Disclosure of source of candidates' income be made mandatory: EC to SC
In an affidavit before the apex court, the EC said it is necessary for "healthier democracy" that voters get to know the sources of income of aspiring candidates and family members.
Jan 05, 2017, 18:54 PM IST
Assembly Elections: Candidates' photographs to be displayed in Manipur, Uttarakhand EVMs
The model code of conduct has come into effect in Manipur and Uttarakhand with an announcement of the poll schedule yesterday.
Jan 05, 2017, 13:44 PM IST
Amid strains with Mulayam Singh Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav vows to `tighten screw and use hammer` effectively
The Election Commission has initiated the process for the two warring factions of the Samajwadi Party - one led by Mulayam and the other by Akhilesh - to prove their majority.
Jan 05, 2017, 13:34 PM IST
Manipur blockade to continue despite poll dates' announcement: Naga Council
The United Naga Council (UNC) on Wednesday said that they will continue with the economic blockade despite the announcement of Manipur assembly elections by the Election Commission.
Jan 04, 2017, 19:58 PM IST
SC takes up plea for disclosure of income sources by poll candidates
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea for disclosure of sources of income by candidates for parliamentary and Assembly Elections.
Jan 04, 2017, 19:39 PM IST
Women managed polling stations in every constituency: EC
In a bid to ensure more participation of women in the electoral process, the Election Commission on Wednesday said that it has decided to make special arrangements in form of "all women managed polling stations" in the five states where Assembly Elections are to be held.
Jan 04, 2017, 19:32 PM IST
Parties hail announcement of Assembly Elections in five states
Various political parties on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of Assembly Elections in five states with BJP exuding the confidence of victory due to the "positive undercurrent" post demonetisation and Congress urging Election Commission to ensure free and fair polls.
Jan 04, 2017, 18:20 PM IST
No decision as yet on Samajwadi Party's election symbol: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi on Wednesday said any question about a possible freeze on the Samajwadi Party`s election symbol `cycle` was "hypotheical".
Jan 04, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
EC names ''Dos and Don'ts'' for state polls
The five states going to polls this year were Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, and Manipur.
Jan 04, 2017, 13:36 PM IST
Colourful voter guide for first time: CEC
The Election Commission on Wednesday said it was set to roll out a colourful voter guide for the first time.
Jan 04, 2017, 12:57 PM IST
Defence personnel to cast votes through electronic transmission: Zaidi
The Election Commission on Wednesday said that the defence personnel posted away from their homes can cast their votes through one-way electronic transmission in the upcoming state polls.
Jan 04, 2017, 12:54 PM IST
Home Ministry submits report to Election Commission on Manipur situation
The Union Home Ministry has submitted a detailed report to the Election Commission on the untoward incidents in Manipur before the state elections.
Jan 03, 2017, 23:05 PM IST
Haryana CM lauds PM Narendra Modi's call for simultaneous Lok Sabha, Assembly elections
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday lauded the proposal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
Jan 01, 2017, 16:33 PM IST
Election Commission to ask I-T authorities to look into finances of 200 parties
There are over 1780 registered, but unrecognised political parties in the country.
Dec 21, 2016, 12:17 PM IST
Donation sources of even Re 1 to political parties should be disclosed, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Monday made a big statement in connection with donations to political parties.
Dec 19, 2016, 19:29 PM IST
Poll dates not finalised, still at planning stage: CEC
The Election Commission of India is still at the "planning stage" as far as the finalisation of dates for the upcoming state Assembly Elections to five states, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said on Thursday.
Dec 15, 2016, 20:20 PM IST
Demonetisation: Using indelible ink may affect bypolls process, EC tells govt
Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh are slated to go for Assembly polls on November 19.
Nov 18, 2016, 13:56 PM IST
Poll panel officials review Uttarakhand Assembly Elections preparedness
Uttarakhand goes to polls early next year to elect its legislative assembly, along with neighbouring states Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
Nov 03, 2016, 12:17 PM IST
Fresh trouble for Arvind Kejriwal, EC notice to 27 AAP MLAs on new plea over office of profit
The 27 MLAs include seven legislators against whom the EC is already considering a similar plea for holding the office of parliamentary secretaries.
Nov 02, 2016, 13:28 PM IST
Need political consensus for simultaneous elections: CEC Nasim Zaidi
The CEC said that the Election Commission was ready to hold simultaneous Lok Sabha and state legislative polls if "certain conditions are met" and more resources are provided.
Oct 19, 2016, 16:20 PM IST
