This is how Roopa Ganguly responded to Abdur Razzak Molla's 'Draupadi' remarks
Roopa Ganguly is the BJP's candidate from Howrah North constituency.
Apr 21, 2016, 13:14 PM IST
BJP's income increased by 44% after Modi became PM, it's richest party now
The Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress, CPI-M, CPI, BSP and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are the six national parties in the country.
Apr 20, 2016, 10:20 AM IST
Election Commission to review poll preparedness in West Bengal today
Ahead of the second phase of polling in West Bengal, a full bench of the Election Commission will come to the city on Thursday.
Apr 14, 2016, 08:49 AM IST
Adhir Chowdhury demands removal of West Bengal CEO, Deputy CEC
West Bengal Congress president Adhir Chowdhury on Wednesday demanded removal of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sunil Gupta and Deputy Chief Election Commissioner Sandip Saxena for their alleged failure to conduct free and fair polls in the state.
Apr 13, 2016, 14:56 PM IST
Assembly polls 2016: EC lodges FIR against Assam CM Tarun Gogoi for violating election norms
Gogoi had allegedly held a press conference on Monday morning which is a violation as per Representation of Peoples act 126.
Apr 11, 2016, 22:27 PM IST
Assam, West Bengal polls: EC issues fresh orders on prior clearance of advertisements
The Election Commission on Saturday directed that no newspaper advertisement will be published on April 10 and 11 in poll-bound Assam and West Bengal without prior clearance, a move which comes against the backdrop of controversial advertisements issued by BJP during Bihar elections.
Apr 09, 2016, 15:11 PM IST
Election Commission lifts ban on free rice supply in Kerala ahead of Assembly polls
The Election Commission on Wednesday gave its nod for implementing the free rice supply scheme which the Kerala government had announced in its 2016-17 budget.
Apr 07, 2016, 13:28 PM IST
Election Commission to visit Puducherry, Tamil Nadu to review poll readiness
The Election Commission will be in poll-bound Puducherry and Tamil Nadu for three days from Wednesday to take stock of their preparedness for staging the exercise.
Apr 06, 2016, 08:36 AM IST
Campaigning for first phase of polling in West Bengal, Assam ends today
The Election Commission has made elaborate arrangements in Assam and West Bengal to ensure smooth Assembly Elections.
Apr 02, 2016, 10:02 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi's idea: Hold all elections simultaneously, save time and money
As per the PM's proposal, elections at all levels - panchayats, urban local bodies, state Assemblies and Parliament - should be held simultaneously.
Mar 31, 2016, 09:33 AM IST
Hate speech accused three times more successful in elections
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Mar 29, 2016, 09:28 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi's 'Mann ki Baat': From FIFA to Team India's win against Pak, what all he said
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation through his popular radio programme 'Mann ki Baat'. Here is all what he said:-
Mar 27, 2016, 09:03 AM IST
EC asks to review vulnerable locations in poll-bound Assam
The Election Commission has directed the authorities in Assam to review "vulnerable locations" and prepare the poll security plan from the grassroot level keeping in mind the weaker sections.
Mar 22, 2016, 19:18 PM IST
Deal sternly with criminals: Election Commission to Kerala
In the wake of spurt in incidents of political violence in Kerala, the Election Commission on Thursday asked the state's Chief Secretary to take "strict action" against criminals even as it rushed a senior official from here to take stock of the law and order situation.
Mar 17, 2016, 21:55 PM IST
Sting operation on Trinamool Congress leaders: Will examine video, pass it on, says CEC Nasim Zaidi
Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi on Tuesday said the poll panel will examine the video of the purported sting operation carried out by a news portal and pass it on to the relevant authorities.
Mar 15, 2016, 19:08 PM IST
Kerala Assembly elections: Worried over political killings, BJP delegation to meet Election Commission
Worried over political killings in Kerala, BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Tuesday in a press conference in New Delhi said that a delegation of his party will meet Election Commission officials to ensure free and fair polls in the state.
Mar 15, 2016, 18:02 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly elections: EC orders removal of posters, banners lauding Mamata govt
The Election Commission on Monday night ordered "immediate removal" of all hoardings and banners across West Bengal depicting the achievements of the Mamata Banerjee government and asked officials to ensure compliance with its orders.
Mar 15, 2016, 00:29 AM IST
2019 General Elections to have paper-trail EVMs: CEC
Polling for 2019 General Elections will be conducted through paper trail-based electronic voting machines to "enhance transparency".
Feb 23, 2016, 15:57 PM IST
Maihar Assembly by-poll on February 13 in Madhya Pradesh
The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday announced by-poll schedule for the Maihar Assembly seat in Madhya Pradesh which will be held on February 13.
Jan 12, 2016, 14:32 PM IST
JD(U) likely to seek new election symbol to widen reach
Bihar's ruling party JD-U could soon have a new election symbol as it plans to widen its reach beyond the state after halting the Narendra Modi juggernaut in state Assembly polls a few months ago.
Jan 12, 2016, 14:12 PM IST
