Sunil Arora

Some Called It "Foolhardy": Election Body Chief On Bihar Polls Amid Covid

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 18, 2020

When the Election Commission began preparing for the Bihar assembly election amid the coronavirus pandemic, some felt it was being "fool-hardy", but the safe and successful conduct of the massive democratic exercise has given us appreciation, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said on Wednesday.

Bihar Election Amid Pandemic "Leap Of Faith": Poll Body Chief Sunil Arora

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 28, 2020

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sunil Arora on Wednesday said the Election Commission was "discouraged" from holding the Bihar Assembly polls amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the poll panel was of the view that carrying out the electoral exercise was a "leap of faith and not a leap in the dark".

Election Body Removes Official Over Failure To Present Covid Action Plan For Polls

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 1, 2020

The Election Commission on Wednesday removed Bihar Excise Commissioner B Karthikey Dhanji from the post before the state assembly polls, while the seven-member poll panel headed by CEC Sunil Arora heard representatives of political parties on arrangements for conduct of elections during COVID-19 pandemic.

Poll Body Considering Proposal To Increase Election Spending Over Coronavirus

India News | ANI | Friday September 25, 2020

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is considering a proposal to increase the election expenditure, especially due to the COVID-19 situation.

Not A "Misadventure": Poll Body On Holding Bihar Elections Amid Pandemic

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 25, 2020

The decision to hold Bihar assembly polls amid the coronavirus pandemic is not a "misadventure" but a leap of faith and not a leap in the dark, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora asserted on Friday.

Election Fiercely Demanded By Uddhav Thackeray To Be Held On May 21

India News | Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday May 1, 2020

An election that Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had fiercely demanded in order to secure his job will be held this month in the midst of India's coronavirus fight. The Election Commission, on recommendations from Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and the state government, decided today to hold elections to the legislative coun...

Election Body Chief Sunil Arora To Take 30% Salary Cut To Fund COVID-19 Fight

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 13, 2020

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora and fellow commissioners Ashok Lavasa and Sushil Chandra have decided to take a voluntary 30 per cent cut in their basic salaries for one year to fund fight against COVID-19.

Election Body Chief Sunil Arora Names Deputy To J&K Delimitation Panel

India News | Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Monday February 17, 2020

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora has named his deputy, Sushil Chandra, as his nominee to the proposed Delimitation Commission for Jammu and Kashmir in keeping with a written request from the Union Ministry of Law and Justice, sources told NDTV.

"Vote For Delhi, Not Political Parties": Arvind Kejriwal's Appeal To Voters

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Monday January 6, 2020

Shortly after the Election Commission announced the dates for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today asked the people of the national capital to "vote for Delhi" instead of individual political parties. "Schools are in a better condition today, and households have better access to water. Vote for us if you feel ...

Delhi Assembly Election 2020 Dates, Schedule: Delhi Votes On February 8, Results On February 11

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday February 6, 2020

Delhi Assembly elections will be held on February 8 and counting will take place on February 11, with results expected on the same day, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said today.

Jharkhand Polls In 5 Phases After Home Ministry Report: Poll Panel Chief

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday November 21, 2019

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on Thursday said that the five-phase polls in Jharkhand have been scheduled based on the Home Ministry's report and officials' feedback.

Consensus Needed Among Parties On "One Nation, One Poll": Election Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 16, 2019

Simultaneous polls, or ''one nation, one election'', was "not happening very shortly" unless political parties sit together and evolve consensus and bring about requisite amendments in law, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said on Saturday.

TN Seshan Was "A Legend", Says Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday November 11, 2019

Mourning the death of former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) TN Seshan on Sunday, incumbent CEC Sunil Arora said he is a legend and a source of inspiration.

Jharkhand Election In 5 Phases From November 30, Result On December 23

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Friday November 1, 2019

Jharkhand elections will be held in five phases starting November 30 for its state assembly and results will be declared on December 23, the Election Commission announced on Friday. Voting dates for the five phases will be November 30, December 7, December 12, December 16 and December 20, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said at a news brief...

Replace Party Symbols On Voting Machines With Candidate Info: BJP Leader

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday October 17, 2019

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ashwini Upadhyay recently submitted a 21-page petition to Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora and his deputies Ashok Lavasa and Sushil Chandra urging them to use their plenary powers under Article 324 to replace party symbols on voting machines and ballot papers with candidate details.