‘Are you aware of your powers?’ SC raps EC on MCC violations

The Supreme Court said it would examine the scope of the Election Commission’s powers on implementing the model code of conduct. The court was hearing plea by an NRI seeking strict action against political parties, who use religion and caste during campaigns to seek votes. Read More
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Congress complains to EC against Irani for ‘lying’ on her education

The Congress, on Friday, filed a memorandum with the Election Commission of India seeking an “urgent and necessary intervention” against “deliberate, corrupt and wilful falsification of facts” by Union minister Smriti Irani regarding her educational records. Read More
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SC: Parties must submit details of political funding by May 30

The Supreme Court directed all political parties to submit details of political funding received so far to the Election Commission in “sealed covers” by May 30. Read More
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Supreme Court to hear on plea against EC’s ban on Modi biopic

The film – “PM Narendra Modi” – was initially scheduled to be released on April 11, but a day before its release, the Election Commision put a ban on it until the Lok Sabha election is over. The Supreme Court has listed the case to be heard on Monday. Read More
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LS poll Phase 1: Bengal tops voter turnout, Bihar at bottom

The Lok Sabha election began with voting 91 constituencies, spread across 18 states and 2 Union territories, going to the poll in the first phase. Sporadic violence, malfunctioning of EVMs and missing names from voters’ list were reported from various parts of India. Read More
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EC bans ‘PM Narendra Modi’ film screening until LS poll is over

The Election commission banned the screening of the biopic “PM Narendra Modi”, until the completion of Lok Sabha election. Vivek Oberoi plays the role of Narendra Modi in the film depicted on the life of the prime minister. Read More
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Opposition accuse Modi of politicizing military in campaign

The opposition complained to the EC against PM Narendra Modi for politicizing the sacrifices of armed forces when he urged first-time voters to dedicate their vote to the CRPF jawans killed in the Pulwama terror attack and the airmen who carried out the bombing in Pakistan’s Balakot. Read More
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SC rejects plea seeking stay on Modi biopic, says EC should decide

The Supreme Court dismissed the plea of a Congress activist seeking stay on release of “PM Narendra Modi” a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The apex court said that the Election Commission should decide if the film violates the election model code of conduct. Read More
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EC replaces 4 top Bengal cops including Kolkata Police chief

The Election Commission directed transfer of Kolkata Police commissioner Anuj Sharma along with three Indian Police Service officers in Bengal ahead of the Lok Sabha election. The poll panel said the officers cannot participate in any election-related duties. Read More
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Possible cash-for-votes scandal in NE, officials under lens

After ₹1.8 crore in cash was sized from a BJP convoy in Pasighat, the tax officials issued a news release on the possible role of banks in the scandal and the I-T department also reported that there are many cash withdrawals have escaped so far from the notice of the authorities. Read More
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