Tag: Election Commission
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Bihar Polls: EC Rolls Out 17 Initiatives for Assembly Elections
New Initiatives Set to Smoother Bihar Assembly Elections The Election Commission (EC) has rolled out 17 new initiatives aimed at conducting the upcoming Bihar assembly election more smoothly. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced that several of these measures will be adopted nationwide in future elections, signaling a broader push to modernize voting, counting, and…
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Election Commission rolls out 17 new measures for Bihar elections, aims for nationwide adoption
EC unveils 17 new initiatives to streamline Bihar assembly elections The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced a set of 17 new initiatives designed to conduct the Bihar assembly elections more smoothly, with a clear intent to scale successful measures to elections nationwide. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar outlined the program at a press conference…
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BC Reservation GO: Telangana HC Hints at Election Delay
Overview The Telangana High Court on Saturday examined petitions challenging the BC Reservation GO, which relates to the implementation of reservations for Other Backward Classes (BCs) in local body elections. The hearing featured arguments from advocate Mayur Reddy for the petitioners and an impleaded petition by MLC Teenmar Mallanna. The state, represented virtually by Advocate…
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Election Commission Clarifies on Special Intensive Revision Timeline
Election Commission’s Stance on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recently clarified its position regarding the timeline for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, stating that the Supreme Court cannot dictate this schedule. The ECI emphasized that its responsibilities are defined by the Constitution and relevant laws, which govern…
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Election Commission Clarifies SIR Timing to Supreme Court
Election Commission’s Response on SIR Timing The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recently made a significant assertion regarding the timing of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls. In its response to the Supreme Court, the ECI emphasized that it is not under any obligation to conduct SIR at the behest of the court.…
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Elections in India: Supreme Court’s Role and EC’s Independence
Introduction to the Conflict In a significant development regarding the electoral process in India, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has made it clear that it is not bound by the Supreme Court’s directives regarding the timing of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. This response comes in light of ongoing discussions on the…
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Nationwide Voter List Revamp Based on Bihar Model
Introduction to the Voter List Revamp The Election Commission of India has initiated a significant step towards electoral reform by planning a nationwide revamp of voter lists, inspired by the successful model implemented in Bihar. This change is set against the backdrop of a critical eligibility date of January 1, 2026, wherein all citizens who…