EC again asks Govt to ban opinion polls from notification day

Last Updated: Friday, November 15, 2013, 22:11

After getting fresh support from various political parties, the Election Commission has written to the Ministry of Law and Justice for a ban on opinion polls from the date of notification of elections.

Opinion poll: Sibal slams BJP`s U-Turn, Govt awaiting EC advice

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 14:58

Amid a slugfest over the issue of opinion polls, Law Minister Kapil Sibal on Saturday hit out at BJP, saying it has "turned turtle" after seeking a ban on such surveys earlier.

14 parties respond on opinion polls, EC for more consultations

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 21:32

Only 14 of the 60-odd recognised political parties in the country have responded to Election Commission`s proposal to ban opinion polls and it will take a decision on the issue after further consultations.

If Congress not ready to face `opinion poll`, how will they face elections? asks BJP

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 09:08

Taking potshots at Congress, which seeks a ban on opinion polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party asked how would the ruling party face upcoming elections.

EC proposal on opinion polls against fundamental right: BJP

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 22:18

Main Opposition BJP has not endorsed the Election Commission`s proposal to impose restrictions on opinion polls.

CPI(M) against blanket ban on opinion polls

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 18:13

CPI(M) on Thursday opposed any blanket ban on opinion polls but said these should not be published for a "reasonable period" like from the date of notification till the date of polling.

Santosh Hegde opposes ban on opinion polls

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 17:46

Former Supreme Court judge Justice N Santosh Hegde on Wednesday strongly opposed any move to ban opinion polls for the duration of the election process, saying it amounts to "violation" of freedom of speech and expression.

Delhi CM endorses Congress` stand on opinion polls

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 22:44

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday supported the Congress`s demand for banning opinion polls, questioning the basis of such exercise.

Opinion polls should be conducted in objective manner: NCP

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 00:52

NCP, a key constituent of the UPA, does not favour a ban on opinion polls ahead of elections, but wanted a body like the Press Council to ensure that they are "not sponsored" like paid news.

Now, BSP, JD(U) seek ban on opinion polls

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 20:04

After Congress, it`s Bahujan Samaj Party and Janta Dal (United) supremos Mayawati and Nitish Kumar who have sought ban on opinion polls.

Congress leaders make strong pitch for banning opinion polls

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 17:06

Terming opinion polls as a "racket", "farce" and "manipulated" exercise, Congress on Monday made a strong pitch for banning them.

Congress for restrictions on opinion polls during elections

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 16:57

Congress has backed Election Commission`s views on restricting publication and dissemination of opinion polls during elections, saying the random surveys are `erroneous`, `lack credibility` and could be `manipulated` by vested interests.