Page 9 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
Bihar govt upgrades security for Samrat Choudhary, Tejashwi Yadav, others
RJD leader and former deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav will now be provided Z-category security, following a review of threat levels for VIP protectees in the state
 "Bihar govt upgrades security for Samrat Choudhary, Tejashwi Yadav, others")
No claim or objection submitted by any party over SIR in Bihar: EC
Releasing its daily bulletin today, the poll body said that from August 1 to August 11, over 1,60,813 Booth Level Agents across national and state parties have not filed any objections
 "No claim or objection submitted by any party over SIR in Bihar: EC")
No formal request for INDIA Bloc march from Parliament to EC: Delhi Police
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said the INDIA bloc MPs had marched from the Parliament to the Election Commission's office last monday to protest the SIR of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar
 "No formal request for INDIA Bloc march from Parliament to EC: Delhi Police")
EC issues notice to Bihar Dy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha over two voter IDs
Earlier in the day, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav alleged that the deputy CM has two voter ID cards and asked what action was taken against Sinha
INDIA bloc plans short march as it prepares for long battle on voter rolls
Cong strategists believe Gandhi's press conference in Delhi, where he presented "evidence" of election irregularities, including alleged fraud in the Mahadevapura Assembly has struck a chord in nation
 "INDIA bloc plans short march as it prepares for long battle on voter rolls")
No deletion in Bihar voter roll without notice, reasoned order: EC to SC
The poll panel also said that statutory framework does not require it to prepare or share any separate list of names of people not included in the draft electoral rolls
Bihar draft voter list: No claims from parties nine days after release
The EC said between August 1 and August 9 (Saturday), no booth-level agent appointed by parties has approached poll authorities in the claims and objections procedure
Rahul Gandhi alleges vote theft by EC, here's how political leaders reacted
Rahul Gandhi accuses Election Commission of rigging votes to favour BJP in 2024 polls. Several opposition leaders back him, while BJP dismisses claims as baseless and driven by frustration
 "Rahul Gandhi alleges vote theft by EC, here's how political leaders reacted")
Rahul Gandhi accuses ECI of colluding with BJP to carry out vote theft
In the 8-minute-long video, Rahul Gandhi doubles down on the Election Commission of India, adding that the punishment will be meted out to those who were involved in the scam
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EC questions Rahul Gandhi over delay in filing objections on Bihar's SIR
EC's dig at the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha came a day after he alleged "vote theft" in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Haryana
 "EC questions Rahul Gandhi over delay in filing objections on Bihar's SIR")
'Elections are choreographed': Rahul Gandhi's big claim against EC, BJP
Rahul Gandhi alleged large-scale voter fraud in Karnataka's Mahadevapura, claimed Election Commission colluded with BJP; claims over 100,000 fake votes cast
 "'Elections are choreographed': Rahul Gandhi's big claim against EC, BJP")
TMC accuses EC of shameless role in denying voters their democratic rights
Questioning the EC's mandate, Abhishek Banerjee alleged that the poll panel was interfering in areas beyond its jurisdiction
 "TMC accuses EC of shameless role in denying voters their democratic rights")
No party raised claim or objection to draft electoral rolls in Bihar: EC
The Election Commission has asserted that no eligible elector will be left out and no ineligible elector will be included in the final electoral roll of Bihar
Notification for Vice-Presidential poll issued, nomination process begins
The post of Vice President fell vacant on July 21 after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned unexpectedly, citing health reasons
SC asks EC for details of 6.5 mn deleted voters in Bihar draft rolls
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Election Commission to furnish by August 9 the details of around 65 lakh electors left out from the draft electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.
 "SC asks EC for details of 6.5 mn deleted voters in Bihar draft rolls")
ECI hid reasons for deleting 6.5 mn voters in Bihar draft roll: ADR to SC
The Supreme Court sought the Election Commission's reply on ADR plea alleging removal of key data from Bihar draft roll; the petitioner says absence of reason for deletion undermines transparency
 "ECI hid reasons for deleting 6.5 mn voters in Bihar draft roll: ADR to SC")
No claims, objections by parties to draft electoral rolls in Bihar: ECI
The SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar has sparked a political row, with the opposition INDIA bloc alleging that the revision process could lead to the deletion of a large number of voters
 "No claims, objections by parties to draft electoral rolls in Bihar: ECI")
Opposition's demand for discussion on votebandi non-negotiable: Congress
There has been a logjam in Parliament over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, which the Opposition has alleged is being done to cut votes ahead of the state election
 "Opposition's demand for discussion on votebandi non-negotiable: Congress")
Narrative of Tejashwi, entire Oppn destroyed: JD(U) amid row over Bihar SIR
Electoral Officer has asked Tejashwi to submit the EPIC card he referred to, so they can investigate further and clear up the confusion
 "Narrative of Tejashwi, entire Oppn destroyed: JD(U) amid row over Bihar SIR")
EC asks Tejashwi to submit unofficial EPIC card for investigation
The leader of the opposition in the Bihar assembly had on Saturday demonstrated an online search, with the EPIC number, to claim that his name was missing in the draft electoral rolls
 "EC asks Tejashwi to submit unofficial EPIC card for investigation")
