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Electoral bonds introduced to bring accountability, transparency in conduc
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The Centre on Wednesday filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court saying electoral bonds is a positive step in the right direction to ensure "accountability and transparency" in conducting elections, adding that these bonds were introduced to deal with
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What is in Governorship when my father gave up CM's post for Ram temple, s
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Apr 3 (ANI): BJP MP from Etah Rajveer Singh on Wednesday threw his weight behind his father and Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh for his remark where the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister batted for one more chance to Narendra Modi as the country's Prime M
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Comments on NYAY proposal my personal opinion: NITI Ayog VC tells EC
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 3 (ANI): Defending his comments criticizing Congress' Nyunatam Aay Yojana (NYAY) scheme, NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar on Wednesday said that he made the comment "as an economist and not as a member of Niti Aayog".
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ECI seeks I and B Ministry's response on launch of NaMo TV
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 3 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has written to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B) seeking a report on the launch of 'NaMo TV' after the model code came into force, sources said.
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Tamil Nadu: Rs 2.10 cr seized from former district secretary
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Perambalur (Tamil Nadu), [India], Apr 3 (ANI): The Election Commission Flying Squad officials seized Rs 2.10 crore in cash from a former Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) party district secretary, Thangadurai, during vehicle frisking near Perambalur, officials said on Wednesday.
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BJD approaches EC with complaint over poll code violation
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Apr 03 (ANI): BJD has approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) alleging that the Prime Minister's speech is being made available on mobile phones, which amounts to the violation of the poll commission's Model Code of Conduct.
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LS polls: EC officials review EVM preparedness in Nizamabad constituency
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Apr 03 (ANI): An Election Commission team led by senior Deputy Election Commissioner Umesh Sinha held a meeting with Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Telangana, Rajat Kumar to review special arrangements made for elections in Nizamabad constituency.
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EC asks BRO for access to Rohtang pass
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Apr 2 (ANI): The Election Commission (EC) has requested the Border Road Organisation (BRO) to start the process of allowing short term usage of the 8.8 kilometre-long Rohtang tunnel in order to transport manpower and machinery in the wake of the impending g
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EC writes to MoCA, Railways over 'lackadaisical approach' in enforcing Mod
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi (India) Apr 2 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday wrote to Ministries of Railway and Civil Aviation over 'noncompliance of lawful instructions and lackadaisical approach towards enforcing the model code of conduct'.
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EC halts release of book on Rafale deal, cites 'violation' of MCC
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Apr 2 (ANI): The Election Commission (EC) has reportedly halted the release of a book on the controversial Rafale fighter jets deal, citing an apparent violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
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Over 25,000 ballot units for Nizamabad seats where 185 candidates are in f
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Nizamabad (Telangana) [India], Apr 2 (ANI): The Election Commission (EC) will use over 25,000 ballots units to conduct the Lok Sabha elections in Nizamabad, where 185 candidates are in the fray including Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter Kalvak
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ECI approaches President Kovind after Rajasthan Governor violated MCC
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday wrote a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind accusing Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh of allegedly violating the model code of conduct.
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