Election Commission (EC)
EC to designate cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as 'national icon'
As part of the three-year agreement, Tendulkar will spread voter awareness
AA Edit | BRS throws first punch, sets ball rolling for polls
The BRS is aiming to win a third time
SC rejects plea against Calcutta HC: WB
The apex court also observed that the tenor of the high court order was to ensure a free and fair election in the state
Uddhav calls party leaders' meet after EC recognises Shinde faction as real Shiv Sena
In a big blow to Thackeray, the EC on Friday allotted the name 'Shiv Sena' and its poll symbol 'bow and arrow' to the group led by CM Shinde
AA Edit | Wake-up call by SC for a stronger, transparent EC
A democracy is a work in progress, and hence would require reforms
SC: Constitution called for law on poll panel, but nothing was done in 72 yrs
Bench says it will create a system for appointment of the best man as CEC, recalls Advani calling for collegium-like system
EC eases election campaign time limit, allows padyatras
The new orders came shortly after the campaigning for the 70 assembly seats of Uttarakhand going to polls on February 14 came to an end
EC directs states to provide adequate security to star campaigners during poll period
Though the letter does not mention any particular case, Owaisi is one of the lead/star campaigners of the AIMIM for the UP elections
Election Commission grants relaxation for physical public meetings
The decision was taken after the EC held a meeting with the Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, to assess the situation
Election Commission extends ban on roadshows, padyatras, vehicle rallies till Feb 11
The Commission decided to allow physical public meetings of political parties or contesting candidates with a maximum of 1,000 people