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EC announces bypolls to Radhanpur and Bayad assembly seats in Gujarat
According to a statement issued by the Commission, bypolls to Radhanpur and Bayad assembly seats in Gujarat and the Samastipur Lok Sabha seat in Bihar will be held on October 21
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Realme 3 launch, Modi's Gujarat rally, EC in J&K, more: Today's top events
From Realme 3 launch to Modi's rally in Gujarat, here are some of the most important news events scheduled for today that will be keenly watched
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CEC Arora denies rift in poll panel, says members not clones of each other
Full Commission meeting on Tuesday to discuss issue; Congress slams govt, demands probe
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By not censuring PM for his campaign speeches, the EC shows lack of courage
The Election Commission seems to lack the capacity to act against the PM. But I pray it proves I'm horribly wrong. If it does, I will readily apologise
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Letter to BS: Knotty problem for EC if women voters wear Modi sarees
Many in the media might not be aware that the "KCR kheera" is a huge hit in many parts of Telangana
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Election Commission ready for '100 per cent use' of VVPATs: O P Rawat
On 'None of the Above Option', he said in the elections so far, it has been generally exercised by 1.2 to 1.4 per cent of voters
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EC starts weeding out duplicate voters; ero.net to ensure fair checklist
The new software would ensure that any person with more than one election ID has to surrender the other cards, which will be invalidated
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'Not considering AAP plaint against BJP MLAs for holding office of profit'
Chief Election Commissioner O P Rawat that EC keeping a close eye on electoral bonds
 "'Not considering AAP plaint against BJP MLAs for holding office of profit'")
Size of VVPAT paper slips to be increased, says EC chief A K Joti
VVPAT is a machine which dispenses the slip with the symbol of the party for which a person has voted for
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EC to announce poll dates for Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat assemblies today
The poll panel has convened a press conference this evening to announce the poll schedule
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Will PIOs violate norms by campaigning for polls, EC asks govt
At present, the election law is silent on who can campaign in Indian elections
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EVMs, VVPAT machines to be used in all future elections, clarifies EC
SVEEP should also be developed as a core area of election management: Election Commission
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Election Commission ties up with Facebook to register voters from July 1
A notification of the 'voter registration reminder' will be sent on July 1
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Too much power
When T N Seshan took over as chief election commissioner, electoral malpractices were the norm
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Election Commission proposes revoking poll mandate in bribe-for-votes cases
Govt was asked to add a new section in the Representation of People Act (1951) for the purpose
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EC asks print and electronic media to refrain from running exit polls
This comes in the wake of recent violation of the norms specified by the EC
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Demonetisation: Election Commission expects less cash flow during Goa polls
Goa government has been asked to keep a strict watch on casinos to check distribution of money during elections
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EC seeks teeth to fight money power in polls
Might move SC to get the right to cancel elections where funds are used to sway voters
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