NEW DELHI: Election Commission of India on Tuesday alleged that there were “deliberate pressure tactics to malign” the poll body in the Delhi elections after Aam Aadmi Party accused it of indulging in “hooliganism” by not taking any action against BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri and kin for “violating” the MCC. “The 3-member Commission collectively noted repeated…
The move signals Congress’ intent to scrutinize the electoral process closely amid ongoing political tensions. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday announced the formation of an eight-member committee, the Empowered Action Group of Leaders and Experts (EAGLE), to oversee the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) handling of elections.Focus on Maharashtra voter list allegationsThe committee, comprising…
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah lashed out at AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal over his “BJP poisoning Yamuna” remark, saying the ex-Delhi CM should name the poison instead of doing “petty politics”.Addressing a rally in Rohini on Thursday, Shah said Kejriwal made the claim “only to win elections” as he “sensed defeat” in the…
Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: दिल्ली चुनाव 2025 के लिए अब ज्यादा दिन शेष नहीं है. इसी बीच दिल्ली की सत्ता पर काबिज आम आदमी पार्टी ने भाजपा समेत चुनाव आयोग की होम वोटिंग ऑप्शन वाली प्रक्रिया पर सवाल उठाते हुए कहा था कि बीजेपी चुनाव आयोग के साथ मिलकर दिल्ली में लोगों के मताधिकार को…
NEW DELHI: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on National Voter’s Day, Congress took the opportunity to criticise the “PM-HM duo” for compromising with “the professionalism and independence of the Election Commission”.“Sadly, over the past decade, the professionalism and independence of the Election Commission has been severely compromised by the PM-HM duo. Some…
Central election commission of Kazakhstan chairman Nurlan Abdirov meets electoral commission of Namibia chairperson Elsie Nghikembua in the presence of chief election commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar during the International Conference on ‘Global Election Year 2024: Reiteration of Democratic Spaces; Takeaways for EMBs’. (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: False narratives, fake news and misinformation campaigns…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India on Thursday issued an advisory to political parties, urging transparency and accountability in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in political campaigning. The move comes amidst growing concerns over AI’s potential to influence voter opinion and erode trust in electoral processes. The advisory requires political parties to clearly…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre and the election commission regarding a plea by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, challenging amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules of 1961. The matter has been listed for hearing in the week commencing March 17. Ramesh had filed a writ petition in the…
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Atishi on Wednesday raised concerns over alleged large-scale voter deletions and additions in the New Delhi assembly constituency, putting forth the matter with a second letter to the chief election commissioner (CEC).She requested an urgent meeting to address the issue, citing its critical impact on the upcoming Delhi assembly polls,…
NEW DELHI: A fresh drama erupted on Tuesday over the Delhi chief minister’s residence as AAP leader Atishi alleged BJP-led Union government of “snatching her home” for the second time in three months by cancelling the allotment. The dangal over the CM’s house escalated after BJP’s Amit Malviya stepped in to counter the Delhi CM…