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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

EC transfers DCP Biswal after firing incidents at Jamia Nagar, Shaheen Bagh

The poll body directed Additional DCP (southeast) Kumar Gyanesh to take charge

Delhi election 2020: How to check voter list, polling booth, and other FAQs

Before the polling begins, here's what Delhi voters must know

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

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.

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

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.

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.