Page 64 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
EC nod to use its data for vaccination drive; wants data deleted later
The Election Commission wants health authorities to delete the data once the inoculation exercise is over, sources privy to the development said on Friday
 "EC nod to use its data for vaccination drive; wants data deleted later")
Plea in SC to nullify election results if maximum votes in favour of NOTA
A PIL seeking directions to the Election Commission to nullify the election results and hold fresh polls if maximum votes have been polled in favour of NOTA
 "Plea in SC to nullify election results if maximum votes in favour of NOTA")
EC ensured to deploy central forces during West Bengal Polls: Vijayvargiya
Kailash Vijayvargiya said that Election Commission's representative promised him to appoint central security force for conducting the West Bengal Assembly election 2021with-out any fear
 "EC ensured to deploy central forces during West Bengal Polls: Vijayvargiya")
ECI rejects recounting applications of 6 candidates in Bihar Assembly polls
Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected applications of six candidates who are shouted recounting of votes for the recently concluded Bihar Assembly Elections
 "ECI rejects recounting applications of 6 candidates in Bihar Assembly polls")
By-poll result LIVE: BJP retains six seats, SP bags one in Uttar Pradesh
By-election result 2020: Stay tuned for LIVE updates on bypoll results in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana, Karnataka and other states
 "By-poll result LIVE: BJP retains six seats, SP bags one in Uttar Pradesh")
55.22% voter turnout in Bihar polls phase-3, figure may go up: EC
Over 55% voter turnout was registered in phase three of the Bihar assembly elections with the Election Commission noting that the figures are likely to go up later in the evening
 "55.22% voter turnout in Bihar polls phase-3, figure may go up: EC")
Bihar records 8.13% voter turnout till 10 am in 3rd phase of Assembly polls
Bihar recorded a voter turnout of 8.13 per cent till 10 am as the polling is underway for the third and final phase of state Assembly elections on Saturday
 "Bihar records 8.13% voter turnout till 10 am in 3rd phase of Assembly polls")
Bihar elections: 53.51% turnout in Phase 2, figure likely to go up, says EC
n the corresponding constituencies which went to poll in the 2015 assembly polls, the turnout was 55.35 per cent, the EC said
Bihar records 18.31% turnout till 11 am in first phase of Assembly polls
Over 18.30 % voter turnout was recorded till 11 Am in the first phase of Bihar assembly polls on Wednesday, the Election Commission said in its provisional data
 "Bihar records 18.31% turnout till 11 am in first phase of Assembly polls")
EC frets as parties flout distancing norms during poll campaign amid Covid
Separate instructions for strict compliance of guidelines are being issued to chief electoral officers and state governments of poll-going states
 "EC frets as parties flout distancing norms during poll campaign amid Covid")
ECI seeks detailed report from Madhya Pradesh CEO over Kamal Nath's remark
ECI has sought a detailed report from Madhya Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer over the Congress leader Kamal Nath's "item remark" at an election rally made against BJP leader Imarti Devi
 "ECI seeks detailed report from Madhya Pradesh CEO over Kamal Nath's remark")
Electoral bonds are up for sale from today: All you need to know
SBI is the only authorised bank to issue such bonds. Tune in to the podcast to know more about electoral bonds and controversy over it
 "Electoral bonds are up for sale from today: All you need to know")
Govt approves 14th tranche of electoral bonds; sale closes on October 28
The Election Commission of India (ECI) accorded 'no objection' from the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) angle on October 15 with certain conditions, a finance ministry statement said
 "Govt approves 14th tranche of electoral bonds; sale closes on October 28")
52,000 voters opt for postal ballots in 71 constituencies for Bihar polls
More than 52,000 voters belonging to Senior Citizen and PwD categories, have opted to exercise the facility to vote through postal ballots in the forthcoming phase 1 of Legislative Assembly of Bihar
 "52,000 voters opt for postal ballots in 71 constituencies for Bihar polls")
EC doubles broadcast time for parties in Bihar elections amid Covid-19
As the Covid-19 pandemic has caused roadblocks for the political parties to launch mass connect initiatives, the Election Commission has come to their aid by doubling the broadcast time on DD and AIR
 "EC doubles broadcast time for parties in Bihar elections amid Covid-19")
CPI(M) writes to EC; flags concerns over funding, social media, EVMs
The CPI(M) on Friday raised concerns over funding and use of social media and electronic voting machines in the upcoming assembly polls in Bihar.
Bihar polls: EC relaxes timeline for registration of parties amid Covid-19
ECI announced reduction in the notice period for registration of political parties in Bihar from 30 days to 7 days, keeping in view of the prevailing restrictions due to Covid-19 pandemic
Election Commission team visits Patna to observe Bihar poll preparations
A team of Election Commission officials visited Patna to take stock of poll preparations on Wednesday, ahead of the Bihar Assembly election
Election Commission removes Bihar Excise Commissioner B Karthikey Dhanji
The Election Commission removed Excise Commissioner B Karthikey Dhanji from his post for 'inadequate action-plan' in view of the Bihar Assembly elections
Polling for 8 Bihar Legislative Council seats on October 22, says ECI
The Election Commission on Friday announced that the biennial elections for eight legislative council seats in Bihar will be held on October 22
 "Polling for 8 Bihar Legislative Council seats on October 22, says ECI")