Opposition parties including the Congress, TDP, SP, CPI, AAP and CPI(M) gave a call to “save democracy”.
Tag: ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
IT Dept Refuses To Take Over Rs 8 Cr Seized From BJP Citing ‘Lack of Space’
“It is obvious that someone was jittery because the cash belonged to BJP and they did not want to take it upon themselves,” police officials told Deccan Chronicle.
BJP Campaign Cards Featuring Surgical Strike Image & Modi’s Voice Recovered in Mumbai
Upon being opened, the card plays an audio message in Modi’s voice, asking people to vote for BJP.
Shame: Modi Asks People to Vote in The Name of Pulwama Martyrs, Balakot
Despite the ECI’s strict guideline to “desist” from indulging in propaganda involving actions taken by defence forces.
EC Replaces Kolkata Police Commissioner, 3 Other Bengal Top Cops
The announcement comes days after BJP leaders had alleged that free and fair elections would not be possible in the state under these officers.
Did Modi Violate the Model Code of Conduct By Speaking About Armed Forces In Republic TV Interview?
In the interview, he derided the Opposition’s concerns about the safety of wing-commander Abhinandan Varthaman. The AAP has complained to EC.
EC Sets Up Committee to Probe If PM Modi’s Address Violated Poll Code
Deputy Election Commissioner in charge of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) Division Sandeep Saxena will head the panel.
Chief Information Commissioner Rules EVMs Are ‘Information’ Under RTI Act
This implies that the Election Commission has to respond to RTI applications seeking EVM either by providing it or refusing it under exemption clauses in the Act.
50 Lakh Names Deleted from Electoral Rolls in Maharashtra
More names were likely to be deleted in the coming weeks as the process of authentication of voters was underway, an ECI official said.
Why Isn’t ECI Being Transparent About VVPAT-Based Audit Results for Assembly Elections in 2017, 2018: 73 Former Civil Servants Write Open Letter
Real issue today is not “EVMs versus Paper Ballots”; it is “EVMs with perfunctory VVPAT audit versus EVMs with proper VVPAT audit,” they wrote.
Non-BJP Parties to Move SC Against the Use of EVM: Chandrababu Naidu
“There is a lot of antagonism towards Narendra Modi’s rule across the country. Democracy will be in danger in the hands of incompetent people…” he said.