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Atishi writes another letter to Chief Election Commissioner, seeks urgent appointment

With just three weeks away from the Delhi Assembly elections, CM Atishi on Wednesday wrote another letter to Chief Election Commissioner and sought an urgent appointment. In her letter to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, the Delhi CM said, "This is regarding my earlier letter dated 05.01.2025 highlighting the issue of large-scale voter deletions and additions in the New Delhi …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

CEC Rajiv Kumar unfollows fake news peddler Mohammed Zubair on Twitter after outrage

Op India

On Sunday, several netizens expressed shock that the Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar was following only 4 accounts through his official X handle. @abhijitmajumder @rishibagree @KanchanGupta @TajinderBagga… pic.twitter.com/bfgvDiVdNS — Krishanu Singha July 28, 2024 An X user named Mikku wrote, “Rajeev Saab is following a man who amplified every post claiming the Election Commission and EVMs are rigged during election …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Biased’: Kapil Sibal's big charge against Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar

Hindustan Times

Former Union minister Kapil Sibal on Sunday accused Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar of being ‘biased’ towards the ruling camp in the recently-held Lok Sabha elections, and urged the Opposition to take some 'action.' Kapil Sibal “It is better to speak less of the Election Commission of India, especially the Chief Election Commissioner. On being asked if he was questioning …

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1 year ago

Pleas in the Supreme Court challenge new law on appointment process for Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners

The Hindu

Petitions have been moved in the Supreme Court against a new law which brushes aside a judgment to include the Chief Justice of India as a member of the high-powered selection committee to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. The CEC and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 has diluted the Supreme Court judgment by replacing the Chief Justice …

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1 year ago

President Murmu gives assent to bill for appointment of Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners

India TV News

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has granted her approval to a bill that aims to establish a mechanism for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, as per a government notification issued on Friday. The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023, includes provisions to establish a search committee chaired by the law minister, …

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1 year ago

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to appoint Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners

The Hindu

The Rajya Sabha on December 12 passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Bill, the legislation that will guide the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and the Election Commissioners in future. Denying the Opposition’s charges that the Supreme Court was being kept away from the process of selecting the CEC and ECs, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram …

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1 year ago

'EC Stands For Elections Compromised': Oppn Slams Govt Over Bill To Appoint CEC, ECs

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New Delhi: Several Opposition parties voiced their dissent over the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023, saying that it subjugates the EC to the authority of the executive and seeks to “crush the spirit of democracy”. Expressing apprehension over the Bill, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala said the government brought the new legislation to appoint a Chief Election …

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1 year ago

Rajya Sabha Passes Bill On Appointment Of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners

Live Law

In a significant development during the Winter Session, the Rajya Sabha passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023 on Tuesday. For more context, in March this year, a constitution bench of the Supreme Court had ruled that the election commissioners shall be selected by a committee comprising the prime minister, the leader of opposition, and the …

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1 year, 3 months ago

The Election Commission Bill, 2023: The Way Far Away From Independence

Live Law

The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023 was introduced unexpectedly in Rajya Sabha in the last days of the monsoon session of the Parliament. From the Statement of Objects and Reasons of the Bill, it can be understood that the Bill aimed to replace the selection committee for the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Parliament Special Session: What other bills apart from Women's Reservation to be introduced? | EXPLAINED

India TV News

Special Session bills: A day after the Women's Reservation Bill was passed with 454 members voting in favour of the legislation, several other such historic Bills are likely to be introduced during the special session of Parliament. The 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' is the first bill passed by Lok Sabha during the special session after it shifted to the new …

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1 year, 4 months ago

One Nation, One Election: Ready for polls as per legal provisions, says Chief Election Commissioner

India TV News

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Wednesday said the poll panel is ready to act as per constitutional provisions and the Representative of the People Act. 'One Nation, One Election' committee's first meeting Meanwhile, the first official meeting of the 'One Nation, One Election' committee took place on Wednesday under the chairmanship of former President Ram Nath Kovind at his …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court rules in favour of collegium-like appointments of EC

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: In a significant verdict that takes away the government’s power to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and the two Election Commissioners in the Election Commission of India, the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that these appointments will be done by the President on the advice of a committee comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in the Lok …

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1 year, 10 months ago

'Democratic victory': Opposition as SC overhauls election commissioner appointment

India Today

Several political parties hailed the Supreme Court's decision to appoint a Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners on the recommendations of a high-powered committee. On Thursday, the Supreme Court ordered that the Chief Election Commissioner and the Election Commissioners will be appointed by the President on the recommendations of a committee that will comprise the Prime Minister, the Leader of …

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1 year, 11 months ago

2023 Assembly elections | Tripura to vote on Feb 16, Meghalaya and Nagaland on Feb 27

The Hindu

The Election Commission of India January 18 announced the schedule for Nagaland, Tripura, and Meghalaya Assembly polls. Mr. Choudhury said both the CPI and Congress have started discussions with "an open mind" to fulfill the people's aspirations and defeat the BJP, which has been "destroying the constitutional order" in the State for the past five years.-PTI Kohima Over 30,000 first-time …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Total Recall: As SC Questions Election Commissioner Goel's Appointment, It Mustn't Forget TN Seshan's Fate

News 18

The Supreme Court is worried about the independence of the Election Commission and it is feeling the absence of a Chief Election Commissioner like TN Seshan. The court was unhappy over the fact that as Chief Election Commissioner, Seshan put himself on a par with SC judges. It so happened that as Chief Election Commissioner, TN Seshan had written a …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Moily, ex-CEC Quraishi support SC observation on appointment of CEC, EC

Deccan Chronicle

NEW DELHI: Former Union law minister M Veerappa Moily and ex-chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi on Wednesday supported a consultative mechanism to appoint the CEC and election commissioners, while another former head of the poll panel pushed for a body to appoint judges in the Supreme Court and the high courts. Another CEC, who did not wish to be …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Inclusion Of CJI In Consultative Process For CEC Appointment Will Ensure Independence: SC

ABP News

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the inclusion of the Chief Justice of India in the consultative process for the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner would ensure the independence of the poll panel. The Centre argued that a 1991 Act ensured the Election Commission remains independent in terms of salary and tenure to its members and there is …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Uttarakhand: CEC Rajeev Kumar treks 18 km to visit remote polling stations

Hindustan Times

Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar on Friday trekked for 18 kilometers to the remote polling booths of Uttarakhand to assess the challenges faced by polling parties in hilly areas. Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar treks 18kms to remote villages in Uttarakhand. Kumar reached Dumak and Kalgoth village, the most remote polling booths of Uttarakhand located in Chamoli district. "I will …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Rajiv Kumar takes charge as 25th Chief Election Commissioner, says EC won’t shy away from tough calls

The Hindu

Former Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar on May 15 assumed charge as Chief Election Commissioner, taking over from outgoing CEC Sushil Chandra who retired on May 14. Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as the 25th Chief Election Commissioner of India Read here: https://t.co/nqRJO5SSx5pic.twitter.com/9Mn3v34N6O — PIB India May 15, 2022 “The Commission will follow the time-tested and democratic methods of consultations and consensus …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi needs to be reminded of independent judicial system, EC was compromised during Congress regime

Firstpost

The Wayanad MP alleged that the current government brought Pakistan and China closer. He needs to be reminded that it was during the Congress rule when sanctity of the impartial Election Commission was compromised when Navin Chawla was made the Election Commissioner even after recommendation for his removal by Chief election Commissioner, N. Gopalaswami. As expected, the CEC’s recommendation was …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Pleas In SC Seeks Direction To Chief Election Commissioner To Postpone Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections [Read Petition]

Live Law

Two Petitions have been filed before Supreme Courts seeking a direction to the Chief Election Commissioner for the postponement of the impending Bihar Assembly Elections on account of the national COVID crisis and the state being flood-torn.One of the pleas, by lawyer-social worker Rajesh Jaiswal, prays the apex court for a direction to the Chief Election Commissioner to not recommend …

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5 years, 10 months ago

Lok Sabha Election 2019 to be held in 7 phases beginning April 11, results to be announced on May 23 | Highlights

India TV News

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: The Election Commission of India on Sunday announced dates for the crucial Lok Sabha elections 2019. 8:05 pm: Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Polling to be held in Uttar Pradesh in seven phases on 11th April, 18th April, 23rd April, 29th April, 6th May, 12th May and 19th May. 5:57 pm: Anantnag Lok Sabha seat in J …

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5 years, 10 months ago

Central Info Commissioner Should Have The Status Of Chief Election Commissioner; Do Not Select Bureaucrats Only For The Post: SC

Live Law

The Supreme Court today issued a slew of directives regarding the filling up of vacancies in Central and State Information Commissions under Right To Information Act.The key directions passed by the bench of Justices A K Sikri and Abdul Nazeer are :Chief Information Commissioner should have the status of Chief Election CommissionersInformation Commissioners should not be just bureaucrats,. The Supreme …

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6 years, 1 month ago

Sunil Arora takes charge as new Chief Election Commissioner, will oversee Lok Sabha polls 2019

India TV News

Sunil Arora on Sunday took charge as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India here in the national capital. The Election Commission will hold the Lok Sabha elections 2019 under him. Besides the Lok Sabha polls, Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha, Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim are scheduled to be held next year. Catch all …

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Atishi writes another letter to Chief Election Commissioner, seeks urgent appointment

CEC Rajiv Kumar unfollows fake news peddler Mohammed Zubair on Twitter after outrage

‘Biased’: Kapil Sibal's big charge against Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar

Pleas in the Supreme Court challenge new law on appointment process for Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners

President Murmu gives assent to bill for appointment of Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to appoint Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners

'EC Stands For Elections Compromised': Oppn Slams Govt Over Bill To Appoint CEC, ECs

Rajya Sabha Passes Bill On Appointment Of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners

The Election Commission Bill, 2023: The Way Far Away From Independence

Parliament Special Session: What other bills apart from Women's Reservation to be introduced? | EXPLAINED

One Nation, One Election: Ready for polls as per legal provisions, says Chief Election Commissioner

Supreme Court rules in favour of collegium-like appointments of EC

'Democratic victory': Opposition as SC overhauls election commissioner appointment

2023 Assembly elections | Tripura to vote on Feb 16, Meghalaya and Nagaland on Feb 27

Total Recall: As SC Questions Election Commissioner Goel's Appointment, It Mustn't Forget TN Seshan's Fate

Moily, ex-CEC Quraishi support SC observation on appointment of CEC, EC

Inclusion Of CJI In Consultative Process For CEC Appointment Will Ensure Independence: SC

Uttarakhand: CEC Rajeev Kumar treks 18 km to visit remote polling stations

Rajiv Kumar takes charge as 25th Chief Election Commissioner, says EC won’t shy away from tough calls

Rahul Gandhi needs to be reminded of independent judicial system, EC was compromised during Congress regime

Pleas In SC Seeks Direction To Chief Election Commissioner To Postpone Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections [Read Petition]

Lok Sabha Election 2019 to be held in 7 phases beginning April 11, results to be announced on May 23 | Highlights

Central Info Commissioner Should Have The Status Of Chief Election Commissioner; Do Not Select Bureaucrats Only For The Post: SC

Sunil Arora takes charge as new Chief Election Commissioner, will oversee Lok Sabha polls 2019