Page 2 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
Thackeray calls for scrapping Election Commission, warns of anarchy
Shiv Sena-UBT President and former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said the party name-symbol verdict of Election Commission was "unacceptable" and demanded that the poll panel must be "disbanded"
 "Thackeray calls for scrapping Election Commission, warns of anarchy")
AAP slams EC on Shiv Sena ruling, calls it part of BJP's 'Operation Lotus'
AAP condemned the ECI's decision of the to recognise the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the real Shiv Sena
 "AAP slams EC on Shiv Sena ruling, calls it part of BJP's 'Operation Lotus'")
EC should await SC order on rebel MLAs disqualification: Uddhav Thackeray
The Election Commission (EC) should wait for its decision on the original Shiv Sena party symbol until the Supreme Court gives its order on the disqualification of rebel MLAs
 "EC should await SC order on rebel MLAs disqualification: Uddhav Thackeray")
Young voters are future of Indian democracy, says CEC Rajiv Kumar
He further stated that the ECI is leading the development of Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF) like toilets, electricity, drinking water, and ramps at every polling station
 "Young voters are future of Indian democracy, says CEC Rajiv Kumar")
CEC flags threat from deep fake narratives to elections worldwide
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Monday flagged threats from deep fake narratives to elections worldwide
 "CEC flags threat from deep fake narratives to elections worldwide")
EC to host global conference on 'Use of Technology and Elections Integrity'
Representatives from a number of foreign missions located at New Delhi are also expected to attend the conference
 "EC to host global conference on 'Use of Technology and Elections Integrity'")
NE Assembly elections: ECI appoints observers to monitor poll process
They are general observers, police observers, expenditure observers, micro observers in each polling station, special observers for the special circumstances, and counting observers
 "NE Assembly elections: ECI appoints observers to monitor poll process")
Machines for migrants
Inclusion of migrant voters is important
 "Machines for migrants")
Assembly polls in Tripura on Feb 16; in Nagaland, Meghalaya on Feb 27: ECI
The three state assemblies have a strength of 60 members each
ECI to announce poll schedule for Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura today
CEC Rajiv Kumar said that over 13.9 lakh electors are registered in Nagaland and over 30,000 first-time voters are set to participate in the forthcoming state Assembly polls
 "ECI to announce poll schedule for Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura today")
Assembly polls: Schedule to be announced in three NE states by Thursday
The five year term of assemblies of Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura would end on March 12, March 15 and March 22, respectively, and before that period, new assemblies have to be constituted
Linking voter ID to Aadhaar not compulsory, Kiren Rijiju tells Lok Sabha
Linking is voluntary, requires voter's consent
 "Linking voter ID to Aadhaar not compulsory, Kiren Rijiju tells Lok Sabha")
TMC delegation to visit EC over RP Act 'violation' in Gokhale's arrest
A five-member TMC parliamentary delegation will visit the ECI today to aise the alleged violation of the Representation of the People Act in Saket Gokhale's arrest
 "TMC delegation to visit EC over RP Act 'violation' in Gokhale's arrest")
Guj poll result HIGHLIGHTS: Massive victory for BJP, Patel to be CM again
Gujarat election result 2022: Exit polls have predicted a landslide win for the ruling BJP, while AAP could see a 'positive sign'. Stay tuned for Gujarat Assembly election result LIVE updates
 "Guj poll result HIGHLIGHTS: Massive victory for BJP, Patel to be CM again")
EC tries to sponsor match between deaf cricket team with mainstream teams
The Election Commission on Friday said it will explore the possibility of sponsoring a match between the Indian deaf cricket association team with mainstream teams
BJP got Rs 614.53 cr as contributions, Congress Rs 95.46 cr: EC data
The Aam Aadmi Party, a recognised state party in three states, has reported to the poll panel that it received Rs 44.54 crore during the financial year 2021-22
 "BJP got Rs 614.53 cr as contributions, Congress Rs 95.46 cr: EC data")
SC flags concerns about ECI autonomy and 'lightning speed' CEC appointment
The SC's observations on the appointment of Election Commissioners have focused attention on one of India's most respected institutions
 "SC flags concerns about ECI autonomy and 'lightning speed' CEC appointment")
EC suspends poll officials in Karnataka amid allegations of voter fraud
The Election Commission directives came a day after the Congress petitioned the poll authority, seeking a detailed investigation into the "voter information theft fraud" in Karnataka
 "EC suspends poll officials in Karnataka amid allegations of voter fraud")
Best of BS Opinion: EC appointment, Trai needs to free tariffs, and more
Here are the top BS Opinion articles of the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: EC appointment, Trai needs to free tariffs, and more")
EC appointment case: 'Hold your mouth', Centre's lawyer tells the SC
The Supreme Court questioned the "haste" and "tearing hurry" in appointing Arun Goel as Election Commissioner
 "EC appointment case: 'Hold your mouth', Centre's lawyer tells the SC")
