Tag: Election Commission

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has advised West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose against touring Cooch Behar on April 18 and 19 due to the silence period for the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls. This period, which begins on Wednesday evening, restricts campaigning activities under Section 126 of the Representation of People Act.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has made unprecedented seizures of inducements amounting to ₹4,650 crore in the lead-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This figure, revealed by the ECI on Monday, reflects a substantial increase compared to the corresponding period during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, signaling heightened efforts to curb electoral malpractices.

In response to growing complaints and concerns about anonymous hoardings during election campaigns, the Election Commission has issued a directive emphasizing clear identification of printers and publishers on all election-related material, including hoardings. This move aims to enhance accountability and transparency in poll campaigning processes.

The Election Commission (EC) has taken action against Yathindra, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, for making derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Yathindra's comments, made at a Congress gathering, sparked controversy and led to a complaint filed by EC officials.

In a significant development, the Election Commission (EC) has appointed five new Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) in Punjab, signaling a proactive approach ahead of crucial elections. This move comes as part of the EC's strategy to ensure impartiality and efficiency in maintaining law and order during the electoral process.

In a significant development, IPS officer Vivek Sahay has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) for West Bengal, taking over from Rajeev Kumar, who was removed from the position by the Election Commission. The swift appointment of Sahay comes as part of the Election Commission's efforts to ensure a level playing field and integrity in the electoral process, particularly with the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Following a directive from a five-judge Constitution bench, the Supreme Court registry has returned the electoral bonds data, previously submitted by the Election Commission, back to the commission. The commission had requested the documents, spanning from 2019 to 2023, to be returned so that it could fulfill an earlier Supreme Court order to publish the data on its website.

The Election Commission of India has made public the details regarding electoral bonds on its website, just a day before the designated deadline. This move comes after the Supreme Court's directive to disclose information pertaining to donors, political parties, and the amounts involved in the now-defunct electoral bond scheme.

The State Bank of India (SBI) has appealed to the Supreme Court for an extension until June 30 to provide information regarding electoral bonds to the Election Commission. This request comes in the wake of the Supreme Court's landmark decision last month to invalidate the electoral bonds scheme and instruct SBI to furnish the information to the Election Commission by March 6.

The Election Commission bars Karnataka government ads in Telangana ahead of the assembly polls, responding to complaints from BJP and TRS. The ban follows allegations of misuse of public funds by Congress, raising concerns about fair play in the elections.

Congress leader Priyank Kharge challenges the BJP's concern over Election Commission's notice to Rahul Gandhi, stating Gandhi didn't specify names in his remarks. The article outlines Kharge's defense, Mallikarjun Kharge's response, and details of the EC's show-cause notice against Gandhi for his jibes at PM Modi during a rally.

The Election Commission has issued show-cause notices to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for purportedly making unverified and disparaging statements against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The notices come in response to a complaint by the BJP, accusing Gandhi of spreading "baseless and false" claims about the government's privatization of public sector undertakings.

The Election Commission has issued a show-cause notice to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a senior Congress leader, over an alleged poll code violation in her speech in Rajasthan. The notice comes in response to a comment about a ₹21 donation made by PM Modi at a temple, sparking a political controversy.

The Election Commission is grappling with a leadership dispute within the NCP, with Ajit Pawar asserting majority support and Sharad Pawar's camp dismissing the claims as 'imaginary.' The EC hearing raises questions about the future of the party's name and symbol.