ECI Holds Review Meeting With Political Parties Ahead Of Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections
Review meeting were held by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to discuss the preparedness for the upcoming elections in Himachal Pradesh. The review meetings were held with Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police, IG, DIG, CAPF and Nodal officers of 12 districts. “Today we held a meeting with all political parties,” said Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.
Tags: EC, Assembly Polls, Himachal Pradesh, Rally, Political
Courtesy: ANI
Allahabad HC Reserves Judgement In MLA Pallavi Patel's Plea Against EC Notice
Hearing a plea filed by Samajwadi party MLA Pallavi Singh Patel against the Election Commission's (EC) notice for allegedly not disclosing criminal cases against her, the Allahabad HC reserved its judgement. The notice alleged that Pallavi failed to disclose any criminal cases against her before contesting in 2022 assembly elections. According to the complaint, Pallavi did not declare a case related to her ancestral home, and another "flat… read-more
Tags: Pallavi Patel Singh, EC, Disclosure of Criminal Cases, Allahabad HC
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Election Commission Gives notice to Sayantan Basu over Inflammatory Speech
The Election Commission of India on April 15 gave notice to BJP leader Sayantan Basu following inflammatory remarks over the Cooch Behar CRPF firing incident at a poll rally in Baranagar. The remarks were in violation of the model code of conduct and provisions of the Representation of the People Act. In addition, the body gave a deadline of 24 hours to explain his stand.
Tags: EC, Bengal Elections, Indian Politics, mamta banerjee
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Bengal Polls: EC Slaps Notice To CM Mamata Over Communal Remarks
In a new addition to the already-heated West Bengal Assembly polls, the Election Commission has handed a notice to CM Mamata Banerjee for allegedly violating the election code. The EC has sought a reply from Mamata in 48 hours against her remarks in Tarkeshwar rally where she asked Muslims to unite for TMC and not let their votes split. BJP claimed that Mamata's statement were intended to incite communal violence.
Tags: West Bengal Elections, Mamata Banerjee, Model Code, EC
Courtesy: Times Now