Election Commission DG reviews poll preparedness

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 14:58

Director General of Election Commission today held meetings with the chief secretary and police authorities here to review the poll preparedness for the general election due this year, official sources said.

EC to start voter helpline in Uttar Pradesh

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 13:59

The Election Commission of India would be starting a voter helpline in Uttar Pradesh from Jan 25, also the voters` awareness day, officials said Wednesday.

Arvind Kejriwal`s nomination challenged in Delhi HC over alleged illegalities

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 13:46

A city-based NGO on Wednesday moved the Delhi High Court challenging the nomination of Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal over alleged illegalities in his affidavit filed before Election Commission.

Poll process to fill up 55 Rajya Sabha vacancies begins

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 19:57

The process for the February 7 election to Rajya Sabha to fill up 55 vacancies from 16 states began with the issue of notification by the Election Commission.

Three Rajya Sabha seats from MP to go to polls on Feb 7

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 14:30

The Election Commission has started preparations for the February 7 election to three Rajya Sabha seats from Madhya Pradesh that will fall vacant this year.

Meet to discuss ways to check use of money in polls

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 00:08

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, heads of various tax and security agencies on Thursday discussed ways and means to check the growing use of money power during polls and increase coordination and information sharing between them.

EC issues instruction for postings and transfers of officials

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 19:24

The Election Commission on Thursday issued detailed guidelines to the chief secretaries of states regarding postings and transfers of officers in view of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Mission to have error-free electoral rolls in J&K: EC

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 13:30

In the run up to the general elections later this year, Election Commission has stressed on the preparation of error-free electoral rolls for Jammu and Kashmir and called for the involvement of all stakeholders for the Special Summary Revision of the same.

Mirzapur LS seat not to be reserved, 2 more ST seats in UP: EC

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 23:43

The Election Commission has decided not to reserve the Mirzapur Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh for Scheduled Castes but reserved Obra and Duddhi assembly constituencies for Scheduled Tribes.

Biennial elections for 55 Rajya Sabha seats February 7

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 05:36

Biennial elections for 55 Rajya Sabha seats, including seven from Maharashtra, will be held Feb 7, the Election Commission announced Monday.

Election Commission starts poll process for 3 RS seats in MP

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 20:46

As the term of three Rajya Sabha MPs from Madhya Pradesh is coming to an end in March, the Election Commission has started the process to fill three seats in the state, officials said.

Bangladesh EC asks authorities to prevent attacks on Hindus

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 19:56

Bangladesh`s Election Commission on Saturday directed law enforcement agencies to tighten security across the country to prevent attacks on minorities, specially Hindus.