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Why in the news? The Election Commission (EC) states it has no legal obligation to provide Form 17C to anyone except candidates and their agents. Responding to a petition by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), the EC emphasizes that indiscriminate disclosure could compromise the integrity of the electoral process. source:slideshare Key Points: Association for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court has questioned the Election Commission (EC) regarding the delay in uploading authenticated voting data on its website after each phase of polling. This inquiry stems from a petition by the Association for Democratic Reforms, alleging significant delays in releasing voter turnout data and a sudden increase in figures, …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Focus: The Election Commission of India (ECI) in its report on enforcement of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has stated that it expects star campaigners to lead by example and not vitiate the fabric of society. This has raised a debate about ECI powers …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2 :Elections in India , Various laws and institutions governing it ,Election commission of India Focus : The article provides an in-depth examination of electoral laws and regulations in India, focusing on key aspects such as the cap on contesting from multiple constituencies, eligibility criteria for candidates, disqualification criteria, changes in electoral regulations by …
Read MoreWhy in the news? NCW alerts EC about alleged coercion in Sandeshkhali, urging action to safeguard women’s complaints integrity during elections. About Complaint Withdrawal Allegations: The National Commission for Women (NCW) urges the Election Commission (EC) to investigate allegations from Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. Trinamool Congress allegedly forces women to withdraw complaints against Sheikh Shahjahan, a …
Read MoreWhy in the news? EC mandates disclosure of publishers and printers for political hoardings to ensure transparency and accountability in campaign communications. Understanding Crackdown on Anonymous Political Hoardings: The Election Commission (EC) has taken action against anonymous political hoardings, requiring disclosure of publishers’ and printers’ names for accountability. This move aims to regulate campaign financing …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Suvidha portal receives 73,000+ applications for campaign-related activities during Lok Sabha elections, with Tamil Nadu leading in requests. source:pib About the Applications Received on Suvidha Portal: The Election Commission (EC) announced that its Suvidha portal has received over 73,000 applications since the declaration of the Lok Sabha election. These applications, submitted …
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