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Election Commission freezes Shiv Sena symbol, name

Both the Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Thackeray factions cannot use the name or symbol for the ongoing bypoll

The Hindu

One person-one seat: ECI proposal to Law Ministry

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar wrote a letter to the Law Ministry proposing to limit one person to contest only from one constituency at a time. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Pitch on cost of poll promises not linked to freebie debate: Election Commission official

The government’s fiscal health will be brought into the political discourse with the proposed change, says top Election Commission of India official

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Maybe EC itself needs a model code of conduct: Sibal on poll watchdog's letter

In a letter to all recognised national and State parties, the Election Commission said empty poll promises have far-reaching ramifications

The Hindu

EC mulls over making manifestos include financial ramifications of promises

The Election Commission writes to political parties to seek their views before adding to the Model Code of Conduct

The Hindu

After court battle, Shinde faction and Shiv Sena to square off in first electoral contest in Mumbai's Andheri (East)

The upcoming contest has generated intense interest as both the factions of Shiv Sena are vying for the "Bow and Arrow" symbol of Shiv Sena.

The Hindu

Munugode by-poll | Politics heat up further as Election Commission announces by-election schedule

Nomination process from October 7, polling on November 3, counting on November 6

The Hindu

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Dems face uphill battle

Even though the Election Commission's calendar says the general election will be held in May next year following the end of the House's term in late March, parties are already in campaign mode to win voters.

Bangkok Post

Bhagwa flag needs to be in one's heart and not just in one's hands, says Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray

He asks party workers to come in a disciplined way to the traditional Dasara rally at Shivaji Park on October 5

The Hindu

Gujarat Assembly polls may be over by November-end: State BJP chief; Congress says 'hijacking' of Constitutional bodies

C.R. Patil later clarifies he had not spoken to any poll authority and was only estimating the dates

The Hindu

Chuan: EC needs to clarify election campaign regulations

The Election Commission (EC) needs to clarify its new election campaign regulations because they are very unclear, House Speaker Chuan Leekpai said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Morning Digest | Gehlot camp MLAs threaten to resign if Sachin Pilot made Rajasthan CM; India clinches T20 series against Australia, and more

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The Hindu

Election Commission to push for internal democracy within parties

EC does not have the power to deregister parties that fail to comply with the rules

The Hindu

TMC spent highest for Goa polls at ₹47.54 crore, BJP’s expenditure over ₹17 crore

The details of the election expenditure were submitted by the respective political parties to the Election Commission recently

The Hindu

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Explained | The electoral bonds scheme and the challenges to it in Supreme Court

So far, from March 2018 to April 2022, over 18 thousand bonds worth over ₹9.8 thousand crore have been sold by the SBI in 20 tranches

The Hindu

C.Ve. Shanmugam meets Election Commission officials

His meeting pertains to party’s general council resolution

Bangkok Post

Election Commission sets May 7 as date for next general election

The Election Commission (EC) has set May 7, 2023 as the date for the next general election, assuming the House of Representatives completes its term on March 23.

The Hindu

ECI seeks restrictions on cash donations to political parties, writes to government

Chief Election Commissioner suggests a slew of amendments to RP Act to increase transparency and accountability on part of candidate

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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…

The Hindu

Morning Digest | India, China confirm withdrawal of troops from PP15 in Ladakh; Queen Elizabeth’s coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace, and more

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The Hindu

Election Commission delists 86 parties, declares 253 inactive

Since May 25, the poll panel has taken action against 537 non-compliant registered parties

The Times of India

Election Commission sends opinion on disqualification of CM's brother as MLA to Jharkhand governor

RANCHI/NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has sent its opinion to Jharkhand governor Ramesh Bais on the disqualification of JMM's Dumka legislator Basant Soren, brother of chief minister Hemant Soren, from the assembly in an office of profit case, an EC official said.

The Hindu

Constitution Bench to hear on Sept. 27 if EC can hear Shinde's claim over Shiv Sena party, symbol

The move comes after the rival Uddhav Thackeray faction filed interim applications in the Supreme Court against the Election Commission’s proceedings.

The Hindu

Voters’ list revised

CHENNAI The Election Commission has facilitated the automatic deletion of names on the rolls in the

The Hindu

Madras HC criticises TN State Election Commission for cancelling elections to help DMK candidates

Says, the commission is not right in espousing the cause of a particular party and that it amounts to colourable exercise of power

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