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Avoid Offering Freebies That Can Hit State's Fiscal Health: Poll Body Chief
Admitting that some states are unable to pay salaries due to the heavy cost of freebies promised during campaigning, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday said the Election Commission of India's hands is tied on the issue of "freebies".
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3 Ex High Court Chief Justices, State Poll Head Opposed Simultaneous Election
Three former high court chief justices and one former state election commissioner were among those who objected to the idea of 'one nation, one election' during the consultations by a high-level committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind.
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Central Forces Will Remain In Some States To Prevent Post Poll Violence: Election Body
In a bid to prevent post-poll violence, the Election Commission (EC) has for the first time decided to continue with the deployment of central forces in some states even after the expiry of the Model Code of Conduct period, Chief Election Commissione
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"There Will Be Chaos": Supreme Court Refuses To Hold Poll Officers' Appointment
In a significant order weeks before the elections, the Supreme Court has once again refused to order a stay on the law to appoint election commissioners, stating that doing so would be "creating chaos".
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Which State Will Vote In How Many Phases? See Details Here
The Chief Election Commissioner today announced dates for the Lok Sabha general elections 2024. The elections across all states and union territories will be held in seven phases, starting from April 19.
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J&K Assembly Polls Soon After Lok Sabha Elections: Poll Commissioner
Jammu and Kashmir will not hold simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said Saturday, as he announced dates for the general election and four state polls.
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Assembly Elections In Andhra, Arunachal, Sikkim And Odisha From April 19
Assembly elections will be held in four states simultaneously with the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, which will start from April 19, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar told reporters today.
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"Will Disclose Details On Electoral Bonds Data In Time": Poll Body Chief
The Election Commission has received details from the State Bank of India (SBI) related to the electoral bonds and will share all relevant information in time, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said here on Wednesday.
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Poll Body Orders Transfers Of Senior Officials In 5 Poll-Bound States
The Election Commission on Wednesday ordered the transfer of nine District Magistrates, 25 senior police officials including Commissioners of Police across five poll-bound states due to "unsatisfactory performance, sources said.
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BR Sharma, Ex J&K Chief Secretary, Takes Oath As State Election Commissioner
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary B R Sharma on Thursday took oath as the State Election Commissioner of the Union Territory.
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Election Commission Starts 3-Day Public Hearing On Assam's Controversial Delimitation Draft
A full bench of the Election Commission led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has started its three-day visit to Assam to hold talks on the state delimitation draft.
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"There'll Be Detailed Scrutiny": Bengal Poll Body Official On Violence
Bengal State Election Commissioner (SEC) Rajiva Sinha on Saturday promised to look into complaints of vote tampering and to take a decision on possible re-polling after receiving reports from observers and returning officers.
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Bengal Governor Tears Into State Election Chief, Trinamool Hits Back
The Governor alleged that State Election Commissioner (SEC) Rajiva Sinha has failed in discharging his duties during the panchayat elections.
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"State Of Fear", Says Bengal Governor; Mamata Banerjee Hits Back
The controversy over the appointment of the State Election Commissioner has sparked a heated exchange between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor C V Ananda Bose.
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Bengal Governor 'Returns' State Election Commissioner's Joining Letter
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has refused to accept the joining report of State Election Commissioner Rajiv Sinha.
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Avoid Offering Freebies That Can Hit State's Fiscal Health: Poll Body Chief
Admitting that some states are unable to pay salaries due to the heavy cost of freebies promised during campaigning, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday said the Election Commission of India's hands is tied on the issue of "freebies".
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3 Ex High Court Chief Justices, State Poll Head Opposed Simultaneous Election
Three former high court chief justices and one former state election commissioner were among those who objected to the idea of 'one nation, one election' during the consultations by a high-level committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind.
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Central Forces Will Remain In Some States To Prevent Post Poll Violence: Election Body
In a bid to prevent post-poll violence, the Election Commission (EC) has for the first time decided to continue with the deployment of central forces in some states even after the expiry of the Model Code of Conduct period, Chief Election Commissione
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"There Will Be Chaos": Supreme Court Refuses To Hold Poll Officers' Appointment
In a significant order weeks before the elections, the Supreme Court has once again refused to order a stay on the law to appoint election commissioners, stating that doing so would be "creating chaos".
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Which State Will Vote In How Many Phases? See Details Here
The Chief Election Commissioner today announced dates for the Lok Sabha general elections 2024. The elections across all states and union territories will be held in seven phases, starting from April 19.
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J&K Assembly Polls Soon After Lok Sabha Elections: Poll Commissioner
Jammu and Kashmir will not hold simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said Saturday, as he announced dates for the general election and four state polls.
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Assembly Elections In Andhra, Arunachal, Sikkim And Odisha From April 19
Assembly elections will be held in four states simultaneously with the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, which will start from April 19, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar told reporters today.
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"Will Disclose Details On Electoral Bonds Data In Time": Poll Body Chief
The Election Commission has received details from the State Bank of India (SBI) related to the electoral bonds and will share all relevant information in time, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said here on Wednesday.
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Poll Body Orders Transfers Of Senior Officials In 5 Poll-Bound States
The Election Commission on Wednesday ordered the transfer of nine District Magistrates, 25 senior police officials including Commissioners of Police across five poll-bound states due to "unsatisfactory performance, sources said.
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BR Sharma, Ex J&K Chief Secretary, Takes Oath As State Election Commissioner
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary B R Sharma on Thursday took oath as the State Election Commissioner of the Union Territory.
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Election Commission Starts 3-Day Public Hearing On Assam's Controversial Delimitation Draft
A full bench of the Election Commission led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has started its three-day visit to Assam to hold talks on the state delimitation draft.
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"There'll Be Detailed Scrutiny": Bengal Poll Body Official On Violence
Bengal State Election Commissioner (SEC) Rajiva Sinha on Saturday promised to look into complaints of vote tampering and to take a decision on possible re-polling after receiving reports from observers and returning officers.
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Bengal Governor Tears Into State Election Chief, Trinamool Hits Back
The Governor alleged that State Election Commissioner (SEC) Rajiva Sinha has failed in discharging his duties during the panchayat elections.
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"State Of Fear", Says Bengal Governor; Mamata Banerjee Hits Back
The controversy over the appointment of the State Election Commissioner has sparked a heated exchange between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor C V Ananda Bose.
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Bengal Governor 'Returns' State Election Commissioner's Joining Letter
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has refused to accept the joining report of State Election Commissioner Rajiv Sinha.
