Page 13 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
EC doubles broadcast time for parties in Bihar elections amid Covid-19
As the Covid-19 pandemic has caused roadblocks for the political parties to launch mass connect initiatives, the Election Commission has come to their aid by doubling the broadcast time on DD and AIR
 "EC doubles broadcast time for parties in Bihar elections amid Covid-19")
CPI(M) writes to EC; flags concerns over funding, social media, EVMs
The CPI(M) on Friday raised concerns over funding and use of social media and electronic voting machines in the upcoming assembly polls in Bihar.
Bihar polls: EC relaxes timeline for registration of parties amid Covid-19
ECI announced reduction in the notice period for registration of political parties in Bihar from 30 days to 7 days, keeping in view of the prevailing restrictions due to Covid-19 pandemic
Election Commission team visits Patna to observe Bihar poll preparations
A team of Election Commission officials visited Patna to take stock of poll preparations on Wednesday, ahead of the Bihar Assembly election
Election Commission removes Bihar Excise Commissioner B Karthikey Dhanji
The Election Commission removed Excise Commissioner B Karthikey Dhanji from his post for 'inadequate action-plan' in view of the Bihar Assembly elections
Polling for 8 Bihar Legislative Council seats on October 22, says ECI
The Election Commission on Friday announced that the biennial elections for eight legislative council seats in Bihar will be held on October 22
 "Polling for 8 Bihar Legislative Council seats on October 22, says ECI")
Election Commission likely to announce Bihar Assembly poll dates today
The Election Commission is likely to announce the schedule for Bihar Assembly elections 2020
Bihar polls: EC to take decision soon to visit state, says CEC Arora
The Election Commission would take a decision in the next few days to visit Bihar where elections are likely to be held later this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, CEC Sunil Arora said
 "Bihar polls: EC to take decision soon to visit state, says CEC Arora")
No postal ballot facility for voters above 65 in Bihar polls, says Govt
Union Minister for Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad said the decision has been taken in view of the constraints related to logistics, manpower and safety protocols for Covid-19
 "No postal ballot facility for voters above 65 in Bihar polls, says Govt")
Bihar elections: ECI officials to visit Patna today to review preparations
A team of officials from the Election Commission of India is scheduled to visit Bihar to overview the latest preparation and updates on the Bihar Assembly elections
ECI issues timelines for publicity of criminal antecedents of candidates
The Election Commission issued revised guidelines for publishing antecedents in newspapers and television
 "ECI issues timelines for publicity of criminal antecedents of candidates")
Number of voters polling station to be 1500 where polls are not due: EC
The Election Commission asked poll authorities of various states, except Bihar and UT of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, to rationalise polling stations
Remote voting should inspire trust, assure integrity of the process: EC
Chandra underlined the importance of ensuring greater "inclusiveness in elections" while noting that a large number of voters are unable to exercise their franchise due to geographical barriers
 "Remote voting should inspire trust, assure integrity of the process: EC")
EC responds to Chavan's allegations on hiring of 'BJP-linked' firm
EC has responded to concerns flagged by Prithviraj Chavan on hiring of a firm engaged in SVEEP voter awareness campaign which was alleged to have links with BJP during 2019 Maharashtra polls
 "EC responds to Chavan's allegations on hiring of 'BJP-linked' firm")
Eelection Commission to announce schedule of bypolls at appropriate time
The Election Commission on Friday said it will announce the schedule for holding by-elections to assembly andLok Sabha seats at an "appropriate time"
 "Eelection Commission to announce schedule of bypolls at appropriate time")
Covid-19: Kamal Nath writes to EC, suggests bypolls by using ballot papers
Kamal Nath wrote to the Election Commission, suggesting that the upcoming Assembly bypolls should be conducted using ballot papers in view of Covid-19 pandemic
 "Covid-19: Kamal Nath writes to EC, suggests bypolls by using ballot papers")
Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa appointed vice-president of ADB
When contacted, Lavasa said: "I have no information regarding this. The decision will be taken by the bank."
 "Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa appointed vice-president of ADB")
ECI seeks coronavirus report from states ahead of deciding on elections
The ECI has written a letter to the State Election Commissioners of states like Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat asking the condition of the states
 "ECI seeks coronavirus report from states ahead of deciding on elections")
'Visit EC website for info': Delhi CEO cautions people against cyber fraud
Two incidents of cyber fraud were reported in the last month
Elections to 24 Rajya Sabha seats to be held on June 19, says EC
Elections for 18 of these 24 seats were deferred due to the coronavirus pandemic.
 "Elections to 24 Rajya Sabha seats to be held on June 19, says EC")
