Former Dy CM of Kashmir slams govt over non-locals inclusion in Electoral rolls; calls it ‘illegal’
‘The decision is made out of his mind and has ripped the constitution,’ Former Deputy CM lashes out at Chief Electoral Officer.
Aug 20, 2022, 08:17 AM IST
Hirdesh Kumar appointed as new Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer
Hirdesh Kumar, a 1999-batch IAS officer of the Jammu and Kashmir cadre, was selected from a panel of names sent by the J&K administration to the EC.
Mar 16, 2020, 18:02 PM IST
J&K's first-ever Block Development Council polls on October 24
The first-ever Block Development Council (BDC) or three-tier panchayat election in the newly-formed Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be held on October 24, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Srinagar Shailendra Kumar said on Sunday. The counting of the votes will be held on the same day.
Sep 30, 2019, 08:52 AM IST
Chief Electoral Officer restricts use government vehicles for Dec 7 Telangana elections
The Chief Electoral Officer made an announcement about political posters and banners on government properties and usage of official vehicles.
Oct 06, 2018, 23:31 PM IST
Gujarat Polls: A personalised invitation card for voters in Surat from EC
In an effort to improve the voting percentage in the upcoming Gujarat Assembly polls, Chief Electoral Officer of Surat, Mahendra Patel, has undertaken a unique initiative of sending personalised invitation card to the voters.
Nov 18, 2017, 00:27 AM IST
Special drive from July 1 to enroll young Delhi voters
The objective of the drive is enrolment of eligible young electors, particularly in 18-19 years age group (extendable up to 21 years of age) as on January 1, 2017.
Jun 16, 2017, 18:16 PM IST
Poor turnout in Rajouri Garden by-election till 3PM
The Assembly bypoll in the Rajouri Garden constituency recorded poor turnout of 35 per cent till 3 PM on Sunday with polling stations across the west Delhi seat remaining largely desolate.
Apr 09, 2017, 19:06 PM IST
MP by-polls: No incident of booth capturing, says CEO Saleena Singh
Madhya Pradesh chief electoral officer Saleena Singh on Sunday said there had been no incident of booth capturing in the state, adding that the situation had been in control.
Apr 09, 2017, 18:50 PM IST
Maharashtra civic body polls: As it happened
Elections to the BMC and nine other civic bodies in Maharashtra have virtually turned into a battle of prestige for Devendra Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray.
Feb 22, 2017, 00:54 AM IST
Maharashtra civic polls: 56% voting in 10 municipal corporations, 55% in BMC; focus on BJP-Shiv Sena contest
Millions voted on Tuesday in Maharashtra to elect ten major civic bodies.
Feb 22, 2017, 00:08 AM IST
