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EC shouldn't be a 'yes man' of govt and should act independently, says SC

A five-judge constitution bench emphasised that the appointment of the chief election commissioner and the election commissioners should be 'procedure-based and transparent'

State EC to convene all-party meeting tomorrow ahead of MCD polls

Ahead of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls, Delhi State Election Commission convened an all-party meeting on Monday

EC asks for reducing anonymous political aids from Rs 20,000 to Rs 2,000

Aiming for reforms and transparency in donations received by political parties, the Election Commission has proposed reducing anonymous political donations from Rs 20,000 to Rs 2,000

Recognised problem: Unrecognised political parties doubled in a decade

Only a fraction of the RUPPs declare income and file audit reports

The party's over

EC does well to delist inactive political parties

SC notes Shinde faction plea on Uddhav camp stalling proceedings before EC

The Supreme Court Tuesday took note of the Eknath Shinde faction's claim about the Uddhav Thackeray camp stalling the proceedings before the poll panel where the former's application staking claim over the Shiv Sena and its symbol is pending, and said it will consider listing its plea before a constitution bench. The Election Commission is seized of a plea by the faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde seeking it be declared the real Shiv Sena and granted the party's bow and arrow poll symbol. The top court, while referring to a five-judge constitution bench several questions related to defection, merger and disqualification arising out of the recent Maharashtra political crisis had on August 23 directed the Election Commission not to pass any order on the Shinde faction's plea. According to us, there was no interim order. The court had granted an extension of time to the other side (Uddhav group). Now, the other side is stalling the proceedings before the Election Commission.

Rajya Sabha bypoll to fill seat vacated by Tripura CM Manik Saha on Sept 22

The bypoll to fill the Rajya Sabha seat vacated by BJP's Manik Saha after being made chief minister of Tripura will be held on September 22, the Election Commission said on Wednesday. Saha had quit Rajya Sabha on July 4. His six-year term as a member of the upper house was to otherwise end on April 2, 2028. The notification for the bypoll will be issued on September 5, the poll panel said. The counting of votes will take place on September 22 itself a hour after the conclusion of polling.

Vice-President Election 2022: Voting, result date and other details

The vice-president of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of the members of the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. Here is a list of Indian VPs so far

EC to hear Jharkhand CM Soren's counsel in mining lease case today

Election Commission likely to hear the legal counsel for Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on Thursday in the mine lease case in which the BJP has sought his disqualification as an MLA under electoral law

Over 1.64 lakh voters, Rajinder Nagar poll to be made accessible: Delhi CEO

Delhi election office is making all preparations to ensure that the upcoming Rajinder Nagar bypoll is inclusive, accessible and fair.

BJP wants Rajya Sabha votes of some Oppn MLAs cancelled over ballot display

A BJP delegation met EC after the polling process was over to seek a probe into the matter and cancellation of few votes

Jharkhand CM Soren gets more time to appear before EC in mining lease case

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is learnt to have been given more time by the Election Commission to appear before in a case related to a mining lease.

SEC orders re-polling in 6 booths of Odisha's Dhamnagar NAC on April 5

The SEC in Odisha has ordered re-polling on April 5 in six booths under the Dhamnagar Notified Area Council (NAC) in Bhadrak district, where elections could not be held due to disruptions.

Voter turnout nearly 72%, lowest compared to last 3 Punjab assembly polls

A voter turnout of nearly 72 per cent was recorded in Punjab where polling for 117 assembly seats was held on Sunday.

Voter turnout at 3 pm: UP 51.93%, Uttarakhand 49.24% and Goa 60.18%

The EC has put out a disclaimer that the data made available is approximate as data from some polling stations takes time to reach

Assembly polls: EC allows padayatras, 4 more hours of campaigning in a day

According to the poll panel, election campaign can now be conducted between 6 am and 10 pm instead of earlier 8 am to 8 pm

25% candidates in Punjab elections face criminal cases: Analysis

Of the 1,276 candidates, 228 are from national parties, 256 state parties, 345 registered unrecognised parties and 447 are Independents

22 nominations rejected in five assembly constituencies of UP's Mathura

Nominations of 22 candidates from five assembly constituencies in Mathura were cancelled on Monday during scrutiny of the papers, election officials said

EC to take call on holding physical poll rallies, roadshows today

The Election Commission will hold a meeting with the Union Health Secretary and the Chief Health Secretaries of the five poll-bound states to review the ban on physical roadshows and rallies

Election Commission to take call on holding poll rallies, roadshows today

Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra will hold a series of meetings with the Health Secretary, Chief Secretary, and Chief Electoral Officers of five poll-bound states