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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

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

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.

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Delhi Assembly elections 2020: 411 nominations rejected, 3 withdrawn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

Delhi polls: Kejriwal delayed by roadshow, to file nomination on Tuesday

Kejriwal said the nomination will now be filed on Tuesday which is also the last day for the filing of nomination.

Delhi polls: Congress CEC to meet on Jan 11 at Sonia Gandhi's residence

Assembly polls will be held in Delhi on February 8 while counting of votes will take place on February 11

Delhi Assembly polls: EC appoints 22 IRS officers as expenditure observers

These officials have been called for their first briefing by the central poll-panel on January 14 here.

SC to hear petition seeking greater autonomy for poll panel after 4 weeks

BJP leader and lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay has filed the PIL seeking to ensure more autonomy for the chief election commissioner's (CEC) office and election commissioners.

Delhi Assembly polls on February 8; results to be declared on Feb 11: EC

The election is likely to witness a three-cornered contest involving the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, the BJP and the Congress.

MP court junks application on plea challenging Pragya's election to LS

The court while dismissing the plea slated the matter for further hearing to January 6.

Jharkhand Assembly polls: Campaigning for Phase-III ends, voting on Dec 12

According to police sources, adequate security personnel, including central para-military and the state police forces have been deployed for a smooth and peaceful conduct of the voting

Delhi Assembly polls: ECI holds review meet with election officer, others

An official team of the Election Commission of India led by Sandeep Saxena and other senior officers from ECI , held a detailed meeting

Delhi Assembly polls: EC may announce election schedule by January 10

The Kejriwal government will complete five years by February 14 and the elections are slated to be held before this date

Affidavit case: Fadnavis seeks exemption from appearance, hearing on Jan 4

Fadnavis' counsel Uday Dable prayed the magistrate's court to allow exemption to the BJP leader from appearance in the case

Jharkhand assembly polls witnesses a battle of turncoats in phase 1

His BJP counterpart Pratul Shahdeo said the saffron party maintained "checks and balances" before taking any leader in its fold and allotting tickets.

Jharkhand Assembly elections 2020: EC to announce poll schedule today

The term of the 81-seat Jharkhand Assembly ends on January 5 next year

Jharkhand to vote in 5 phases between Nov 30-Dec 20; result on Dec 23

The BJP is in power the state, which has a large tribal population, and an alliance of opposition parties, mainly the Congress and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, is determined to oust the govt

West Bengal records 13% turnout for by-polls in 3 Assembly seats till 9 am

Over seven lakh people will decide the fate of 18 candidates in the three constituencies.