Will not air non-certified content in NaMo TV, BJP assures ECI
New Delhi, Apr 13 (UNI) Weeks after controversy erupted over the surreptitious launch of NaMo TV, a 24 hour DTH (Direct – to Home) channel service to telecast Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech and programmes of the ruling party, the BJP has assured Election Commission that it will air only pre-authorised content.
Lok Sabha Polls: Election Commission bans exit poll
Chandigarh, Apr 10 (UNI) The Election Commission on Wednesday banned exit polls between April 11 and May 19 in view of the general election that begins on Thursday.
ECI bans screening of PM Narendra Modi biopic till end of polls
New Delhi, Apr 10 (IBNS): In a major development, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday banned display of biopics on political leaders that could alter the level-playing field during the elections and hence this would now prevent makers of biopic on PM Narendra Modi from releasing the movie on Thursday.
Income Tax raids: ECI discusses with CBDT Chairman, Revenue Secretary
New Delhi, Apr 9 (UNI) Amid allegation that the BJP-led Union government is misusing the central agencies to target political opponents during poll time, the Election Commission on Tuesday held a meeting with Revenue secretary AB Pandey and Central Board of Direct Tax (CBDT) chairman PC Mody.
Conducting, publishing, publicising exit polls banned between April 11 and May 19
New Delhi, Apr 8 (UNI): Election Commission on Monday prohibited conducting, publishing or publicising the results of exit polls between April 11 and May 19, during which the Lok Sabha polls will be held.
ECI denies permission for BJP's theme song composed by Babul Supriyo
New Delhi, Apr 7 (UNI) Election Commission on Saturday asked the BJP not to use the campaign song, which was composed by its Asansol MP Babul Supriyo, saying it was played at several places without prior permission.
PM Modi did not break poll code with televised speech, says Election Commission
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): The Election Commission has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not break the Model Code of Conduct in his televised address to the nation on Wednesday concerning India's successful testing of an anti-satellite missile.
Lok Sabha Elections: EPIC cards, photo voter slips distribution starts in Telangana
Hyderabad, Mar 27 (UNI) As the EPIC card, photo voter slips and voters guide distribution has started in various places across Telangana, Chief Electoral Officer on Wednesday informed that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will distribute these documents in full swing, door to door, in all assembly constituencies from Thursday.
ECI appoints Special Expenditure Observers for Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu
New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India has appointed two eminent former civil servants Shailendra Handa and Madhu Mahajan as Special Expenditure Observers for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.
ECI convenes meeting of Multi-Departmental Committee on election intelligence
New Delhi, Mar 15 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora along with Election Commissioners Ashok Lavasa and Sushil Chandra on Friday held a meeting of Multi Departmental Committee on Election Intelligence.
Remove PM Modi's hoarding at petrol pumps, airports, railway stations, Congress to ECI
New Delhi, Mar 15 (UNI) A Congress delegation on Friday approached the Election Commission with a complaint that the BJP has violated Model Code of Conduct by putting up hoardings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi across the country.
ECI team to visit Tripura for reviewing poll preparation
Agartala, March 15 (UNI) A two-member team of Election Commission of India (ECI) headed by Deputy Election Commissioner Sudip Jain will review the poll preparations and security related issues in the state on March 17 next.
Sushil Chandra takes over as new Election Commissioner
New Delhi, F|eb 15 (IBNS): Sushil Chandra has assumed charge as the new Election Commissioner (EC) of India on Friday.
Election Commission seeks FIR in EVM hack claim case
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India on Tuesday sought to file an FIR in the case of an Indian "cyber expert" named Syed Shuja claiming that the electronic voting machines (EVMs) used in India could be tampered with, said media reports.
EVMs cannot be hacked: Election Commission reacts to claims otherwise by 'expert'
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India has denied allegations by an "expert" - in a news conference in London - that the electronic voting machines (EVMs) used in Indian elections can be tampered with.