Page 21 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
J'khand polls: Congress files complaint with ECI over BJP's 'false' ad
Congress claimed that the advertisement violated the Model Code of Conduct and other electoral laws. It alleged that the leaders of JMM, INC, and RJD were being portrayed in a negative and false light
 "J'khand polls: Congress files complaint with ECI over BJP's 'false' ad")
Wayanad bypolls: EC seizes food kits with Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi's photos
The by-election for the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency is scheduled for November 13
 "Wayanad bypolls: EC seizes food kits with Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi's photos")
EC reschedules bypolls in UP, Punjab, Kerala from Nov 13 to Nov 20
Parties including Congress, BJP, BSP and RLD had urged the poll body to reschedule the polls in view of various festivals, saying that it could impact voter turnout
 "EC reschedules bypolls in UP, Punjab, Kerala from Nov 13 to Nov 20")
ECI orders transfer of Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla ahead of polls
hief Secretary has been directed to submit a panel of three IPS officers for the appointment of the new DGP by 1 PM on November 5, 2024
Findings unacceptable: KC Venugopal on ECI's reply to Cong on Haryana polls
Earlier on November 1, the Congress submitted a 'counter response' to the ECI, describing its initial reply as 'generic' and focused on dismissing the complaints and their petitioners
 "Findings unacceptable: KC Venugopal on ECI's reply to Cong on Haryana polls")
EC accepts J'khand govt's proposal to appoint Alka Tiwari as chief secy
Tiwari, who is from the 1988 batch, is currently the senior-most IAS officer in the cadre
If goal is to strip itself of neutrality, EC is doing remarkable job: Cong
The Congress's response came days after the EC rejected allegations levelled by it over irregularities in the just-held Haryana Assembly polls
 "If goal is to strip itself of neutrality, EC is doing remarkable job: Cong")
Jharkhand polls: MS Dhoni to work for voter mobilisation in state, says EC
Dhoni will work to increase awareness among voters under the SWEEP (Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation) programme
 "Jharkhand polls: MS Dhoni to work for voter mobilisation in state, says EC")
EC allows candidates to apply for rally permissions on 'Suvidha 2.0' app
Candidates and parties, the poll body said, can now apply for campaign-related permissions also in the new and upgraded Suvidha 2.0 mobile application
Forced to make emergency landing, CEC spends night at Uttarakhand village
The helicopter took off on Thursday morning once the weather cleared and reached the Munsyari Tehsil headquarters safely
 "Forced to make emergency landing, CEC spends night at Uttarakhand village")
SC notice to Centre, EC on fresh plea against freebies during elections
Upadhyay's plea said there should be a total ban on populist measures to gain undue political favour from voters
 "SC notice to Centre, EC on fresh plea against freebies during elections")
Maharashtra to vote on Nov 20, Jharkhand on Nov 13 & 20; results on Nov 23
The tenure of the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly ends in November, while the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly's tenure ends on January 5, 2025
 "Maharashtra to vote on Nov 20, Jharkhand on Nov 13 & 20; results on Nov 23")
EVMs 100% foolproof: CEC refutes Cong claim ahead of poll date announcement
Kumar said, the public answers questions by participating in the voting. As far as the EVMs are concerned, they are 100 per cent foolproof
'Ill-founded': ECI refutes Congress's claim of delay in Haryana results
Haryana Assembly elections: The Congress had alleged that the Election Commission is delaying the uploading of current vote counting trends for the Haryana Assembly elections on its website
 "'Ill-founded': ECI refutes Congress's claim of delay in Haryana results")
ECI prescribed alternative id cards allowed while casting vote: Haryana CEC
If a voter's name is on the list but he or she do not possess a voter ID card, they can still cast their vote by presenting one of the 12 alternative identity documents prescribed by the ECI
 "ECI prescribed alternative id cards allowed while casting vote: Haryana CEC")
Urban voter apathy concerning, efforts being put to ensure max polling: CEC
Daily wage earners and others in the unorganised sector should be informed by the administration that voting day will be a paid holiday for them, CEC added
 "Urban voter apathy concerning, efforts being put to ensure max polling: CEC")
EC reviews poll preparedness in Maharashtra, seeks action against fake news
Taking a strong view, the CEC made it clear that the game of fake news on social media will not be allowed to prevail
ECI delegation arrives in Jharkhand to review Assembly poll preparedness
The poll body will hold meetings with political parties, government officials and enforcement agencies during the visit
Who will succeed Kejriwal as Delhi CM?; Buzz over early polls. 10 updates
Arvind Kejriwal has announced that he will resign and return only after receiving a 'certificate of honesty' from the public, triggering a buzz over his potential successor and AAP's next move
 "Who will succeed Kejriwal as Delhi CM?; Buzz over early polls. 10 updates")
SC junks plea over impact of exit polls on investors during LS elections
The Supreme Court bench, comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, described the PIL as a 'political interest litigation'
 "SC junks plea over impact of exit polls on investors during LS elections")