Page 58 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
EC to host international poll visitors' event on Monday virtually
The Election Commission (EC) is going to organise an International Election Visitors Programme (IEVP), 2022, for foreign election management bodies and organisations in virtual mode on Monday
 "EC to host international poll visitors' event on Monday virtually")
EC restores number of star campaigners for state polls as Covid cases fall
Recognised national and state parties can field a maximum of 40 star campaigners and other parties which are registered but not recognised can now have 20 star campaigners
 "EC restores number of star campaigners for state polls as Covid cases fall")
Sonu Sood restrained from visiting polling stations in Punjab's Moga
The Election Commission on Sunday restrained actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood from visiting polling stations in Moga, where his sister is contesting on a Congress ticket
 "Sonu Sood restrained from visiting polling stations in Punjab's Moga")
Voter turnout at 3 pm: UP 51.93%, Uttarakhand 49.24% and Goa 60.18%
The EC has put out a disclaimer that the data made available is approximate as data from some polling stations takes time to reach
 "Voter turnout at 3 pm: UP 51.93%, Uttarakhand 49.24% and Goa 60.18%")
Live news: Jolt for BJP ahead of Bengal civic polls as 3 leaders rejoin TMC
Live news updates: Industrialist Rahul Bajaj will be cremated in Pune with state honours, Election Commission eases rules for campaigning.
 "Live news: Jolt for BJP ahead of Bengal civic polls as 3 leaders rejoin TMC")
Uttar Pradesh polls phase-1: 7.95% voting in first two hours
The first phase polling for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls on Thursday saw 7.95 per cent voting till 9 a.m., according to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
 "Uttar Pradesh polls phase-1: 7.95% voting in first two hours")
BJP will win all five poll-bound states, says PM Narendra Modi
Says intention has always been to protect farmers' interests
 "BJP will win all five poll-bound states, says PM Narendra Modi")
ECI Chief Sushil Chandra, team in Manipur to review election preparedness
Election Commission led by CEC Sushil Chandra held a series of meetings with the political parties and senior officials
 "ECI Chief Sushil Chandra, team in Manipur to review election preparedness")
EC opens up physical campaigning events; ban on roadshows continues
The Election Commission extended the ban on roadshows, 'pad yatras', cycle and vehicle rallies but gave fresh relaxations for indoor and outdoor physical campaigning events for the polls
 "EC opens up physical campaigning events; ban on roadshows continues")
Election Commission grants further relaxations for physical public meetings
The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued revised guidelines following an improvement in the prevailing Covid situation and considering the short period remaining for campaigning for elections.
 "Election Commission grants further relaxations for physical public meetings")
Goa Polls: Rahul to hold virtual rally in CM Sawant's constituency on Feb 2
To boost the morale of party workers ahead of the assembly polls, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will campaign in Goa and hold a virtual rally in Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's constituency Sanquelim
 "Goa Polls: Rahul to hold virtual rally in CM Sawant's constituency on Feb 2")
We want AFSPA lifted but with Centre's consent: Manipur CM
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said the people of his state want the withdrawal of the AFSPA but only after mutual understanding with the Centre as national security is their first priority.
 "We want AFSPA lifted but with Centre's consent: Manipur CM")
BJP eyeing 2/3rd majority, open to post-poll alliance: CM Biren Singh
Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday asserted that his party will double its tally this time and is trying hard to get a two-third majority, and said a post-poll alliance can also be forged.
 "BJP eyeing 2/3rd majority, open to post-poll alliance: CM Biren Singh")
Manipur Assembly polls 2022: NPP president Conrad Sangma releases manifesto
Meghalaya CM and NPP president, Conrad Sangma along with Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur Y. Joykumar Singh virtually released the manifesto for the upcoming Manipur Assembly elections.
 "Manipur Assembly polls 2022: NPP president Conrad Sangma releases manifesto")
Manipur Assembly elections 2022: NPP releases first list of 20 candidates
The National People's Party put out its first list of 20 candidates for Manipur assembly elections with three sitting MLAs, including Deputy Chief Minister Y Joykumar Singh.
 "Manipur Assembly elections 2022: NPP releases first list of 20 candidates")
SC to hear plea seeking disclosure of criminal records of poll candidates
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a PIL seeking a direction to the ECI to deregister political parties that do not disclose details pertaining to criminal cases of election candidates
 "SC to hear plea seeking disclosure of criminal records of poll candidates")
Plea in SC asking political parties publish criminal history of candidates
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking direction to EC to take steps to ensure that every political party publishes the details regarding criminal cases of each candidate
EC to discuss Punjab parties' demand to postpone polls amid Ravidas Jayanti
The Election Commission is meeting on Monday morning to discuss demands by various political parties to defer the February 14 assembly polls in Punjab in view of Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Punjab polls: Here're average assets of candidates, elected MLAs since 2004
Interestingly, the average assets of male and female candidates and elected representatives vary widely
 "Punjab polls: Here're average assets of candidates, elected MLAs since 2004")
Live: Arvind Kejriwal holds door-to-door campaign in poll-bound Goa
Live news: HDFC Bank reports an 18 per cent rise in profit, year-on-year, for the third quarter; Maruti increases vehicle prices.
 "Live: Arvind Kejriwal holds door-to-door campaign in poll-bound Goa")
