SIR ‘prerogative’ of EC, directive to them is interference: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar is the exclusive domain of the Election Commission.
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By-elections for 8 assembly constituencies scheduled for November 11
“The assembly bypolls in J-K, Odisha, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Punjab, Telangana and Rajasthan will be held on November 11; the counting of votes will be done on November 14,” Kumar said at a press conference in Delhi.
Steen’s presidential bid doomed by timing and strategy rather than ‘oppressive’ system
Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come. Steen’s campaign doomed by timing Maria Steen has had more headlines and column inches than the other three candidates combined as we head into a short and intense presidential election run-in.
Vijay likens LTTE’s Prabhakaran to ‘mother’, sparks political controversy
Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief actor Vijay has stirred controversy by praising Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Velupillai Prabhakaran.
Vijay likens LTTE’s Prabhakaran to ‘mother’, sparks political controversy
Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief actor Vijay has stirred controversy by praising Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Velupillai Prabhakaran.
`Chunaav ka chawkidaar` protected `vote chors`: Rahul Gandhi`s dig at EC
His remarks came a day after he ramped up his attack on the issue of vote theft, accusing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of protecting those who “destroyed democracy”.
Rijiju hits out at Gandhi, says his remarks echo Pakistan’s narrative on India
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of echoing “Pakistan`s narrative”. He alleged that his remarks were often used by “anti-India” groups across the border.