Tag: Election Commission
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Election Commission bans exit polls during Assembly elections, bypolls
The ban will be effective 'from 7 am to 6.30 pm on October 21' when Haryana and Maharashtra goes to polls.
October 15, 2019 -
Haryana Elections: 1168 candidates in fray for 90 Assembly seats
Sharing more information, joint chief electoral officer Inder Jeet said Monday was the last day for the withdrawal of nominations and with this, the Election Commission on Tuesday also allotted election symbols to various political parties contesting the Assembly polls -2019 in the state.
October 8, 2019 -
Government’s gamble in J&K
The question is whether holding of the panchayat polls at this point of time will bring down the temperature in Jammu and Kashmir.
October 6, 2019 -
After Jammu, Kashmir leaders to be released ‘one by one’: Advisor to J-K Governor
Almost all political leaders of Jammu have been freed from house arrest nearly after two months of detention as the Jammu and Kashmir government announced Block Development Council polls.
October 3, 2019 -
Haryana Assembly polls: Congress releases list of 84 candidates
Elections to the 90-member Haryana Assembly will be held on October 21 and results will be declared on October 24.
October 3, 2019 -
J-K EC announces Block Development Council elections
The recent announcement is seen as a move to create a new set of grass-root level leaders since most of the local leaders including former chief ministers have been detained following abrogation of Article 370.
September 30, 2019 -
Those not included in Assam NRC not to be declared ‘doubtful’, can vote: EC
Doubtful or ‘D’ voters are a category of voters in Assam whose citizenship is uncertain or under dispute.
September 27, 2019 -
Bypoll to Satara LS seat on Oct 21: Election Commission
EC said that on October 21, bypoll will be held along with the Assembly elections in the state.
September 24, 2019 -
BJP in a fix over candidates for Uttar Pradesh bypolls
Though the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has announced candidates for all these bypoll seats, the Congress for most and the Samajwadi Party (SP) for some of them, the Bharatiya Janata Party is yet released its list of candidates.
September 22, 2019 -
Haryana, Maharashtra to go to polls on Oct 21, results on Oct 24: EC
The five-year term of the Legislative Assemblies of Haryana and Maharashtra expires on November 2 and November 9 respectively.
September 21, 2019 -
EC to announce Maharashtra, Haryana Assembly election dates today
The model code of conduct will come into force in these states, as soon as the Election Commission will announce the poll dates.
September 21, 2019 -
Constitution & the Polls
The entire electoral process in the current scenario has assumed a more vibrant and demanding role. Keeping in view the core values of our Constitution and democratic norms, it would be very befitting to further strengthen the Election Commission and ensure that it inspires greater confidence.
September 8, 2019 -
Raj Thackeray requests EC to hold assembly polls by ballot paper
In July 2018, Raj Thackeray had alleged that the BJP had won the past elections by manipulating the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
July 8, 2019 -
Polling on for by-elections to 2 Rajya Sabha seats from Gujarat
On the basis of its strength of 100 MLAs, both the BJP candidates, S. Jaishankar and Jugalkishor Thakor, are likely to sail through.
July 5, 2019 -
Polls for Vellore Lok Sabha seat on August 5: Election Commission
The election for Vellore constituency which was to be held on April 18 was rescinded following the seizure of a large amount of cash by the Income Tax department.
July 4, 2019 -
SC rejects Gujarat Congress plea against separate bypolls for 2 Rajya Sabha seats
The EC had already scheduled the elections for the two seats on 5 July.
June 25, 2019 -
SC notice to EC over Gujarat Congress’s plea against separate bypolls for 2 RS seats
A separate ballot paper makes the chances of the ruling party’s candidate winning significantly higher because each MLA will be voting twice as opposed to the preferential ballot system where each MLA’s vote is counted once.
June 19, 2019