Election Commission
| April 1, 2024, 11:39 a.m.
BJP Urges Election Commission to Act Against Rahul Gandhi for "Match-Fixing" Remarks
The BJP has called upon the Election Commission to take firm action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his "match-fixing" remarks and other contentious comments made during an INDIA bloc rally. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and BJP's national general secretary Arun Kumar lodged a complaint against Gandhi, citing violations of the model code of conduct and potential implications of his statements. They urged strict action against Gandhi and other Congress leaders, expressing concern over repeated inflammatory remarks during the Lok Sabha elections.
Read More.| April 1, 2024, 11:17 a.m.
Election Commission Censures BJP's Dilip Ghosh and Congress' Supriya Shrinate for Derogatory Remarks
The Election Commission has censured BJP leader Dilip Ghosh and Congress' Supriya Shrinate for making derogatory remarks against the dignity of women, violating the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct. Both have been warned to be careful in their public utterances, with their election-related communications to be specially monitored. The Commission has also notified their respective party chiefs about the censure. Shrinate faced controversy over remarks against Kangana Ranaut, while Ghosh apologized for mocking Mamata Banerjee's family background.
Read More.| March 5, 2024, 10:45 a.m.
SBI Seeks Extension to Submit Electoral Bond Details to Election Commission
The State Bank of India (SBI) has requested an extension until June 30 from the Supreme Court to provide details of Electoral Bonds to the Election Commission of India. SBI cited practical difficulties in decoding the bonds and matching donors' information due to measures ensuring donor anonymity. The Supreme Court had earlier ordered SBI to furnish details of political parties receiving Electoral Bonds since April 2019 by March 6. SBI emphasized the complex process involved in retrieving and matching data from different sources and requested more time to comply with the court's directive.
Read More.| March 3, 2024, 4:27 a.m.
Prime Minister Modi to Chair Council of Ministers Meeting Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls Announcement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on March 3rd, a significant event as Lok Sabha Polls announcement by the Election Commission looms. The meeting will discuss government performance and strategies for the upcoming elections.
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