Telangana elections: CEC notes incidents cash and liquor distribution during bypolls Action against distribution of liquor, cash and freebies during assembly elections The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023
Congress faults EC for publishing final voters’ list despite objections Congress objects to EC publishing final voters' list in Hyderabad despite objections raised. EC ignored Congress' request to postpone list till disposal of applications & removal of death, multiple & shifted voters. List comprises anomalies & more voters than actual in State. The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023
Rajasthan assembly polls: CEC Rajiv Kumar urges voters to exercise their franchise Speaking on the poll preparations for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly elections, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Sunday appealed to voters to make use of their voting rights and to come out in large numbers to exercise their franchise. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Oct 1, 2023
One has to face consequences for mistakes: Jharkhand Governor on CM’s mining lease case Governor Radhakrishnan stresses need for stern action against organised crime & Maoists in Jharkhand. He said consequences must be faced for mistakes and denied allegations of partisan role. He also said he won't breach SC's 50% cap on quota and will take strong action against Maoists. He's open to all… The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023
Kerala CPI(M) leader refutes allegations in legal notice sent by Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan’s law firm CPI(M) Ernakulam district secretary C.N. Mohanan denies all allegations and rejects demand for ₹2.5 crore compensation in legal notice from Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan's law firm. Mohanan claims he only demanded investigation into Kuzhalnadan's false statements and financial irregularities. He denies making any accusations against the law firm. Kuzhalnadan accuses… The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023
HDK asks Election Commission to probe Yathindra’s statement Urging the Election Commission to probe the purported statement of Yathindra, former Congress legislator and son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, that cookers and iron boxes were distributed during elections, former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday alleged that the Congress government had come to power “through such illegal means.” The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023
Activists raise concern over Election Commissioners appointment Bill Activists and civil society members raised questions over autonomy of the poll body, if the legislation is passed. The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023
BJP wins bypolls in Dhanpur, Boxanagar assembly seats in Tripura BJP wins Dhanpur and Boxanagar by-elections in Tripura's Sepahijala district. BJP's Tafajjal Hossain won Boxanagar by 30,237 votes and Bindu Debnath won Dhanpur by 18,871 votes. The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
Tripura bypolls | Alleging large-scale rigging, CPI(M) announces boycott of counting Alleging that the Election Commission did not take steps to prevent large-scale rigging in the Tripura byelections, the CPI(M)-led Left Front announced that it will boycott the counting of votes. The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
BJP, SP accuse each other of corrupting Ghosi bypoll, complain to EC BJP and SP accuse each other of influencing Ghosi bypoll. BJP State President writes to Chief State Election Commissioner alleging SP candidate distributing money in Dalit and Muslim areas. SP claims BJP trying to influence poll through govt. machinery. Both parties submit memorandums to Election Commission. Election Commission urged to… The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023
Arrangements in place for election in Puthuppally tomorrow The Election Commission and Kottayam district administration have completed all arrangements for the smooth conduct of the byelection in Puthuppally on Tuesday. The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023
JD(S) MP and ex-PM Deve Gowda's grandson Prajwal Revanna's election declared null and void by Karnataka High Court BENGALURU: In a big set back for JDS MP Prajwal Revanna,the Karnataka high court on Friday set aside his election from Hassan parliamentary constituency in the 2019 Lok Sabha election, on the ground of indulging in corrupt practices in the form of non disclosure of income in the affidavit filed… The Times of India · Sep 1, 2023
Election Commission permits Onam kit distribution in Puthupally, but sets conditions The Election Commission has allowed the distribution of Onam food kits in Puthupally Assembly Constituency, where the model code of conduct is in force for the upcoming byelection. The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023
Remote voting for elderly & disabled, women-run booths, security upgrades in Maoist areas: CEC on Chhattisgarh Polls RAIPUR: In a new initiative adopted by the Election Commission for the "inclusive and participative elections" in the Chhattisgarh assembly polls, elderly people above the age of 80 years and individuals with 40 percent or more disabilities will be able to cast their votes from the comfort of their homes. The Times of India · Aug 26, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023 Should the CJI be part of the committee selecting the CEC? The experts discuss whether having a Cabinet member instead of the CJI on the selection panel of the Election Commission affects the neutrality of the panel
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023 BRS releases 115 candidates’ lists for Assembly polls due later this year Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on August 21, 2023, announced its candidates for the upcoming Telangana Assembly Elections, even before the Election Commission announced the polling dates.
Newslaundry · Aug 19, 2023 Election Commissioners’ Appointment Bill: IAS hold on top posts – a practice that now seems codified 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.
The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023 Modi government’s bill to select CEC, ECs against Advani’s proposal in 2012: Congress NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday criticised the Narendra Modi government for introducing a bill seeking to replace the chief justice of India (CJI) with a cabinet minister in the committee for the appointment of chief election commissioners (CECs) and election commissioners (ECs).
The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023 Notification issued for Puthuppally bypoll Notification issued for Puthuppally bypoll
The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023 Bill for selection of Election Commissioners: Congress calls it 'blatant attempt' at making EC 'puppet in hands of PM' Congress alleges new bill to regulate appointment of CEC & ECs is a "blatant attempt" to make poll watchdog a "puppet" of PM. Asks if BJD & YSRCP will join forces to oppose. Congress MP Tagore charges PM & HM want to control ECI. SC ruling requires impartial panel. Bill…
The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023 Government lists Bill in Rajya Sabha to regulate appointment of Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners The government has listed a Bill for introduction in the Rajya Sabha to regulate the appointment, conditions of service and term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners.
The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023 House panel bats for lowering minimum age to contest polls; Election Commission differs A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended reducing the age for contesting Lok Sabha and Assembly elections to 18 years but the Election Commission of India contested the view saying, it was “unrealistic” to expect 18-year-olds to possess the necessary “experience and maturity” for being Members of Parliament and State legislative…
The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023 Srinivas Goud terms cases on his poll affidavit as attempts to defame him Srinivas Goud says TPCC chief Revanth Reddy was trying to defame him as he could not face him electorally
Dynamite News · Aug 1, 2023 Sena Vs Sena: SC to hear Uddhav Thackeray's plea for Shiv Sena name, symbol after Constitution Bench dispenses with Article 370 case On February 17, the Election Commission allotted the name ‘Shiv Sena’ and its poll symbol ‘bow and arrow’ to the group led by Eknath Shinde. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023 Multi-State Cooperative Bill passed by Lok Sabha The Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which seeks to strengthen cooperatives by making them transparent and introduces a system of regular elections was passed by the Lok Sabha on July 25