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EC looks at cashless funding to check black money in elections

Nasim Zaidi warned if parties try to sidestep proposed changes, they will be dealt with accordingly.

EC asks politicians to observe self-imposed restraint while campaigning

EC said some of the statements were made from places where the model code is not in force

EC again raps govt on conduct breach

Matters relating to the Cabinet are sent at the last moment: EC told cabinet secretary today

EC tells political parties not use photos of President, VP, Governors

Rashtrapati Bhavan had written to CEC Nasim Zaidi on Saturday raising concerns

Need Constitutional amendment, more resources for simultaneous polls: EC

Commission had said it supports the proposal but cost involved will be over Rs 9,000 crore

EC bars ultra-Hindutva party that gave ticket to Graham Staines' killer

Krantikari Manuwadi Morcha among the 255 political parties that were de-registered by EC in 2016

Disclosure of source of candidates' income be made mandatory: EC

NGO has sought a direction to the Centre to bring an amendment in the law to disqualify a lawmaker

EC to reveal polling dates for UP, Manipur, Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand today

The EC will conduct a press conference at 12:00 pm

EC bans 25 candidates from contesting elections in UP for 3 years

The candidates had not submitted details of their expenditure during the elections

EC asks CBDT to look into finances of 255 unlisted parties

There are over 1780 registered, but unrecognised political parties in the country

Crackdown on money laundering: EC to ask I-T to probe finances of 200 'delisted' political parties

Over 200 parties are believed to be involved in black money conversion through accepting donations

Ban anonymous contributions above Rs 2,000 to political parties, says EC

The move aims to check the use of black money and money laundering in politics

Election Commission seeks ban on anonymous contributions to parties above Rs 2,000

There is no constitutional or statutory prohibition on receipt of anonymous donations by political parties

EC extends 'Every Indian Vote counts' deadline till Dec 31

Winner of the competition shall get return air tickets for two to India sponsored by national carrier Air India

EC's proposal for purchase of Ballot Units, Control Units approved for upcoming polls

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal of Election Commission for procurement of Control Units and Ballot Units during 2017-18 and 2018-19The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of Election Commission for purchase of 4,10,000 Ballot Units (BUs) and 3,14,000 Control Units (CUs) during 2017-18 and 4,35,306 Ballot Units and 71,716 control units during 2018-19 at a tentative unit cost of Rs.7,700/- and Rs.9,300 respectively.The total estimated cost will be Rs.1,009.6 crore. The purchases will be made through Bharat Electronic Ltd.(BEL), Bangalore and Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. (ECIL), Hyderabad.The Cabinet also authorised the Election Commission to vary the quantity to be ordered on M/s. BEL and M/s. ECIL based on their production capacity and past performance in supply of machines.This would facilitate phasing out of obsolete electronic voting machines procured during 2000-2005.It will enable the Election Commission to

EC supports immediate disqualification of convicted MPs, MLAs

Prior to 2013, a lawmaker could continue as an MP or MLA on filing of an appeal against conviction in higher courts

No party can use govt funds for things which amount to advertisement: EC

"It is clarified that any violation of the... Directions would be treated as violation of a lawful direction of the Commission," the EC said

HC judges to discuss electoral laws, limits of EC's role

Funded by the Government of India, the National Judicial Academy is an independent society established in 1993

EC seeks details from Delhi government on facilities to 21 AAP MLAs

It has also asked for information on the nature of the work as Parliamentary Secretary

Letters: Reassure voters

With reference to "And the winner is…. The Election Commission" by Aditi Phadnis (May 16), former Chief Election Commissioner T N Seshan proved that a person can make a chair powerful. His endeavour to present a full-proof election process was criticised by many. Jyoti Basu, then chief minister of West Bengal, called him a lunatic. In fact, few could imagine that it would be possible for a country with a population of over one billion to prepare voter identity cards. But, Seshan proved his critics wrong.Though a large number of voters turn up in booths to exercise their franchise, there are drawbacks still to be addressed. Introduction of EVM, CCTVs in disturbed booths and distribution of voter slips by the panel are all fine. But much success has eluded in terms of confidence-building measures for voters. Many voters are intercepted by hooligans of political parties so that they cannot reach the booths. Even the administration, the police and the state election commission concerned