Tag: elections
Can't Seek Votes On Religion, Race, Caste, Language:SC
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that seeking votes on the basis of religion, race, caste or language of a candidate or his rival or even that of the voters is illegal and could jeopardise the electoral process.....
No Evidence That Russia Influenced US Election:Trump Team
The team of US President-elect Donald Trump has said there was no evidence to suggest that Russian hacking had influenced the 2016 US election. ....
EC To Implement SC Ruling On Caste, Religion
The Election Commission of India on Wednesday said that it will implement the Supreme Court ruling that seeking votes in the name of caste, creed, religion, community and language is illegal.....
EC Names 'Dos And Don'ts' For State Polls
Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi on Wednesday announced a number of new measures for the upcoming assembly elections in five states.....
Candidates To Submit Certificate From Public Agencies: EC
The Election Commission of India on Wednesday said that the candidates will have to submit a 'No Demand Certificate' from agencies providing amenities and government accommodation.....
Defence Personnel To Cast Votes Through Electronic Transmission: EC
The Election Commission on Wednesday said that the defence personnel posted away from their homes can cast their votes through one-way electronic transmission in the upcoming state polls.....
EC Announces Cash Expenses Limit Per Candidate In Five States
The Election Commission of India on Wednesday set the campaign expenses limit per candidate at between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 28 lakh in the five states where assembly polls will be held laster this year.....
Didn't Name Any Religion Or Community: Sakshi Maharaj Defends Remarks
BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj, who was summoned by the Election Commission for his controversial statements on population, said on Wednesday that his remarks were made at a meeting called by religious leaders and he had not taken the name of any religion.....
Azharuddin's Nomination For HCA Polls Rejected
In a setback to former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin, his nomination for the post of president of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) was rejected by the returning officer on Saturday.....
BJP Releases Second List Of Candidates For Goa
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced its second list of seven candidates for the Goa assembly elections to be held on February 4.....
