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Karnataka by-polls postponed till SC passes order on disqualified MLAs ple
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 26 (ANI): In an unprecedented move, the Election Commission on Thursday submitted to Supreme Court that it will postpone by-polls in 15 seats to be held in Karanataka Assembly on October 21, till the apex court takes a final decision on a plea filed by 17 rebel MLA
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Congress slams Modi government, says unemployment rate much higher than gl
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 26 (ANI): Congress on Thursday made a strong attack on Modi government saying that unemployment rate was much higher than the global average, more than a crore youth unemployed and India's demographic dividend was being turned into a "demographic disaster".
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EC is a puppet of Central government: HD Kumaraswamy
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Sept 26 (ANI): After the Supreme Court agreed to the Election Commission's (EC) request to defer the by-polls to 15 Assembly constituencies in Karnataka, JD-S leader HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday said the poll panel's interference in the matter reflects the fact t
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No by-polls in Karnataka till SC decides 17 disqualified MLAs plea: EC
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 26 (ANI): The Election Commission on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it will defer assembly by-polls in Karnataka till the Supreme Court takes a decision on the plea of 17 disqualified MLAs.
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EC announces Rajya Sabha bye-polls for 2 seats
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 26 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced that bye-polls for two Rajya Sabha seats, one each from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, will be conducted on October 16.
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Ram Gopal Yadav demands ECI to transfer DM, SP for filing numerous cases a
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 24 (ANI): Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Tuesday demanded the Election Commission of India (ECI) to immediately transfer the Rampur's District Magistrate (DM) and Superintendent of Police (SP) for registering numerous cases against Azam Khan and his acquaintanc
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Congress alleges violation of poll code in Haryana, Maharashtra
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 24 (ANI): A Congress delegation on Tuesday approached Election Commission of India (ECI) with complaints of the alleged violations of model code of conduct (MCC) in the poll-bound states of Haryana and Maharashtra.
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Congress moves Election Commission against Haryana Chief Minister
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, [India], Sept 24 (ANI): The Congress party on Tuesday moved the Election Commission alleging violation of Model Code of Conduct and the relevant laws by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and the BJP government in the state.
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Satara Lok Sabha by-poll to be held on Oct 21: EC
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 24 (ANI): The Election Commission on Tuesday announced that by-poll to Satara Lok Sabha constituency will take place alongside Maharashtra Assembly polls on October 21.
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ECI appoints former IRS officers as special expenditure observers for Maha
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 23 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday appointed former IRS officers named Madhu Mahajan and B Murali Kumar as special expenditure observers for the forthcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections.
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EC briefs observers for Assembly elections in Haryana, Maharashtra
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 23 (ANI): The Election Commission (EC) today asked observers for Assembly elections in Haryana and Maharashtra to strictly follow rules and standard operating procedures.
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EC a puppet of Govt: Karnataka Congress'leader
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Sept 23 (ANI): Congress leader V S Ugrappa accused the Election Commission of becoming a "puppet" of the Central government.
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