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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

By not censuring PM for his campaign speeches, the EC shows lack of courage
Updated On : 06 May 2019 | 10:12 AM IST

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

Letter to BS: Knotty problem for EC if women voters wear Modi sarees
Updated On : 07 Apr 2019 | 9:31 PM IST

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

Election Commission ready for '100 per cent use' of VVPATs: O P Rawat
Updated On : 23 Aug 2018 | 9:47 PM IST

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

EC starts weeding out duplicate voters; ero.net to ensure fair checklist
Updated On : 11 Aug 2018 | 1:02 AM IST

'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'
Updated On : 25 Mar 2018 | 5:53 AM IST

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

Size of VVPAT paper slips to be increased, says EC chief A K Joti
Updated On : 12 Oct 2017 | 10:33 PM IST

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

EC to announce poll dates for Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat assemblies today
Updated On : 12 Oct 2017 | 12:41 PM IST

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

Will PIOs violate norms by campaigning for polls, EC asks govt
Updated On : 20 Aug 2017 | 2:33 PM IST

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

EVMs, VVPAT machines to be used in all future elections, clarifies EC
Updated On : 18 Aug 2017 | 9:03 PM IST

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

Election Commission ties up with Facebook to register voters from July 1
Updated On : 28 Jun 2017 | 5:25 PM IST

Too much power

When T N Seshan took over as chief election commissioner, electoral malpractices were the norm

Too much power
Updated On : 17 Jun 2017 | 2:13 AM IST

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

Election Commission proposes revoking poll mandate in bribe-for-votes cases
Updated On : 14 May 2017 | 2:08 PM IST

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

EC asks print and electronic media to refrain from running exit polls
Updated On : 31 Mar 2017 | 8:01 AM IST

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

Demonetisation: Election Commission expects less cash flow during Goa polls
Updated On : 15 Dec 2016 | 4:10 PM IST

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

EC seeks teeth to fight money power in polls
Updated On : 18 May 2016 | 1:20 AM IST