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Elections 2019

New-age hurdles for Election Commission

At a time when the political environment has become hyper-competitive, the election watchdog needs structural reform to remain relevant, a new study says

1 min read1 May 2019
Lok Sabha Elections

Election Commission gives clean chit to PM Modi's Misson Shakti address

The EC communicated this while responding in a letter to Sitaram Yechury, who had written to the poll watchdog over the issueThe EC found no ground for violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) with the provision regarding 'misuse of official mass media' in his address

1 min read29 Mar 2019
Elections

Election code in force, project announcements, postings on hold

The model code of conduct will be in place till the entire election schedule ends and results are announcedLok Sabha elections to be held in seven phases with polling in the first phase on 11 April and the last phase on 19 May

1 min read11 Mar 2019
Politics

EPFO seeks EC’s nod for board meeting ahead of assembly polls

EPFO has sought the Election Commission’s permission to hold a key board meeting so that it does not fall foul of the model code of conduct in force in several states

2 min read23 Oct 2018
Sports

Virat Kohli fined for breaching ICC code of conduct

India skipper Virat Kohli has been fined 25% of his match fee for showing dissent against the umpire during the third day's play of second Test against South Africa in Centurion

1 min read16 Jan 2018
Politics

Gujarat elections: EC withdraws notice to Rahul Gandhi over TV interviews

The Election Commission has also formed a committee to examine provisions of Representation of People's Act to curtail campaigning 48 hours before polling

2 min read18 Dec 2017
Politics

Congress accuses Election Commission of acting like BJP’s puppet

Congress says PM Narendra Modi violated the model code of conduct by holding a roadshow after voting in the Gujarat assembly polls

1 min read14 Dec 2017
Politics

Gujarat EC to file FIR against TV channels for Rahul Gandhi interview

EC sent a separate notice to Rahul Gandhi, saying that prima facie, it was a violation of the model code of conduct and has sought an explanation from him

1 min read14 Dec 2017
Politics

Gujarat elections: BJP releases manifesto on eve of polling day

Infrastructure, port economy, agriculture growth, health and education, weaker sections are focus areas of the BJP manifesto for Gujarat elections

2 min read9 Dec 2017
Politics

Gujarat elections: EC bans political ads in newspapers on 8, 9 December

The Election Commission has asked for the notice on political ads ban to be conveyed to presidents of all political parties contesting Gujarat elections, and local newspapers

1 min read5 Dec 2017
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