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SC refuses to expunge critical remarks of Madras HC against EC

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to expunge critical remarks of the Madras High Court holding the ECI responsible for the Covid-19 surge in the country.

Published on May 6, 2021, 12:27 PM IST

Covid-19 surge: EC defers bypolls to 3 Lok Sabha, 8 assembly seats

Election Commission of India (ECI)

Published on May 5, 2021, 8:04 PM IST

‘HCs must have freedom, can’t restrain media’, Supreme Court says to EC

The Supreme Court also took a grim view of the ECI’s petition before it against the high court’s observations

Published on May 4, 2021, 12:10 AM IST

EC plea on media 'too far fetched', says Supreme Court

A bench of Justice D Y Chandrachud and M R Shah assured the Election Commission that the high court's remarks were not meant to “run down” the poll panel.

Published on May 3, 2021, 2:09 PM IST

'File FIRs against those gathered to celebrate party leads in elections': EC

Supporters of various political parties have gathered to celebrate in all four states and Puducherry as early trends show their party leading.

Updated on May 2, 2021, 1:47 PM IST

TMC got 67 notices, BJP 59 for violation of Covid-19 protocols: Data

According to the officials, over a 100 FIRs have also been registered for Covid norms’ violations during poll events in West Bengal since April 21. (Photo by Samir Jana/Hindustan Times)

Updated on May 2, 2021, 12:52 AM IST

EC moves top court after HC says poll body was responsible for Covid surge

The Supreme Court will hear Election Commission’s petition on Monday.

Updated on May 2, 2021, 12:48 PM IST

Assembly elections 2021: 200% increase in halls for counting amid Covid-19

Results of the assembly elections held over the past month in the four states and one union territory will be announced on May 2.

Published on May 1, 2021, 8:24 PM IST

Madras HC declines EC plea to bar media from reporting observations

The Madras High Court was hearing a petition on facilities to ensure that Covid-19 safety norms are followed during voting in Tamil Nadu's Karur constituency.

Published on May 1, 2021, 1:27 AM IST

Madras HC on EC’s plea to restrain media from reporting oral observations

File photo: Madras High Court. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 30, 2021, 8:02 PM IST

EC bans election victory rallies as Covid-19 cases continue to surge

BJP National President J.P. Nadda waves to the supporters during a roadshow ahead of the fifth phase of the West Bengal Assembly election, in North Bangaon on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

Published on Apr 28, 2021, 2:07 AM IST

BJP says it will conduct virtual victory procession on May 2 after EC ban

BJP supporters from Gazole constituency during an election campaign for West Bengal Assembly Polls in Malda district.

Published on Apr 27, 2021, 3:54 PM IST

Election Commission bans victory processions on or after counting on May 2

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has banned all victory processions from political parties during or after the declaration of poll results on May 2.

Updated on Apr 27, 2021, 10:43 AM IST

EC transfers more police officers amid 7th phase of West Bengal assembly polls

Election Commission of India made the police transfers amid the ongoing West Bengal elections.

Published on Apr 26, 2021, 2:11 PM IST

'Why was EC sleeping all this time?': TMC's Nusrat Jahan on rallies being banned

Kolkata: TMC MP Nusrat Jahan (R) with her mother shows her finger marked with indelible ink after casting her vote during the 7th phase of the West Bengal State Assembly polls, at a polling station, in Kolkata, Monday, April 26, 2021. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra)

Published on Apr 26, 2021, 11:48 AM IST

Covid-19: Mamata Banerjee cancels meetings as EC revokes permission for rallies

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. (PTI)

Published on Apr 22, 2021, 9:36 PM IST

EC increases silence period for upcoming three phases of WB to 72 hours

Election Commission increases silence period for upcoming three phases of West Bengal Assembly elections to 72 hours.

Updated on Apr 16, 2021, 7:12 PM IST

News updates from HT: Mamata Banerjee urges EC to club remaining phases of polls

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee at a public rally in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.

Published on Apr 15, 2021, 9:02 PM IST

EC issues notice to BJP's Sayantan Basu for 'inflammatory' remarks

EC gave Basu 24 hours to clarify his stand over his speech.

Published on Apr 15, 2021, 7:25 PM IST

'Criminal negligence': Mahua Moitra slams EC over 8-phase WB polls amid Covid-19

TMC MP Mahua Moitra

Published on Apr 15, 2021, 2:34 PM IST

Campaigning for Phase 5 for Bengal assembly polls

Tengua market area decorated with TMC flag at Nandigram in East Medinipur district.

Published on Apr 14, 2021, 9:54 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee stages dharna against EC ban, targets BJP in rallies later

“BJP can campaign and I am not allowed to campaign. I will not say anything, the people of Bengal will take call on it. They are watching everything,” Mamata Banerjee said. (Photo by Samir Jana/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Apr 14, 2021, 12:43 AM IST

West Bengal polls: EC heat on Bengal BJP leaders over ‘provocative’ remarks

ECI banned Rahul Sinha for violating the model code of conduct and the 1951 Representation of the People Act for his “provocative statements mocking human life and inciting the forces”.

Updated on Apr 14, 2021, 2:39 AM IST

‘Ensure a level playing field’: Stalin tweets, other leaders also support Mamata

The Election Commission barred Mamata Banerjee (in picture) from campaigning for 24 hours, saying that the Trinamool Congress chief violated the model code of conduct and made “highly insinuating and provocative remarks.”

Published on Apr 13, 2021, 4:08 PM IST

West Bengal: EC imposes 48-hour ban on BJP’s Rahul Sinha for 'inciting forces'

BJP leader Rahul Sinha

Updated on Apr 13, 2021, 2:11 PM IST

EC's decision to ban Mamata from campaigning taken at behest of BJP: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut

Published on Apr 13, 2021, 11:10 AM IST

Mamata Banerjee to stage sit-in protest against EC campaigning ban today

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee received two notices from the election commission, one on April 7 and the other on April 8.

Updated on Apr 13, 2021, 6:52 AM IST

Hold polls for 3 RS seats before May 2: Kerala HC to EC

In its order, the court noted that it is incumbent on the Commission to act fairly, urging it to avoid a situation where the nominations for the three seats are made by the existing assembly and voting is done by another.

Published on Apr 13, 2021, 12:01 AM IST

Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra set to be next CEC: Reports

Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra

Published on Apr 12, 2021, 11:04 AM IST

'Forces opened fire to save lives': Election Commission on Cooch Behar violence

The Election Commission of India suspended the polling process in the booth at Sitalkuchi constituency in Cooch Behar on Saturday.

Updated on Apr 11, 2021, 9:24 AM IST

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