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Pak election panel to hold meeting with parties in October to discuss code
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday announced that it has scheduled a meeting with political parties in October to discuss the code of conduct for elections, which it expects to hold in January, Pakistan-based Dawn reported.
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'Chacha Chaudhary aur Chunavi Dangal': ECI launches comic book to educate,
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A comic book titled 'Chacha Chaudhary aur Chunavi Dangal' was launched by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar today at Nirvachan Sadan on Wednesday.
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Pak: President Alvi's proposed election date 'under pressure', says former
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Following the Pakistan President Arif Alvi's suggestion on election date, former opposition leader in National Assembly (NA) Raja Riaz said that President suggested the elections' date 'under pressure', reported ARY News.
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Karnataka govt to combat fake information: Priyank Kharge
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"Right from the Chief Election Commission to the CJI to the Prime Minister agree that fake news is a threat to democracy and there are various reports that are suggesting fake news, misinformation is creating chaos in the society," Priyank Kharge said.
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Bill on appointment of CEC, other election commissioners among 4 bills lis
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
As per the Parliamentary Bulletin, apart from the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023, The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, and The Post Office Bill,
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Pakistan: President Alvi proposes November 6 as election date
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In a major development, Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Wednesday, in a letter to a letter to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja, proposed November 6, as the date of national elections, Dawn reported.
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'One Nation, One Election' not practical, will pose challenge to federal s
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Thursday said that the concept of 'One Nation, One Election' is not practical and will pose a challenge to the federal system of India.
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Election Commission's prerogative to decide poll date: Pakistan's caretake
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The issue arose after President Arif Alvi invited Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja last month for a meeting to “fix an appropriate date” for general elections after the ECP expressed its inability to hold elections within the constitutionally mandated period.
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‘One Nation One Election’ possible, Constitutional amendment needed: say e
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
As the Union government has constituted a committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of 'One Nation, One Election', former chief election commissioner OP Rawat weighed in on the matter, saying it was possible and all that is needed is an amendment in t
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Pakistan: President Alvi summons poll panel chief to fix date for general
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Amid the political crisis in Pakistan, President Arif Alvi on Wednesday invited Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikander Sultan Raja to hold a meeting with him to fix an “appropriate date” for the general elections, Geo News reported.
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Sachin Tendulkar recognised as 'national icon' of Election Commission to b
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has been recognised as the 'national icon' of the Election Commission (EC) to raise voter awareness in the electoral process.
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West Bengal CM attacks Centre over EC appointments bill
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday slammed the central government over the introduction of the Chief Election Commissioner Bill in the Rajya Sabha.
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