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Gujarat is a small state. Delhi is a big place. It has to deal with 29 states. If all the people (officers) are brought from a small place, you will have all inefficient people, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu said. (Photo: PTI)

Chandrababu Naidu writes, meets the EC; protests against re-polling

Naidu asked whether the EC will order re-polling in other booths if the YSR Congress leaders come up with fresh...

17 May 2019 7:11 PM IST

The sources said, Election Commission would also ask law ministry to take call on its demand to extend constitutional protection to 2 election commissioners on lines of CEC. (Photo: File)

EC asks star campaigners, other leaders to refrain addressing media

The campaigning for the seventh and the final phase of the Lok Sabha election ended at 5.00 pm today.

17 May 2019 5:56 PM IST

Mayawatis latest barb adds to the war of words between Modi and the former chief minister. (Photo: ANI)

Modi bribed, threatened Varanasi voters; why EC not keeping an eye on...

In Hindi tweet, she claimed that outsiders are luring and threatened people in Varanasi to vote for PM.

17 May 2019 1:11 PM IST

What is more disturbing and painful is that the EC set aside all the complaints made by the TDP, the Chief Minister said. (Photo: File)

TDP opposes EC's order for repolling in 5 booths, calls it...

Naidu accused the poll body of selectively working on YSR Congress' complaints on ignoring his party's complaints.

17 May 2019 10:41 AM IST

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Congress says EC has lost its credibility

The Election Commission has completely abdicated its Constitutional duty under Article 324 to ensure a level playing...

17 May 2019 3:59 AM IST

The sources said, Election Commission would also ask law ministry to take call on its demand to extend constitutional protection to 2 election commissioners on lines of CEC. (Photo: File)

EC's dubious Bengal action raises queries

Non-BJP parties, including the TMC, the state's ruling party, had poll rallies planned for Friday, which was to have...

17 May 2019 1:34 AM IST

Union minister Prakash Javadekar said a lot of developmental work has been done in the last four years, and a New India will be formed by 2022. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

EC must take action against Mamata for calling PM goon: Javadekar

The EC decided to cut short the campaign period in the state after violence was reported during Shah's roadshow on...

16 May 2019 2:19 PM IST

The EC on Wednesday ordered campaigning in the nine parliamentary constituencies in West Bengal to end at 10 pm on Thursday night, a day before its scheduled deadline. (Photo: File)

Mamata thanks Oppn for backing her over EC's decision to curtail...

The EC's decision came in the wake of Tuesday's violence between BJP and Trinamool Congress workers in Kolkata.

16 May 2019 11:40 AM IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at a rally in Dinhata, Cooch Behar district, on Wednesday.

Mamata Banerjee slams EC, sees BJP hand in conspiracy'

The same happened to her party's profile photos too on both social networking platforms.

16 May 2019 3:21 AM IST

West Bengal chief minister and Trinamul Congress chief Mamata Banerjee takes part in a protest rally in Kolkata on Wednesday against the clashes that broke out during BJP president Amit Shahs election roadshow on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

EC, in a first, orders earlier end to Bengal campaign, by 10 pm today

Article 324 gives special powers to the EC on the superintendence, direction and control of elections, including...

16 May 2019 3:15 AM IST

Haasans comment drew flak from the BJP leaders and Hindu outfits. (Photo: ANI)

Taken out of context: MNM on Kamal Haasan's 'first terrorist was...

Party said: 'This has been taken absolutely out of context and speech has been painted as anti-Hindu, with malafide...

15 May 2019 1:02 PM IST

Violance erupted during the roadshow of BJP President Amit Shah in Kolkata on Tuesday.(Photo: ANI)

TMC seeks meeting with EC in aftermath of Amit Shah roadshow violence

Earlier, Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee had condemned the attack and mentioned that an inquiry will be done.

15 May 2019 8:29 AM IST