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"Executive Controlling Everything": Top Court On Poll Body Chief Selection
The top court was hearing a matter related to the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
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Top Court Flags Tyranny of Elected' On Plea Against Poll Panel Appointments
Hearing petitions challenging the new law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs), the bench questioned why successive governments failed to create an independent selection mechanism.
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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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Signed By 73 Opposition MPs, A Fresh Attempt To Remove Poll Body Chief
The notice to remove the poll body chief, signed by 73 Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha, was moved under Article 324(5) of the Constitution.
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Inside 15-Minute Meet Between Trinamool Congress And Poll Body Chief
The meeting lasted roughly 15 minutes but has resulted in a significant political controversy with sharply differing accounts from both sides.
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193 Opposition MPs Seek Removal Of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
As many as 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed a notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources said on Thursday.
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'SIR To Be Extended Nationwide Soon': Poll Body Chief Gyanesh Kumar
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced on January 23 that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will soon be rolled out across all remaining states.
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Gyanesh Kumar Assumes Chair Of International Poll Body For 2026
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday assumed the chairship of the Council of Member States of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026 at Stockholm.
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Mamata Banerjee Accuses Poll Body Of Bias Over Staffing, Polling Booth Plans
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday wrote a letter to Chief Election Commissioner (CEO) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his "immediate intervention" into two recent issues.
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"No Tolerance": Poll Body Chief After Bihar JDU Pick Anant Singh's Arrest In Murder Case
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday reiterated the Election Commission of India's zero tolerance towards violence. He assured the voters of Bihar that officials are ready to conduct free and fair elections.
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Bihar Voter List Revision In Accordance With Law: Election Body Chief
Voter list revision before polls in accordance with law, says Chief Election Commissioner amid Opposition's offensive
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IAS Association Condemns "Personal Attacks" On Poll Body Chief's Family
The IAS association has come out strongly against the trolling of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's family online after allegations of 'vote theft' by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders.
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INDIA Bloc's Big Plan Against Poll Body Boss After His Ultimatum To Rahul Gandhi
Amid its face-off with the Election Commission over allegations of vote fraud, the INDIA Opposition bloc is considering bringing a motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources have said.
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Bangladesh Elections To Be Held In First Week Of February: Poll Body
Bangladesh's poll body chief on Saturday said general elections would be held in the first week of February 2026 but ensuring it in a free, fair and impartial manner remained a major challenge.
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All Eligible Voters Will Be Included: Poll Body Chief On Bihar Rolls Row
Amid a row over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday said the exercise will ensure that all eligible people are included in the voters' list.
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"Executive Controlling Everything": Top Court On Poll Body Chief Selection
The top court was hearing a matter related to the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
-
Top Court Flags Tyranny of Elected' On Plea Against Poll Panel Appointments
Hearing petitions challenging the new law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs), the bench questioned why successive governments failed to create an independent selection mechanism.
-
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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Signed By 73 Opposition MPs, A Fresh Attempt To Remove Poll Body Chief
The notice to remove the poll body chief, signed by 73 Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha, was moved under Article 324(5) of the Constitution.
-
Inside 15-Minute Meet Between Trinamool Congress And Poll Body Chief
The meeting lasted roughly 15 minutes but has resulted in a significant political controversy with sharply differing accounts from both sides.
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193 Opposition MPs Seek Removal Of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
As many as 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed a notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources said on Thursday.
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'SIR To Be Extended Nationwide Soon': Poll Body Chief Gyanesh Kumar
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced on January 23 that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will soon be rolled out across all remaining states.
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Gyanesh Kumar Assumes Chair Of International Poll Body For 2026
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday assumed the chairship of the Council of Member States of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026 at Stockholm.
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Mamata Banerjee Accuses Poll Body Of Bias Over Staffing, Polling Booth Plans
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday wrote a letter to Chief Election Commissioner (CEO) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his "immediate intervention" into two recent issues.
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"No Tolerance": Poll Body Chief After Bihar JDU Pick Anant Singh's Arrest In Murder Case
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday reiterated the Election Commission of India's zero tolerance towards violence. He assured the voters of Bihar that officials are ready to conduct free and fair elections.
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Bihar Voter List Revision In Accordance With Law: Election Body Chief
Voter list revision before polls in accordance with law, says Chief Election Commissioner amid Opposition's offensive
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IAS Association Condemns "Personal Attacks" On Poll Body Chief's Family
The IAS association has come out strongly against the trolling of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's family online after allegations of 'vote theft' by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders.
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INDIA Bloc's Big Plan Against Poll Body Boss After His Ultimatum To Rahul Gandhi
Amid its face-off with the Election Commission over allegations of vote fraud, the INDIA Opposition bloc is considering bringing a motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources have said.
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Bangladesh Elections To Be Held In First Week Of February: Poll Body
Bangladesh's poll body chief on Saturday said general elections would be held in the first week of February 2026 but ensuring it in a free, fair and impartial manner remained a major challenge.
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All Eligible Voters Will Be Included: Poll Body Chief On Bihar Rolls Row
Amid a row over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday said the exercise will ensure that all eligible people are included in the voters' list.
