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Assembly polls: Maharashtra records 62.05% voter turnout; 68.01% polling in Jharkhand

As the high-stakes Assembly elections came to an end, Maharashtra recorded a 62.05 per cent voter turnout, while Jharkhand saw 68.01 per cent, surpassing the 67.04 per cent turnout in the 2019 assembly elections, the Election Commission of India said on Wednesday. "More than 1185 polling stations were set up in high rise buildings/societies and as per directions from CEC …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Amid Shaina NC row, CEC Rajiv Kumar warns against ‘derogatory’ remarks on women

Hindustan Times

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday condemned “undignified” remarks against women leaders during the poll campaign and asked officials to ensure timely and stern action. The CEC reportedly asked officers to ensure that political parties and candidates refrain from “any deeds, actions or utterances that may be construed as repugnant to the honour and dignity of women.” Kumar also …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Maharashtra Assembly Elections Be Held Next Month? Check What CEC Rajiv Kumar Said

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Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elections 2024 will be held before November 26, 2024, the day when the term of the current Vidhan Sabha will end, according to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. "We met all stakeholders including political parties and officials ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections. Parties told us to announce Maharashtra assembly polls keeping in …

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4 months ago

CM Revanth leads Congress protest against Adani

New Indian Express

The chief minister also targeted the BRS for remaining silent on the Hindenburg report. Responding to threats by BRS leaders that they would remove the statue of Rajiv Gandhi in front of the Secretariat, Revanth said: “No force will be able to remove the statue. Let them come forward and announce the date to remove the statue.” He said that …

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4 months ago

Assembly Elections 2024 Dates: Omar Abdullah Welcomes Announcement Of Polls In J&K, Says 'Better Late Than Never'

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Assembly Elections 2024 Dates LIVE: EC Cites J&K Security, Festivals, Rains For Not Announcing Maharashtra Polls The Election Commission on Friday said the Maharashtra Assembly elections will be announced later, citing the requirement of additional security forces for the Jammu and Kashmir polls and the packed festival season in the western state. चुनाव आयोग द्वारा हरियाणा विधानसभा चुनावों की घोषणा …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

When will J&K assembly elections be held? Here's what CEC Rajiv Kumar said

Hindustan Times

Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday said that the poll panel was committed to conducting assembly elections in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir “at the earliest”. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar The EC panel's visit to J&K comes amid spike in terror-related incidents in the Union territory. J&K last held assembly polls in 2014 Jammu and Kashmir …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

3-phase Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls to start on 18 September

Op India

The Assembly elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases from September 18, the Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar announced on Friday. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Rajiv Kumar said that the assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases. “Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir …

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4 months, 3 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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5 months ago

Aligarh: Constable killed and Sub-Inspector injured by single bullet in accidental firing

Op India

In an unfortunate incident in Aligarh, a police constable was killed and a sub-inspector was injured by a single bullet after a service weapon fired accidentally. The bullet went through Sub Inspector Rajiv Kumar’s stomach and hit the head of Constable Yakoob, who was nearby. pic.twitter.com/QhlsBXGz6A — Piyush Rai July 18, 2024 The victim’s father said they couldn’t understand how …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Let EVMs rest...to be abused in next elections': CEC Rajiv Kumar on tampering accusations

Hindustan Times

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Thursday took a dig at those raising questions on Electronic Voting Machines saying the EVMs should be left to rest until the next elections as they are to be readied to be abused again in the upcoming polls. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar Follow Lok Sabha Election Updates here Addressing the media on the …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Election Commission calls out Jairam Ramesh's lies: Congress leader fails to submit any proof of his claims that Amit Shah is intimidating DMs

Op India

Addressing a press conference a day ahead of the counting of votes, the Election Commission of India on Monday called out Jairam Ramesh for his earlier remarks where he made unsubstantiated claims that Amit Shah called 150 DMs to intimidate them days ahead of counting. The Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar categorically rejected the allegations of the Congress leader Jairam …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

CEC Rajiv Kumar on laapata gentlemen memes: ‘We were never out, always here’

The Hindu

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on June 3 referred to various memes doing rounds on social media, describing the Election Commission as 'laapata gentlemen', asserting that he and fellow commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Sing Sandhu were "never out" and were "always here". Addressing a press conference on the eve of the counting of votes on Tuesday, Mr. Kumar said …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

ECI sets 7pm deadline for Jairam Ramesh on claim about attempt to influence DMs

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India on Monday rejected Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s request seeking a week’s extension to back up his allegation that Union home minister Amit Shah called up 150 district magistrates and collectors ahead of the June 4 counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections. Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Monday asked if it …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Attempt to create atmosphere of doubt’: CEC Rajiv Kumar on voter turnout data row

Hindustan Times

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday reacted on the Supreme Court's decision declining to pass any direction on its handling of Form 17C data and booth-wise turnout. Expressing his commitment to addressing concerns regarding the integrity of the country's electoral process, the poll panel chief said,"What's the play here, why are doubts created, and why are suspicions raised, we …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Election Commission seizes record ₹4,650 crore ahead of Lok Sabha polls, surpasses 2019 figures

Hindustan Times

The Election Commission of India announced on Monday that it is on track to record the “highest ever seizures of inducements” in the history of Lok Sabha elections. According to the poll body, the seizures are a crucial aspect of the ECI's determination to conduct Lok Sabha elections free from inducements and electoral malpractices, ensuring a fair electoral process. “The …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

CEC Rajiv Kumar Accorded 'Z' Category Security Cover By Centre

ABP News

With the Lok Sabha elections inching closer with each passing day, the Ministry of Home Affairs accorded the Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar with 'Z' category CRPF security cover across the country. Centre has provided 'Z' category CRPF security cover to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar across the country: Sources — ANI April 9, 2024 The Z-category vip Security cover …

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9 months ago

EC removes Bengal DGP, home secys in six states

Hindustan Times

The Election Commission of India on Monday transferred West Bengal’s senior-most police officer, the home secretaries of six states, and the head of the Mumbai corporation as part of its effort to ensure free and fair polls. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar Among those transferred are Rajiv Kumar, the DGP of West Bengal — the second ECI-driven transfer since 2016 …

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9 months ago

Rajiv Kumar | A bureaucrat for all seasons

The Hindu

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has been in the spotlight after the abrupt resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel, who was scheduled to succeed Mr. Kumar next year as CEC. Mr. Kumar superannuated as Finance Secretary in February 2020 and in less than 45 days, he was appointed as the chief of the Public Enterprises Selection Board — the body …

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9 months ago

2024 Lok Sabha elections to be held in 7 phases from April 19, results on June 4

The Hindu

Chief Election Commissioner Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on March 16 announced the schedule for the elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and for the Assembly election to the four States of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim. However, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar indicated that an Assembly election could be held in J&K “soon after Lok Sabha polls”. …

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9 months, 1 week ago

'Adhuri hazraton ka ilzaam..': CEC's poetic dig over EVM tampering accusations

Hindustan Times

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday took a poetic jibe over the allegations of Electronic Voting Machines tampering and its alleged misuse saying that some parties hold the poll body alleging that the EMV has been tampered and the results are being forged but do not remain stiff n their claim if the results are voted in their favour. …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Enjoyed working with Arun Goel, says CEC Rajiv Kumar; explains how ECI functions

Hindustan Times

While announcing the dates for the 2024 general elections on Saturday, chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar also addressed the elephant in the room – former election commissioner Arun Goel’s abrupt resignation a week ago. ': EC Breaks Silence On Arun Goel's Abrupt Exit Before Poll Date Announcement Kumar said that he enjoyed working with Goel, that everybody should respect the …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Why did Arun Goel resign as election commissioner? CEC Rajiv Kumar replies

Hindustan Times

Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar, in his first reaction to the abrupt resignation of election commissioner Arun Goel, on Saturday said the panel respects if he had “personal reasons” to quit. Rajiv Kumar, flanked by two new election commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, was responding to reporters after announcing the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Describing …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Election Commission will be ruthless if violence takes place: CEC Rajiv Kumar

Hindustan Times

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday said that the poll body is fully determined to tackle the '4Ms' that can hamper the Lok Sabha elections -- muscle, money, misinformation and Model Code violations. Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar during the press conference on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections schedule He further warned that the election commission will be ruthless …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh will vote on May 13 for Lok Sabha election 2024, result on June 4

Hindustan Times

The Election Commission of India on Saturday, March 16, announced the full schedule for Andhra Pradesh in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections - the voting for which will be held on May 13. Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar during the press conference on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections schedule at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on March 16. On Saturday, …

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Assembly polls: Maharashtra records 62.05% voter turnout; 68.01% polling in Jharkhand

Amid Shaina NC row, CEC Rajiv Kumar warns against ‘derogatory’ remarks on women

Will Maharashtra Assembly Elections Be Held Next Month? Check What CEC Rajiv Kumar Said

CM Revanth leads Congress protest against Adani

Assembly Elections 2024 Dates: Omar Abdullah Welcomes Announcement Of Polls In J&K, Says 'Better Late Than Never'

When will J&K assembly elections be held? Here's what CEC Rajiv Kumar said

3-phase Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls to start on 18 September

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

Aligarh: Constable killed and Sub-Inspector injured by single bullet in accidental firing

'Let EVMs rest...to be abused in next elections': CEC Rajiv Kumar on tampering accusations

Election Commission calls out Jairam Ramesh's lies: Congress leader fails to submit any proof of his claims that Amit Shah is intimidating DMs

CEC Rajiv Kumar on laapata gentlemen memes: ‘We were never out, always here’

ECI sets 7pm deadline for Jairam Ramesh on claim about attempt to influence DMs

‘Attempt to create atmosphere of doubt’: CEC Rajiv Kumar on voter turnout data row

Election Commission seizes record ₹4,650 crore ahead of Lok Sabha polls, surpasses 2019 figures

CEC Rajiv Kumar Accorded 'Z' Category Security Cover By Centre

EC removes Bengal DGP, home secys in six states

Rajiv Kumar | A bureaucrat for all seasons

2024 Lok Sabha elections to be held in 7 phases from April 19, results on June 4

'Adhuri hazraton ka ilzaam..': CEC's poetic dig over EVM tampering accusations

Enjoyed working with Arun Goel, says CEC Rajiv Kumar; explains how ECI functions

Why did Arun Goel resign as election commissioner? CEC Rajiv Kumar replies

Election Commission will be ruthless if violence takes place: CEC Rajiv Kumar

Andhra Pradesh will vote on May 13 for Lok Sabha election 2024, result on June 4