EC: Karnataka RS polls not cancelled but returning officer to file FIR
Jun 10, 2016, at 06:10 pm
New Delhi/Bengaluru, Jun 10 (IBNS): With the Rajya Sabha (RS) polls scheduled for Saturday, the Election Commission (EC) has refused to stall the polls for Karnataka based on allegations of bribery but has asked the government to hand over the probe to the CBI, according to media reports.
Kolkata: Bidhannagar CP Jawed Shamim removed
Jun 07, 2016, at 12:36 am
Kolkata, Jun 6 (IBNS): Bidhannagar Police Commissioner Jawed Shamim, whose works during recently concluded Bengal Polls were praised by the Election Commission of India (ECI), has been replaced by the West Bengal Government on Monday.
Trucks with Rs. 570 crore stopped in poll-bound Tamil Nadu
May 14, 2016, at 06:40 pm
Chennai, May 14 (IBNS) Election Commission authorities on Saturday stopped three trucks, purportedly carrying Rs 570 crore cash in poll-bound Tamil Nadu's Tiruppur district, reports said.
Steps taken to curb pre and post poll violence in West Bengal: EC
Apr 24, 2016, at 12:33 am
New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India on Saturday said it has taken several steps to curb pre and post poll violence in West Bengal.
WB polls: Amid allegations of violence more than 39 pct turnout recorded in first four hours
Apr 17, 2016, at 07:29 pm
Kolkata, Apr 17 (IBNS): As the second phase polling is underway in 56 constituencies of West Bengal, more than 39 percent voters' turnout has been recorded in the first four fours on Sunday.
78.06 pct turnout in first phase of Assam polls
Apr 05, 2016, at 03:11 am
Guwahati, Apr 4 (IBNS) : High turnout was recorded in first phase of polling in 65 assembly constituencies in Assam on Monday.
Tamil Nadu polls : EC seizes over Rs. 11 crore for model code violation
Mar 23, 2016, at 05:20 pm
Chennai, Mar 23 (IBNS) Ahead of the Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, the Election Commission (EC) has seized over Rs. 11 crore till March 20, reports said.
Bengal polls: Election Commission launches 24x7 helpline for voters
Mar 22, 2016, at 05:11 am
Kolkata, Mar 21 (IBNS):The Election Commission on Monday launched a 24x7 toll free helpline number to help the voters for upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
Mamata slams ECI over central force deployment in WB polls
Mar 19, 2016, at 02:49 am
Kolkata/Siliguri, Mar 18 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Friday slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI) for transferring all security related duties, during the assembly polls 2016, to the central paramilitary forces.
Bihar polls: 31.08 per cent polling by noon
Nov 05, 2015, at 08:29 pm
Patna, Nov 5 (IBNS) Around 31.08 per cent of voters have exercised their franchise so far as voting for the fifth and final phase of the Bihar polls covering 57 constituencies across nine districts is currently going on Thursday.
EC sends notices to Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah, Lalu Prasad Yadav
Nov 02, 2015, at 05:21 am
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IBNS): The Election Commission on Sunday issued notices to Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi BJP President Amit Shah and RJD chief Lalu Prasad for violating poll codes during campaigning for the Bihar Assembly polls.
RJD to approach EC over PM Modi's Shaitaan remark against Lalu Prasad
Oct 09, 2015, at 06:09 pm
Patna, Oct 9 (IBNS) Taking strong exception to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Shaitaan" remark, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad plans to complain with the Election Commission, reports said.
Congress moves EC for stopping Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' address
Sep 16, 2015, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi, Sept 16 (IBNS): The opposition Congress has urged the Election Commission to stop Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio address programme to the nation titled Mann Ki Baat till the elections in Bihar are conducted.
EC announces dates for Bihar polls
Sep 09, 2015, at 08:48 pm
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS): The Election Commission on Wednesday announced schedule for the Bihar polls which will start from Oct 12.
Bihar poll announcement this week, likely in five to seven phases
Sep 08, 2015, at 04:12 pm
New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS) The Election Commission of India is likely to announce Bihar poll dates this week.
Om Prakash Rawat assumes charge as new EC
Aug 15, 2015, at 12:21 am
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS) Om Prakash Rawat has assumed charge as the new Election Commissioner (EC) of India on Friday.
Govindacharya complains to EC against BJP ads on poll day
Feb 07, 2015, at 10:14 pm
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IBNS) Former RSS ideologue KN Govindacharya on Saturday complained to the Election Commission against the Bharatiya Janata Party for its full-page advertisements in e-papers of various national dailies, saying it was a violation of the electoral law.
Feb 05, 2015, at 04:30 am
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IBNS): The Election Commission on Wednesday allayed fears on tampering of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls on Feb 7.
EC holds meeting to decide on Delhi election date
Jan 12, 2015, at 05:42 pm
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): The Election Commission (EC) held a meeting on Monday morning to decide on when assembly elections will be held in Delhi, reports said.
Maharashtra, Haryana Assembly polls on October 15: EC
Sep 12, 2014, at 10:45 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): Maharashtra and Haryana will go into Assembly polls in mid-October.
Model Code: Kejriwal to reply to EC notice today
May 13, 2014, at 02:51 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and Varanasi Lok Sabha candidate Arvind Kejriwal is likely to reply to a notice issued by the Election Commission (EC) for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct through his speech at Amethi in Uttar Pradesh recently.
Paid news: EC summons Ashok Chavan
May 13, 2014, at 02:46 pm
Mumbai, May 13 (IBNS) The Election Commission (EC) has summoned former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan to appear before it for a hearing on May 23 in connection with the paid news case against him.
Muzaffarnagar to undergo re-polling tomorrow
May 12, 2014, at 08:30 pm
Muzaffarnagar, May 12 (IBNS) The Election Commission (EC) on Monday said riot-hit Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh will undergo re-polls on Tuesday.
Model Code: Election Commission issues notice to Kejriwal
May 12, 2014, at 12:00 am
Varanasi, May 11 (IBNS) The Election Commission on Sunday slapped a notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and Varanasi Lok Sabha candidate Arvind Kejriwal for violating the Model Code of Conduct through his speech at Amethi in Uttar Pradesh recently.
Kejriwal to hold roadhsow in Varanasi
May 09, 2014, at 03:44 pm
Varanasi, May 9 (IBNS) After Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, it is Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal's turn to show his strength as he gears up for a massive roadshow in Varanasi on Friday.
Modi doing drama over Ganga Aarti: Kejriwal
May 08, 2014, at 06:54 pm
Varanasi, May 8 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is doing 'drama' over the issue of Ganga Aarti in Varanasi.
No permission required for Ganga Aarti: Kejriwal
May 08, 2014, at 04:51 pm
Varanasi, May 8 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and said the latter did not require the Election Commission (EC)'s permission to perform Ganga Aarti in Varanasi.
Amethi: AAP alleges poll code violation by Rahul
May 07, 2014, at 05:12 pm
Amethi, May 7 (IBNS) Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday alleged that Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi violated model code of conduct in Amethi constituency of Uttar Pradesh.
Jaitley slams FIRs against Modi
May 01, 2014, at 09:18 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS) A day after two First information Reports (FIRs) were filed against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, senior party leader Arun Jaitley slammed the action and said the Election Commission (EC) acted in haste.
Azam Khan slams EC for banning his rallies
Apr 17, 2014, at 12:12 am
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS): After being banned from holding rallies, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan has slammed the Election Commission (EC) and said that the poll panel is being dictatorial by stopping him.