Bengaluru, July 8 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) V. Anbu Kumar on Wednesday rejected allegations of irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, asserting that the exercise is being carried out strictly in accordance with the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) guidelines. Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Anbu Kumar dismissed allegations by political parties that the Election Commission in Karnataka was colluding with the Congress…
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New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday organised the third one-day conference for media and communication officers. Around 200 officials from 10 states and Union Territories were brought together to strengthen election-related communication and address the growing challenge of misinformation in the digital age. The conference was attended by Media Nodal Officers (MNOs), Social Media Nodal Officers (SMNOs), District Media Nodal Officers, District Public Relat…
Bengaluru, July 8 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) V. Anbu Kumar on Wednesday said that over 80 per cent of Enumeration Forms have been distributed across the state as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, while assuring that all complaints received from political parties are being addressed in accordance with the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) directions.Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru amid the controversy surrounding the SIR exercise, A…
New Delhi/Bengaluru, July 7 (IANS) Senior leaders of the NDA Karnataka delegation met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi on Tuesday and submitted a detailed memorandum highlighting alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka. The delegation urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to immediately suspend the ongoing SIR process in the state, direct the re-verification of all enumeration forms already collected, and ensure …
Chennai, July 7 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Tuesday initiated proceedings in a batch of election petitions challenging the poll victories of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and State Sports Minister Aadhav Arjuna in the recently concluded state Assembly elections, directing that notices be issued after the petitioners rectify procedural defects within a week. Justice V. Lakshminarayana directed the Registry to issue notices to Chief Minister Vijay, Minister Aadhav Arjuna and the El…
Bengaluru, July 7 (IANS) Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said the Election Commission of India (ECI) has assured the NDA delegation that it will examine the complaints regarding alleged irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka and take appropriate action. Addressing the media after submitting a memorandum to the Election Commission in Delhi, Joshi said the Commission had examined thei…
Bengaluru, July 7 (IANS) Senior BJP and JD(S) leaders from Karnataka, including four Union Ministers, will meet the Election Commission of India (ECI) in New Delhi on Tuesday to submit a memorandum over issues concerning the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state.The delegation, scheduled to call on the Election Commission at its headquarters at 3 P.M. on July 7, comprises Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi, Union Min…
Kolkata, July 6 (IANS) The two rival factions in the Trinamool Congress, both claiming the rights to the party name and election symbol, and subsequently over the party’s funds, on Monday submitted documents placing their respective arguments to the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters in New Delhi. On one hand, Lok Sabha members Kalyan Banerjee and Mahua Moitra, and the party’s Rajya Sabha member, Sagarika Ghose, who are representing the “original but minority” faction led by former …
Bhopal, July 6 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former MP Meenakshi Natarajan on Monday expressed concern over the reported suicides of 12 children across the country, including two girls from Madhya Pradesh, allegedly due to depression, and announced a statewide campaign to highlight issues affecting students and youth. Addressing a press conference in Bhopal, Natarajan said the recent deaths of children were deeply disturbing and called for serious intervention to address mental health issues…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The Election Commission of India on Monday issued notifications for holding by-elections on July 30 to fill one vacancy each in the legislative Assemblies of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Bihar, an official said. The three seats to be filled through the by-elections include: Datia in Madhya Pradesh, Manjalpur in Gujarat and Bankipur in Bihar, the official said.The results for the by-elections will be declared on August 3, the ECI said.With the issue of these notifications,…