Political parties

Will 'Modi wave' work in 2019 Lok Sabha polls?

In this segment of Zee News, we debate on: Will Narendra Modi's 'wave' work in 2019 Lok Sabha polls?

Mar 11, 2019, 08:56 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls 2019: Election Commission rings the bell, parties gear up

The Election Commission set in motion on Sunday the process to elect 543 members for the 17th Lok Sabha through seven-phase elections between April 11 and May 19. The results will be declared on May 23, said the Commission.

Mar 11, 2019, 08:34 AM IST

K Vinay Kumar, Advisor to J&K Governor's reaction on Pulwama terror attack

This segment of Zee News brings to you K Vinay Kumar, Advisor to J&K Governor's reaction on Pulwama terror attack. Watch full video to know more.

Feb 14, 2019, 18:44 PM IST

Mehbooba Mufti on Pulwama attack: Border skirmishes and surgical strikes are leading to nothing

I don't have enough words to condemn this attack. Border skirmishes and surgical strikes are leading to nothing. NDA Govt and all political parties must come together and reach a solution to end this bloodshed, says Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti on Pulwama terror attack. Watch full video to know more.

Feb 14, 2019, 18:44 PM IST

Whatsapp says Indian political parties abuse its service, warns of ban against misuse

"We are trying to be very clear going into elections that there is abuse of Whatsapp and we are very working very hard to identify and prevent it as soon as possible," he said.

Feb 07, 2019, 09:06 AM IST

Four leaders of different political parties join BJP

Four leaders of the Congress, the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party today joined the BJP in presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur.

Feb 28, 2018, 10:43 AM IST

Political parties collected over Rs 1,500 crore during five Assembly elections in 2018: ADR

Political parties collected over Rs 1,500 crore during the five state Assembly elections held in 2017.

Feb 15, 2018, 19:12 PM IST

FM Arun Jaitley announces contours of electoral bonds for political funding

The bearer instrument will not carry the name of the payee and can be bought for any value, in multiples of Rs 1,000, Rs 10,000, Rs 1 lakh, Rs 10 lakh or Rs 1 crore, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said in a statement in the Lok Sabha.

Jan 02, 2018, 17:39 PM IST

Divyanka Tripathi fears having a daughter, questions Beti Bachao campaign

For the unversed, a minor girl was reportedly sexually assaulted by an unidentified man at knife-point when she was on way to her school for Independence Day function on Tuesday.

Aug 16, 2017, 12:55 PM IST

NCP, CPI (M), only parties to attend hackathon, satisfied with EVMs, says Election Commission

The Commission conducted the hackathon to prove its EVMs are 'unhackable'.

Jun 03, 2017, 17:41 PM IST

Ahead of EVM hacking challenge, EC to meet 55 parties on Friday

The Commission has convened the meeting of seven national and 48 state parties to discuss the reliability of EVMs after 16 parties urged it to revert to the ballot paper system claiming faith of people in the machines has eroded.

May 12, 2017, 00:16 AM IST

Election Commission of India to soon call all party meeting on EVM issue

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will soon call a meeting of all political parties to assure them that the electronic voting machines (EVMs) were tampering-proof and secured, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said on Saturday.

Apr 29, 2017, 17:57 PM IST

EVM credible, ballot paper worst alternative, say former election commissioners

Amidst growing skepticism among political parties over the credibility of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), former chief election commissioners (CEC) on Sunday asserted that machines cannot be hacked and thereby backed the Election Commission for throwing an open challenge to political parties and experts to see if they can tamper the polling machines.

Apr 16, 2017, 11:42 AM IST

Prompt action against those offering cash, gifts to voters: Election Commission

The Election Commission on Friday said prompt action would be taken against political parties or candidates who try to influence voters for the April 12 R K Nagar Assembly bypoll by offering cash or gifts.

Mar 31, 2017, 16:38 PM IST

UP polls: Political parties offer prayers at temple for their win in elections

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Mar 10, 2017, 12:24 PM IST

Electoral bonds cannot become parallel currency: FM Jaitely

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said that the electoral bonds announced in Union Budget 2017-18 to promote legitimate funding of political parties cannot become a parallel currency and thus would be valid only for a specific duration.

Mar 08, 2017, 20:10 PM IST

Bimal Julka recuses from CIC bench hearing plea against political parties

Information Commissioner Bimal Julka has recused from the Central Information Commission (CIC) full bench hearing a complaint against political parties for defying the RTI Act.

Mar 07, 2017, 16:20 PM IST

Cap on cash donations to political parties: Former CECs say more can be done

The cap of Rs 2,000 per person on cash donations to political parties is a welcome move but the provisions can be made more stringent as parties can still find ways to bypass laws aimed at cleansing electoral system of black money, former Chief Election Commissioners feel.

Feb 05, 2017, 16:08 PM IST

File returns by December or lose tax exemptions: Govt to political parties

Donations to political parties via electoral bonds will be confidential, donor's identity not to be disclosed, Adhia said.

Feb 02, 2017, 13:13 PM IST

Budget 2017: How 'cash donation cap of Rs 2000 on political parties' will curb black money, cleanse system

With an aim to cleanse the political funding system and check black money, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday proposed to restrict cash donations to political parties from individuals to Rs 2,000. 

Feb 01, 2017, 19:06 PM IST