Aadhaar database to be embedded with that of EPIC by 2016: CEC

Last Updated: Sunday, January 25, 2015, 18:07

The Election Commission has initiated an ambitious plan to "embed" and synchronise the Aadhaar database with that of the Electoral Photo ID Card (EPIC) to minimise complaints of duplication or forgery of the electoral rolls.

Remove January 1 cut off date to register new voters: EC to govt

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 22:35

In a bid to ensure that young citizens are registered as voters as soon as they turn 18, the Election Commission has asked the government to do away with the January 1 cut off date for the purpose as it deprives several youths from participating in the electoral exercise.

EC holds DD News guilty of violating Model Code in Delhi polls

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 22:17

The Election Commission has held the state-run Doordarshan guilty of violating the Model Code of Conduct by telecasting news about reduced prices of vegetables on the day of Delhi assembly polls and asked its Director General to fix responsibility of officers involved.

EC working to raise poll expense limit, link it to Price Index

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 22:17

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission is working on increasing the expenditure limit of candidates and linking it with the price index.

Parties divided over Election Commission`s move for transparency in funding

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 18:35

Political parties are divided over Election Commission`s move to bring in transparency and accountability in their funding with Congress opposing proposal and BJP failing to give its response.

EC releases voters` data for Andhra Pradesh

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 02:32

The latest data on voters in Andhra Pradesh pegs their number in the state at over 6.24 crore, according to figures released on Friday by the Chief Electoral Officer here.

Rajasthan, Tripura, Karnataka, Delhi bag EC award for best electoral practices

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 00:10

The four states of Rajasthan, Tripura, Karnataka and Delhi have been selected by the Election Commission for an award of excellence for having the best electoral practices and introducing innovative measures which saw them achieve high turnouts in Assembly polls last year.

AAP gets poll panel rap over communal appeal

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 21:47

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Friday got a rap from the Election Commission (EC) which said it was not satisfied with the party`s explanation over communal appeal made during the Delhi assembly polls.

Tripura, Rajasthan and Delhi to get awards for poll management

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 14:15

Three states - Tripura, Rajasthan and Delhi - will be awarded by the Election Commission for best management during the recent Assembly polls, officials said here on Friday.

Arunachal BJP unit protests simultaneous polls

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 13:21

Arunachal Pradesh unit of BJP has lodged its protest with Election Commission of India (EC) on the alleged demand of the state government to conduct simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls in the state.

Cong moves EC against Kejriwal, seeks action for waving tricolour at AAP dharna

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 09:48

Taking exception to waving of the tricolour by AAP supporters during the sit-in protest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, a Congress leader on Wednesday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission alleging the act amounted to insulting the national flag.

Complaint to EC on waving of tricolour at Kejriwal`s sit-in

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 23:06

Taking exception to waving of the tricolour by AAP supporters during the sit-in protest of Arvind Kejriwal, a Congress leader lodged a complaint with EC.