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The court's remarks came as Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, on behalf of the Union government, noted that “mindless” freebies and populist promises by political parties often lead to “economic disasters”. He suggested that the Election Commission should re-examine the issue.

SC calls for composite panel to regulate poll freebies

The top court posted the matter for further hearing on August 11, when the Centre will spell out its stand…

August 4, 2022 04:40 IST

State after state, irrespective of the party in power, has promised massive dollops of subsidies and freebies, ranging from free electricity, free water and cash handouts to women even during the last round of Assembly elections.

Stop competitive populism

The problem of freebies is a serious one; such issues should be discussed in a body like Inter-State Council.

July 28, 2022 04:50 IST

SC asks Centre to seek Finance Commission’s views on regulating freebies by political parties

A bench led by Chief Justice NV Ramana said that it is a “serious” issue and asked the Centre to…

July 27, 2022 05:15 IST

Presidential Election 2022: Ballot box, other poll material reach Delhi Assembly

The election for the next President of India will be held on July 18 in which 4,809 electors comprising MPs…

July 13, 2022 15:25 IST

The Legislative Department is the nodal agency in the government to deal with issues related to the EC.

Electoral reforms: Ban people from contesting from more than one seat or impose fine to deter practice, EC tells Centre

In a recent interaction with the Legislative Secretary in the Law Ministry, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar made this push…

June 17, 2022 17:09 IST

Ban opinion and exit polls, restrict candidates to contesting from one seat: EC lists six key demands before Centre

The Election Commission has also sought powers to deregister political parties that exist on paper but have never contested an…

June 13, 2022 13:12 IST

Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as Chief Election Commissioner, says will not shy away from tough decisions

Rajiv Kumar said he is honoured to have been given the responsibility to lead one of the finest institutions gifted…

May 16, 2022 10:54 IST

‘Rules on linking Aadhaar with electoral rolls can be issued soon; sharing details voluntary’

Chandra, who demits office on Saturday evening, also said that the poll panel played a key role in intensifying the…

Updated: May 14, 2022 12:57 IST

The quintessential consensus builder

Beneath these lofty assertions by former colleagues, lies a reticent man who usually avoids limelight but lends his ear to…

May 14, 2022 08:31 IST

Rajiv Kumar appointed new Chief Election Commissioner, to assume charge on May 15

Prior to assuming charge in the Election Commission, Kumar had been the chairman of the Public Enterprises Selection Board.

Updated: May 12, 2022 14:35 IST

India elected as Chair of the Association of Asian Election Authorities for 2022-24

India has regularly organised several international training programmes for the member countries at the International Institute for Democracy and Election…

May 11, 2022 16:04 IST

In a written reply, Rijiju quoted a provision of the Representation of the People Act to explain the legal position.

No election symbol reserved, allotted by EC shall be deemed as religious or national symbol: Rijiju

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju was asked whether a national symbol such as national bird, national animal or national flower can…

April 7, 2022 17:10 IST

Half of the newly elected MLAs face criminal cases, 87% are crorepatis: ADR report

Of the 690 winners, 614 are men whereas 76 or just 11 per cent are women, thus indicating lower participation…

March 15, 2022 17:42 IST

UP Election Results 2022: SEC to suspend Varanasi ADM NK Singh for violating transportation rules for training EVMs

Yesterday, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav had claimed that a truck carrying EVMs was intercepted in Varanasi.

March 9, 2022 18:12 IST

Eligible individuals, entities have purchased electoral bonds worth over Rs 9,200 crore: Govt

The minister also said electoral bonds can be purchased by a person, who is a citizen of India or incorporated…

February 8, 2022 17:32 IST

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District ‘mandals’, WhatsApp groups: Inside BJP’s tech-savvy Uttar Pradesh poll campaign with an RSS pitch

This year, the Indian social media space has seen a flurry of unique interactive activities by political leaders. From Prime…

Updated: February 8, 2022 14:18 IST

Goa goes to the polls on February 14. (File/PTI)

Goa Election 2022: BJP faces rebellion in four seats, including Panaji

In Panaji, Utpal Parrikar, the son of former chief minister and BJP’s tallest leader from Goa so far late Manohar…

January 28, 2022 17:08 IST

Adityanath's remark ostensibly refers to the SP president's recent statements on Pakistan and its founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah. (File)

UP Election 2022: CM Adityanath targets SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, calls him ‘supporter of Pakistan, worshipper of Jinnah’

Experts believe that the language of political leaders will become more polarising as polling for the Assembly elections in Uttar…

Updated: January 28, 2022 17:10 IST

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