Articles for Election Rules

MK Stalin slams BJP over election rule change, calls it a threat to democracy
14 hours, 51 minutes ago

MK Stalin slams BJP over election rule change, calls it a threat to democracy

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, on Monday, voiced strong criticism against the BJP-led Union government, accusing it of undermining democracy with an amendment to Section 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules. Stalin expressed his concerns in a post on X, alleging that the amendment aims to eliminate transparency in elections by restricting public access to election documents, including …

Election Union Amendment Bjp Cctv Footage Cctv Election Rules
Oppn slams ECI for tweaking rule on poll videos
Trending News
23 hours, 2 minutes ago

Oppn slams ECI for tweaking rule on poll videos

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union government’s recent amendment restricting public access to electronic election materials, such as CCTV footage and webcasting at polling booths, strong rooms, and counting tables, has drawn sharp criticism from Opposition parties. Based on the Election Commission of India’s recommendation, the law ministry on Friday altered Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, limiting the …

India Congress Election Commission Punjab Eci Kharge Election Rules
Modi govt's calibrated erosion of EC's integrity: Kharge on election rule
Top News
1 day, 7 hours ago

Modi govt's calibrated erosion of EC's integrity: Kharge on election rule

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: 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.Kharge also said the Modi government's "calibrated erosion" of the ECI's integrity is a frontal attack …

Congress Election Integrity Rules Cctv Eci Modi
Modi government’s ‘calibrated erosion’ of Election Commission’s integrity: Kharge on election rule
1 day, 8 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 …

Congress Cctv Eci Kharge Election Rules Public Inspection
Systematic conspiracy: Mallikarjun Kharge slams Centre's election rule change
1 day, 14 hours ago

Systematic conspiracy: Mallikarjun Kharge slams Centre's election rule change

India Today  

Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday sharply criticised the central government for amending election rules to restrict access to poll documents, calling it a deliberate conspiracy to undermine the integrity of the Election Commission. “Modi Govt’s audacious amendment in the Conduct of Election Rules is another assault in its systematic conspiracy to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission …

Congress Election Commission Cctv Eci Centre Kharge
Rule tweak cuts access to certain poll documents
Trending News
1 day, 14 hours ago

Rule tweak cuts access to certain poll documents

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a move that drew sharp criticism from the Opposition parties and RTI activists, the Centre on Friday amended the ‘Conduct of Election Rules’ to prevent public scrutiny of certain electronic documents such as CCTV footage and video recordings of polling. Based on the Election Commission’s recommendation, the Union Law Ministry amended Rule 93 of the Conduct of …

Election Documents Rules Cctv Footage Cctv Poll Rule
Centre amends rule to restrict access to poll documents
Trending News
2 days, 3 hours ago

Centre amends rule to restrict access to poll documents

The Hindu  

The Centre has amended the Conduct of Election Rules to restrict access for the public to a section of poll documents. After the amendment, now it reads, “all other papers as specified in these rules relating to the election shall be open to public inspection.” The move follows a recent direction to the ECI by the Punjab and Haryana High …

Access Documents Rules Cctv Footage Poll Eci Election Rules
Centre amends Conduct of Election Rules to limit public access to poll documents
2 days, 14 hours ago

Centre amends Conduct of Election Rules to limit public access to poll documents

New Indian Express  

The Centre has amended the Conduct of Election Rules thereby restricting access to certain documents. The move comes close on the heels of the Punjab and Haryana High Court directing the Election Commission to provide all poll-related documents during the recent Haryana Assembly elections. On December 20, the Union ministry of law and justice notified that the general public cannot …

Eci Rule Conduct Of Election Rules Election Shall
Returning Officer Tossing Coin To Break Tie In Panchayat Election Violated Election Rules: Punjab & Haryana High Court
1 week, 4 days ago

Returning Officer Tossing Coin To Break Tie In Panchayat Election Violated Election Rules: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that breaking tie by tossing coin in Punjab Panchayat Election results is violative of Punjab Panchayat Election Rules and instead the returning officer is supposed to make draw of lots. Referring to Punjab Panchayat Election Rules, Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Sudeepti Sharma said, ".patently unfold the trite fact that in case, …

Court Punjab This Court Election Rules Panchayat Election Violated Election
Provide Documents Relating To Haryana Assembly Election To Mehmood Pracha: Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs ECI
1 week, 6 days ago

Provide Documents Relating To Haryana Assembly Election To Mehmood Pracha: Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs ECI

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday directed the Election Commission of India to provide required documents of Haryana Assembly Elections to Advocate Mehmood Pracha.Justice Vinod S. Bhardwaj in his order said, "Taking into the consideration the provisions of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, the respondents are directed to supply the copy of the requisite. The Punjab and …

Court Election Haryana Documents Election Commission Punjab Eci
‘Insult to Maharashtra’: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on delay in government formation
3 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Insult to Maharashtra’: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on delay in government formation

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday slammed the BJP-led NDA, saying it is disrespectful to both Maharashtra and the Election Commission that they have delayed forming a government after the election results. “To not be able to decide on a chief minister, and form government, for more than a week after result day, is not just an insult to …

Maharashtra Shiv Sena Eci Thackeray Leader Ubt Form
Can Trump run again in 2028? The rules on the next election after he stormed to victory
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can Trump run again in 2028? The rules on the next election after he stormed to victory

Daily Mail  

Former president Donald Trump stormed to victory in the 2024 presidential election, securing another four years in the White House - but could he make it eight? Trump's election victory on Wednesday also makes him the first president in over 130 years – and only the second in history – to win a non-consecutive second term Supporters of Republican presidential …

Trump Election Republican Donald Trump Donald Four Years 2024 President
What will happen if America’s election result is contested?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

What will happen if America’s election result is contested?

Hindustan Times  

GABRIEL STERLING is preparing for trouble: “Do we have concerns? At a rally in Las Vegas in June he insisted, “The only way they can beat us is to cheat.” At the Republican convention in July Chris LaCivita, an adviser to Mr Trump’s campaign, declared, “It’s not over on Election Day, it’s over on Inauguration Day.” Republican officials have helped …

Georgia Legal States Congress Trump Election Result
Several states are making late changes to election rules, even as voting is set to begin
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Several states are making late changes to election rules, even as voting is set to begin

Associated Press  

In Georgia, election workers will have to hand count the number of ballots cast after voting is completed. Across the country, including in some of the nation’s presidential swing states, new or recently altered state laws are changing how Americans will vote, tally ballots, and administer and certify November’s election. After the July primary, Maricopa County Elections spokesperson Jennifer Liewer …

Georgia Supreme Court Court Voting States Election Changes
'Anxiety': Supreme Court watchers frantic about ability to 'tip the scales' in 2024 vote
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Anxiety': Supreme Court watchers frantic about ability to 'tip the scales' in 2024 vote

Raw Story  

The U.S. Supreme Court has made voting rights advocates nervous about November's election with a recent decision changing registration rules in Arizona. The justices neglected to clarify in that ruling when they would take up election and voting cases, and experts fear the court will unevenly apply an ambiguous legal principle, known as Purcell, that's intended to minimize chaos by …

Supreme Court Purcell Election Rules Court Watchers Frantic Watchers Frantic Court Watchers Supreme Court Watchers
Trump-loving Georgia election official suggested himself for federal appointment
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump-loving Georgia election official suggested himself for federal appointment

Raw Story  

One of the election conspiracists who oversees voting in Georgia floated himself for a possible federal position if Donald Trump is re-elected. The former president hailed Georgia state election board members Janelle King, Rick Jeffares and Janice Johnston from the stage of his rally this month in Atlanta, praising them for voting in favor of rules that could sow chaos …

Georgia Board Trump State Election Jeffares Official Suggested
Georgia officials push through right-wing Republican election rules
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Georgia officials push through right-wing Republican election rules

Raw Story  

The Georgia State Election Board pushed through proposed right-wing Republican election rules Tuesday that have sparked fierce debates over giving county officials greater authority to refuse to certify voter tallies. That included the significant rule adopted Tuesday that allows local election boards members to exercise their discretion of “reasonable inquiry” to review documents and other election-related information prior to voting …

Law Results Republican Rule Local Election Boards Certify County Officials
The bogus right-wing legal battle to keep Joe Biden on the ballot
5 months, 1 week ago

The bogus right-wing legal battle to keep Joe Biden on the ballot

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Democratic Senator Michael Bennet says Trump could beat …

Legal Independent Trump Election Party Democratic Wisconsin
Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction if he’s not in prison on election day
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction if he’s not in prison on election day

LA Times  

Former President Trump was convicted on all counts in his hush money trial on Thursday. In Trump’s case, New York law removes the right to vote for people convicted of felonies only when they’re incarcerated. “If a Floridian’s voting rights are restored in the state of conviction, they are restored under Florida law,” Blair Bowie of the Campaign Legal Center …

Florida Trump New York York Convicted
General election: Rishi Sunak rules out deal with Reform claiming 'I'm not focused on personalities elsewhere' - after Nigel Farage ruled himself out of standing in General Election
6 months, 4 weeks ago

General election: Rishi Sunak rules out deal with Reform claiming 'I'm not focused on personalities elsewhere' - after Nigel Farage ruled himself out of standing in General Election

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak has ruled out any election deals with Reform UK or a coalition if there is a hung parliament following the General Election. Rishi Sunak has ruled out a coalition or any deals with Reform UK if there is a hung parliament following the General Election Nigel Farage has said he would not stand as a parliamentary candidate for …

General Campaign Election Reform Conservative Britain Party Candidate
GOP leaders pursue new lawsuits over 2024 election rules – including attacking methods of voting they want supporters to use
8 months, 1 week ago

GOP leaders pursue new lawsuits over 2024 election rules – including attacking methods of voting they want supporters to use

CNN  

CNN — Republican leaders are encouraging their supporters to vote by mail in this year’s consequential presidential election, even as their party pursues lawsuits and legislation that would make it harder for those votes to count. But amid the legislative and legal attacks on early voting, the GOP’s leadership is nonetheless vowing a robust program to convince Republicans to turn …

Law Voting States Trump Election Cases Michigan
LSGD wants parties to pay for ‘campaign waste’ disposal
8 months, 2 weeks ago

LSGD wants parties to pay for ‘campaign waste’ disposal

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government wants political parties to clean up their act! In a major move, the local self-government department has proposed that the state chief electoral officer make political parties and candidates financially accountable for the tonnes of waste generated during Lok Sabha election campaigns. As per a study conducted by the Centre for Science and Environment, around 6,000 …

Political Parties Campaign Waste Disposal Generated Lsgd Wants
Kerala High Court Refrains From Passing Orders Against Airing Of 'The Kerala Story' Movie On Doordarshan
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Refrains From Passing Orders Against Airing Of 'The Kerala Story' Movie On Doordarshan

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today refrained from passing any orders against airing 'The Kerala Story' on Doordarshan on April 05, 2024 at 8.00 PM. The petitioner has also submitted emails to the Election Commission of India, Director General, Doordarshan and Director General, Prasar Bharati to prevent airing the movie today since it would be against the election rules and Model …

India Kerala High Court General Political Director Election
Georgia lawmakers approve new election rules that could impact 2024 presidential contest
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Georgia lawmakers approve new election rules that could impact 2024 presidential contest

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers on Thursday approved new rules for challenging voters and qualifying for the state’s presidential ballot that could impact the 2024 presidential race in the battleground state. The bill also spells out what constitutes “probable cause” for upholding challenges to voter eligibility, which could lead to voters being removed from the rolls. “We define probable cause very …

Georgia Senate Republican Democrat Vote Ballot Bill