Page 52 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
Karnataka elections 2023: 13 of 25 contesting BJP ministers trailing
Senior leaders like B Sreeramulu, V Somanna and Murugesh Nirani fall behind
 "Karnataka elections 2023: 13 of 25 contesting BJP ministers trailing")
Karnataka election results 2023: When, where, and how to check results
The exit polls suggest a fragmented mandate that may result in a hung assembly, giving JDS the edge it hopes to enjoy
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BJP moves EC, seeks derecogonition of Cong over K'taka sovereignty remark
"The Congress will not allow anyone to pose a threat to Karnataka's reputation, sovereignty or integrity," the Congress had tweeted
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K'taka polls: ECI issues advisory to parties to get clearance for print ads
ECI on Sunday also held all major local newspapers in the state responsible for all matters including advertisements published in their newspapers
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Karnataka poll machinery to be vigilant against influencing voters: EC
An FIR has been filed in the matter under Section 171E and 171 F of IPC in Town Police Station, Chamarajanagar, they said
Conviction rate in election-related offences high in Karnataka: EC official
"Last time, 2,000-odd cases were booked. All were charge-sheeted, all were tried and I think more than 50% conviction we have done in Karnataka"
 "Conviction rate in election-related offences high in Karnataka: EC official")
NGO moves SC against appointment of Arun Goel as Election Commissioner
NGO Association for Democratic Reforms has moved the Supreme Court against Arun Goel's appointment as Election Commissioner claiming it is arbitrary
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Decide in 10 days on AIADMK bye-laws: Delhi High Court tells ECI
Delhi High Court has asked the ECI to decide within 10 days a representation by AIADMK to update in its record the party's amended bye-laws
 "Decide in 10 days on AIADMK bye-laws: Delhi High Court tells ECI")
Karnataka elections: Election Commission to set ball rolling on April 13
The poll process for the May 10 Karnataka Assembly elections will be formally set in motion on Thursday with the gazette notification
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AAP's challenges and contradictions as it gets a national party tag
Education and health aside, AAP will now have to address issues on which it has not voiced an opinion so far
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Bypolls to 1 Lok Sabha, 4 assembly seats on May 10: Election commission
Bypolls to one Lok Sabha and four assembly seats across four states will be held on May 10 along with the Karnataka assembly polls, the Election Commission announced on Wednesday
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Election Commission says looking into AAP's national status issue
The Election Commission on Wednesday said it is looking into the issue of according the national status to the Aam Aadmi Party
After Covid-induced break, EC restarts review of recognised party status
In November last year, the poll panel revived the process. On Tuesday, it heard the response of the Nationalist Congress Party and the CPI
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Election Commission's full bench to visit Assam for delimitation exercise
Prior to the delimitation exercise of constituencies in Assam, the full bench of the ECI will meet and hold discussion with various stakeholders, including political parties and civil society.
Significant rise in number of EVM's ballot units, control units since 2014
The total number of control units and ballot units has increased significantly since 2014. Control Units and Ballot units are constituents of electronic voting machines (EVM)
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Govt bats for simultaneous polls; cites savings for public exchequer
The government on Friday batted for holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies, saying it would result in huge saving to the public exchequer
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EC proposal for overseas voters to use e-postal ballot under talks with MEA
In a written reply, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju also said the total number of overseas electors as on January 1 this year stands at over 1.15 lakh
ECI chief Rajiv Kumar says it gives 'Agnipariksha' in every election
Election Commission of India (ECI) gives 'Agnipariskha' every election despite having conducted 400 Assembly elections, 17 general elections, and 16 Presidential and Vice Presidential polls
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A more independent Election Commission
The Supreme Court's judgment on appointments is not a case of judicial overreach, but is intended to protect the fundamental rights of citizens
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Landmark orders: Kejriwal on SC verdicts on appointment of ECs, Adani issue
"Truly landmark orders by Hon'ble SC on both EC and Adani issues. We welcome both the orders," Kejriwal said in a tweet
 "Landmark orders: Kejriwal on SC verdicts on appointment of ECs, Adani issue")
