The Latest Breaking News from CEC

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The issue of a single election has triggered a nationwide debate since last week when the Centre announced the formation a high-level committee under former President Kovind to explore the feasibility of holding simultaneous polls

TDP leader Kesavulu vowed to fight irregularities of the Jagan govt. in voter removal. He hailed the suspension of BLOs and district-level officers and said more will follow. He questioned Jagan’s vote in Pulivendula despite his being away for thre decades. TDP to approach CEC with evidence of govt's irregularities.

TPCC urges ECI to impose model code of conduct in Telangana to restrain CM, Cabinet and MLAs from official programmes and new schemes. G. Niranjan requests CEC to direct State and district officials, police to stay away from CM, ministers and MLAs' programmes. ECI requested to consider MCC without delay…

The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023 – introduced in the Rajya Sabha a day before the Monsoon session ended – expectedly seeks to restore the executive prerogative in selecting the top rung of the Election Commission of India.

BJP’s Central Election Committee (CEC) held a review meeting for Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh with particular focus on seats where the BJP was vulnerable or where the opposition Congress was stronger. The early CEC meet also signalled the BJP national leadership’s intention to involve itself in a micro way in…

Amid spotlight on diatribe and the theatrics of the no-confidence debate, the Parliament’s Monsoon session concluded on Friday. But the short session, marked by the opposition-led ruckus, also saw some key strides being made in core legislation. This is significant, especially during a session which recorded 45 percent productivity in…

Govt's own committee recommended CJI be part of selection panel for CEC & ECs. Law Commission modified Goswami recommendation to include PM, Leader of Opposition & CJI in 3-member selection committee.

In a controversial move, the Union government on Thursday introduced a Bill removing the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from a panel to select the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.