Page 28 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
LS elections: First phase of CAPF companies to be mobilised from March 1
The first CAPF units will start reaching the states affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE), apart from West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir, later this week, they said
 "LS elections: First phase of CAPF companies to be mobilised from March 1")
Law panel likely to propose 'one nation, one election' by mid-2029
The Commission, under Justice (retd) Ritu Raj Awasthi, would recommend an amendment to the Constitution to add the "new chapter or part" on simultaneous elections, the sources said
BJP demands polling booths in housing societies, high-rises for LS polls
Party slams EC's media monitoring committee's functioning as erratic and whimsical
 "BJP demands polling booths in housing societies, high-rises for LS polls")
Banks, post offices to help ECI step up voter education ahead of LS polls
Lok Sabha elections: The initiative is part of the Election Commission of India (ECI)'s ongoing efforts to increase electoral awareness across the country
 "Banks, post offices to help ECI step up voter education ahead of LS polls")
Seeking to plug loopholes, ECI tweaks policy on transfer of officers
There has been a zero-tolerance policy of the commission against disturbing the level-playing field in the elections, it pointed out
 "Seeking to plug loopholes, ECI tweaks policy on transfer of officers")
ECI winds up Bihar tour ahead of LS polls, voices concern over low turnout
Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar made the averment at a press conference here, before concluding his three-day tour of the state for reviewing preparedness ahead of the Lok Sabha polls
 "ECI winds up Bihar tour ahead of LS polls, voices concern over low turnout")
Assam's electorate registers 11% jump to 24.3 mn from 21.8 mn in 2019
Assam's electorate has risen to 24.3 mn which is a jump of 11 per cent from 21.8 mn in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls
A vote for disclosure
Scrapping electoral bonds is an opportunity for reform
 "A vote for disclosure")
State Bank of India to follow SC's verdict on electoral bonds scheme
5-judge bench of SC, comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, on Thursday barred SBI from any further issuance of electoral bonds
 "State Bank of India to follow SC's verdict on electoral bonds scheme")
Maharashtra politics: Congress, MVA eye stronger comeback ahead of LS polls
Ashok Chavan on Tuesday announced his decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party asserting to work for the "constructive development of Maharashtra"
 "Maharashtra politics: Congress, MVA eye stronger comeback ahead of LS polls")
EC team visits Sikkim, reviews preparedness for LS, Assembly polls
The EC team also held a meeting with the state nodal officers of various enforcement agencies which monitor election expenditures
NCP supremo Sharad Pawar at crossroads as party split sparks uncertainty
As founder of NCP, Sharad Pawar is a man in a hurry, torn between rebuilding from the wreckage or aligning with the BJP for a last shot at political survival
 "NCP supremo Sharad Pawar at crossroads as party split sparks uncertainty")
Nearly 970 million people eligible to vote in Lok Sabha polls, says EC
It also said over 20 million young electors in age group of 18 to 29 years have been added in the voters' list
EC issues notifications for polls to six Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar
The nomination process for biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha went underway in Bihar on Thursday with the Election Commission's notification for six seats, terms of which would end early next month
 "EC issues notifications for polls to six Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar")
EC's declaration of 'real' NCP shows power of democracy: Fadnavis
The Commission provided the Sharad Pawar faction with a one-time option to claim a name for its new political formation and provide three preferences
 "EC's declaration of 'real' NCP shows power of democracy: Fadnavis")
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi-led march to enter Odisha today
In Odisha, the yatra will cover around 200 km in the two western districts of Sundergarh and Jharsuguda
 "Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi-led march to enter Odisha today")
Elections 2024: EC instructs parties not to involve children in campaigns
The EC reminded all political parties of their responsibility to adhere to the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
Do not use children in election campaigning: EC asks political parties
Political leaders and candidates should not use children for campaign activities in any manner including holding a child in their arms, carrying a child in a vehicle or in rallies, EC said
Tamil Actor Vijay enters politics with 'Tamilaga Vetri Kazham' party
Renowned South Indian actor Vijay has declared that his newly launched party will not be contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and will not extend support to any other party
 "Tamil Actor Vijay enters politics with 'Tamilaga Vetri Kazham' party")
Republic Day parade: EC tableau presents India as 'Mother of Democracy'
The Election Commission's Republic Day parade tableau on Friday rolled down the Kartavya Path showcasing "India--Mother of Democracy"
