Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: State all set for a high-stakes elections, and more The Hindu · May 9, 2023
ECI asks political parties to not publish advertisements in print media on or day prior to Karnataka polls Ahead of the May 10 Assembly polls in Karnataka, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 7 asked political parties to not publish any advertisement in the print media on the day and a day before the elections without prior certification. The Hindu · May 7, 2023
EC issues notice to KPCC following BJP’s complaint regarding newspaper advertisement The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to the KPCC president for publishing an advertisement in national and local newspapers in Karnataka “with unsubstantiated information” regarding alleged rates cited for appointments and transfers, kinds of jobs and commissions by the BJP. The Hindu · May 6, 2023
HC rejects plea seeking facility for NRIs to cast votes abroad The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday declined to entertain a PIL petition seeking a direction to the Election Commission of India to provide facilities to the Non Resident Indians (NRIs) to cast their votes in their respective residing countries in the ensuing elections to the State Legislative Assembly. The Hindu · May 2, 2023
ECI officers stop, check Priyank Kharge’s vehicle Vigilant officers from the Election Commission of India (ECI) stopped the vehicle of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson and Chittapur MLA Priyank Kharge at Bhankur in the district for regular checking on Tuesday. The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023
Election observers appointed for Ballari district The Election Commission of India has appointed Indian Administrative Services officers as General Observers for overseeing the arrangements and also check violations in different Assembly segments in Ballari district during the general elections to the Assembly. The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023
Karnataka Assembly elections to be held on May 10, counting on May 13 The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the Karnataka Assembly elections. read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 29, 2023
Meghalaya, Nagaland Chief Ministers to take oath today, PM to attend swearing-in ceremony Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party's Neiphiu Rio and National People's Party (NPP) chief Conrad Sangma will take oath as a Nagaland and Meghalaya Chief Ministers respectively today in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 7, 2023
India top court’s ‘historic’ order on election officers selection Court orders establishment of bipartisan panel that will include opposition to select the election commissioners. Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2023
SC's Constitution Bench orders panel consisting of Prime Minister, LOP, CJI for selecting Election Commissioners The Constitution Bench of the on Thursday ordered a panel consists the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and the Chief Justice of India for the selection of Commissioners in the Election Commission of India. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 2, 2023
Tamil Nadu: Anti Corruption NGO demands to cancel Erode bypoll; alleges huge cash and gift flow to lure voters Arappor Iyakkam, an anti-corruption NGO, on Saturday met with the Election Commission of India (ECI) and submitted a complaint seeking cancellation of the upcoming by-polls in Erode East Assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Feb 25, 2023
Shinde Faction Gets Shiv Sena Name, Symbol; Uddhav To Move Supreme Court In a major setback to the Uddhav Thackery faction of Shiv Sena, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday allotted the party name "Shiv Sena" and the symbol "Bow and Arrow" to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Feb 18, 2023
It is victory of ideologies of Balasaheb, says Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on EC order over Shiv Sena's name and symbol; Uddhav Thackeray condemns decision, says he will move SC MUMBAI: After the Election Commission of India issued an order to allot party name 'Shiv Sena' and party symbol "bow and arrow" to Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's faction on Friday, he said that it is a "victory of democracy" and "ideologies", while former CM Uddhav Thackeray called the decision dangerous… The Times of India · Feb 17, 2023
Election Commission announces date for bye polls in 5 States including UP Election Commission of India (ECI) announces date for bye polls in States. Read more on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Nov 5, 2022
Dynamite News · Nov 3, 2022 Gujarat Election: EC Announces Dates For Gujarat Polls; To Be Held In Two Phases The Election Commission of India on Thursday announced the dates for the Gujarat assembly election. Read on for details:
Dynamite News · Oct 26, 2022 HP: IAS Amit Kumar Appointed As Election Observer For 3 Constituencies The Election Commission of India has appointed a senior IAS officer, Amit Kumar as the observer of three assembly constituencies of district namely Sujanpur, Barsar and Nadaun, for the assembly general elections. Read on for details:
Dynamite News · Oct 14, 2022 ECI To Announce Poll Schedule Of Gujarat And HP Today The Election Commission of India on Friday to hold a press conference at 3 PM in Delhi. Read more on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Oct 9, 2022 Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena gives three choices for poll symbol — trident, rising sun or burning torch ECI’s freezing of Shiv Sena symbol ‘an injustice,’ says Uddhav; dares Shinde camp not to use his father’s name
The Hindu · Oct 6, 2022 J&K delimitation orders have acquired the ‘force of law’, EC, Home Ministry tell SC Petition filed by Srinagar residents challenges constitution of Delimitation Commission
Dynamite News · Oct 3, 2022 By-poll In 7 Assembly Seats Of 6 States Including Uttar Pradesh The Election Commission has announced by-elections in 7 assembly constituencies in 6 states including Uttar Pradesh. Voting will be held on November 3. Read full report on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Oct 1, 2022 Explained | Did the ban spare PFI’s political wing? Could the Election Commission of India have had a role in the Social Democratic Party of India escaping a crackdown? What is the mandate of this party often associated with the Popular Front of India? Does the ECI have the power to de-register a political party?
The Hindu · Sep 27, 2022 ‘Real’ Shiv Sena tussle | Supreme Court refuses to stay EC proceedings on Shinde’s claim over party SC dismisses Uddhav Thackeray faction’s plea to stay EC proceedings
The Hindu · Sep 22, 2022 For internal democracy: On Election Commission of India rejecting notion of ‘leader for life’ in political parties The Election Commission of India is right in rejecting the notion of ‘leader for life’ in political parties
The Hindu · Sep 20, 2022 Election Commission officials to visit Himachal, Gujarat The term of the Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat Assemblies is till January 8, 2023 and February 18, 2023
Dynamite News · Sep 16, 2022 Ex-bureaucrats write to EC, seek de-recognition of AAP A group of retired bureaucrats on Thursday wrote to the Election Commission of India and sought action against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and initiate proceedings to withdraw the recognition of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for alleged violation of the code of conduct by inducing public servants to work for…