Page 16 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
Seshan's legacy
Election Commission's independence must be maintained
 "Seshan's legacy")
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
 "Jharkhand to vote in 5 phases between Nov 30-Dec 20; result on Dec 23")
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 Assembly elections 2020: EC to announce poll schedule today")
EC working on guidelines to allow postal ballot for octogenarians, divyangs
The move comes days after the Law Ministry amended Conduct of Election Rules allowing 'absentee voters' of essential services, senior citizens of more than 80 years of age and people with disabilities
Maharashtra police ties up with AI firm to prevent spread of fake news
It has been monitoring various social media platforms since 20 days to monitor cases of violation under the Model Code of Conduct (MCC)
 "Maharashtra police ties up with AI firm to prevent spread of fake news")
EC announces bypolls to Radhanpur and Bayad assembly seats in Gujarat
According to a statement issued by the Commission, bypolls to Radhanpur and Bayad assembly seats in Gujarat and the Samastipur Lok Sabha seat in Bihar will be held on October 21
 "EC announces bypolls to Radhanpur and Bayad assembly seats in Gujarat")
EC will keep an eye on bank channels to curb money power in upcoming polls
The task of monitoring banking channels will be carried out by the financial intelligence unit of the Income Tax department
 "EC will keep an eye on bank channels to curb money power in upcoming polls")
CEC Arora denies rift in poll panel, says members not clones of each other
Full Commission meeting on Tuesday to discuss issue; Congress slams govt, demands probe
 "CEC Arora denies rift in poll panel, says members not clones of each other")
By not censuring PM for his campaign speeches, the EC shows lack of courage
The Election Commission seems to lack the capacity to act against the PM. But I pray it proves I'm horribly wrong. If it does, I will readily apologise
 "By not censuring PM for his campaign speeches, the EC shows lack of courage")
Letter to BS: Knotty problem for EC if women voters wear Modi sarees
Many in the media might not be aware that the "KCR kheera" is a huge hit in many parts of Telangana
 "Letter to BS: Knotty problem for EC if women voters wear Modi sarees")
Realme 3 launch, Modi's Gujarat rally, EC in J&K, more: Today's top events
From Realme 3 launch to Modi's rally in Gujarat, here are some of the most important news events scheduled for today that will be keenly watched
 "Realme 3 launch, Modi's Gujarat rally, EC in J&K, more: Today's top events")
Election Commission ready for '100 per cent use' of VVPATs: O P Rawat
On 'None of the Above Option', he said in the elections so far, it has been generally exercised by 1.2 to 1.4 per cent of voters
 "Election Commission ready for '100 per cent use' of VVPATs: O P Rawat")
EC starts weeding out duplicate voters; ero.net to ensure fair checklist
The new software would ensure that any person with more than one election ID has to surrender the other cards, which will be invalidated
 "EC starts weeding out duplicate voters; ero.net to ensure fair checklist")
'Not considering AAP plaint against BJP MLAs for holding office of profit'
Chief Election Commissioner O P Rawat that EC keeping a close eye on electoral bonds
 "'Not considering AAP plaint against BJP MLAs for holding office of profit'")
Size of VVPAT paper slips to be increased, says EC chief A K Joti
VVPAT is a machine which dispenses the slip with the symbol of the party for which a person has voted for
 "Size of VVPAT paper slips to be increased, says EC chief A K Joti")
EC to announce poll dates for Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat assemblies today
The poll panel has convened a press conference this evening to announce the poll schedule
 "EC to announce poll dates for Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat assemblies today")
Will PIOs violate norms by campaigning for polls, EC asks govt
At present, the election law is silent on who can campaign in Indian elections
EVMs, VVPAT machines to be used in all future elections, clarifies EC
SVEEP should also be developed as a core area of election management: Election Commission
 "EVMs, VVPAT machines to be used in all future elections, clarifies EC")
Election Commission ties up with Facebook to register voters from July 1
A notification of the 'voter registration reminder' will be sent on July 1
 "Election Commission ties up with Facebook to register voters from July 1")
Too much power
When T N Seshan took over as chief election commissioner, electoral malpractices were the norm
 "Too much power")
