EC to push multiple cut-off dates proposal to enrol voters
Unfazed by legal hurdles in its plan to register young citizens as voters as soon as they turn 18, the Election Commission has decided to approach the government to push its proposal to have multiple cut-off dates to enrol voters.
Nov 18, 2015, 12:11 PM IST
Samajwadi Party suffers jolt in UP panchayat polls, BSP fares well
The Panchayat polls in Uttar Pradesh have dealt a jolt to the BJP.
Nov 02, 2015, 13:00 PM IST
EC asks parties not to put out ads that can create 'mutual hatred'
The Election Commission on Saturday asked political parties in Bihar not to publish advertisements that have the potential to create mutual hatred and ill-will among different social and religious communities so that the peaceful atmosphere is not vitiated.
Oct 31, 2015, 21:26 PM IST
BJP moves EC, accuses grand alliance of trying to polarise voters
The BJP on Friday moved the Election Commission against the grand alliance alleging that its leaders were trying to polarise voters of Bihar on communal lines and urged the poll body to take "stringent action" against them.
Oct 30, 2015, 15:56 PM IST
Amit Shah's 'Diwali in Pakistan' comment: Bihar's Grand Alliance to move EC today
The Grand Alliance will lodge a protest with the Election Commission on Friday against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah's remark that crackers will burst in Pakistan if his party loses the Bihar Assembly polls.
Oct 30, 2015, 13:09 PM IST
Over Rs 19 crore cash seized in Bihar
The election machinery in poll-bound Bihar has so far seized over Rs 19 crore in cash, part of a larger amount allegedly aimed at influencing voters.
Oct 27, 2015, 14:36 PM IST
Lohardaga Assembly by-poll deferred
The by-election for the Lohardaga Assembly constituency, which was scheduled to be held on November 21, has now been deferred in view of the Panchayat Election in the state to be held next month.
Oct 24, 2015, 18:16 PM IST
EC has pledged to enable Brus in camps to vote in Mizoram: CM
Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla on Thursday said the Election Commission has pledged that arrangements would be made to ensure exercise of franchise in Mizoram by Bru voters lodged in Tripura relief camps in the parliamentary and Assembly polls.
Oct 15, 2015, 14:17 PM IST
Voting picks up in Bihar, over 33% voting recorded till noon
Over 33.13% polling was recorded till noon as voting in 49 Assembly seats of Bihar in the first phase picked up on Monday.
Oct 12, 2015, 10:28 AM IST
Election Commission orders probe into Awadhesh Kushwaha 'sting operation'
Following the dramatic resignation of Bihar cabinet minister Awadhesh Kushwaha over graft charges, the Election Commission on Monday ordered the District Magistrate to probe into the alleged sting tape, which showed the minister accepting bribe.
Oct 12, 2015, 09:53 AM IST
Over Rs 7 crore seized in poll-bound Bihar
Over Rs 7 crore in cash was recovered from vehicles on Wednesday in Bihar`s Saran and Siwan districts during routine checking in the poll-bound state, police said.
Sep 30, 2015, 12:19 PM IST
Rs 11.91 lakh in cash, 18,684 litre liquor seized in Bihar ahead of polls
In a drive undertaken under the Election Commission's direction, the police on Friday seized unaccounted cash amounting to Rs 11.91 lakh, 18,684 litre of liquor and arms and ammunition from various parts of Bihar to facilitate a free and fair Assembly election in the state.
Sep 25, 2015, 20:18 PM IST
Remove poll symbol from ballot papers, EVMs: Anna Hazare
Social activist Anna Hazare on Wednesday asked the Election Commission of India to remove poll symbol from the ballot papers and EVMs as part of poll reforms.
Sep 23, 2015, 15:57 PM IST
Grant citizenship to Chakma, Hajong tribals in three months: SC
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and Arunachal Pradesh government to grant citizenship within three months to Chakma and Hajong tribals who had migrated from Bangladesh in 1964-69, saying they cannot be discriminated in any manner,
Sep 20, 2015, 09:51 AM IST
'Mann ki Baat': Congress dissatisfied with EC's decision
Expressing discontent over the Election Commission`s decision to not ban Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s `Mann ki Baat`, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Saturday said the EC should not have given permit to the programme.
Sep 19, 2015, 11:15 AM IST
EC issues notification for first phase of Bihar Assembly polls
The Election Commission on Wednesday issued notification for the first phase of elections to the Bihar Assembly.
Sep 16, 2015, 23:02 PM IST![Election Commission rejects Opposition demand, says no "blanket ban" on PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat'](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2015/09/16/413216-electioncom-modileadpic.jpg "Election Commission rejects Opposition demand, says no "blanket ban" on PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat'")
Election Commission rejects Opposition demand, says no "blanket ban" on PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat'
The Election Commission on Wednesday ruled out a "blanket ban" on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' radio programme amid reports that the Congress is likely to approach the poll body with such a demand alleging it "violates" the Model Code of Conduct in force due to Bihar Assembly polls.
Sep 16, 2015, 11:50 AM IST
