Tag: Election Commission
Why Election Commission Didn't Defer Budget
The Election Commission (EC) has directed the government to refrain from announcing any state-specific scheme in the Union Budget 2017 that may influence the voters in the five poll-bound states. ....
Polling Booths In UP Declared No Smoking Zones
In an encouraging initiative aimed at protecting people from the health hazards of passive smoking, the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh has declared all polling stations as no smoking zones in the upcoming UP state assembly polls.....
BJP Attacks Kejriwal Over 'irregularities' In PWD Work
The BJP on Wednesday attacked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the Delhi Police Economic Offences Wing initiated an inquiry into the allegations of forgery for irregularities in PWD work.....
FIR Filed Against Kejriwal For Voter Bribe Comment
Acting on the Election Commission's directive, authorities here have filed an FIR against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for asking voters to take money from other parties but vote for his AAP, an official said on Monday.....
35 Nomination Papers Rejected In Uttarakhand
Thirty-five nomination papers have been rejected in Uttarakhand, the Election Commission said on Tuesday.....
Budget Is Anti-poor, Anti-farmer : Sharad Yadav
Senior Janata Dal-United leader Sharad Yadav on Wednesday criticised the Union Budget presented in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, saying it was "anti-poor and anti-farmer".....
Ex-AIADMK MP Revolts, Urges EC To Oversee Party Election
Raising the banner of revolt, former MP and AIADMK member K.C. Palaniswamy has written to the Election Commission saying the appointment of Sasikala as interim general secretary should not be recognised and the poll panel should appoint an "independent and fearless" official to conduct polls for electing the AIADMK General Secretary soon.....
Ex-AIADMK MP Revolts, Urges EC To Oversee Party Election
Raising the banner of revolt, former MP and AIADMK member K.C. Palaniswamy has written to the Election Commission saying the appointment of Sasikala as interim general secretary should not be recognised and the poll panel should appoint an "independent and fearless" official to conduct polls for electing the AIADMK General Secretary soon.....
Repoll Ordered In 48 Polling Stations In Punjab
The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday ordered repolling in 48 polling stations of five assembly constituencies in Punjab.....
BSSC Inter Level Exam Cancelled Over Question Paper Leak
The government on Wednesday cancelled the Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) inter-level examination due to paper leak on social media.....
