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Critical remarks of Madras HC against EC not part of judicial order: SC
The Supreme Court said the question of expunging the Madras High Court's critical remarks holding the Election Commission responsible for surge in Covid-19 cases does not arise
 "Critical remarks of Madras HC against EC not part of judicial order: SC")
EC could do better than 'seek for fetters on media', says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the constitutional authorities can do better than to complain and ask for shackles on the media
 "EC could do better than 'seek for fetters on media', says Supreme Court")
SC refuses to expunge critical remarks of Madras High Court against EC
The Supreme Court refused to expunge critical remarks of the Madras High Court holding the poll panel responsible for surge in Covid cases in country
 "SC refuses to expunge critical remarks of Madras High Court against EC")
EC plea on media 'too far fetched', it can't be restrained to report: SC
The Supreme Court Monday termed as too far fetched the poll panel's plea for restraining media from reporting remarks in court proceedings and came out in support of high courts
Mahua Moitra slams EC, terms Nirvachan Sadan 'new crematorium in Delhi'
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Monday took a jibe at the Election Commission, saying the EC office in the national capital -- Nirvachan Sadan - is the "new crematorium" in Delhi
 "Mahua Moitra slams EC, terms Nirvachan Sadan 'new crematorium in Delhi'")
Don't want to demoralise HCs, they are vital pillars: SC on EC's plea
The Supreme Court on Monday said it does not want to demoralise high courts as they are vital pillars of democracy.
Counting on smoothly, but website slow due to server overload: EC
The Election Commission on Sunday said the counting process for the five assemblies was going on "smoothly", but its website was slow in displaying trends and results due to server overload
 "Counting on smoothly, but website slow due to server overload: EC")
EC orders FIR over celebratory congregation in anticipation of poll victory
The Election Commission Sunday said it has taken a stern view of reports of congregation of people to celebrate anticipated victory
 "EC orders FIR over celebratory congregation in anticipation of poll victory")
75% voter turnout recorded in seventh phase of West Bengal elections
Constituency-wise, Raninagar in the Murshidabad district recorded the highest voter turnout of 84.35% followed by Bhagabangola at 83.5%
 "75% voter turnout recorded in seventh phase of West Bengal elections")
Taxing taskmaster: As CEC, Chandra will oversee toughest Assembly polls
He will retire in May 2022, having overseen the Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Uttarakhand and Manipur Assembly elections, leaving it to others to conduct the next general election due 2024
 "Taxing taskmaster: As CEC, Chandra will oversee toughest Assembly polls")
I'm a street fighter, I fight from battleground: Mamata to BJP after EC ban
After the ban imposed on her by the EC ended on Tuesday evening, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee challenged the rival BJP, saying that she is a street fighter and fights from the battleground
 "I'm a street fighter, I fight from battleground: Mamata to BJP after EC ban")
EC lets off BJP's Suvendu Adhikari with a light rap for 'mini-Pak' remark
The Election Commission has let off BJP candidate from West Bengal's Nandigram Suvendu Adhikari with a light rap for his "mini-Pakistan" remark made at a public meeting last month
 "EC lets off BJP's Suvendu Adhikari with a light rap for 'mini-Pak' remark")
Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra set to become the next CEC
Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra is set to become the next chief election commissioner, sources said on Sunday.
 "Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra set to become the next CEC")
Mamata replies to EC notice, says she did not violate Model Code of Conduct
Mamata Banerjee on Saturday replied to Election Commission's notice to her against her remarks on Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
 "Mamata replies to EC notice, says she did not violate Model Code of Conduct")
Assam assembly polls: ECI orders repolling in four booths on April 20
The Election Commission of India on Saturday ordered repolling in four polling booths of Assam.
 "Assam assembly polls: ECI orders repolling in four booths on April 20")
Follow Covid-19 guidelines or we won't hesitate in banning rallies: EC
Amid rising coronavirus cases, the Election Commission has flagged instances of star campaigners and political leaders campaigning without masks, and warned it will not hesitate to ban rallies
 "Follow Covid-19 guidelines or we won't hesitate in banning rallies: EC")
EC notice to Suvendu Adhikari for communal overtones in his speech
The Election Commission on Thursday issued a notice to Suvendu Adhikari, the BJP candidate from Nandigram in West Bengal, for alleged communal overtones in his speech made last month.
 "EC notice to Suvendu Adhikari for communal overtones in his speech")
Bengal polls: EC removes returning officers of eight Kolkata constituencies
The Election Commission has removed returning officers of eight constituencies in Kolkata that will go to the polls in the last two phases of the West Bengal assembly elections on April 26 and 29
 "Bengal polls: EC removes returning officers of eight Kolkata constituencies")
WB polls: EVMs, VVPATs found at TMC leader's home, poll official suspended
Four EVMs and a similar number of VVPATs were found at the house of a Trinamool Congress leader in West Bengal's Howrah district, following which a poll official was suspended
 "WB polls: EVMs, VVPATs found at TMC leader's home, poll official suspended")
EC rejects Mamata's claim of disruption of polling at Nandigram booth
The Election Commission has rejected her claim about the presence of outsiders at a polling booth in Nandigram as "factually incorrect" and "devoid of substance"
