“Now, EC has started working for BJP”: Congress’ leaders

01 Sep 2024

Congress leaders have criticized the Election Commission (EC) for postponing the Haryana Assembly elections, accusing the poll body of working in favor of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). "Not only ED and CBI but now Election Commission has also started to work for the BJP. It's very unfortunate that the...

Sibal Criticizes EC for PM Modi’s Ram Temple Remark: ‘Has Power to Lock Such Statements But…'”

08 May 2024

Commenting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's accusation against the Congress regarding their alleged intention to stall the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Kapil Sibal raised doubts on the feasibility of such claims. Referring to expelled Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam's allegations against...

EC orders clear identification on election material for transparency

10 Apr 2024

The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday instructed the clear identification of the printer and publisher on printed election-related material, such as hoardings, aiming to enhance accountability and transparency in election campaigning. The electoral body stated that this decision was made in response to representations indicating that hoardings lacking the identity...

EC grants 3 more weeks to Sharad Pawar, Ajit factions for replies to notice

16 Aug 2023

The faction led by Sharad Pawar had decided not to approach the EC until the poll panel had considered the breakaway group's arguments. The Pawar group presented a disqualification motion against nine NCP MLAs, including Ajit Pawar, who took oath as deputy chief minister in the Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis coalition...

Karnataka: 20.99 Percent of Voter Turbout recorded till 11 am

10 May 2023

An approximate 20.99 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 11 am in the Karnataka Assembly elections which are underway on Wednesday, as per the Election Commission. The state recorded an approximate voter turnout of 7.83 per cent till 9 am. The voting for the southern state began at 7...

Congress To Fight By Election In Erode

19 Jan 2023

Yesterday only the Election Commission declared the by-elections in the Erode East constituency in Tamil Nadu, and today the state Congress President K S Alagiri said the party will field its contender from the seat. The Election Commission on Wednesday announced a by-election to the Erode East constituency in Tamil...