Adeshwar Kant, Joint Secretary of the State Election Commission, on Sunday said that the Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) bypolls have concluded smoothly, with voters casting ballots in a hassle-free environment.
The Nagina MP emphasised the need for solid proof of illegal voting and warned against vote-stealing in the name of SIR ahead of the start of Parliament's winter session from December 1.
The voter turnout for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) bypolls for 12 vacant wards was at 31.13 per cent as of 3:30 pm, the State Election Commission said.
Indian Army has been encouraging women to join the force by adopting policies that support their inclusion. Permanent Commission is now granted to Women Officers in 11 Arms and Services, in addition to the Army Medical Corps, Army Dental Corps and Military Nursing Service.
The Communist Party of India was represented by its Rajya Sabha leader, P Sandosh Kumar, who raised several concerns before the senior ministers representing the Union government and the floor leaders of various political parties.
Election Commission of India (ECI) alleged that the increased honorarium for the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and an additional Rs 6,000 for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists approved by the poll body have not yet been paid by the TMC government in West Bengal.
Ahead of the winter parliamentary session, CPI-M MP John Brittas commented on the ongoing SIR process, saying they are not opposed to the review of electoral rolls but question the haste to complete it quickly.
Ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, Assam Congress President and MP Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday demanded discussions on several critical issues, including the Delhi blast incident near the Red Fort, asserting that the session is likely to be the shortest in recent years.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday announced a revised schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories, extending several key deadlines by one week.
The voter turnout for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) bypolls for 12 vacant wards was at 21.84 per cent as of 1:30 pm, the State Election Commission said.
The Indian and British armies concluded the eighth edition of the biennial army exercise, Ajeya Warrior on Sunday, the UK High Commission shared in a statement.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday announced a revised schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories, extending several key deadlines by one week.