Tag: Election Commission

Didn’t name any religion or community: Sakshi Maharaj defends remarks

BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj, who was summoned by the Election Commission for his controversial statements on population, said on Wednesday that his remarks were made at a meeting called by religious leaders and he had not taken the name of any religion. He also demanded a Uniform Civil Code on population control. "Whatever I said …

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January 11, 2017

EC gives directions to poll-bound states on political hoardings, ads

The EC has asked the poll machinery in the five poll-bound states to either cover or remove photographs of pol leaders on all hoardings and advertisements.

January 10, 2017

EC gives directions to poll-bound states on political hoardings, ads

The EC has asked the poll machinery in the five poll-bound states to either cover or remove photographs of pol leaders on all hoardings and advertisements.

January 10, 2017

EC issues show-cause notice to Sakshi Maharaj

The Election Commission has issued show cause notice to BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj for his remarks that those who talk of four wives and 40 children are responsible for population problem, saying prima facie he has violated the model code of conduct. He has been given time till Wednesday morning to file his reply as to …

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January 10, 2017

EC seeks Centre’s response on Opposition protest over Budget timing

Acting on Opposition complaint, the Election Commission has sought the Centre's response on their objection to presenting the budget on February 1 before the Assembly polls to five states. Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi has written to Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha who is likely to consult the the Parliamentary Affairs Ministry before framing his …

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January 7, 2017

Opposition meets EC against budget before polls

Opposition parties on Thursday approached the Election Commission (EC) seeking that the Union Budget's presentation be deferred during the poll process for five states. Led by the Congress, representatives from several opposition parties including the Trinamool Congress, Janata Dal-United, Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and the Rashtriya Janata Dal reached the poll panel to raise their objections …

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January 5, 2017

Women managed polling stations in every constituency: EC

In a bid to ensure more participation of women in the electoral process, the Election Commission on Wednesday said that it has decided to make special arrangements in form of "all women managed polling stations" in the five states where assembly elections are to be held. "As part of its firm commitment towards gender equality …

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January 4, 2017

Capt Amarinder hails poll plan for Punjab

Welcoming the single-phase poll plan and the imposition of the Code of Conduct by the Election Commission in the state, Punjab Congress President Captain Amarinder expressed the confidence that the party would win more than 70 seats to emerge the clear winner in the Assembly polls, scheduled for Feb 4. Dismissing any competition from either …

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January 4, 2017

Parkash Badal welcomes Punjab polls announcement

Welcoming the announcement of assembly polls for the state, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Wednesday appealed the leaders and workers of all political parties to help the Election Commission (EC) for conducting the elections in a peaceful and fair manner, thereby respecting the ethos of peace, communal harmony and brotherhood. In a statement issued …

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January 4, 2017

Parkash Singh Badal appeals for peaceful and fair elections in Punjab

With Punjab set to go to polls on February 4, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal appealed to political parties to co-operate with the Election Commission (EC) in conducting the elections in a peaceful and fair manner. In a statement issued here on Wednesday, the chief minister said that Punjabis have always upheld the lofty ideals of …

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January 4, 2017

EC to implement SC ruling on caste, religion

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday said that it will implement the Supreme Court ruling that seeking votes in the name of caste, creed, religion, community and language is illegal. "EC is committed to abide by the apex court order. The order of the Supreme Court will be implemented effectively," Chief Election Commissioner Nasim …

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January 4, 2017

EC list dos and don’ts for state polls

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Nasim Zaidi on Wednesday announced a number of new measures for the upcoming assembly elections in five states. Zaidi announced putting up of four posters at each polling station, informing the voters of locations of booths, and other Dos and Don'ts.  The posters were a statutory requirement at all polling stations, …

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January 4, 2017

EC announces poll dates for five states

The Election Commission on Wednesday announced the assembly election dates of five states, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa. Making the announcement, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said the assembly elections for 403 seats in Uttar Pradesh will be held in seven phases – 1. PHASE I – Feb 11 2. PHASE II – …

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January 4, 2017

Fight over SP’s cycle symbol; ball in EC’s court

The battle in the Yadav clan on Monday shifted to Delhi with rival camps planning to approach Election Commission to claim control over the 'cycle' symbol even as SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav postponed the January 5 party convention called by him. "Cycle symbol is ours," asserted Mulayam and asked party cadres to focus on …

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January 2, 2017