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Mehbooba Mufti's Poll Campaign Involves Schoolkids. Rights Body Steps In
In a significant development, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Friday took cognisance of a report on 'X' accusing PDP President and Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat candidate Mehbooba Mufti of using school children
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Electoral Bonds Data Exposes BJP's "Corrupt Tactics": Congress
The Congress on Friday alleged that the electoral bonds data has exposed "corrupt tactics" of the BJP such as quid pro quo, seeking donations for the company's protection, kickbacks and money laundering through shell companies.
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Government Makes Key Changes In Bill To Protect Top Election Officers
The controversial bill replacing the Chief Justice of India with a Union Cabinet minister in the selection panel for the Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners will be tabled in the Rajya Sabha today.
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"Political Agenda": Child Rights Body On Children In Rahul Gandhi Yatra
The apex child rights body NCPCR has asked the Election Commission to initiate necessary action and inquiry into a complaint against the Congress and Rahul Gandhi for allegedly "misusing children as political tools" in the party's Bharat Jodo Yatra.
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Why No Arrest Of Molestation Accused Central Force Soldier, Bengal Panel Asks Poll Body
The West Bengal Child Protection Commission (WBCPC) on Thursday wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) seeking to know the reasons behind the "transfer" of a central force jawan, who is accused of molesting a minor girl, without arresting hi
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Assembly Elections 2021: How to Check for Your Name on Voter List Online
A few states are holding elections for their Legislative Assemblies, a few by-elections for Parliament and Legislative Assemblies are also upcoming. Here’s how to check for your name on the voter list online.
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"Insinuations": Election Body Slams Charges Of Mamata Banerjee's Party
The Election Commission on Thursday reacted sharply to Trinamool Congress's allegation that the attack on Mamata Banerjee at Nandigram on Wednesday was the result of the sudden removal of the state's Director General of Police just 24 hours earlier. The poll panel had failed to protect the Chief Minister despite reports that she may be attacked, th...
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Poll Body Steps In To Protect State Election Officials From "Victimisation"
Taking note of some incidents of "victimisation" of state chief electoral officers and other election officials in the post-election period on flimsy grounds, the Election Commission has directed all states to seek its prior approval before initiating any disciplinary action against such officers during their tenure, as also up to one year after co...
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Special Covid Kits For Election Staff As They Prep For Bihar Polls
The Election Commission has made special arrangements to protect its employees from contracting coronavirus during their election duty in Bihar where assembly elections will be held next month.
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Child Rights Body Issues Notice To Priyanka Gandhi Over Children Video
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has issued a notice to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over alleged use of children in election campaigning.
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Lok Sabha Polls 2019: IAS Officer Suspended For Checking PM's Chopper; Questions Raised
An IAS officer was suspended by the Election Commission last night for checking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's helicopter in Odisha's Sambalpur on Tuesday. Mohammed Mohsin "had not acted in conformity" with instructions on Special Protection Group (SPG) protectees, said the election body's order. But there is no rule that exempts anyone from such c...
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Identity Of Election Abuse Whistleblowers Will Be Protected: Poll Body
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) OP Rawat today assured that the identity of those exposing electoral malpractices through the commission's mobile app will be protected.
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Election Commission To Formulate Code For Partner Social Media Platforms
Social media platforms which collaborate with the Election Commission will now have to follow a 'code of conduct' to ensure that their user data remains protected from manipulation which could adversely affect elections.
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US Official Focused On Election Security Being Replaced
The head of a federal commission who has helped U.S. states protect election systems from possible cyber attacks by Russia or others is being replaced at the behest of Republican House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan and the White House.
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Disqualified AAP MLAs Must Return Financial Benefits: Delhi BJP President Manoj Tiwari
Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari today welcomed the presidential nod to the Election Commission's recommendation to disqualify 20 AAP MLAs, saying that the decision has "protected" India's democratic values.
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Mehbooba Mufti's Poll Campaign Involves Schoolkids. Rights Body Steps In
In a significant development, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Friday took cognisance of a report on 'X' accusing PDP President and Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat candidate Mehbooba Mufti of using school children
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Electoral Bonds Data Exposes BJP's "Corrupt Tactics": Congress
The Congress on Friday alleged that the electoral bonds data has exposed "corrupt tactics" of the BJP such as quid pro quo, seeking donations for the company's protection, kickbacks and money laundering through shell companies.
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Government Makes Key Changes In Bill To Protect Top Election Officers
The controversial bill replacing the Chief Justice of India with a Union Cabinet minister in the selection panel for the Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners will be tabled in the Rajya Sabha today.
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"Political Agenda": Child Rights Body On Children In Rahul Gandhi Yatra
The apex child rights body NCPCR has asked the Election Commission to initiate necessary action and inquiry into a complaint against the Congress and Rahul Gandhi for allegedly "misusing children as political tools" in the party's Bharat Jodo Yatra.
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Why No Arrest Of Molestation Accused Central Force Soldier, Bengal Panel Asks Poll Body
The West Bengal Child Protection Commission (WBCPC) on Thursday wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) seeking to know the reasons behind the "transfer" of a central force jawan, who is accused of molesting a minor girl, without arresting hi
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Assembly Elections 2021: How to Check for Your Name on Voter List Online
A few states are holding elections for their Legislative Assemblies, a few by-elections for Parliament and Legislative Assemblies are also upcoming. Here’s how to check for your name on the voter list online.
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"Insinuations": Election Body Slams Charges Of Mamata Banerjee's Party
The Election Commission on Thursday reacted sharply to Trinamool Congress's allegation that the attack on Mamata Banerjee at Nandigram on Wednesday was the result of the sudden removal of the state's Director General of Police just 24 hours earlier. The poll panel had failed to protect the Chief Minister despite reports that she may be attacked, th...
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Poll Body Steps In To Protect State Election Officials From "Victimisation"
Taking note of some incidents of "victimisation" of state chief electoral officers and other election officials in the post-election period on flimsy grounds, the Election Commission has directed all states to seek its prior approval before initiating any disciplinary action against such officers during their tenure, as also up to one year after co...
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Special Covid Kits For Election Staff As They Prep For Bihar Polls
The Election Commission has made special arrangements to protect its employees from contracting coronavirus during their election duty in Bihar where assembly elections will be held next month.
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Child Rights Body Issues Notice To Priyanka Gandhi Over Children Video
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has issued a notice to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over alleged use of children in election campaigning.
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Lok Sabha Polls 2019: IAS Officer Suspended For Checking PM's Chopper; Questions Raised
An IAS officer was suspended by the Election Commission last night for checking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's helicopter in Odisha's Sambalpur on Tuesday. Mohammed Mohsin "had not acted in conformity" with instructions on Special Protection Group (SPG) protectees, said the election body's order. But there is no rule that exempts anyone from such c...
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Identity Of Election Abuse Whistleblowers Will Be Protected: Poll Body
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) OP Rawat today assured that the identity of those exposing electoral malpractices through the commission's mobile app will be protected.
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Election Commission To Formulate Code For Partner Social Media Platforms
Social media platforms which collaborate with the Election Commission will now have to follow a 'code of conduct' to ensure that their user data remains protected from manipulation which could adversely affect elections.
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US Official Focused On Election Security Being Replaced
The head of a federal commission who has helped U.S. states protect election systems from possible cyber attacks by Russia or others is being replaced at the behest of Republican House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan and the White House.
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Disqualified AAP MLAs Must Return Financial Benefits: Delhi BJP President Manoj Tiwari
Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari today welcomed the presidential nod to the Election Commission's recommendation to disqualify 20 AAP MLAs, saying that the decision has "protected" India's democratic values.
