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Comedian Shyam Rangeela's Nomination From Varanasi Rejected
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday rejected the affidavit of comedian Shyam Rangeela, who filed his nomination from Varanasi as an Independent candidate against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Poll Body Accepts Separatist Amritpal Singh's Nomination To Contest From Punjab
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has accepted the nomination of pro-Khalistani separatist and Waris Punjab De Chief Amritpal Singh to contest from Punjab's Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha constituency as an independent candidate.
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Opinion | Election Commission: Four Questions To Ask India's 'Neutral' Umpire
Independent, non-partisan, effective, fair, efficient, are adjectives that must fit snugly into the pockets of the black and white coats of this neutral election umpire. But do they?
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Independents Backed By Imran Khan Lead As Vote Counting Ends In Pak
Pakistan's national election vote count concluded on Sunday with independents, mostly backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, winning 101 of the 264 seats, the election commission's website showed.
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Pakistan Elections Results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan's Aides Win Most Seats As Vote Counting Ends In Pakistan
Pakistan Election Result 2024 LIVE highlights: Pakistan's national election vote count concluded today with independents, mostly backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, winning 101 of the 264 seats.
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Canada Adds India To Its Probe Into Election Meddling
An independent commission probing alleged foreign interference in Canada asked the Trudeau government on Wednesday to share information about possible meddling in elections by India.
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Supreme Court Rejects PIL Seeking Independent Audit Of Source Code Of EVMs
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking an independent audit of source code of the electronic voting machines (EVMs) used by the Election Commission.
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Vacuum Cleaner, Baby Walker In Poll Body's List Of Free Election Symbols
Walking stick, baby walker, air conditioner, balloon and bangles are among the 193 "free symbols" issued by the Election Commission recently for Independents and candidates of unrecognised parties to pick from.
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Uddhav Thackeray's "Cataract" Swipe At Election Commission
India attained independence after the sacrifices of freedom fighters, and not by sprinkling "Gomutra" (cow urine), former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Sunday.
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Vulnerable Poll Body Will Result In "Insidious Situation": What Judges Said
Holding that the independence of the Election Commission was paramount, the Supreme Court today delivered a landmark order on the process to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners.
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"Election Body Independent": Eknath Shinde On Sharad Pawar's Claim Against BJP
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said the Election Commission of India (ECI) is an independent body that takes decisions on merit, and his government has been formed under the rules.
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Election Commission Shouldn't Be "Yes Man" Of Government: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that people manning the Election Commission of India should not be "yes man" of the government but "independent who can act independently" even if it comes to taking on the Prime Minister.
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Election Commission Extension Of BJP, Will Do As It Says: Mehbooba Mufti
Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday accused the BJP of subverting the Election Commission to an extent that it was no more an independent body.
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Poll Body Chief's Defence Amid Questions Over Neutrality
Rejecting allegations that the Election Commission lacks independence and is partial, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Thursday asserted that "actions and outcomes" speak louder than words.
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Congress Beats BJP In Urban Local Elections In Rajasthan
The ruling Congress in Rajasthan won 620, the BJP 548, and independent candidates bagged 595 of the total 1,775 ward councillor posts in 50 urban local bodies for which results were declared on Sunday, according to a State Election Commission official.
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Comedian Shyam Rangeela's Nomination From Varanasi Rejected
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday rejected the affidavit of comedian Shyam Rangeela, who filed his nomination from Varanasi as an Independent candidate against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Poll Body Accepts Separatist Amritpal Singh's Nomination To Contest From Punjab
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has accepted the nomination of pro-Khalistani separatist and Waris Punjab De Chief Amritpal Singh to contest from Punjab's Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha constituency as an independent candidate.
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Opinion | Election Commission: Four Questions To Ask India's 'Neutral' Umpire
Independent, non-partisan, effective, fair, efficient, are adjectives that must fit snugly into the pockets of the black and white coats of this neutral election umpire. But do they?
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Independents Backed By Imran Khan Lead As Vote Counting Ends In Pak
Pakistan's national election vote count concluded on Sunday with independents, mostly backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, winning 101 of the 264 seats, the election commission's website showed.
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Pakistan Elections Results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan's Aides Win Most Seats As Vote Counting Ends In Pakistan
Pakistan Election Result 2024 LIVE highlights: Pakistan's national election vote count concluded today with independents, mostly backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, winning 101 of the 264 seats.
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Canada Adds India To Its Probe Into Election Meddling
An independent commission probing alleged foreign interference in Canada asked the Trudeau government on Wednesday to share information about possible meddling in elections by India.
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Supreme Court Rejects PIL Seeking Independent Audit Of Source Code Of EVMs
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking an independent audit of source code of the electronic voting machines (EVMs) used by the Election Commission.
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Vacuum Cleaner, Baby Walker In Poll Body's List Of Free Election Symbols
Walking stick, baby walker, air conditioner, balloon and bangles are among the 193 "free symbols" issued by the Election Commission recently for Independents and candidates of unrecognised parties to pick from.
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Uddhav Thackeray's "Cataract" Swipe At Election Commission
India attained independence after the sacrifices of freedom fighters, and not by sprinkling "Gomutra" (cow urine), former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Sunday.
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Vulnerable Poll Body Will Result In "Insidious Situation": What Judges Said
Holding that the independence of the Election Commission was paramount, the Supreme Court today delivered a landmark order on the process to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners.
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"Election Body Independent": Eknath Shinde On Sharad Pawar's Claim Against BJP
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said the Election Commission of India (ECI) is an independent body that takes decisions on merit, and his government has been formed under the rules.
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Election Commission Shouldn't Be "Yes Man" Of Government: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that people manning the Election Commission of India should not be "yes man" of the government but "independent who can act independently" even if it comes to taking on the Prime Minister.
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Election Commission Extension Of BJP, Will Do As It Says: Mehbooba Mufti
Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday accused the BJP of subverting the Election Commission to an extent that it was no more an independent body.
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Poll Body Chief's Defence Amid Questions Over Neutrality
Rejecting allegations that the Election Commission lacks independence and is partial, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Thursday asserted that "actions and outcomes" speak louder than words.
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Congress Beats BJP In Urban Local Elections In Rajasthan
The ruling Congress in Rajasthan won 620, the BJP 548, and independent candidates bagged 595 of the total 1,775 ward councillor posts in 50 urban local bodies for which results were declared on Sunday, according to a State Election Commission official.
