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On "Valid Reasons" To Not Link Aadhaar, Voter ID, Poll Body Chief's Googly
Rules on linking Aadhaar with electoral rolls can be issued by Centre soon, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said, adding that sharing Aadhaar details will be voluntary for voters, but those not doing will have to give "sufficient reason.
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On Jammu-Kashmir Delimitation, What Polls Body Chief Said
Population was an important but not the sole criteria while carrying out the delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said.
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Electronic Voting Machines "Pride Of India", Asserts Polls Body Chief
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are safe and are the pride of India said Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra adding that several countries are eager to know how fast the country is able to deliver the election results timely and accurately.
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Postal Ballot Option For NRI Voters Under Consideration: Poll Body Chief
Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra has told members of the Indian community in South Africa and Mauritius that the facility to extend postal ballot facility for NRI electors is being contemplated.
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Participation Of Women In Parliament Less Than Desired: Poll Body Chief
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sushil Chandra on Saturday lamented the lack of representation of women in Parliament but at the same time, pointed to the surge in the number of women coming out to vote in recent years.
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Election Commission Says Electronic Voting Machines "No Issue Now"
The use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) is no issue now, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said on Saturday, asserting that there is a sense of pride that India has developed a machine that gives accurate and faster results.
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Poll Panel Would Not Like To Interfere In Union Budget Presentation: Chief Election Commissioner
The EC would not like to interfere in the presentation of the Union Budget, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said, asserting the annual exercise would not disturb the level-playing field for parties during elections to five states
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On Massive UP Rallies Amid Covid Surge, Election Commission's Response
Election rallies underway in Uttar Pradesh and the violation of distancing norms there are the responsibility of the state government and the Election Commission will take over only after poll dates are announced, CEC Sushil Chandra said today
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UP Voting Time To Be Extended By An Hour To Ensure Social Distancing
Uttar Pradesh election: The voting period in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls will be extended by an hour to ensure social distancing for COVID-19 is maintained, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said Thursday.
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On Court's Suggestion To Defer Elections, Poll Body's UP Visit Next Week
A day after Allahabad High Court suggested deferring UP elections due to a possible Omicron-led third Covid wave, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra on Friday said an appropriate decision will be taken on issue after his UP visit next week.
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"No Impropriety", As Top Election Officials Summoned By PM's Office: Report
Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra and fellow Commissioners Rajiv Kumar and Anoop Chandra Pandey recently held an "informal interaction" with the Prime Minister's Office to bridge gaps in understanding of key electoral reforms.
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Instructions Issued For Preparations In Poll-Bound States: Poll Body Chief
Ahead of Assembly polls scheduled to be held next year in seven states of the country, Chief Election Commissioner of India Sushil Chandra on Friday said that the Commission has issued instructions for preparations in poll-bound states.
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Women's Participation In Polls Has Exceeded That Of Men: Election Commission Chief
Indian democracy has covered a remarkable distance since the first Lok Sabha polls and today 7 decades and 17 general elections later, women's participation in voting has exceeded that of men, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said.
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Poll Body Chief Visits Uzbekistan As International Observer For Presidential Polls
Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra visited Uzbekistan as an international observer for the October 24 presidential election there.
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Election Body Chief Writes To Law Minister Over Pending Electoral Reforms
Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra has written to Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad requesting for expedited action on the electoral reform proposals pending with the government.
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On "Valid Reasons" To Not Link Aadhaar, Voter ID, Poll Body Chief's Googly
Rules on linking Aadhaar with electoral rolls can be issued by Centre soon, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said, adding that sharing Aadhaar details will be voluntary for voters, but those not doing will have to give "sufficient reason.
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On Jammu-Kashmir Delimitation, What Polls Body Chief Said
Population was an important but not the sole criteria while carrying out the delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said.
-
Electronic Voting Machines "Pride Of India", Asserts Polls Body Chief
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are safe and are the pride of India said Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra adding that several countries are eager to know how fast the country is able to deliver the election results timely and accurately.
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Postal Ballot Option For NRI Voters Under Consideration: Poll Body Chief
Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra has told members of the Indian community in South Africa and Mauritius that the facility to extend postal ballot facility for NRI electors is being contemplated.
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Participation Of Women In Parliament Less Than Desired: Poll Body Chief
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sushil Chandra on Saturday lamented the lack of representation of women in Parliament but at the same time, pointed to the surge in the number of women coming out to vote in recent years.
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Election Commission Says Electronic Voting Machines "No Issue Now"
The use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) is no issue now, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said on Saturday, asserting that there is a sense of pride that India has developed a machine that gives accurate and faster results.
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Poll Panel Would Not Like To Interfere In Union Budget Presentation: Chief Election Commissioner
The EC would not like to interfere in the presentation of the Union Budget, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said, asserting the annual exercise would not disturb the level-playing field for parties during elections to five states
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On Massive UP Rallies Amid Covid Surge, Election Commission's Response
Election rallies underway in Uttar Pradesh and the violation of distancing norms there are the responsibility of the state government and the Election Commission will take over only after poll dates are announced, CEC Sushil Chandra said today
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UP Voting Time To Be Extended By An Hour To Ensure Social Distancing
Uttar Pradesh election: The voting period in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls will be extended by an hour to ensure social distancing for COVID-19 is maintained, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said Thursday.
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On Court's Suggestion To Defer Elections, Poll Body's UP Visit Next Week
A day after Allahabad High Court suggested deferring UP elections due to a possible Omicron-led third Covid wave, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra on Friday said an appropriate decision will be taken on issue after his UP visit next week.
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"No Impropriety", As Top Election Officials Summoned By PM's Office: Report
Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra and fellow Commissioners Rajiv Kumar and Anoop Chandra Pandey recently held an "informal interaction" with the Prime Minister's Office to bridge gaps in understanding of key electoral reforms.
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Instructions Issued For Preparations In Poll-Bound States: Poll Body Chief
Ahead of Assembly polls scheduled to be held next year in seven states of the country, Chief Election Commissioner of India Sushil Chandra on Friday said that the Commission has issued instructions for preparations in poll-bound states.
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Women's Participation In Polls Has Exceeded That Of Men: Election Commission Chief
Indian democracy has covered a remarkable distance since the first Lok Sabha polls and today 7 decades and 17 general elections later, women's participation in voting has exceeded that of men, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said.
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Poll Body Chief Visits Uzbekistan As International Observer For Presidential Polls
Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra visited Uzbekistan as an international observer for the October 24 presidential election there.
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Election Body Chief Writes To Law Minister Over Pending Electoral Reforms
Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra has written to Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad requesting for expedited action on the electoral reform proposals pending with the government.
