10 years, 11 months ago

Guj govt should act neutrally on Modi violating poll code: Cong to EC

Firstpost  

Modi has “shred into pieces” the model code, Congress General Secretary Ajay Maken told reporters here. New Delhi: With an aim of ensuring that Narendra Modi is not let off, Congress today asked the Election Commission to direct Gujarat government to act neutrally on the alleged election model code of conduct violation by him. Modi, the BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate, …

EC’s action against Modi toughest in this election
10 years, 11 months ago

EC’s action against Modi toughest in this election

The Hindu  

The Election Commission's decision to order an FIR against BJP’s prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi on Wednesday is the poll panel’s toughest action yet since the 16th Lok Sabha elections commenced on March 5. Action against Mr. Modi was initiated by the commission for displaying his party’s symbol at a press interaction after he cast his vote for the Gandhinagar …

Congress demands action against Modi
10 years, 11 months ago

Congress demands action against Modi

The Hindu  

BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Wednesday landed in a controversy when he displayed his party symbol ‘Lotus’ and addressed the media after casting his vote, with the Congress moving the EC against the action and demanding that the poll body file an FIR against him. Mr. Mittal said Mr. Modi’s speech and also the display of symbol was …

Disqualify Modi, Congress demands EC
10 years, 11 months ago

Disqualify Modi, Congress demands EC

India TV News  

The Congress Wednesday went to the Election Commission seeking cancellation of Narendra Modi's candidature from both Vadodara and Varanasi, as the BJP leader flashed a lotus symbol during a press interaction near a polling booth. After casting his vote at a polling booth in Gandhinagar, Modi flashed his inked finger along with a lotus flower, the BJP's election symbol. We …

Views | The Salman Khurshid imbroglio and the electoral code of conduct
13 years, 1 month ago

Views | The Salman Khurshid imbroglio and the electoral code of conduct

Live Mint  

It goes without saying that political leaders are meant to be exemplary citizens. That’s why there is a ’Model Code of Conduct for the Guidance of Political Parties and Candidates. In its order dated 9 February, the ECI held that the Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid, who has an added responsibility of ensuring the observance of the code in letter …

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