Troopers on election duty to get special honorarium: EC
The EC observed that CAPFs and SAP forces play a crucial role in securing free, fair, peaceful and participative elections.
Sep 15, 2016, 19:49 PM IST
SC notice to EC on procedure for unseating lawmaker upon conviction
The NGO has sought direction that convicted lawmaker should be unseated as held by the top court by its verdict of July 10, 2013 and such seat should be declared vacant.
Jul 22, 2016, 23:23 PM IST
BJP, Congress demand derecognition of AAP
BJP and Congress on Thursday joined hands to demand derecognition of Aam Aadmi Party by the Election Commission over using the image of the Golden Temple on its youth manifesto and the recent case of suicide of by its woman activist over an alleged case of sexual exploitation.
Jul 21, 2016, 18:53 PM IST
Big blow to AAP: President withholds Delhi govt's 'dual office bill'; Kejriwal slams PM Modi
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday withheld Delhi government's bill to exempt 21 parliamentary secretaries from their disqualification as MLAs because of the illegality of holding two offices of profit at once.
Jun 13, 2016, 21:26 PM IST
20,000 personnel in Bengal for counting: EC
As many as 20,000 personnel will be deployed for the counting of votes in the assembly polls in West Bengal on Thursday, an Election Commission official said on Wednesday.
May 19, 2016, 00:39 AM IST
EC seeks periodic reports on Bengal poll violence
The Election Commission has instructed the director general of police to monitor all pre, post and poll day violence and submit the incident wise detailed report at periodical intervals.
May 02, 2016, 22:45 PM IST
BJP complains to EC of violence after 5th phase polls
The delegation, led by BJP leader Debasree Chowdhury, alleged that the ruling party is terrorizing people in Basanti and attacked three of their supporters.
May 01, 2016, 23:07 PM IST
Over 40 arrested in post-poll violence in Bengal: EC
As many as 46 people have been arrested by police in post-poll violence following the third phase of West Bengal assembly polls, the Election Commission said on Saturday.
Apr 23, 2016, 23:06 PM IST
EC seeks explanation from Kozhikode DCC President
The commission directed Abu to file his explanation by 5 PM tomorrow, failing which it would launch further proceedings against him.
Apr 22, 2016, 21:50 PM IST
West Bengal polls: TMC asks EC to restrict broadcast of Narada scribe's programmes
In its complaint before the poll panel the party said since the Narada sting operation is now sub-judice no broadcast of it should be allowed.
Apr 22, 2016, 21:39 PM IST
EC sets up special control room to monitor Bengal polls
The Election Commission announced on Thursday that it has set up a special control room, over and above the normal control room that has already been functioning, to monitor the election process in West Bengal.
Apr 22, 2016, 00:06 AM IST
EC postpones by-poll to Anantnag assembly seat
The Election Commission on Thursday postponed by-poll to the Anantnag assembly seatafter the Mehbooba Mufti-led Jammu and Kashmir Government raised concerns over the law and order situation.
Apr 22, 2016, 00:01 AM IST
CPI-M seeks Bengal chief secretary's removal
The CPI-M on Wednesday demanded the removal of West Bengal chief secretary Basudeb Banerjee alleging he was biased towards the state`s ruling Trinamool Congress.
Apr 21, 2016, 00:03 AM IST
West Bengal elections: Voter turn-out 83.05 percent in Sunday's polls, says EC
Among districts, voter turn-out in Darjeeling district was the lowest (77.93 percent) while Dakshin Dinajpur recorded maximum polling (86.16 percent).
Apr 18, 2016, 23:01 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly Election: Pro-TMC intellectuals criticise EC
The group also criticised the EC for showcausing Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee for violating the model code of conduct.
Apr 16, 2016, 22:47 PM IST
West Bengal polls: Mamata replies to notice, EC decision on Tuesday
Mamata Banerjee was asked to respond by 3 PM today.
Apr 16, 2016, 20:56 PM IST
West Bengal polls: EC bans political ads in print media for second phase
The polling for the second phase of the assembly elections in the state will be held on April 17.
Apr 16, 2016, 00:09 AM IST
EC examining Mamata's outburst against showcause notice
The Election Commission had yesterday showcaused Banerjee for violating the model code of conduct.
Apr 15, 2016, 20:44 PM IST
EC should have done basic due diligence: TMC
The apparent reason for the show cause is that she had promised to make Asansol into a new district which was against the EC model code of conduct, TMC chief national spokesperson Derek O'Brien.
Apr 14, 2016, 19:47 PM IST
