Page 43 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
LS polls: Kamal Nath aide, former Congress minister Dipak Saxena joins BJP
The BJP is making all efforts to ensure it wrests Chhindwara, the only seat the Congress had won in MP in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls
 "LS polls: Kamal Nath aide, former Congress minister Dipak Saxena joins BJP")
EC asks officials to work on increasing voter turnout in Lok Sabha polls
The ECI identified urban-specific hurdles and recommended the development of tailored, region-specific outreach programmes according to the demographics of the constituency
 "EC asks officials to work on increasing voter turnout in Lok Sabha polls")
No to NOTA? Fewer takers for last button, trend suggests further dip
'Voters in reserved constituencies, tribal areas exercise NOTA option to a greater extent than the regular constituencies'
 "No to NOTA? Fewer takers for last button, trend suggests further dip")
LS elections: 53.5 mn voters in Rajasthan, 4.5 mn up since 2019 polls
Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan will be held in two phases, on April 19 and April 26
 "LS elections: 53.5 mn voters in Rajasthan, 4.5 mn up since 2019 polls")
'No ground' for India's request for return of Katchatheevu: Lanka minister
It is the election time in India, it is not unusual to hear such noises of claims and counterclaims about Katchatheevu," Devananda told reporters in Jaffna on Thursday
 "'No ground' for India's request for return of Katchatheevu: Lanka minister")
Lok Sabha polls: ED seized assets worth Rs 1 trillion in 10 yrs, says Modi
Lok Sabha elections: PM Modi said that whatever has been done in last year is an appetiser and the main course would come in his new term
 "Lok Sabha polls: ED seized assets worth Rs 1 trillion in 10 yrs, says Modi")
SC rejects plea on cooling-off period for civil servants to contest polls
The plea had also sought a direction from the Centre to grant one pension to the bureaucrats who have served as members of assembly and parliament
 "SC rejects plea on cooling-off period for civil servants to contest polls")
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
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")