Election Commission freezes Shiv Sena symbol as Thackeray and Shinde fight
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has frozen the bow and arrow symbol of Shiv Sena as Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions continue to lock horns, media reports said.
Eknath Shinde quit voluntarily, can't claim Sena symbol: Uddhav Thackeray to EC panel
Mumbai/IBNS: In a battle for who gets the Shiv Sena party name and symbol, former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray Friday told the Election Commission that the faction led by Eknath Shinde cannot claim the bow-and-arrow symbol as they had "voluntarily quit the party".
Setback for team Thackeray as SC refuses to stop EC from deciding 'real' Shiv Sena
New Delhi/IBNS: In a huge setback for Uddhav Thackeray in his fight against aide-turned-rival and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the Supreme Court Tuesday refused to stop the Election Commission from deciding who represents the "real" Shiv Sena.
'Inherently anti-democracy': ECI blocks Jagan Mohan Reddy's alleged YSR Congress permanent prez bid
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has categorically rejected and underscored its "no tolerance" policy in connection with the selection of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as permanent president of the YSR Congress Party, media reports said.
Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who is facing disqualification as an MLA, Thursday said he hadn't received any communication about his disqualification though he saw several media reports and BJP statements that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has "recommended his disqualification as an MLA", media reports said.
EC asks Team Thackeray, Shinde to submit documents proving majority for Sena control
Mumbai/IBNS: The tussle between Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde to take control of the Shiv Sena has moved to a new phase with the Election Commission asking both sides to provide documents by August 8 proving their respective majority, after which the constitutional body will hear the matter.
Mamata Banerjee announces revised HS examination schedule as dates clash Bengal bypolls
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced the revised schedule for the Higher Secondary (HS) examinations (for class 12) as the dates have clashed with the upcoming byelections announced by the Election Commission.
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India Saturday announced the schedule of by-elections to one parliamentary constituency in West Bengal and four assembly constituencies in Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and West Bengal.
Chandigarh/IBNS: The final voting figures in Punjab has turned out to be 4.3 per cent more than the tentative figures announced by the Election Commission at 5 pm on Sunday.
Assembly polls: ECI allows pad yatras, increases campaigning time
New Delhi/UNI: The Election Commission on Saturday allowed political parties to hold 'pad yatras' in the poll-bound states, and also increased the daily time for campaigning after reviewing the Covid situation.
Election Commission team visits poll-bound Manipur
Imphal/IBNS: An official team of the Election Commission of India led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Sushil Chandra, arrived in Manipur's capital city Imphal on Monday on a two-day visit.
Shiromani Akali Dak demands action against Congress for misusing ‘Gurbani’ in ads
Chandigarh/UNI: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday urged the Election Commission to take strict action against the Congress for misusing 'Gurbani' (Sikh hymns) in its advertisements and asserted that this not only violated the model code of conduct but had also hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community.
Election Commission appoints 15 special observers for poll-bound states
New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission of India Tuesday organised a briefing meeting with the special observers who have been appointed for the current general elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh 2022.
Venkaiah Naidu calls for 75 pct voter turnout in next general election
Hyderabad/UNI: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday urged the Election Commission and the citizens to ensure a voter turnout of 75 per cent in the next general elections to make electoral democracy more inclusive and also sought consensus on simultaneous polls to sustain the tempo of development.
UP Polls: EC to issue notification for 3rd phase tomorrow
Lucknow/UNI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will issue the notification for the third phase of upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls on Tuesday.