Election Commission
Shivpal Minimizes Budaun Seat Controversy
Mr. Kumar, a seasoned former IAS officer from the 1984 batch, assumed the esteemed position of the 25th Chief Election Commissioner on May 15, 2022. His journey to this role began with his appointment as an election commissioner within the electoral commission on September 1, 2020.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar Granted Z-category VIP Security by Centre
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has assigned the Central Reserve Police Force the responsibility of providing approximately 40-45 personnel for this purpose, according to the same sources.
EC Imposes Ban on Exit Polls from April 19th to June 1st
Issued on Thursday, the notification explicitly states that in accordance with the Representation of the People Act, the display of any election-related material, including the outcomes of opinion polls or other surveys, on any electronic media platform will be banned during the 48-hour window leading up to the conclusion of the polling process.
Chirag Paswan Set to Enter Lok Sabha Race from Hajipur Constituency
This decision emerged during a significant gathering of the party's Parliamentary Board convened in Patna.
Centre Defends EC Appointments, Dismisses CJI's Role in Selection Committee as Non-Critical
In a preliminary affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court in response to pleas seeking to halt the filling of vacancies in the Election Commission, the Union government highlighted the historical context. It noted that prior to the enactment of the Chief Election Commissioner and the other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Condition of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, which spanned 73 years from 1950 to 2023, the executive had the sole authority in appointing Election Commissioners.
EC Reschedules Vote Counting Date for Arunachal and Sikkim Assembly Polls to June 2
Initially, the EC had declared that the votes cast in both assembly polls would be tallied on June 4, coinciding with the counting of Lok Sabha poll votes. However, given that the term of the two assemblies is set to conclude on June 2, the date has been rescheduled accordingly, as announced by the EC.
New Election Commissioners Begin Their Duties
CEC Rajiv Kumar expressed his warm welcome to Kumar and Sandhu, emphasizing the pivotal moment of their induction as the Election Commission gears up for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. The timing of their arrival holds particular importance, given the critical tasks ahead for the commission.
Former Civil Servants Sukhbir Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar Appointed as Election Commissioners
A selection committee, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, convened earlier in the day to recommend their names for the vacancies in the Election Commission (EC) left by the retirement of Anup Chandra Pandey on February 14 and the sudden resignation of Arun Goel on March 8.
From Billionaire Tycoons to Lesser-Known Entities: Insights from the EC's Electoral Bonds Data Release
Among the recognizable players are industry titans like Lakshmi Mittal of the steel empire, Bharti Airtel led by Sunil Mittal, Anil Agarwal's Vedanta, as well as household names like ITC, Mahindra and Mahindra, and DLF. Additionally, notable conglomerates such as PVR, Birlas, Bajajs, Jindals, Spicejet, IndiGo, and the Goenkas are on the list.
Compliance with Supreme Court Directive: SBI Shares Electoral Bond Information with Election Commission
In adherence to the Supreme Court's instructions, SBI has submitted the electoral bond data to the Election Commission, as confirmed by sources familiar with the matter. The details of the electoral bonds, amounting to Rs 16,518 crore issued in 30 tranches since the inception of the scheme in 2018, have been handed over to the Election Commission.
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