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Lok Sabha 2024 Election Dates Announced: Model Code of Conduct Enforced, What It Means?| Oneindia [Video]

Lok Sabha 2024 Election Dates Announced: Model Code of Conduct Enforced, What It Means?| Oneindia

The Chief Election Commissioner announced the schedule for the upcoming general election, spanning seven phases from April 19 to June 4. With this announcement, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes..

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Lok Sabha 2024 Election Dates Announced: No Elections in Jammu & Kashmir For Now| Oneindia News [Video]

Lok Sabha 2024 Election Dates Announced: No Elections in Jammu & Kashmir For Now| Oneindia News

The Chief Election Commissioner announced that Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will not coincide with the Lok Sabha polls due to security concerns, as providing adequate security to candidates..

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Lok Sabha Elections Dates Announcement: When & Where to Watch LIVE Press Conference | Oneindia News [Video]

Lok Sabha Elections Dates Announcement: When & Where to Watch LIVE Press Conference | Oneindia News

Get ready for the momentous announcement of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 dates! Tune in to the live stream of the Election Commission's press conference as Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar,..

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Arun Goel, India’s Election Commissioner Resigns Abruptly Before Lok Sabha Polls | Oneindia News [Video]

Arun Goel, India’s Election Commissioner Resigns Abruptly Before Lok Sabha Polls | Oneindia News

Election Commissioner Arun Goel's unexpected resignation ahead of the Lok Sabha polls leaves the Election Commission with only Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. Speculation abounds over the..

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Pakistan President Arif Alvi ‘advises’ EC to hold polls on Nov 6

Pakistan President Arif Alvi has proposed November 6 as the date for the country's upcoming elections in a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner. The move has sparked controversy, as there are..
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Govt`s Agenda For Special Parliament Session: Discussion On 75 Years Of Parliament, 4 Bills

Special Session Of Parliament: During the session, the government has also listed the bill on the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners to be taken up for..
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Special discussion on Parliament's journey of 75 years on first day of upcoming session

The government has also listed the bill on the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners to be taken up for consideration and passage.
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'I suspect BJP may hold Lok Sabha elections in...': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's big claim

The Lok Sabha polls are scheduled to be held in 2024. Speaking at a rally, CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the BJP for its actions and decisions regarding the appointment of the chief election..
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Refer to INDIA alliance without 'dots': Opposition tells spokespersons

The opposition INDIA alliance has instructed spokespersons to refer to the coalition as "INDIA Alliance" or "Team INDIA" and create common social media platforms to counter the Prime Minister Narendra..
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Modi government’s bill to select CEC, ECs against Advani’s proposal in 2012: Congress

The Congress on Friday dug out an old letter written by veteran BJP leader L K Advani in March 2012 in which he had asked the then prime minister Manmohan Singh to include the leaders of opposition in..
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Govt bill in Rajya Sabha seeks to drop CJI from panel selecting CEC, ECs

The Centre on Thursday introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha proposing a new mechanism to select the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs) — replacing the Chief Justice of..
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Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha to replace CJI with cabinet minister for selection of CEC, election commissioners

Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday tabled the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya..
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Irked By Imran Khan's Absence From Hearings, Pakistan Election Commission Tells Police To Arrest Him

The Election Commission of Pakistan initiated contempt proceedings against former PM Imran Khan last year for allegedly using 'intemperate' language against the chief election commissioner.
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Time has come to use tech-driven methods to allow overseas Indian voters to participate in polls: Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar

Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday said the time has come for India to allow its 1.34 crore non-resident Indian (NRI) voters to cast their vote from their respective countries of..
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Karnataka: Congress Seeks EC Action Against PM Modi For `Silence Period` Violation

In a lengthy complaint to the chief election commissioner, Congress general secretary in charge of Karnataka Randeep Surjewala asked the commission whether it will remain a "mute and helpless..
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In 1st Bhutan visit in 10 years, chief election commissioner discusses cooperation with Bhutanese counterpart


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AAP Leaders Hail National Party Status, TMC MP Says Party Will Overcome Loss Of Tag

The Karnataka High Court last week directed Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar to provide an order on the Aam Aadmi Party's national party status by April 13.
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Karnataka Election 2023 Full Schedule: Check Polling Date, Nomination, Scrutiny, Result

Karnataka Vidhansabha Chunav 2023: The Chief Election Commissioner said the nomination papers will be scrutinised on April 21 and the last date for withdrawal of nominations will be April 24.
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Delimitation in Assam will be completed in a 'speedy manner', yet with care, says CEC

Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday assured that effort will be to complete the delimitation of Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies in Assam in a “speedy manner”, yet with utmost..
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NCP chief Sharad Pawar calls meeting of opposition leaders ahead of polls

Pawar has held that in the interest of free and fair elections, electronic voting machines (EVMs) need to be accurate and any doubts over their efficacy must be addressed by the Chief Election..
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People have trusted poll results, still EC gives 'agnipariksha' after every election: CEC Kumar

India has stabilised its social, political and linguistic issues peacefully in 70 years through dialogue mainly because of established democracy which was possible as people trust election results but..
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`Election Commission Gives Agnipariksha During Every Poll`: CEC Rajiv Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar pointed out that ECI completed the milestone of having conducted 400 assembly polls in just concluded polls in three northeastern states -- Tripura, Meghalaya,..
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Karnataka elections to be held before May; EC introduces Vote-From-Home for senior citizens, people with disability

Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar announced that all senior citizens above 80 and people with disability will get a vote-from-home option.
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EC working like contract killer for rulers: Saamna

The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday slammed the Election Commission (EC), accusing it of working like a “contract killer for political bosses”. The party mouthpiece, Saamna, said the Supreme Court’s..
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SC: End government monopoly, panel of PM, LoP, CJI to pick CEC, ECs

Taking out the executive’s exclusive hand in the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, the Supreme Court, in a landmark decision on Thursday, ruled that their..
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BREAKING | Chief Election Commissioner To Be Appointed On Advice Of Panel Comprising PM, LoP and CJI: SC

The bench delivered its verdict on a batch of pleas seeking a collegium-like system for the appointment of election commissioners and the Chief Election Commissioner.
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Chief Election Commissioner, election commissioners to be appointed by a panel of PM, CJI and leader of opposition: Supreme Court


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ECI committed to free, fair and inducement-free elections in Tripura: CEC Rajiv Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said the ECI has taken all arrangements to allow voters to join the 'festival of democracy' and if a voter faces any threat or intimidation on the day of..
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TMC delegation meets CEC over Saket Gokhale's arrest

A five-member TMC parliamentary delegation met the chief election commissioner on Monday and registered their protest against the arrest of party spokesperson Saket Gokhale by the Gujarat Police.
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Why not ban caste rallies forever, asks Allahabad high court

A bench of Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice Jaspreet Singh passed the order recently on an old PIL filed by lawyer Motilal Yadav, who had sought a ban on caste-based rallies in UP. In its order..
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Gujarat Assembly Elections 2022: Over 4.7 lakh first time voters to exercise franchise, says CEC Rajiv Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said over 3.3 lakh young voters have been added to the elector roll the because of the recent electoral reforms.
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CJI's inclusion will ensure independence in appointment of Chief Election Commissioner: SC


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India's chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar observes Nepal polls

A delegation from the Election Commission of India led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Sunday observed the general elections in Nepal and visited several polling stations.Nepal went to..
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CEC Rajiv Kumar reaches Kathmandu as international observer for Nepal polls

Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar 62, is leading a four-member delegation, including two officials from the Election Commission of India. He will join other international delegates to observe the..
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Why no law in 70 years for picking poll panel members: SC to govt

As the Centre on Thursday pleaded that there was no need for judicial interference in the present system of appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs), which..
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Chief Election Commissioner pays tribute to Independent Indias 1st voter


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Real tribute to Shyam Saran Negi would be when each one casts their vote: Chief Election Commissioner


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CEC Rajiv Kumar travels to village of 'independent India's first voter' Shyam Saran Negi, pays tributes

In a rare show of appreciation and gratitude towards Shyam Saran Negi, India’s first voter who participated in elections held over the last 70 years, chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on..
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Gujarat Assembly elections 2022: Election Commission to announce full schedule today

Gujarat Assembly elections 2022: According to a notification issued by the Election Commission, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with Election Commissioner Anoop Chandra Pandey will hold a..
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`No rules violated`: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on not announcing Gujarat polls dates

Why hasn't it announced Gujarat poll dates yet? Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar responded to questions by saying that no rules had been broken.
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`These elites are...`: Owaisi reacts to Muslim intellectuals meeting RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat recently met Delhi's former LG Najeeb Jung, former chief election commissioner SY Quraishi, former Aligarh Muslim University vice chancellor Zameer Uddin Shah, former MP Shahid..
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Cash donations to political parties may be capped, Chief Election Commissioner floats proposal

The EC has proposed decreasing anonymous political donations from Rs 20,000 to Rs 2,000 in a bid to filter out black money from election funding.
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Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation Invites Nominations for 26th Mahaveer Awards Carrying Cash Prize of Rs. 40 Lakhs Across 4 Categories

· To honour Human Endeavour and Excellence in the domains of '*Non-Violence & Vegetarianism*', '*Education*', '*Medicine*' and '*Community & Social Service*' · Justice Shri. M.N. Venkatachaliah,..
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KBC 14: Can you answer this question on India's Chief Election Commissioner that made Dulichand Agarwal win Rs 50 lakh?

Dulichand Agarwal graced the Hot Seat in the second episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 14 hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
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EC announces schedule for presidential polls, voting to be held on July 18; details here

The counting of polls will be held in New Delhi. The commission announced that a total of 4,809 electors to vote in the Presidential elections in 2022 and no political party can issue a whip to its..
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Uttarakhand: Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar treks 18 km to reach remote polling station

Kumar said through this trek he wants to motivate polling officials who travel through tough terrains and also encourage the villagers to vote.
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EC not to shy away from tough decisions; pursue reforms through consultation, says CEC Rajiv Kumar

The Election Commission will not shy away from taking tough decisions while discharging its Constitutional responsibility and shall pursue electoral reforms by following the time-tested and democratic..
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Rajiv Kumar takes over as 25th chief election commissioner of India


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