Telangana: EC indefinitely postpones biennial elections due to COVID-19
Elections for six vacancies in Telangana legislative council are scheduled to be held this month due to the expiry of the term of the sitting MLCs by June 3.
By Sruthi Vibhavari| Published: 13th May 2021 5:37 pm IST (Representative Image)
Hyderabad: The Election Commission of India on Thursday announced the indefinite postponement of biennial elections to the Telangana state legislative council due to outbreak of the second wave of COVID-19.
According to an official release from the ECI, elections for six vacancies in Telangana legislative council are scheduled to be held this month due to the expiry of the term of the sitting MLCs by June 3.
Unanimous that there shouldn t be restriction on media reporting: EC ANI | Updated: May 05, 2021 15:03 IST
New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): The Election Commission of India on Wednesday said that it is unanimous that there shouldn t be a restriction on media reporting.
In a statement, the EC said it has come across certain press reports concerning its position in relation to media. The poll panel said its approach on the collaboration with media is that of a natural ally and remains unchanged. In the context of involvement of media, the Commission wishes to clarify that it stands sincerely committed to its faith in free media. The Commission as a whole and each one of its members recognise the positive role played by media in the conduct of all elections in the past and present and in strengthening electoral democracy in the country. The Election Commission was unanimous that before Supreme Court there should not be any prayer for restrict
NEW DELHI : The Election Commission of India on Wednesday said that it is “unanimous” that there shouldn’t be a restriction on media reporting.
In a statement, the EC said it has come across certain press reports concerning its position in relation to media. The poll panel said its approach on the collaboration with media is that of a natural ally and remains unchanged.
“In the context of involvement of media, the Commission wishes to clarify that it stands sincerely committed to its faith in free media. The Commission as a whole and each one of its members recognise the positive role played by media in the conduct of all elections in the past and present and in strengthening electoral democracy in the country. The Election Commission was unanimous that before Supreme Court there should not be any prayer for restriction on media reporting,” it said.
Nandigram recounting row: EC rejects TMC s charges, says no one raised doubts on round-wise results
Nandigram recounting row: EC rejects TMC s charges, says no one raised doubts on round-wise results
The Election Commission has rejected TMC s charges and said counting agents of none of the candidates in Nandigram raised doubts on results of round-wise counting of votes.
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UPDATED: May 4, 2021 19:47 IST
The Election Commission had also asked the state government to provide adequate security to the returning officer of Nandigram. (Photo: PTI)
Rejecting allegations levelled by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) that there were malpractices in the counting of votes in Nandigram, the Election Commission of India on Tuesday said counting agents of none of the candidates raised any doubts on the results of round-wise counting of votes on May 2.