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Top Court Refuses To Delay "Most Important" Hearing In Poll Body Selection Case
In March 2023, Supreme Court ruled the CEC and other Election Commissioners should be selected by a panel comprising the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India.
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The Process To Impeach Poll Body Chief And How Opposition Is Prepared
Reasons cited in notice for impeachment of CEC include large-scale deletion of voters' names in Bihar and Bengal during SIR, biased attitude towards certain political parties, alleged misconduct on part of Gyanesh Kumar
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No-Confidence Motion Against Speaker On, Opposition Plans Next Step -- Target Poll Panel
The Opposition -- which has brought a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla -- is also preparing to take on the Central Election Commissioner.
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Election Body To Visit Bihar On October 4-5 To Review Poll Preparedness
The Election Commission, led by CEC Gyanesh Kumar, will visit Patna on October 4 and 5 to take stock of poll preparedness in Bihar, officials said on Saturday.
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MK Stalin's 7 Questions After Poll Body Chief Defends Bihar Poll Roll Revision
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Monday intensified his attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of "voter theft" through mass deletions under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Bihar.
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"Hateful Politics": Ex-Poll Body Chief On BJP Leader's "Muslim Commissioner" Jibe
Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi hit back at "Muslim Commissioner" remark of BJP leader Nishikant Dubey today.
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Will Work With Birth, Death Registration Bodies To Update Voter List: Poll Body
Amid a debate on the purity of electoral rolls, the Election Commission said on Thursday that the regular updating process of the voter list will be strengthened in close coordination with the birth and death registration authorities.
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Gyanesh Kumar Appointed New Chief Election Commissioner
Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the senior of the two election commissioners after Chief Election Commission Rajiv Kumar, will succeed him, the government announced today.
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"Can't Operate In Ego": Congress On Meet To Select New Poll Body Chief
The Congress has objected to the selection of a Chief Election Commissioner when the law for appointment to post has been challenged in the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court To Hear Petitions On Poll Body Appointments On February 19
The petitions against the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners under the 2023 law will be heard by the Supreme Court on February 19.
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Chief Justice Opts Out Of Case Related To Poll Body Chief Appointment
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna has recused himself from petitions against a law removing the holder of India's highest judicial post from a panel that appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
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Congress Likely To Discuss Amethi, Raebareli Seats In Today's Top Meet
Congress will hold a Central Election Committee (CEC) today to discuss candidates for highly anticipated seats in Uttar Pradesh - Raebareli and Amethi.
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Chief Election Commissioner Gets Z-Category Security Amid Threats: Report
The Union government has provided Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar with a Z-category security cover of armed commandos in view of potential threats, official sources said today.
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PM Modi, Amit Shah Attend Key BJP Meet To Pick Candidates For Lok Sabha Polls
The BJP's Central Election Committee met here on Saturday to finalise the party's candidates in several states for the Lok Sabha polls.
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Lok Sabha Elections From April 19 In 7 Phases, Results On June 4
The 2024 general election for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases that will begin from April 19, Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar said today, announcing the commencement of the world's largest democratic exercise.
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Top Court Refuses To Delay "Most Important" Hearing In Poll Body Selection Case
In March 2023, Supreme Court ruled the CEC and other Election Commissioners should be selected by a panel comprising the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India.
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The Process To Impeach Poll Body Chief And How Opposition Is Prepared
Reasons cited in notice for impeachment of CEC include large-scale deletion of voters' names in Bihar and Bengal during SIR, biased attitude towards certain political parties, alleged misconduct on part of Gyanesh Kumar
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No-Confidence Motion Against Speaker On, Opposition Plans Next Step -- Target Poll Panel
The Opposition -- which has brought a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla -- is also preparing to take on the Central Election Commissioner.
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Election Body To Visit Bihar On October 4-5 To Review Poll Preparedness
The Election Commission, led by CEC Gyanesh Kumar, will visit Patna on October 4 and 5 to take stock of poll preparedness in Bihar, officials said on Saturday.
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MK Stalin's 7 Questions After Poll Body Chief Defends Bihar Poll Roll Revision
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Monday intensified his attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of "voter theft" through mass deletions under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Bihar.
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"Hateful Politics": Ex-Poll Body Chief On BJP Leader's "Muslim Commissioner" Jibe
Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi hit back at "Muslim Commissioner" remark of BJP leader Nishikant Dubey today.
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Will Work With Birth, Death Registration Bodies To Update Voter List: Poll Body
Amid a debate on the purity of electoral rolls, the Election Commission said on Thursday that the regular updating process of the voter list will be strengthened in close coordination with the birth and death registration authorities.
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Gyanesh Kumar Appointed New Chief Election Commissioner
Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the senior of the two election commissioners after Chief Election Commission Rajiv Kumar, will succeed him, the government announced today.
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"Can't Operate In Ego": Congress On Meet To Select New Poll Body Chief
The Congress has objected to the selection of a Chief Election Commissioner when the law for appointment to post has been challenged in the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court To Hear Petitions On Poll Body Appointments On February 19
The petitions against the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners under the 2023 law will be heard by the Supreme Court on February 19.
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Chief Justice Opts Out Of Case Related To Poll Body Chief Appointment
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna has recused himself from petitions against a law removing the holder of India's highest judicial post from a panel that appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
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Congress Likely To Discuss Amethi, Raebareli Seats In Today's Top Meet
Congress will hold a Central Election Committee (CEC) today to discuss candidates for highly anticipated seats in Uttar Pradesh - Raebareli and Amethi.
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Chief Election Commissioner Gets Z-Category Security Amid Threats: Report
The Union government has provided Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar with a Z-category security cover of armed commandos in view of potential threats, official sources said today.
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PM Modi, Amit Shah Attend Key BJP Meet To Pick Candidates For Lok Sabha Polls
The BJP's Central Election Committee met here on Saturday to finalise the party's candidates in several states for the Lok Sabha polls.
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Lok Sabha Elections From April 19 In 7 Phases, Results On June 4
The 2024 general election for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases that will begin from April 19, Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar said today, announcing the commencement of the world's largest democratic exercise.
