Page 44 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
Seeking to plug loopholes, ECI tweaks policy on transfer of officers
There has been a zero-tolerance policy of the commission against disturbing the level-playing field in the elections, it pointed out
 "Seeking to plug loopholes, ECI tweaks policy on transfer of officers")
ECI winds up Bihar tour ahead of LS polls, voices concern over low turnout
Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar made the averment at a press conference here, before concluding his three-day tour of the state for reviewing preparedness ahead of the Lok Sabha polls
 "ECI winds up Bihar tour ahead of LS polls, voices concern over low turnout")
Assam's electorate registers 11% jump to 24.3 mn from 21.8 mn in 2019
Assam's electorate has risen to 24.3 mn which is a jump of 11 per cent from 21.8 mn in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls
A vote for disclosure
Scrapping electoral bonds is an opportunity for reform
 "A vote for disclosure")
State Bank of India to follow SC's verdict on electoral bonds scheme
5-judge bench of SC, comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, on Thursday barred SBI from any further issuance of electoral bonds
 "State Bank of India to follow SC's verdict on electoral bonds scheme")
Maharashtra politics: Congress, MVA eye stronger comeback ahead of LS polls
Ashok Chavan on Tuesday announced his decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party asserting to work for the "constructive development of Maharashtra"
 "Maharashtra politics: Congress, MVA eye stronger comeback ahead of LS polls")
EC team visits Sikkim, reviews preparedness for LS, Assembly polls
The EC team also held a meeting with the state nodal officers of various enforcement agencies which monitor election expenditures
 "EC team visits Sikkim, reviews preparedness for LS, Assembly polls")
NCP supremo Sharad Pawar at crossroads as party split sparks uncertainty
As founder of NCP, Sharad Pawar is a man in a hurry, torn between rebuilding from the wreckage or aligning with the BJP for a last shot at political survival
 "NCP supremo Sharad Pawar at crossroads as party split sparks uncertainty")
Nearly 970 million people eligible to vote in Lok Sabha polls, says EC
It also said over 20 million young electors in age group of 18 to 29 years have been added in the voters' list
EC issues notifications for polls to six Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar
The nomination process for biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha went underway in Bihar on Thursday with the Election Commission's notification for six seats, terms of which would end early next month
 "EC issues notifications for polls to six Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar")
EC's declaration of 'real' NCP shows power of democracy: Fadnavis
The Commission provided the Sharad Pawar faction with a one-time option to claim a name for its new political formation and provide three preferences
 "EC's declaration of 'real' NCP shows power of democracy: Fadnavis")
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi-led march to enter Odisha today
In Odisha, the yatra will cover around 200 km in the two western districts of Sundergarh and Jharsuguda
 "Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi-led march to enter Odisha today")
Elections 2024: EC instructs parties not to involve children in campaigns
The EC reminded all political parties of their responsibility to adhere to the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
Do not use children in election campaigning: EC asks political parties
Political leaders and candidates should not use children for campaign activities in any manner including holding a child in their arms, carrying a child in a vehicle or in rallies, EC said
Tamil Actor Vijay enters politics with 'Tamilaga Vetri Kazham' party
Renowned South Indian actor Vijay has declared that his newly launched party will not be contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and will not extend support to any other party
 "Tamil Actor Vijay enters politics with 'Tamilaga Vetri Kazham' party")
Republic Day parade: EC tableau presents India as 'Mother of Democracy'
The Election Commission's Republic Day parade tableau on Friday rolled down the Kartavya Path showcasing "India--Mother of Democracy"
Use of modern tech by EC in polls example for all democracies: Prez Murmu
In the last 75 years, Murmu noted, the poll authority has organised 17 Lok Sabha elections and over 400 assembly elections
 "Use of modern tech by EC in polls example for all democracies: Prez Murmu")
National Voters' Day: Your dreams are my resolve, Modi's message to youth
Addressing the 'Nav Matdata Sammelan' virtually, Modi emphasised on the value of votes and told the youngsters that their voice will decide the course of the country's direction with their votes
 "National Voters' Day: Your dreams are my resolve, Modi's message to youth")
SC grants protection from arrest to Umar Ansari in Violation of MCC case
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Ansari, submitted that the main accused has been granted regular bail in the matter
 "SC grants protection from arrest to Umar Ansari in Violation of MCC case")
National Voters' Day: Election Commission marks 75 years of service today
The National Voters' Day is observed annually on January 25 to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission. The EC is a constitutional body, which overlooks the conduct of elections in India
