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Why did you field criminals, SC asks political parties to explain
According to existing election laws, only those convicted of their crimes are barred from contesting any elections for six years
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Delhi election: Priority is ensuring accuracy in counting, says CEO Delhi
Earlier, the Delhi CEO had said that 21 centres for counting of votes had been set up in the national capital.
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Final Delhi polls turnout at 62.59%; EC says needed time for accuracy
After elections to the 70-member Delhi Assembly were held on Saturday, poll officials had said that there was a turnout of 61.46 per cent, subject to revision
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Delhi votes in late overs, clocks over 55% turnout as it waits for results
Turnout was low through the day but picked up in the evening, compared to 67.12 per cent turnout in the city's elections in 2015. Votes will be counted on February 11, Tuesday
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EC issues notice to Kejriwal for video that can 'disturb communal harmony'
Kejriwal has been asked to respond to the notice before 5.00 pm on Saturday, the day of polling in Delhi
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Delhi elections: Poll body tightens security; extra vigil in Shaheen Bagh
In view of the ongoing anti-CAA protests in Shaheen Bagh, the Delhi CEO Office has put all five polling stations in the area under the "critical" category
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Delhi elections: EC appoints Vinod Zutshi as special general observer
The commission has been assured that all required arrangements are in place for conducting free, fair and peaceful elections in the national capital on February 8, EC spokesperson said
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EC transfers DCP Biswal after firing incidents at Jamia Nagar, Shaheen Bagh
The poll body directed Additional DCP (southeast) Kumar Gyanesh to take charge
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Delhi election 2020: How to check voter list, polling booth, and other FAQs
Before the polling begins, here's what Delhi voters must know
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Anti-CAA protest: Cong members protest against Anurag Thakur in Lok Sabha
Thakur, who is the Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs, had made some controversial remarks during a recent poll rally in the national capital
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Union Budget will show how much BJP cares for Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal
The city government has also been demanding more funds from the Centre for the MCD.
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Delhi: EC bars minister Anurag Thakur, BJP MP Parvesh Verma from campaign
While Thakur has been barred from campaigning for three days, Verma will not be allowed to campaign for four days
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EC orders removal of Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma as BJP star campaigners
An order issued by the poll body on Wednesday barred the two leaders who made objectionable comments while campaigning during election rallies
Delhi CEO office seeks report on Thakur's 'traitors should be shot' remark
The incident has triggered a row, drawing sharp reaction form the Congress which demanded that the Election Commission (EC) take action against Thakur.
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Some voters don't realise importance of right to exercise franchise: Prez
He pointed out that even in old democracies such as England, women were able to get equal voting rights in the 20th century, after nearly three decades of struggle
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EC bans Kapil Mishra from campaigning for 48 hours over controversial tweet
The ban order, signed by the Chef Election Commissioner and two fellow Election Commissioners, would come into force from 5 PM on Saturday, they said
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Election body issues notice to Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga over campaign song
In the notice, he has been asked why the expenditure on the song shouldn't be added to his poll expenses.
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Delhi election 2020: FIR filed against Kapil Mishra over India vs Pak tweet
Twitter, meanwhile, said it has "withheld" the controversial tweet following the directions of the Election Commission. The tweet was, however, not removed and could be seen on the platform.
Ask parties to avoid tickets to people with criminal background: EC to SC
The poll panel suggested that instead of asking candidates to declare criminal antecedents in the media, political parties should be asked not to give tickets to candidates with criminal background
Delhi Assembly elections 2020: 411 nominations rejected, 3 withdrawn
According to the Election Commission, 1,029 candidates had filed 1,528 nominations for the 70 assembly constituencies here