Page 40 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
Union IT Minister Chandrasekhar declares assets worth over Rs 28 crore
Chandrasekhar's total income shown in the 2022-23 Income Tax return is Rs 5,59,200, while it was Rs 680 for the year 2021-22
 "Union IT Minister Chandrasekhar declares assets worth over Rs 28 crore")
EC notice to AAP leader Atishi over statement on BJP's 'poaching' bid
The BJP moved the commission earlier against her claim that the party reached out to her through someone close and asked her to join it
 "EC notice to AAP leader Atishi over statement on BJP's 'poaching' bid")
Lok Sabha polls: Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to launch Congress manifesto today
Lok Sabha elections: The Congress has made poll promises focussing on five segments of the society, including women, youth, dalit, farmers and workers
 "Lok Sabha polls: Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to launch Congress manifesto today")
Lok Sabha polls: Not even 40% of 18 or 19-year-olds registered to vote
According to the Election Commission data, less than 40 per cent of the voters between 18-and-19-years-old have registered for the 2024 elections across the country
 "Lok Sabha polls: Not even 40% of 18 or 19-year-olds registered to vote")
EC issues guidelines for genuine electors to cast vote without voter I-card
The EC said the electors who are not able to produce their voter I-card will have to furnish one of the alternative photo identity documents for establishing their identity
 "EC issues guidelines for genuine electors to cast vote without voter I-card")
ECI meets with States, UTs to ensure peaceful, inducement free elections
The meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with ECs Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu was attended by top officials from States/UTs and central agencies
 "ECI meets with States, UTs to ensure peaceful, inducement free elections")
ECI calls meeting to review law and order on borders ahead of LS polls
The State Excise Department has been asked to monitor the production, distribution, sale and storage of liquor and inducements in the form of free goods during the election process
 "ECI calls meeting to review law and order on borders ahead of LS polls")
Lok Sabha polls: EC to meet officials to assess security along borders
Officials from states and Union Territories are scheduled to join the meeting through video conference
 "Lok Sabha polls: EC to meet officials to assess security along borders")
LS polls: ECI team meets Haryana officials to review election arrangements
The meeting here on Monday was chaired by Haryana Chief Secretary T V S N Prasad, according to an official release
 "LS polls: ECI team meets Haryana officials to review election arrangements")
Election Commission asks Centre to stop Viksit Bharat WhatsApp campaign
After receiving several complaints from citizens and Opposition parties, the ECI directed MeitY to stop the delivery of 'Viksit Bharat' WhatsApp messages since the Model Code of Conduct is in force
 "Election Commission asks Centre to stop Viksit Bharat WhatsApp campaign")
SC seeks EC response on 'complete count' of VVPAT slips, Congress lauds
The plea said if simultaneous verification is done and more officers are deployed for counting in each assembly constituency, then complete VVPAT verification can be done in a matter of five-six hours
 "SC seeks EC response on 'complete count' of VVPAT slips, Congress lauds")
BJP urges EC to file FIR against TMC leader for 'casteist slur' on PM Modi
BJP has asked the Election Commission to lodge an FIR against Piyush Panda and ban his campaigning for the remainder of the election period for his alleged derogatory remarks
BJP files EC complaint against TMC for posting private info of Rekha Patra
TMC is accused of targeting Sandeshkhali victim and BJP candidate Rekha Patra, sharing her private information on social media
 "BJP files EC complaint against TMC for posting private info of Rekha Patra")
BJP writes to EC, seeks 'stringent action' against Rahul over EVM remark
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of engaging in 'match-fixing' in the Lok Sabha election
 "BJP writes to EC, seeks 'stringent action' against Rahul over EVM remark")
Lok Sabha elections 2024: All things to know about phase six of polls
Lok Sabha elections phase six will be conducted on May 25 in seven states and Union territories on 57 constituencies. Notably, Delhi will go to polls in this stage
 "Lok Sabha elections 2024: All things to know about phase six of polls")
LS polls: EC censures Cong's Shrinate & BJP's Ghosh for offensive remarks
The Election Commission said the two leaders violated the model code of conduct and that their election-related communications will be closely monitored from now on
 "LS polls: EC censures Cong's Shrinate & BJP's Ghosh for offensive remarks")
Polls latest: Jaishankar on Katchatheevu row, Kejriwal's custody extended
Lok Sabha elections: Jaishankar slams the Congress on the Katchatheevu issue; Arvind Kejriwal's ED custody in the Delhi liquor policy case ends today, and other latest updates
 "Polls latest: Jaishankar on Katchatheevu row, Kejriwal's custody extended")
Highlights: BJP fields ex-diplomat Taranjit Sandhu from Amritsar, singer Hans Raj Hans from Faridkot, ex-Cong MP Preneet Kaur from Patiala for LS 2024
From Amit Shah's visit to Assam to US Federal Chair Jerome Powell's statement on interest rates and keeping an eye on inflation, track all the news from around the world here
 "Highlights: BJP fields ex-diplomat Taranjit Sandhu from Amritsar, singer Hans Raj Hans from Faridkot, ex-Cong MP Preneet Kaur from Patiala for LS 2024")
Ex-Bihar CM, NDA nominee Manjhi owns movable assets worth Rs 11.32 lakh
In the 2019 polls, the former CM had declared movable assets worth Rs 10.2 lakh and Rs 40,000 cash in hand
 "Ex-Bihar CM, NDA nominee Manjhi owns movable assets worth Rs 11.32 lakh")
Voting is not just a right but a responsibility, say voters in Arunachal
For many first-time voters in Arunachal Pradesh voting is not just a right but a responsibility also for building a strong base for a vibrant democracy
 "Voting is not just a right but a responsibility, say voters in Arunachal")