New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Election Commission of India has directed a 48-hour ‘Dry Day’ in poll-bound areas of West Bengal and across Tamil Nadu, in a bid to ensure free and fair voting, an official statement said on Monday.Invoking provisions under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Commission directed that “no spirituous, fermented, or intoxicating liquor shall be sold, served, or distributed at any hotel, restaurant, tavern, shop, or public or private place within a poll…
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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…
Guwahati, Jan 1 (IANS) Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the people of Assam and outlined five key promises that the party would fulfil if elected to power in the upcoming Assembly elections, asserting that the party is prepared to offer an alternative vision for the state.Addressing reporters here, Gogoi said the Congress will focus on strengthening education and healthcare, with the aim of placing Assam am…