Guwahati, April 2 (IANS) In view of the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, the Assam government has announced a series of dry days across the state to ensure free, fair, and peaceful polling, officials said on Thursday. According to official directives, all liquor shops, bars, and licensed establishments selling alcoholic beverages will remain closed for three days leading up to the polling date. The dry period will begin on April 7 and continue through April 9, coinciding…
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New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Press Council of India on Monday advised the media to strictly adhere to the provisions of Section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, as well as its own guidelines on pre-poll and exit polls, in view of the upcoming General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, along with bye-elections to eight Assembly constituencies across Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Nagaland, and Tripura. In …
Raipur, March 13 (IANS) In a symbolic step towards rehabilitation and mainstream integration, 78 surrendered Maoists from Sukma district visited the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly in Raipur on Friday.The group, comprising former cadres who once operated in the dense jungles of Bastar, observed live proceedings of the House — the very “Temple of Democracy” they had long rejected under Maoist ideology.Organised under the state’s “surrender and rehabilitation policy”, the educational…
Jaipur, Feb 13 (IANS) The State Election Commission (SEC) has finalised voting arrangements for the polls to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Rajasthan.State Election Commission Commissioner Rajeshwar Singh announced that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be used for elections to Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis, while traditional ballot papers and ballot boxes will be used for the election of Sarpanchs and Ward Panchs of Gram Panchayats.Speaking on the preparations, Singh said the…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said that voting is not just a political expression, but it’s a reflection of citizens’ faith in the democratic process of elections, as this allows them to express their aspirations. Addressing the 16th National Voters’ Day celebrations in the capital, President Murmu said that public participation gives shape to the spirit of democracy at the grassroots level and also lauded the Election Commission’s efforts towards increased vo…
Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) Sunday marks the final opportunity for eligible citizens in Tamil Nadu to apply for inclusion in the electoral roll or to submit requests for corrections, as the Election Commission of India (ECI) brings the current phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process to a close. According to the ECI, applications for adding new voters, deleting names, or making changes related to address and personal details will not be accepted after Sunday.The ongoing revision exercise…
Patna, Jan 12 (IANS) Popular Bhojpuri singer and youth icon Ritesh Pandey, who had contested the Kargahar Assembly seat on a Jan Suraaj Party ticket, created a stir in Bihar’s political circles on Monday by announcing his resignation from the party.Pandey shared an emotional post on his official social media account, formally announcing his decision and explaining the reasons behind stepping away from active politics.In his X post, Pandey said that he joined the Jan Suraaj Party as a responsible…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that the draft electoral rolls of Uttar Pradesh will be published on Tuesday, marking a crucial step in the state’s electoral preparations, officials said.This exercise, carried out under the supervision of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and District Election Officers (DEOs), is aimed at ensuring transparency and inclusivity in the voter registration process ahead of the upcoming polls.According to officials, hard copies…