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Sira 'to face criminal suit by EC' over poll

The Election Commission (EC) has decided to file a criminal suit against Sira Jenjaka, a former Palang Pracharath Party MP for Bangkok, in connection with a previous conviction of fraud, says a source in the EC.

Bangkok Post

Let counting of votes go on as per established practice, says Supreme Court

Election Commission is following apex court judgment, it says

The Hindu

U.P. polls | 24-hour campaigning ban for BJP MLA for Model Code of Conduct violation

The Election Commission order stated that Raghvendra Pratap Singh’s speech on February 19 during a public gathering in the constituency was ‘utterly irresponsible, provocative and threatening in nature’

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EC notice to Congress leader over ‘bury Yogi, Modi’ statement

The Election Commission on Wednesday issued a notice to Congress leader and candidate from Pindara in Uttar Pradesh Ajay Rai for prima facie violating the Model Code of Conduct by calling on voters to “bury” U.P. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Hindu

Election Commission allows political rallies without capacity limit, road shows

COVID-10 cases have declined significantly, it says

The Hindu

Election Commission restores higher limit of star campaigners per party

It had in October 2020 reduced the number of star campaigners in order to reduce large crowds during the pandemic.

The Hindu

Notice to Raja Singh

The Election Commission on Wednesday issued a show-cause notice to BJP MLA of Goshamahal T. Raja Singh to explain within 24 hours his “vote for BJP or face bull-dozer” comments made on a video.

The Hindu

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Election Commission revises Manipur poll dates

Now, phase 1 will be held on February 28, phase 2 on March 5.

The Hindu

Uttarakhand elections: EC notice to BJP over Harish Rawat's morphed photo

The Election Commission of India (EC) has sent notice to Uttarakhand BJP on Saturday for allegedly posting a morphed photo of Congress leader and former chief minister Harish Rawat on social media

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MSP panel only after Assembly polls: Agriculture Minister

Election Commission told Government to put off committee, Narendra Singh Tomar tells Rajya Sabha.

The Hindu

Shots fired at Asaduddin Owaisi’s car in Meerut; one arrested

AIMIM leader says Election Commission must order probe.

The Hindu

EC draws up 400 seats for next poll

The Election Commission (EC) has finished drawing up 400 constituencies across the country for the next general election, with Bangkok allocated the most seats at 33.

Bangkok Post

EC orders provincial offices to redraw electoral boundaries

The Election Commission has instructed its offices in all provinces to prepare to re-demarcate electoral boundaries to accommodate the increased number of MPs under the amended constitution.

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The Hindu

Election Commission bans exit polls till March 7

Any person who violates the order will be punished with a two-year jail term or fine or both.

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EC should focus on electoral reforms: Karnataka Speaker

Vishweshwara Hegde Kageri wants Election Commission of India to usher electoral reforms to contain caste, muscle, money power and defections instead of confining itself to conducting elections to State legislatures and the Parliament

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ECI to send EPIC to newly enrolled voters by post

The Election Commission of India has decided to send illustrated Elector Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) to newly enrolled voters via post, a senior official said on Tuesday.

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20 persons involved in poll campaign booked for flouting COVID-19 norms in Goa

Days after the Election Commission of India extended the ban on physical rallies and road shows till January 31, District Magistrate South Goa assured that all guidelines are being adhered to and said that as many as 20 people have been booked so far for violation of COVID-19 protocols.

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EC extends ban on physical rallies, roadshows till January 31, amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Election Commission of India on Saturday extended the ban on physical rallies and roadshows till January 31.

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Health secretaries to meet EC on Saturday

Special CorrespondentHealth Secretary Rajesh Bhushan and health secretaries of poll-bound States are scheduled to meet with the Election Commission on Saturday, a Health Ministry official has confirme

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EC notification for UP phase II polls on Friday

The Election Commission on Thursday said notification for the February 14 polls covering 55 assembly segments in nine districts of Rohilkhand region in Uttar Pradesh will be issued on Friday.

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Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls | EC lets SP off with warning for violating COVID norms

The Election Commission on Tuesday let the Samajwadi Party off with a warning for violating COVID-19 guidelines in place for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections by having a gathering at the party off

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#AssemblyPolls2019: Quick updates on numbers and TV news witticism

The results of the Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Haryana will be announced today. More than 10 crore voters were on the electoral rolls to elect 378 MLAs in the two states — 90 in Haryana and 288 in Maharashtra. Earlier this week, our ground reporters in both states noted…

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How NRC legitimised xenophobia and chauvinism in Assam

As soon as the draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) was released, an image went viral across media platforms in Assam. It was that of the All Assam Student Union (AASU) members distributing sweets and celebrating the publication of the draft.

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CEC Joti acted on orders of his boss: AAP’s Sanjay Singh

Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AK Joti acted on the instructions of his “maalik” (boss) Narendra Modiji, AAP veteran Sanjay Singh has alleged.

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