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Will move HC, says MP minister after being disqualified by EC

Will move HC, says MP minister after being disqualified by EC

Mishra had been disqualified from contesting for three years from today. His election from Datia Assembly constituency...

24 Jun 2017 4:36 PM IST

EC disqualifies Madhya Pradesh Minister Narottam Mishra for submitting wrong information of election expenditure. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

EC disqualifies MP minister for 3 yrs for filing fake accounts of poll...

Mishra had moved the Madhya Pradesh High Court and the Supreme Court against the EC notice, but did not get any relief.

24 Jun 2017 1:37 PM IST

Sharad Yadav also hit out at the NDA government for failure in implementing several schemes and for not generating enough jobs in the country. (Photo: PTI/File)

Sharad Yadav to move Election Commission over new party name

Among the names the new party will seek for itself in its application to the EC are Samajwadi Janata Dal and Loktantrik...

11 Dec 2017 2:53 AM IST

Representational image of an EVM used for voting.

Gujarat election: Congress raises a stink on tampering of EVMs

EC has ensured a 100% Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail for EVMs at all 24,600 polling booths.

10 Dec 2017 6:24 AM IST

Raising the issue of alleged tampering of EVMs during the Zero Hour, CPI-M leader P Karunakaran demanded an in-depth and independent inquiry into the matter.

Gujarat elections: 70 EVMs found malfunctioned in Surat, restored

The Election Commission has also requested for an additional 4,150 VVPATs to replace the defective ones and to keep some...

9 Dec 2017 11:28 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed out that while fighting for rights, one should not forget about duties. (Photo: PTI)

PM did not break code of conduct: Election Commission

The Congress feared that PM Modi might influence the election.

15 Dec 2017 3:20 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi shows his finger marked with indelible ink as he leaves after casting his vote in Ahmedabad. (Photo: PTI)

EC must be seen to be fair

India's democracy is getting so noisy and contentious that the EC must redefine its role more sharply.

15 Dec 2017 2:21 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi shows his finger marked with indelible ink as he leaves after casting his vote in Ahmedabad. (Photo: PTI)

Congress attacks Modi roadshow'

In New Delhi, Congress workers took out a protest march against the EC and the Prime Minister's roadshow .

15 Dec 2017 2:06 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with former PM Manmohan Singh.

Opposition to raise EC bias, seek PM apology on Manmohan

The poll outcome in Gujarat is also expected to dominate the proceedings.

15 Dec 2017 1:51 AM IST

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala alleges that the prime minister has violated the model code of conduct by holding a roadshow after voting in the Gujarat Assembly polls. (Photo: PTI)

EC BJP's puppet, sleeping as PM holds 'roadshow' after casting vote:...

Congress workers on Thursday marched to the Election Commission office in protest over PM Modi's roadshow after casting...

14 Dec 2017 3:42 PM IST

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Cong petitions EC for action against Modi, requests to withdraw FIR...

Randeep Surjewala alleged the EC order is an attempt to 'suppress the media, and claimed BJP was exerting pressure on...

14 Dec 2017 9:00 AM IST

In October, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi had lashed out at the Modi government, calling the GST - Gabbar Singh Tax, meant to extort money from people. (Photo:PTI)

EC sends notice to Rahul Gandhi for violating election law provisions

EC has asked Gandhi to respond to the notice by December 18 evening, failing which it will decide the matter without any...

14 Dec 2017 8:29 AM IST