New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the BJP-led government of “capturing institutions including the Election Commission” during the Lok Sabha debate on Electoral Reforms. He said that when a Congress-led government comes to power, it will retrospectively amend the law that grants immunity to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners.
Chennai: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Monday launched a strong attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that the exercise is being misused by the BJP to manipulate voter lists for political advantage. “Election Commission Has Become BJP’s Wing”: Elangovan DMK spokesperson T.K.S..
New Delhi: Election Commission of India’s (ECI) two-day Conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) on nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) preparedness commenced on Wednesday at India International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Management (IIIDEM) in New Delhi. According to a release, the conference was presided over by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the presence.
Kolkata: A new dispute has emerged between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the West Bengal government regarding the selection of an agency to manage infrastructure facilities—specifically Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF) and Extended Minimum Facilities (EMF)—at polling booths ahead of next year’s Assembly elections. Push to Replace Decentralised Funding Model The ECI, along with.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Bihar State Legal Service Authority (BSLSA) to issue directions to its district-level body for assisting voters excluded from the final electoral rolls after the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in filing appeals with the Election Commission of India (ECI). To ensure free legal aid to.
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has intensified its ongoing drive to clean up the electoral system by delisting another 474 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) for failing to contest elections continuously for six years. 808 Parties Delisted Since August The Commission, in a press note issued on Friday, said that with this.
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced a major redesign of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) ballot paper to improve readability and ease of use for voters. The upgraded format will debut in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections before being extended to other states. Key Features of the New Ballot Paper.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court to examine PIL to frame rules for regulation of political parties on Friday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to frame rules for the registration and regulation of political parties, with the aim of promoting secularism, transparency, democracy, and political.
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday commenced a one-day workshop for the media and communication officers, in its bid to establish an effective communication strategy at the grassroots level. Training for Media Officers The one-day workshop, organised in the national capital, is aimed at educating and training the media and communication.
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday expressed its appreciation for the smooth and orderly conduct of the 17th Vice Presidential election, held in the Parliament House, and praised the coordinated efforts of officials, security forces and observers involved in the exercise. In a statement, the Commission noted that the poll for.
