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ECI Announces Odisha Panchayat Polls, Scheduled From Feb 16
The ECI, on January 11, announced the Odisha Panchayat Poll schedule. The five phased elections will begin from February 16, followed by February 18, 20, 22 and 24. Polling will be held between 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, to elect 91,913 ward members, 6,794 sarpanches and 6,793 panchayat members. At least 2.79 crore voters are eligible to cast votes and results will be announced on February 26, 27 and 28.
Tags: Odisha panchayat polls, Election Commission Of India, February, Grama Panchayat, Voters
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EC Moves Madras HC To Stop Media From Reporting Oral Observations
Following Madras High Court’s remark of pressing "murder charges" on the Election Commission, the poll body has moved to the apex court to stop media from reporting oral observations. The EC said, "These reports have tarnished the image of the Election Commission..as independent constitutional agency”, citing no evidence suggest elections caused COVID-19 surge. The poll regulator also condemned the police complaint filed against it following… read-more
Tags: Election Commission Of India, Madras High Court, Oral Judgements, COVID-19 Surge, Murder Charges
Courtesy: NDTV
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West Bengal: EC Declines Possibility Of All Phases Election Into One
The Election Commission of India on April 15, put an end to all the speculations of uniting the remaining four phases of assembly elections in West Bengal. The officials stated that polling for the remaining phases will be held as scheduled. Besides, an all-party meeting will be conducted on April 16, conducted by the West Bengal Chief Electoral officer Aariz Aftab. Reportedly, the votes will be counted on May 2.
Tags: West Bengal, West Bengal Election, Election Commission, Election Commission Of India
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EC Replaces Over 10 Officials In West Bengal After They Test COVID+
The Election Commission has replaced over 10 election officials in West Bengal after they tested positive for COVID-19. The replacement was done of some observers and a returning officer. An official stated, "We have asked everyone to wear masks and maintain physical distancing." The third phase of the State Assembly elections is slated for April 6, where 78,52,425 voters will decide the fate of 205 candidates in 31 constituencies.
Tags: Election Commission, West Bengal, Election Commission Of India, Coronavirus
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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Assam BJP Denies Any Involvement In EVM Controversy As EC Calls Re-Poll
Reacting to the EVM row in Assam, State BJP in-charge Baijayant Jai Panda has denied his party’s involvement. Blaming Congress for framing false allegations under "fear of defeat”, Panda said the Election Commission has conducted enquiries which concluded that the vehicle containing EVMs merely offered help as the commission’s vehicle broke down. He added the re-poll announced by the EC in Patharkandi constituency owes to breach of protocol… read-more
Tags: Assam, EVM Row, Baijayant Jai Panda, Patharkandi, Election Commission Of India
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CM Mamata's Asset Worth Dips 45% Since 2016 Polls, Claims Affidavit
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in her affidavit submitted to Election Commission, claimed her total assets to be Rs 16,72,352. The reports showed her assets decreased by a whopping 45.08% since the 2016 elections. Besides, TMC's Mamata Bhunia and Sukumar De have lost 37% and 36% assets respectively. Meanwhile, Kakdwip MLA Manturam Pakhira's assets grew nearly Rs 51 lakh with a 735.95% surge in a span of 5 years.
Tags: Election Commission Of India, Mamata Banerjee, TMC, Mamata Bhunia, Sukumar De, Manturam Pakhira
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Nandigram Incident: EC Suspends IPS Overseeing CM Security, Transfers DM
The Election Commission has suspended IPS officer Vivek Sahay who was the in-charge of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's security during the Nandigram incident. Additionally, the EC also transferred District Magistrate Vibhu Goel to a non-election post. Earlier, the commission had concluded that the CM was not attacked but was… read-more
Tags: West Bengal, Kolkata, CM Mamata Banerjee, Election Commission Of India, Nandigram
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EC Orders Removal of PM Modi's Photo From Vaccine Certificates
Health Ministry has received an order from Election Commission to remove Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo from the coronavirus vaccine certificate of poll-bound states. Citing the Election Code Of Conduct, the EC directed the removal in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and UT Puducherry. The action came after TMC complained about the norm violation and accused PM Modi of stealing credit from doctors, nurses and health workers.
Tags: Election Commission Of India, Health Ministry, Narendra Modi, BJP, TMC, Election Code Of Conduct, Coronavirus Vaccine Certificate
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Central Army Forces Deployed In WB, Ahead Of The State Election
Around 125 battalion of central forces have been deployed in West Bengal by the Election Commission of India, ahead of state-poll. The deployment includes 60 companies of CRPF, 30 Sashastra Seema Bal companies and five companies each of CISF and ITBP. Specially focusing on sensitive zones like Purulia and Jhargram, the EC has requested district administrations to arrange for accommodation and logistics of para forces deployed for the assembly… read-more
Tags: Election Commission Of India, West Bengal, West Bengal Assembly Polls, Elections
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EC To Begin Remote Voting Trails; Aimed To Ease Voting
Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora has informed that Election Commission would soon begin trials for the remote voting facility. Collaborating with IIT Madras, EC will develop technologies for citizens to vote at their constituencies from far-off places. However, Deputy EC Sandeep Saxena clarified that the trails were not 'vote-from-home' as voters need to reach the designated venue for voting. Sandeep added the systems would advance via… read-more
Tags: Election Commission Of India, CEC Sunil Arora, Blockchain Technology, IIT Madras
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