Thackeray-led Sena gets 'mashaal' as election symbol; Shinde camp asked to give fresh list
The Election Commission also alloted "Shiv Sena - Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray" as the party name for the Uddhav Thackeray faction, while "Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena" was given as the party name for the Eknath Shinde camp.
Oct 10, 2022, 20:00 PM IST
Uddhav Thackeray moves HC against EC order freezing Shiv Sena name, poll symbol
On October 8, the Election Commission had barred Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions of the Shiv Sena from using the party name and its election symbol in the upcoming Andheri East assembly bypolls.
Oct 10, 2022, 16:53 PM IST
Uddhav Thackeray faction calls EC order on Shiv Sena symbol 'injustice'; Eknath Shinde group says 'right decision'
The Election Commission on Saturday barred the Shiv Sena factions led by Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde from using the party name and its election symbol in the next month's Andheri East assembly bypoll.
Oct 09, 2022, 06:38 AM IST
Simply not EC's business: Congress on poll watchdog's freebies letter
Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said it was simply not the business of the Election Commission.
Oct 06, 2022, 21:21 PM IST
'Yet another nail on coffin of democracy': Opposition after EC proposes change in poll code
The EC has proposed amending the model code to ask political parties to provide authentic information to voters on the financial viability of their poll promises, a move that came amid the freebies versus welfare measures debate.
Oct 05, 2022, 09:36 AM IST
Debar persons charged with 'serious offences' from contesting polls: SC issues notices to Centre, EC
Supreme Court was hearing a plea, which said that out of 539 winners of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, as many as 233 (43%) declared criminal cases against themselves.
Sep 29, 2022, 06:30 AM IST
Bharat Jodo Yatra: Take action against Rahul Gandhi for 'misusing' kids as political tools, child rights body asks EC
NCPCR charged that this is a violation of Election Commission rules which say that only adults can be part of a political party.
Sep 14, 2022, 14:23 PM IST
Punjab Polls: BJP urges Election Commission to ban Navjot Sidhu from campaigning
A BJP delegation met the EC with a memorandum and claimed that Sidhu had insulted Brahmins with a "derogatory" reference with an aim to divide Punjabis.
Feb 14, 2022, 22:16 PM IST
Election Commission extends ban on physical rallies, roadshows till February 11
The Election Commission of India has extended the ban on physical rallies and roadshows till February 11, 2022.
Jan 31, 2022, 15:40 PM IST
EC announces schedule for biennial election to Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council, details here
According to the Election Commission, the biennial election for 36 constituencies of the UP Legislative Council will be held on March 3 and 7.
Jan 29, 2022, 06:51 AM IST
Assembly elections 2022: Ban on physical campaign rallies to continue amid rising COVID-19 cases? EC to decide today
While announcing the schedule of assembly polls in UP, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur, the Commission had banned public rallies, roadshows and corner meetings till January 15.
Jan 15, 2022, 08:59 AM IST
Rajya Sabha bypoll on August 9 for seat vacated by Dinesh Trivedi: EC
The Election Commission announced that bypoll to the Rajya Sabha seat from West Bengal vacated by Dinesh Trivedi will be held on August 9.
Jul 16, 2021, 16:25 PM IST
Election Commission defers bypolls to 3 Lok Sabha, 8 assembly seats amid COVID-19 crisis
The Election Commission informed in its latest order that the upcoming by-polls to three Lok Sabha and eight assembly seats has been deferred due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation in India.
May 05, 2021, 21:23 PM IST
Nandigram: EC's reply to Mamata, 'complaint of violence and bullying of voters wrong'
Responding to Mamata Banerjee's complaint about Nandigram, the Election Commission has said, the complaint of violence and intimidation of voters during voting is wrong.
Apr 04, 2021, 13:00 PM IST
BJP seeks EC's action against CM Mamata Banerjee for ‘smear campaign’ against Amit Shah
Mamata Banerjee, during her rally in Bankura on March 16 had said, "Who is running the election commission, Amit Shah, are you running the election commission?"
Mar 19, 2021, 22:31 PM IST
Kerala NCP to finalise candidates for the assembly elections after seat sharing with LDF, says AK Saseendran
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will initiate the candidate selection for Kerala assembly polls after seat-sharing with Left Democratic Front (LDF) is finalised. The key factor while choosing the candidate will be their chances of victory in the upcoming polls, said State Transport Minister and NCP leader AK Saseendran.
Feb 28, 2021, 15:40 PM IST
Kerala assembly election 2021 will be held in single phase on April 6, announces EC
According to Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora, the nationwide vaccination drive has made the situation more conducive for conducting elections and the Health Ministry has declared everyone on poll duty as frontline workers for vaccination purposes. All poll officials will be vaccinated before the elections, Arora said.
Feb 26, 2021, 18:56 PM IST
EC issues guidelines to conduct elections during COVID-19, nomination and security deposit can be made online
The commission announced the guidelines after taking views and suggestions of various political parties, chief electoral officers of states and UTs on the election campaign and public meetings.
Aug 21, 2020, 18:00 PM IST
Postal ballot voting is violation of right to secrecy to vote, right to free and fair elections: Mamata Banerjee-led TMC tells EC
TMC said the amendment directly interferes with the conduct of free and fair elections, which is the bedrock of the democracy and has been enshrined as a basic feature in the constitution.
Jul 06, 2020, 16:26 PM IST
EC, Union Law Ministry officials to meet on Tuesday over linking Aadhaar card with Voter ID card
The EC is in favour of linking the Voter ID card with Aadhaar card to solve the problem of fake voter cards and has already written a letter to the Law Ministry.
Feb 17, 2020, 23:33 PM IST
