Raju Musalgaonkar, also known as Rajeshwar Shastri, head of School of Studies in Jyotirvigyan (Astrological Science) at the Ujjain-based varsity, had moved the court after he was suspended for violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). read more

The plea of 21 Opposition parties, for VVPAT verification in 50 per cent or 125 polling booths in each constituency was earlier dismissed by the Supreme Court. read more

At least in three parliamentary constituencies – New Delhi, East Delhi and South Delhi - the turnout percentage of female voters was found to be marginally more than the male voters turnout. read more

The alleged irregularities in postal ballot came to light following an audio clip of two police officials speaking on ballots surfaced in the media. read more

The focus should also be on ethical voting, he said. In the first phase 63.69% votes were polled, in the second phase polling was 62.30%, in the third phase polling was 60.52% whereas in the fourth phase polling percentage slipped to 58%. read more

In the video, which was later picked up by Malayalam news channels, some people were seen indulging in bogus voting with the connivance of poll officials. read more

How much does it cost to hire an elephant or a horse in Delhi? Or get a priest, who would come with flowers to perform a puja? According to the rate fixed, it is Rs 5,000 for hiring an elephant, Rs 2,500 for a horse and Rs 552 to get a priest. read more

He said polling in 10 Lok Sabha constituencies of Uttar Pradesh passed off peacefully with 60.52% voters exercising their franchise. “In 2014 general elections, 61.48% votes were polled in these 10 constituencies,” he added. read more

The second phase of polling in five Lok Sabha and 35 Assembly constituencies in Odisha recorded 64 per cent voter turnout on Thursday, said state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Surendra Kumar. read more

The JD(S) and its ally the Congress have been alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre has been “misusing” central agencies to pursue its “politics of vendetta”. read more

Sources in the I-T department said the searches were conducted by four teams, each comprising 15 officials at the offices, residences and factory premises of people allegedly associated with the JD(S) leadership. read more

Persons with disabilities have been fighting for long for their right to vote on a par with other citizens. read more

Following the EC’s directive, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Delhi wrote to the saffron party to ensure that all political content not approved be removed. read more

Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Uttar Pradesh, L Venkateshwar Lu said in the 2014 general election 65.76% votes were polled in these eight constituencies. read more

Goa’s Chief Electoral Officer explained that the Commission took the view that the order was a legitimate exercise of constitutional powers by the Governor of Goa. read more