Page 9 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
West Bengal BJP slams EC's decision to hold Bhabanipur by-poll
West Bengal BJP on Saturday slammed the decision of the ECI to hold the by-election in Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency of West Bengal that CM Mamata Banerjee represented earlier
 "West Bengal BJP slams EC's decision to hold Bhabanipur by-poll")
TMC heaves sigh of relief as EC orders bypoll to Bhabanipur on Sep 30
Elections to Samserganj and Jangirpur in West Bengal and Pipli in Odisha could not be held due to various reasons, including the death of candidates during electioneering earlier this year.
 "TMC heaves sigh of relief as EC orders bypoll to Bhabanipur on Sep 30")
Crucial by-poll on Sep 30 to decide if Mamata stays as Bengal CM or not
EC announced the date for the bye-elections in Bhabanipur and elections in Samsergunj and Jangipur in Murshidabad district and elections in these three constituencies will be held on Sept 30
 "Crucial by-poll on Sep 30 to decide if Mamata stays as Bengal CM or not")
New voters to get personalised letter from EC along with voter I card
The Election Commission on Thursday unveiled a new initiative to reach out to new voters by sending them a personalised letter along with their voter identity card.
 "New voters to get personalised letter from EC along with voter I card")
EC should make cow rearing mandatory for contesting polls: MP minister
A minister in the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh on Monday suggested that the rearing of cows be made mandatory for contesting elections
 "EC should make cow rearing mandatory for contesting polls: MP minister")
Man arrested from UP for hacking into ECI website, creating fake IDs
The Uttar Police police has arrested a 24-year-old man here for allegedly hacking into the Election Commission of India (ECI) website and creating hundreds of fake voter IDs, officials said Friday.
 "Man arrested from UP for hacking into ECI website, creating fake IDs")
PDP writes to Delimitation Commission, says party to stay away from process
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday said it will not meet the Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission
 "PDP writes to Delimitation Commission, says party to stay away from process")
EC's delimitation commission on J&K likely to hold internal meeting today
The delimitation commission tasked with redrawing parliamentary and assemblies constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to hold an internal meeting
 "EC's delimitation commission on J&K likely to hold internal meeting today")
ECI gets North Indian thrust with Anup Chandra Pandey's appointment
In terms of conducting elections, Pandey's task will not be very onerous. The UP Assembly elections will be the most challenging event
 "ECI gets North Indian thrust with Anup Chandra Pandey's appointment")
West Bengal polls: Mamata Banerjee may have to wait for her election
She must become MLA in 6 months to stay CM, but the ball is in the EC's court
 "West Bengal polls: Mamata Banerjee may have to wait for her election")
Critical remarks of Madras HC against EC not part of judicial order: SC
The Supreme Court said the question of expunging the Madras High Court's critical remarks holding the Election Commission responsible for surge in Covid-19 cases does not arise
 "Critical remarks of Madras HC against EC not part of judicial order: SC")
SC refuses to expunge critical remarks of Madras High Court against EC
The Supreme Court refused to expunge critical remarks of the Madras High Court holding the poll panel responsible for surge in Covid cases in country
 "SC refuses to expunge critical remarks of Madras High Court against EC")
EC could do better than 'seek for fetters on media', says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the constitutional authorities can do better than to complain and ask for shackles on the media
 "EC could do better than 'seek for fetters on media', says Supreme Court")
EC plea on media 'too far fetched', it can't be restrained to report: SC
The Supreme Court Monday termed as too far fetched the poll panel's plea for restraining media from reporting remarks in court proceedings and came out in support of high courts
Mahua Moitra slams EC, terms Nirvachan Sadan 'new crematorium in Delhi'
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Monday took a jibe at the Election Commission, saying the EC office in the national capital -- Nirvachan Sadan - is the "new crematorium" in Delhi
 "Mahua Moitra slams EC, terms Nirvachan Sadan 'new crematorium in Delhi'")
Don't want to demoralise HCs, they are vital pillars: SC on EC's plea
The Supreme Court on Monday said it does not want to demoralise high courts as they are vital pillars of democracy.
Counting on smoothly, but website slow due to server overload: EC
The Election Commission on Sunday said the counting process for the five assemblies was going on "smoothly", but its website was slow in displaying trends and results due to server overload
 "Counting on smoothly, but website slow due to server overload: EC")
EC orders FIR over celebratory congregation in anticipation of poll victory
The Election Commission Sunday said it has taken a stern view of reports of congregation of people to celebrate anticipated victory
 "EC orders FIR over celebratory congregation in anticipation of poll victory")
75% voter turnout recorded in seventh phase of West Bengal elections
Constituency-wise, Raninagar in the Murshidabad district recorded the highest voter turnout of 84.35% followed by Bhagabangola at 83.5%
 "75% voter turnout recorded in seventh phase of West Bengal elections")
Taxing taskmaster: As CEC, Chandra will oversee toughest Assembly polls
He will retire in May 2022, having overseen the Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Uttarakhand and Manipur Assembly elections, leaving it to others to conduct the next general election due 2024
 "Taxing taskmaster: As CEC, Chandra will oversee toughest Assembly polls")
