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Chief Election Commissioner
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Sushil Chandra appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner
New Delhi: Sushil Chandra appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner with effect from 13th April, a day after…
April 12, 2021
‘Social media platforms will be held liable for failure to counter misuse’: CEC Sunil Arora
The Commission has also asked political parties and candidates to sensitise their representative not to indulge in ‘malpractices, malicious propaganda and instances of hate speech’.
September 25, 2020
CEC Sunil Arora takes charge of World Election body
Arora was handed over the AWEB flag at the Association's 4th General Assembly meeting, which is currently underway under his chairmanship.
September 3, 2019
CEC rules out return to ballot paper system
Recently, Maharashtra Navnirman Senachief Raj Thackeray met Banerjee and invited her for a massive campaign against using EVMs in Indian elections in which several opposition leaders, including UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, will be present.
August 9, 2019
Recording of EC’s dissent a grey area, say experts
In a multi-member panel, the CEC has to act as the Chairman and deal with questions related to poll panel, including the code of conduct.
May 19, 2019
Election Commission or omission, asks Congress
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The Congress on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Election Commissioner Ashok…
May 18, 2019
Social media platforms submit code of ethics to Election Commission
New Delhi, March 20 : The Social Media Platforms and Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) presented…
March 20, 2019
Poll bonds legalised crony capitalism, ban corporate donations: Ex-CEC
Quraishi, who has just published a book titled "The Great March of Democracy: Seven Decades of India's Elections" said that there is "much to celebrate" as India proved the skeptics wrong by emerging as a secular and pluralistic democracy.
February 22, 2019
EVMs wonder machines for Indian democracy, here to stay: Former CEC
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The electronic voting machines (EVMs) are the “wonder machines” of the Indian democracy…
February 21, 2019
We will continue to use EVMs, VVPATs: CEC Sunil Arora
New Delhi, Jan 24: Amid ongoing controversy over Electronic Voter Machines, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on Thursday…
January 24, 2019
2019 Lok Sabha Polls: CEC holds 2-day conference for Poll preparedness
New Delhi,Jan 10: The Election Commission of India is holding a two-day Conference on 11th and 12th January…
January 10, 2019
Sunil Arora takes charge as the new Chief Election Commissioner
New Delhi, Dec 2 : Sunil Arora, who was appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner by President Ram…
December 2, 2018
Congress goes to Election Commission with E-tendering scam in MP
New Delhi, Sep 25 : The Congress on Tuesday alleged an e-tender scam worth Rs 30,000 crore in…
September 25, 2018
Telangana polls not with four states if state is not ready: CEC
New Delhi, Sep 12 : Assembly elections will not be held in Telangana along with those in four…
September 13, 2018
Simultaneous polls not possible, need legal framework : Chief Election Commissioner
New Delhi , Aug 14 : Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat on Tuesday virtually ruled out holding simultaneous…
August 14, 2018
Maharashtra CM violated poll codes: Congress complains to EC
Mumbai/New Delhi, June 5: The Maharashtra Congress on Tuesday filed a formal complaint alleging violations of the Model…
June 5, 2018
Karnataka Election: Congress deligation submits memorandum to CEC demanding Sriramulu’s disqualification
New Delhi, May 11: The Congress on Friday submitted a memorandum to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) seeking disqualification of BJP…
May 11, 2018
Ensure fair polling in Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland: Election Commission
Shillong, Feb 16: Chief Election Commissioner Om Prakash Rawat on Friday asked the election machinery in Tripura, Meghalaya and…
February 16, 2018
Om Prakash Rawat appointed new Chief Election Commissioner
New Delhi, Jan 22: Seniormost Election Commissioner Om Prakash Rawat has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner…
January 22, 2018
EC to get 40 lakh VVPAT machines, EVMs by Sept 2018: AK Joti
Agartala, Nov 29: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A.K. Joti on Wednesday said the Election Commission will get 40…
November 29, 2017
Achal Kumar Joti takes over as new CEC
New Delhi, July 6 : Achal Kumar Joti today assumed charge as the 21st Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India,…
July 6, 2017
A.K. Joti appointed as new Chief Election Commissioner
New Delhi, July 4: Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner, the…
July 4, 2017
Congress urges EC to file FIR against Modi
New Delhi, Feb 27 : The Congress on Monday wrote to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Syed Nasim Ahmad Zaidi,…
February 27, 2017