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poll code news

Ludhiana: 3 months on, Hero Bakery Chowk smart lights yet to be operational

Locals allege that the delay in the project has led to traffic snarls in the city. (Manish/HT)
Published on May 29, 2024 10:48 pm IST

Poll code stalls Panchkula MC’s decision to waive garbage fee

From April 2023, Panchkula MC started collecting user solid waste management (SWM) charges from all residential, commercial and institutional units under its ambit. (HT File Photo for reference)
Updated on Apr 02, 2024 09:10 am IST

PU polls 2023: Party stickers greet visitors on campus despite ban

Despite ban, stickers with pictures of party presidents and other office-bearers are seen at Panjab University. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Updated on Sept 01, 2023 03:21 am IST

Panjab University student elections: Countdown begins as poll code kicks in

The Panjab University, Chandigarh, elections are scheduled to be held on September 6. (HT File)
Updated on Aug 27, 2023 02:42 am IST

2,145 FIRs lodged for poll code violations during UP elections

Elections to the 403 assembly seats of Uttar Pradesh were held in seven phases between February 10 and March 7. Votes will be counted on March 10.
Published on Mar 08, 2022 09:03 pm IST

Poll code relaxed in 4 districts of Andhra, EC allows Naidu to hold meetings

The EC directions came following a letter from the chief minister on Wednesday requesting that the model code of conduct be relaxed in the state to enable him to take stock of the relief and rehabilitation measures in the areas likely to be hit by the cyclone.
Updated on May 03, 2019 06:15 pm IST

PM speech asking voters to dedicate ballot to Balakot not violation: EC

In his Latur speech , Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked voters to support BJP to honour soldiers who carried out airstrikes in Pakistan’s Balakot.
Updated on May 02, 2019 01:00 am IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: DMRC accused of violating poll code by playing political video on Pink Line

According to the MCC, no public funded organisation can display political messages featuring any political leader without prior approval from the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Published on May 01, 2019 05:56 am IST

Congress moves Supreme Court over alleged poll code violations by PM Modi, Amit Shah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with BJP chief Amit Shah.
Updated on May 06, 2020 07:20 pm IST

National Film Awards put off over poll code, to be declared after elections

The government on Wednesday decided to announce the National Film Awards after the conclusion of the national elections.
Updated on Apr 24, 2019 03:08 pm IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: I&B ministry asks Prasar Bharati to follow poll code

After complaints from Opposition parties that DD News had shown bias while broadcasting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Main Bhi Chowkidar programme, the poll panel issued a notice to the channel.
Published on Apr 11, 2019 09:24 am IST

‘Poll code not violated’: Election Commission on Rahul Gandhi’s interaction with TN students

Congress president Rahul Gandhi poses for selfies by students at Stella Maris Women’s College in Chennai on March 13, 2019.
Updated on Mar 21, 2019 04:06 pm IST

UP: Despite poll code, 10 govt websites yet to remove pics of CM, ministers

UP has 78 departmental websites of which 10 still have pictures of CM and ministers.
Updated on Mar 13, 2019 12:56 pm IST

How UP fast-tracked files, govt orders before poll code came into force

Besides stepping up the pace of work relating to financial sanctions for public roads and other work, the Yogi government also used the occasion to make 72 political appointments to please workers of the BJP and its allies.
Published on Mar 13, 2019 11:09 am IST

PM Narendra Modi’s calendar clear as poll code nears

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering in Greater Noida.
Updated on Mar 10, 2019 09:08 am IST

Rajasthan assembly poll: Notice to 3 including independent candidate for violating poll code

IIt is alleged that three persons including an independent candidate in Barmer violated election code by circulating publicity material over a Whatsapp group without authentication from the competent authority.
Updated on Nov 22, 2018 11:54 pm IST

EC committee seeks more time to submit report on poll code

A 14-member committee set up by the Election Commission to examine and suggest changes to Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act (RP Act) has been given more time to file its report. Section 126 bars election campaigning in the last 48 hours before voting.
Updated on May 30, 2018 07:18 am IST