ECI has invoked Section 77 of the Representation of the People Act and held party presidents responsible, as a first step, to reign in star campaigners.
The stringent enforcement of the model code of conduct in the state aims to ensure a fair, inclusive, and secure electoral process free from inducements. From March 1 to April 28, a concerted effort by various enforcement agencies--including Excise, Income Tax, Police, and Narcotics Departme
The Assistant Returning Officer of North Tripura district has issued a show cause notice to BJP MLA Jadab Lal Nath for his actions allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct on the day of the elections.
Addressing a press conference here today, Atishi said that the Election Commission does not see when the BJP violates the Model Code of Conduct every day.
Maneesh Garg, Chief Electoral Officer, Himachal Pradesh said that as many as 813 complaints and grievances were received in the Election Department since the announcement of General Elections and imposition of Model Code of Conduct in the State on 16 March.
Wading into the controversy over Indira Gandhi Mahila Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojana, Himachal Pradesh minister Jagat Negi on Sunday alleged that Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly Jairam Thakur had tried to stop the scheme by approaching the the state electoral officer pointing out the Mode
The officials, in a statement, said that illicit liquor, cash, drugs and jewellery worth around Rs. 10.60 crore have been seized since the Model Code of Conduct (MMC) came into force in the State in view of Lok Sabha and bye-elections to the six assembly constituencies.
Baramati Returning officer Kavita Dwivedi filed a report to the Chief Election Officer Maharashtra on Thursday, saying that prima facie there is a violation of the code of conduct found in Maharashtra DCM Ajit Pawar's Fund for Vote Remark.
A plea moved by a Law Student Amarjeet Gupta stated that the petitioner sent representation on April 2, 2024, to the Respondents to immediately stop arresting Chief Ministers, Party Leaders, Cabinet Ministers, and Candidates (for both Lok Sabha and Assembly Constituencies) after the declarat
The Election Commission of India has taken cognizance of alleged Model Code of Conduct violations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Both BJP and INC had raised allegations of causing hatred and division based on religion, caste, community, or language
The Election Commission gave permission to the Delhi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday to conduct elections for the positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor on April 26.