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AA Edit | Transparency essential to safeguard EC’s autonomy

The framers of the Constitution had left it to the wisdom of Parliament to put in place a proper mechanism for the...

18 Feb 2025 11:34 PM IST

Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Indira Gandhi letter to EC not found in records

Sharma said the EC should withdraw the Congress' poll symbol since it violated the election guidelines.

31 Oct 2017 12:25 AM IST

BJP national secretary Rahul Sinha also demanded that the elections be countermanded and fresh polls be declared by the State Election Commission. (Representational image)

MBMC slaps notices on 74 candidates

Elections to the 95 members MBMC was held on August 20.

28 Oct 2017 1:41 AM IST

Chief Election Commissioner A K Joti announcing the schedule for the Gujarat Assembly elections, at a press conference in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Gujarat delay puts EC under a cloud

On Wednesday, chief election commissioner A.K. Joti announced a two-phased Gujarat poll to be held on December 9 and 14.

28 Oct 2017 12:00 AM IST

JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said that the party has not acted against Sharad Yadav for his anti-party activities because of his seniority and long association with the party. (Photo: PTI)

Will join hands with Congress in Gujarat Assembly poll: Sharad Yadav

Sharad Yadav spoke to Rahul Gandhi on tie-up and suggested that 'division' among opposition parties is 'minimised as...

26 Oct 2017 10:16 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with the children onboard during his maiden voyage via Ghogha-Dahej Ro-Ro Ferry Service, in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. (Photo: PTI)

BJP faces a litmus test on Modi's home turf

BJP's defeat along with the victory of some regional players in Gujarat would not serve the real purpose of taking the...

26 Oct 2017 1:42 AM IST

Chief Election Commissioner A K Joti announcing the schedule for the Gujarat Assembly elections, at a press conference in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

EC sets dates for 2-phase Gujarat polls: December 9 and 14

The poll process in the state will start on November 14 with the issue of the gazette notification for the first phase.

26 Oct 2017 12:59 AM IST

The ceiling of expenditure per candidate is Rs 28 lakhs and no candidate can spend more than the fixed amount on campaigning. (Photo: PTI/File)

Gujarat to go to polls on December 9, 14; results on December 18

Wednesday's announcement comes 13 days after voting date for Himachal Pradesh was declared earlier this month.

25 Oct 2017 1:42 PM IST

The Election Commission (EC) will be announcing the schedule for a two-phase poll in Prime Minister Narendra Modis home state at 1 pm on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI | File)

EC to announce Gujarat Assembly election dates shortly

The announcement comes 13 days after the voting date for Himachal Pradesh was declared, earlier this month.

25 Oct 2017 9:30 AM IST

BJP national secretary Rahul Sinha also demanded that the elections be countermanded and fresh polls be declared by the State Election Commission. (Representational image)

EC's conduct needs careful watching

The Election Commission knew how to put the vilest of political monsters in their place.

23 Oct 2017 3:08 AM IST

Delhi police (Representational image)

Delhi Cops let bribery case accused roam free, seven suspended

Sukesh Chandrashekhar was arrested for attempt to bribe EC officials.

21 Oct 2017 2:55 AM IST

BJP national secretary Rahul Sinha also demanded that the elections be countermanded and fresh polls be declared by the State Election Commission. (Representational image)

Will Gujarat polls be a real challenge for BJP?

The EC said the schedule was withheld to prevent the state from enduring a long period under the model code of conduct.

21 Oct 2017 12:41 AM IST