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Election Commission banks on vaccination for 'Covid-safe' polls

The Election Commission is relying on enhanced vaccination of both polling personnel and voters to deliver a 'Covid-safe' election in five states amid a surge in coronavirus cases

Amid Covid, EC bans rallies, road shows in 5 poll-bound states till Jan 15

EC will not hesitate to bar parties from further rallies if the Covid protocol is not followed, says CEC

Check violation of poll code by ruling party: Mayawati to EC

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also urged to protect rights of the poor on the day of polling

EC announces seven-phase assembly poll in UP; two phases in Manipur

The polling in Punjab, Uttarakhand and Goa will be held on February 14 and in Manipur in two phases on February 27 and March 6

ECI revokes actor Sonu Sood's appointment as Punjab's 'state icon'

The Election Commission of India has annulled the appointment of actor Sonu Sood as Punjab's state icon

EC reviews Covid situation in poll-bound states, stresses on need for jabs

In a separate meeting, the poll panel also discussed the law and order situation in the five states -- Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur, with Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla

EC asks five poll-bound states to step up Covid vaccination drive

The election commission is likely to announce the poll dates for the five states in the coming weeks

EC meets political parties in UP; leaders urge panel not to delay polls

The representatives of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Samajwadi Party (SP), Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), Congress and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) attended the meeting of the Election Commission

Expedite vaccination programme in poll-bound states: EC to health secy

The commission noted that the percentage of those administered the first dose of coronavirus vaccine was still less in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Manipur

Election Commission assesses Covid situation in poll-bound states

The commission also met top officials of ITBP, BSF and SSB and pressed for maintaining strict vigil on international borders some of the poll-going states share

Election Commission to discuss Covid situation with top health officials

The Election Commission will convene a meeting with senior officials of the Union Health Ministry on Monday to discuss the current Covid situation in the five poll-bound states, sources said.

Big spenders: Election expenses cross Rs 6,500 crore, shows data

An audit data reveals that in the 2015-2020 period, the BJP spent over Rs 2,000 crore of its total election expenditure on advertisements and publicity alone

State EC issues Model Code of Conduct for Odisha 3-tier Panchayat polls

The State Election Commission (SEC) of Odisha has issued the Model Code of Conduct to be followed by the candidates and the parties during the upcoming three-tier panchayat polls.

Save the Election Commission: Common electoral roll can wait

No political party has done anything about institutionalising the selection process of ECs, perhaps because each of them is seduced by the prospect of capturing the ECI when they come to power

Election Commission has reported no case of EVM misuse: Kiren Rijiju

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday told Lok Sabha that according to the Election Commission no cases have been reported regarding misuse of electronic voting machines.

PMO holds informal interaction with ECs; report says no impropriety

Sources said amid a series of correspondence between the govt and the poll panel on electoral reforms, the PMO took the lead in organising the 'informal interaction' with the three commissioners

Congress moves adjournment motion in LS over CEC meeting with PMO

Several Opposition leaders moved the adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha and gave suspension of business notice in the Rajya Sabha over various issues during the ongoing winter session of Parliament.Congress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss "propriety and autonomy of EC and the independence of institutions" in wake of CEC & two Election Commissioners' interaction with the principal secretary to the PM on Nov 16, as reported in public space.Congress MP Manish Tewari gave adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss "propriety and autonomy of EC and the independence of institutions" in the wake of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners' interaction with the principal secretary to the Prime Minister on November 16, as reported in public space.CPI(M) MP, Dr V Sivadasan gave suspension of Business notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 to discuss the privatization policies of the union government which is

CEC, ECs interacted with PM's Office after Law Ministry note: Report

Meeting allegedly raises questions of propriety and was held despite creating a flutter in the commission about the ministry's note.

CEC Chandra tells story of Indian elections to international audience

The Election Commission participated in an international virtual seminar

Kolkata Municipal Corporation polls on Dec 19, counting of votes on Dec 21

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) polls will be held on December 19, a notification issued by the State Election Commission (SEC) on Thursday said.