Page 31 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
T'gana: 64% voting till 5pm, polling ends in left wing extremism-hit areas
Chief Electoral Officer Vikas Raj told reporters that polling went about with any problems, except for minor skirmishes at one or two places
 "T'gana: 64% voting till 5pm, polling ends in left wing extremism-hit areas")
Assembly polls: EC seizes drugs, cash, and liquor worth over Rs 1,760 crore
The over Rs 1766 crore seizures made in Mizoram, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan were seven-fold more as compared to 2018 assembly polls
 "Assembly polls: EC seizes drugs, cash, and liquor worth over Rs 1,760 crore")
Telangana polls: Schools, colleges in Hyderabad to be closed until Nov 30
The district collector of Hyderabad, Anudeep Durishetty announced the holiday for all educational institutions in Hyderabad
 "Telangana polls: Schools, colleges in Hyderabad to be closed until Nov 30")
Telangana polls: Top leaders return home as campaigning ends on Tuesday
Chief Election Commissioner of India, Rajiv Kumar announced the election schedule for the five poll-bound states on October 9 and with this, the model code of conduct came into force in the states
 "Telangana polls: Top leaders return home as campaigning ends on Tuesday")
EC must have power to derecognise political parties for violations, SC told
Fresh written submissions, seeking more punitive powers to the poll panel, have been filed by petitioner and advocate Ashwini Upadhyay ahead of a crucial hearing on his plea on Tuesday
 "EC must have power to derecognise political parties for violations, SC told")
Cong requests EC to restrict BRS from stating Rythu Bandhu sum in rallies
The EC on November 24 gave a green signal to the state government to disburse the amount under Rythu Bandhu scheme, an investment support to farmers, before November 28
 "Cong requests EC to restrict BRS from stating Rythu Bandhu sum in rallies")
EC rubbishes report of its nod for MP Chief Secretary's term extension
As the model code of conduct for the state assembly elections, held in a single phase on November 17, is still in force, any decision regarding Bains' term extension will have to be approved by the EC
Election Commission issues notice to Rahul Gandhi for 'panauti' jibe at PM
Rahul Gandhi, at a poll rally in Rajasthan's Jalore, called PM Modi a 'panauti' and said his entry made India lose the 2023 World Cup final match against Australia
 "Election Commission issues notice to Rahul Gandhi for 'panauti' jibe at PM")
EC's notice to Rajasthan Cong over political ads 'camouflaged' as news
The BJP had moved the EC against the Congress advertisements ahead of the November 25 assembly polls
Sharad Pawar faction delaying hearing, Ajit Pawar's counsel on NCP's name
The last hearing was conducted a week ago by the ECI which adjourned it after listening to both sides
 "Sharad Pawar faction delaying hearing, Ajit Pawar's counsel on NCP's name")
Seizures in five election states up 636% in 5 yrs; Telangana tops the list
While not linked to the polls, the EC's drive in Mizoram led to the recovery of an orangutan. Exotic animals are smuggled into the state from Myanmar
 "Seizures in five election states up 636% in 5 yrs; Telangana tops the list")
ECI seized Rs 1,760 cr worth of items since announcement of state elections
Detailing the seizures, the Commission said that EC action included the seizure of cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals, whose market value stood in crores, and freebies, among other items
 "ECI seized Rs 1,760 cr worth of items since announcement of state elections")
ECI orders re-polling at a booth in MP's Ater Assembly seat on Tuesday
Repolling has been ordered because of breach of secrecy as some people shot videos of voting on November 17 at the booth concerned in Kishupura, a district official said
 "ECI orders re-polling at a booth in MP's Ater Assembly seat on Tuesday")
EC compiling details of electoral bonds shared by parties, to submit to SC
Major political parties, including the BJP and the Congress, have submitted the details to the EC
 "EC compiling details of electoral bonds shared by parties, to submit to SC")
Cong seeks EC action against PM, accuses him of 'hate speech' in Rajasthan
"The prime minister is strangling democracy," Ramesh alleged
 "Cong seeks EC action against PM, accuses him of 'hate speech' in Rajasthan")
EC sticks to Dec 3 as counting date, despite appeals for change in Mizoram
Counting will be held as per the schedule announced by the commission," Mizoram CEO
Telangana elections: 608 candidates withdraw nominations; 2,290 to contest
Several leaders from Congress and other parties withdrew their nominations on Wednesday, November 15, which was the last date for withdrawal of candidature
Sena UBT writes to ECI, takes exception to BJP's election promise in MP
Giving the BJP a free hit and dismissing us as a hit wicket does not amount to holding free and fair elections, Thackeray further said, using cricket terminology
 "Sena UBT writes to ECI, takes exception to BJP's election promise in MP")
Priyanka Gandhi gets EC notice over 'unverified' comments against PM Modi
She had purportedly alleged that Prime Minister Modi had given away PSU BHEL to his industrialist friends
 "Priyanka Gandhi gets EC notice over 'unverified' comments against PM Modi")
EC issues show-cause notice to AAP for disparaging remarks against PM Modi
The AAP on Wednesday last had posted a video story on 'X' featuring industrialist Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Modi
 "EC issues show-cause notice to AAP for disparaging remarks against PM Modi")
