Page 15 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
Delhi CEO office seeks report on Thakur's 'traitors should be shot' remark
The incident has triggered a row, drawing sharp reaction form the Congress which demanded that the Election Commission (EC) take action against Thakur.
 "Delhi CEO office seeks report on Thakur's 'traitors should be shot' remark")
Some voters don't realise importance of right to exercise franchise: Prez
He pointed out that even in old democracies such as England, women were able to get equal voting rights in the 20th century, after nearly three decades of struggle
 "Some voters don't realise importance of right to exercise franchise: Prez")
EC bans Kapil Mishra from campaigning for 48 hours over controversial tweet
The ban order, signed by the Chef Election Commissioner and two fellow Election Commissioners, would come into force from 5 PM on Saturday, they said
 "EC bans Kapil Mishra from campaigning for 48 hours over controversial tweet")
Election body issues notice to Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga over campaign song
In the notice, he has been asked why the expenditure on the song shouldn't be added to his poll expenses.
 "Election body issues notice to Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga over campaign song")
Delhi election 2020: FIR filed against Kapil Mishra over India vs Pak tweet
Twitter, meanwhile, said it has "withheld" the controversial tweet following the directions of the Election Commission. The tweet was, however, not removed and could be seen on the platform.
Ask parties to avoid tickets to people with criminal background: EC to SC
The poll panel suggested that instead of asking candidates to declare criminal antecedents in the media, political parties should be asked not to give tickets to candidates with criminal background
 "Ask parties to avoid tickets to people with criminal background: EC to SC")
Delhi Assembly elections 2020: 411 nominations rejected, 3 withdrawn
According to the Election Commission, 1,029 candidates had filed 1,528 nominations for the 70 assembly constituencies here
 "Delhi Assembly elections 2020: 411 nominations rejected, 3 withdrawn")
Delhi polls: Kejriwal delayed by roadshow, to file nomination on Tuesday
Kejriwal said the nomination will now be filed on Tuesday which is also the last day for the filing of nomination.
 "Delhi polls: Kejriwal delayed by roadshow, to file nomination on Tuesday")
Delhi polls: Congress CEC to meet on Jan 11 at Sonia Gandhi's residence
Assembly polls will be held in Delhi on February 8 while counting of votes will take place on February 11
 "Delhi polls: Congress CEC to meet on Jan 11 at Sonia Gandhi's residence")
Delhi Assembly polls: EC appoints 22 IRS officers as expenditure observers
These officials have been called for their first briefing by the central poll-panel on January 14 here.
 "Delhi Assembly polls: EC appoints 22 IRS officers as expenditure observers")
SC to hear petition seeking greater autonomy for poll panel after 4 weeks
BJP leader and lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay has filed the PIL seeking to ensure more autonomy for the chief election commissioner's (CEC) office and election commissioners.
 "SC to hear petition seeking greater autonomy for poll panel after 4 weeks")
Delhi Assembly polls on February 8; results to be declared on Feb 11: EC
The election is likely to witness a three-cornered contest involving the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, the BJP and the Congress.
 "Delhi Assembly polls on February 8; results to be declared on Feb 11: EC")
MP court junks application on plea challenging Pragya's election to LS
The court while dismissing the plea slated the matter for further hearing to January 6.
 "MP court junks application on plea challenging Pragya's election to LS")
Jharkhand Assembly polls: Campaigning for Phase-III ends, voting on Dec 12
According to police sources, adequate security personnel, including central para-military and the state police forces have been deployed for a smooth and peaceful conduct of the voting
 "Jharkhand Assembly polls: Campaigning for Phase-III ends, voting on Dec 12")
Delhi Assembly polls: ECI holds review meet with election officer, others
An official team of the Election Commission of India led by Sandeep Saxena and other senior officers from ECI , held a detailed meeting
 "Delhi Assembly polls: ECI holds review meet with election officer, others")
Delhi Assembly polls: EC may announce election schedule by January 10
The Kejriwal government will complete five years by February 14 and the elections are slated to be held before this date
 "Delhi Assembly polls: EC may announce election schedule by January 10")
Affidavit case: Fadnavis seeks exemption from appearance, hearing on Jan 4
Fadnavis' counsel Uday Dable prayed the magistrate's court to allow exemption to the BJP leader from appearance in the case
 "Affidavit case: Fadnavis seeks exemption from appearance, hearing on Jan 4")
Jharkhand assembly polls witnesses a battle of turncoats in phase 1
His BJP counterpart Pratul Shahdeo said the saffron party maintained "checks and balances" before taking any leader in its fold and allotting tickets.
 "Jharkhand assembly polls witnesses a battle of turncoats in phase 1")
Jharkhand Assembly elections 2020: EC to announce poll schedule today
The term of the 81-seat Jharkhand Assembly ends on January 5 next year
Jharkhand to vote in 5 phases between Nov 30-Dec 20; result on Dec 23
The BJP is in power the state, which has a large tribal population, and an alliance of opposition parties, mainly the Congress and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, is determined to oust the govt
