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New Delhi, March 15 Ahead of the announcement of the assembly polls schedule by the Election Commission, the Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack, saying that since 2014, "Modi's Code of Campaigning" has come to stand for "Modi's Code of Campaigning, which will be full of defamation...

New Delhi, March 15 With the Election Commission set to announce the schedule for the upcoming assembly polls, the Congress on Sunday took a dig, saying it "would have been given the green light by the G2, since G1 would have completed this round of inaugurations, ribbon-cuttings, flag-offs, and...

New Delhi, March 15 – The Election Commission of India will hold a press conference at 4 p.m. on Sunday at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.During this, the Commission is likely to announce the election schedule for four states – Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu – and one Union Territory...

Kolkata, March 13: The sensitivity mapping will determine the decision of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on the deployment of police observers in each district for the upcoming state assembly elections in West Bengal, which are scheduled to be held later this year.An insider from the...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 13 Kerala Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ratan U Kelkar on Friday said the upcoming assembly elections will be meticulously planned and executed to ensure a record turnout of over 85 per cent and a smooth voting process.Speaking to reporters here after inaugurating a...

Kolkata, March 12 – At the insistence of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the West Bengal government has now provided state government officers with the necessary seniority for appointment as returning officers (ROs) for the upcoming state assembly elections, which are scheduled later...

Sultanpur (UP), March 12 A case involving alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct, involving AAP MP Sanjay Singh, was adjourned by an MP/MLA court here on Thursday due to the absence of some witnesses.The court has fixed March 19 as the next date for hearing in the matter.Defence...

Kolkata, March 8: Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, targeted the Mamata Banerjee government on Sunday for violating norms after a district administration assigned the handling of postal ballots to the West Bengal Police Welfare Organisation.Using his X handle...

Chennai, March 8 – The Tamil Nadu Election Department has redeployed 1,249 personnel from various government departments to strengthen preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections. This move is part of a broader effort to manage the increasing administrative and...

In Kochi, March 7, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated that accurate voter lists are the foundation of democracy, and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists was conducted with the clear objective of ensuring that all eligible voters are included and no ineligible...

Kochi, March 7 CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday said that accurate electoral rolls are the foundation of democracy, and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was conducted with the clear objective of ensuring that no eligible voter is excluded.Addressing a press conference after...

Kochi, March 6 Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar called on all political parties on Friday to ensure that the upcoming Assembly elections in Kerala remain a model not only for the country but also for the world, EC officials said.Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr Sukhbir...

Kochi, March 6 – The Election Commission held a crucial meeting with recognized national and state political parties here on Friday as part of preparations for the upcoming elections in Kerala. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar assured that the poll process would remain free, fair, and...

Jaipur, March 6 Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani, while giving a directive during Question Hour in the House, said that only the names of elected public representatives should be written on plaques during the inauguration of all government buildings, regardless of their party...

Jaipur, March 5 Health Minister Gajendra Singh informed the state Assembly on Thursday that, according to state regulations, only the names of elected representatives should be inscribed on the plaques of government buildings.During the question hour, Singh said that any violation of this rule...

Chennai, March 4 – With the announcement of the dates for the upcoming Assembly elections expected soon, the Tamil Nadu government has directed all departments to clear pending files in the state Secretariat by March 6.This instruction comes amid strong indications that the Election Commission...

Chennai, March 4 – The Tamil Nadu government is set to complete the first phase of its ambitious free laptop distribution scheme for college students within the next few weeks, with over 9.37 lakh students across the state already receiving the devices.Launched as part of the State Budget for...

Kolkata, March 2 Amid the publication of the final voter list in West Bengal, excluding those whose names have been referred for judicial adjudication as per the direction of the Supreme Court, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will be conducting crucial meetings on Monday and Tuesday to...

Kolkata, February 28 – As the final voter list in West Bengal is set to be published on Saturday, the police have been directed to be prepared for any eventuality.According to a police order issued late Friday night, the battalion headquarters has been advised to ensure maximum mobilization of...

Kolkata, February 26 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to send one central observer to each of the 294 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal to oversee the pre-poll nomination phase.Sources from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, said that all the...