Need political consensus for simultaneous elections: CEC Nasim Zaidi
The CEC said that the Election Commission was ready to hold simultaneous Lok Sabha and state legislative polls if "certain conditions are met" and more resources are provided.
Oct 19, 2016, 16:20 PM IST
EC will keep a eye on role of police in UP elections: CEC
The Election Commission today said it will keep an eye on the role of police in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections slated next year, besides focusing on the use of money and muscle power.
Sep 27, 2016, 15:24 PM IST
Goa outfit appeals to EC to hold Assembly polls after January
Goa Forward party has appealed to the EC to hold the Assembly polls after January so as to avoid a clash with peak season for tourist arrivals and weddings.
Jul 23, 2016, 19:18 PM IST
Goa outfit appeals to EC to hold Assembly polls after January
Goa Forward party has appealed to the EC to hold the Assembly polls after January so as to avoid a clash with peak season for tourist arrivals and weddings.
Jul 23, 2016, 19:18 PM IST
Ready to hold national, state polls simultaneously: CEC Zaidi
India's Election Commission is prepared to simultaneously hold general and state assembly polls provided there is a consensus among all political parties and constitutional amendments to this effect, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi has said.
Jul 05, 2016, 14:02 PM IST
People of Bengal will showcause you on May 19: Mamata Banerjee to EC on poll code notice
Amid ongoing polling in West Bengal for Assembly polls, Election Commission on Thursday issued showcause notice to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for violation of Model Code of Conduct during her rally in Asansol.
Apr 14, 2016, 17:55 PM 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
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
Over 6.75 lakh first-time youth voters in Assam polls
Over 6.75 lakh youths will cast their votes for the first time in Assam in the forthcoming Assembly elections due in April.
Mar 04, 2016, 22:21 PM IST
Voting in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry from April 4-May 16; results on May 19
The Election Commission on Friday announced the schedule for Assembly polls in four states and one union territory- Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry.
Mar 04, 2016, 15:19 PM 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
India has 85 crore registered voters: CEC Zaidi
CEC Zaidi said the poll body has made good progress in adding new voters, in the age group of 18-19 years.
Jan 25, 2016, 20:03 PM IST
Money seeps into the political process on many levels: Ex-Belgium PM Yves Leterme
The two-day conference jointly held with the Election Commission of India, International IDEA and India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) on “Money in Politics and Effects on People’s Representation” here concluded on Wednesday.
Dec 17, 2015, 01:26 AM IST
Majority of candidates 'under-reporting' poll expenses: EC
The CEC said their data indicates that candidates are under-reporting expenses within the prescribed ceiling.
Dec 15, 2015, 15:52 PM IST
Central forces will be deployed in all booths in West Bengal polls: EC
EC will deploy central forces and IT-enabled efficient and smart observers for smooth conduct of election process.
Dec 10, 2015, 21:39 PM IST
