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Anonymous Election Funds Scheme Lacks Transparency: Ex-Poll Body Chief
Pointing out several serious flaws in the electoral bond scheme, VS Sampath, former Chief Election Commissioner, on Tuesday said the scheme lacks transparency.
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Don't Regret Decision on PM Modi's Varanasi Rally, Says Outgoing Poll Panel Chief VS Sampath
Outgoing Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath has defended his decision to go with district authorities in Uttar Pradesh's high-profile Varanasi constituency who had denied permission for a rally by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Lok Sabha polls last year.
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Election Commission to Monitor Social Media, WhatsApp
Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath today said any offensive material on social media during election period will be strictly dealt with.
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No Differences Within Election Commission Over Narendra Modi's Varanasi Rally: VS Sampath
Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath today asserted that all decisions that the commission he heads takes are "unanimous." He also reiterated that a proposed Narendra Modi rally in Varanasi was not allowed this week due to security concerns.
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Election Commission Downplays Allegations of Inaction by West Bengal Special Observer
The Election Commission on Thursday sought to downplay allegations made by the Left parties and Congress over the 'inaction' by its special observer in West Bengal saying there was "nothing objectionable" in his movement, including when he left the state.
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BJP's Allegations Are 'Deplorable', Says Election Commission
With the BJP challenging its neutrality and the decision to disallow a rally by Narendra Modi in the heart of Varanasi, the Election Commission today said it "deplores attempts to cast aspersions on a constitutional body."
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Ball in government's court, says Election Commission on question over poll surveys
In the wake of allegations that some firms which conducted pre-election surveys were willing to tweak their findings, CEC VS Sampath today said the Election Commission (EC) has in the past given recommendations on opinion polls and it was now for the government to act.
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Election Commission plans introducing downloadable ballot papers for forces
For the first time, lakhs of paramilitary soldiers may be able to download the ballot paper from the Internet, cast their vote and send it by post to the returning officer in the next Lok Sabha elections.
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Election Commission begins exercise to hold elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh
Election Commission (EC) is getting ready to hold assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh by this year end. EC is visiting Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh to set the ball rolling for the conduct of elections.
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Who is VS Sampath?
Veeravalli Sundaram Sampath, who assumed charge as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Monday, brings with him varied administrative experience spanning four decades.
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Schedule for Presidential polls to be announced soon: Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath
The Presidential election schedule is likely to be announced in a day or two by the Election Commission (EC). V S Sampath, who took over as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) today, said the announcement would be made shortly.
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VS Sampath takes over as Chief Election Commissioner
Veeravalli Sundaram Sampath has taken charge as the new Chief Election Commissioner today, after former chief SY Quraishi's six-year tenure ended yesterday. Mr Sampath officially assumed office this morning at the Election Commission headquarters in Delhi.
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VS Sampath to be new Chief Election Commissioner
In keeping with convention and the established procedure, V S Sampath the seniormost election commissioner, will succeed SY Quraishi as Chief Election Comissioner (CEC). Mr Sampath took over as election commissioner in 2009 and is expected to assume office as the CEC on June 10.
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Anna's call for poll reforms sparks debate over Right to Recall or Reject
Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi said that the EC was considering a law barring criminals from contesting. He also said India should also consider a right to recall their parliamentarians, like some other countries. However, he added that it was up to Parliament to decide these measures.
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Anonymous Election Funds Scheme Lacks Transparency: Ex-Poll Body Chief
Pointing out several serious flaws in the electoral bond scheme, VS Sampath, former Chief Election Commissioner, on Tuesday said the scheme lacks transparency.
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Don't Regret Decision on PM Modi's Varanasi Rally, Says Outgoing Poll Panel Chief VS Sampath
Outgoing Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath has defended his decision to go with district authorities in Uttar Pradesh's high-profile Varanasi constituency who had denied permission for a rally by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Lok Sabha polls last year.
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Election Commission to Monitor Social Media, WhatsApp
Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath today said any offensive material on social media during election period will be strictly dealt with.
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No Differences Within Election Commission Over Narendra Modi's Varanasi Rally: VS Sampath
Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath today asserted that all decisions that the commission he heads takes are "unanimous." He also reiterated that a proposed Narendra Modi rally in Varanasi was not allowed this week due to security concerns.
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Election Commission Downplays Allegations of Inaction by West Bengal Special Observer
The Election Commission on Thursday sought to downplay allegations made by the Left parties and Congress over the 'inaction' by its special observer in West Bengal saying there was "nothing objectionable" in his movement, including when he left the state.
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BJP's Allegations Are 'Deplorable', Says Election Commission
With the BJP challenging its neutrality and the decision to disallow a rally by Narendra Modi in the heart of Varanasi, the Election Commission today said it "deplores attempts to cast aspersions on a constitutional body."
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Ball in government's court, says Election Commission on question over poll surveys
In the wake of allegations that some firms which conducted pre-election surveys were willing to tweak their findings, CEC VS Sampath today said the Election Commission (EC) has in the past given recommendations on opinion polls and it was now for the government to act.
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Election Commission plans introducing downloadable ballot papers for forces
For the first time, lakhs of paramilitary soldiers may be able to download the ballot paper from the Internet, cast their vote and send it by post to the returning officer in the next Lok Sabha elections.
-
Election Commission begins exercise to hold elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh
Election Commission (EC) is getting ready to hold assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh by this year end. EC is visiting Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh to set the ball rolling for the conduct of elections.
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Who is VS Sampath?
Veeravalli Sundaram Sampath, who assumed charge as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Monday, brings with him varied administrative experience spanning four decades.
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Schedule for Presidential polls to be announced soon: Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath
The Presidential election schedule is likely to be announced in a day or two by the Election Commission (EC). V S Sampath, who took over as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) today, said the announcement would be made shortly.
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VS Sampath takes over as Chief Election Commissioner
Veeravalli Sundaram Sampath has taken charge as the new Chief Election Commissioner today, after former chief SY Quraishi's six-year tenure ended yesterday. Mr Sampath officially assumed office this morning at the Election Commission headquarters in Delhi.
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VS Sampath to be new Chief Election Commissioner
In keeping with convention and the established procedure, V S Sampath the seniormost election commissioner, will succeed SY Quraishi as Chief Election Comissioner (CEC). Mr Sampath took over as election commissioner in 2009 and is expected to assume office as the CEC on June 10.
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Anna's call for poll reforms sparks debate over Right to Recall or Reject
Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi said that the EC was considering a law barring criminals from contesting. He also said India should also consider a right to recall their parliamentarians, like some other countries. However, he added that it was up to Parliament to decide these measures.
