News for 'model code of conduct'

CEC reviews Maharashtra scenario

CEC reviews Maharashtra scenario

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

He will meet political leaders and administration officials. Election Commissioner B B Tandon and N Gopalaswami are with him.

Sakshi Maharaj booked for 'population control' remarks

Sakshi Maharaj booked for 'population control' remarks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Meerut Police's action came a day after the MP indirectly blamed Muslims for the population growth in the country.

Why is EC mum on TV channels that aired Modi video: AAP

Why is EC mum on TV channels that aired Modi video: AAP

Rediff.com12 May 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday attacked the Election Commission for not taking action against "erring" media houses for showing Narendra Modi's video speech on the polling day, which is a violation of the Model Code of Conduct and termed it as an "ostrich approach".

EC transfers two Bihar police officers on poll eve

EC transfers two Bihar police officers on poll eve

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

The two were transferred for meeting Lalu Yadav.

Punjab, Manipur, Uttaranchal go to polls in Feb

Punjab, Manipur, Uttaranchal go to polls in Feb

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Counting in all these states will be on February 27.

Delhi to decide if I'm their son or terrorist: Kejriwal

Delhi to decide if I'm their son or terrorist: Kejriwal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

AAP demanded that BJP leaders Parvesh Verma and Manoj Tiwari be barred from campaigning for their remarks against the Delhi CM. The EC later issued a notice to Verma for calling Kejriwal a 'terrorist'.

FinMin to drop ad on economy

FinMin to drop ad on economy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Farmers reject govt's MSP offer, to march to Delhi on Feb 21

Farmers reject govt's MSP offer, to march to Delhi on Feb 21

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Farmers leaders taking part in the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation on Monday rejected the Centre's proposal of procuring pulses, maize and cotton at MSP by government agencies for five years, saying it was not in farmers' interest and announced that they will march towards the national capital on Wednesday.

EC wants FIR against Lalu for distributing money

EC wants FIR against Lalu for distributing money

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

The Rashtriya Janata Dal chief and railway minister reportedly distributed money to people in Patna on Sunday.

EC seeks report on reservation issue

EC seeks report on reservation issue

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

The Cabinet secretary was asked to submit the report by October 4.

860 CAPF companies, 60K cops to man 59 assembly seats in UP Phase IV polls

860 CAPF companies, 60K cops to man 59 assembly seats in UP Phase IV polls

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Of the 59 assembly constituencies, three have been categorised as 'sensitive' and 590 localities marked as 'vulnerable,' according to the police.

FIR filed against Rabri Devi

FIR filed against Rabri Devi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2005

FIR filed against Rabri Devi

Lalu replies to EC's notice

Lalu replies to EC's notice

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

Lalu has said he used his official vehicle only for security reasons.

Congress objects to Amitabh being used for Gujarat tourism campaign

Congress objects to Amitabh being used for Gujarat tourism campaign

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Former Union Minister and Congress candidate from Chhota Udepur, Naranbhai Rathwa, has approached the Election Commission taking objection to the shooting of Gujarat Tourism Development Corporation's campaign involving megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

Wednesday's vote count for Delhi polls to see 10,000 policemen, 42 counting centres

Wednesday's vote count for Delhi polls to see 10,000 policemen, 42 counting centres

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Authorities in New Delhi are all geared up for the counting of votes polled in the Delhi municipal elections, with officials saying 42 centres have been set up for the Wednesday exercise which will begin at 8 am amid tight security.

'One nation, one solution', get rid of BJP: Kharge

'One nation, one solution', get rid of BJP: Kharge

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Kharge termed the high-level committee constituted by the Centre to examine the feasibility of 'One Nation, One Election' a 'gimmick' and alleged the Modi government wants to slowly replace democracy in India with dictatorship.

Cong trains guns at Modi about Haryana land deal remark

Cong trains guns at Modi about Haryana land deal remark

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Congress has approached the Election Commission seeking "exemplary punishment" for Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on a land deal involving Robert Vadra and DLF in Haryana.

Dalits file case against CEC

Dalits file case against CEC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

3-phase polling in Bihar, Jharkhand

3-phase polling in Bihar, Jharkhand

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

Address Rahul with respect, angry Congress tells Modi

Address Rahul with respect, angry Congress tells Modi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Taking strong exception to Gujarat Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi addressing Rahul Gandhi as shehzada, the Congress on Saturday did some tough talking, threatening that its workers were capable of stopping such "undignified" language but were restrained due to their respect for laws and the Model Code.

Will Anna's Death Be A Wake-Up Call For India Inc?

Will Anna's Death Be A Wake-Up Call For India Inc?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

'In India, managers and the leadership almost glorify overworking.'

'We're Not Anti-Nationals'

'We're Not Anti-Nationals'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

'We are not secessionists, we want to coexist with our countrymen but not on the terms that will strip us off our dignity and a right to peaceful existence.'

Lalu meets CEC, assures cooperation

Lalu meets CEC, assures cooperation

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

TDP chief detained at Tirupati airport, stages sit-in protest

TDP chief detained at Tirupati airport, stages sit-in protest

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The Telugu Desam Party chief picked up an argument with the police officials and demanded to know why he was being prevented from going to Tirupati and Chittoor.

NaMo TV goes off air after Lok Sabha polls

NaMo TV goes off air after Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com20 May 2019

The channel was mired in controversy ever since it went on air.

'Look at the killings that have taken place!'

'Look at the killings that have taken place!'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'There is arson, loot, rape of women, traumatising children, destruction of property, homes, shops and offices by workers and elements of the ruling dispensation.' 'What is most painful is while all this was taking place there was stunning silence by the chief minister.' 'Not one tangible step was taken.'

72.14% turnout recorded in crucial Phase 1 of Assam polls

72.14% turnout recorded in crucial Phase 1 of Assam polls

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

A voter turnout of 72.14 per cent was recorded in Assam till 5 pm on Saturday in the first phase of assembly elections in the state, the Election Commission said.

Modi to seek mother's blessings on Sunday, Varanasi next

Modi to seek mother's blessings on Sunday, Varanasi next

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The PM had paid her a visit last month too before filing his nomination from the parliamentary constituency of Varanasi.

Delhi municipal polls on Dec 4, counting on Dec 7

Delhi municipal polls on Dec 4, counting on Dec 7

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

This will be the first civic election after the fresh delimitation exercise, and the much-awaited poll will be held in the gap between the two phases of the Gujarat assembly elections, which will take place on December 1 and 5.

Gujarat records 60% voter turnout in Phase 1

Gujarat records 60% voter turnout in Phase 1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

An average 59.24 per cent voter turnout was recorded as of 5 pm on Thursday across 89 assembly seats in the first phase of Gujarat elections, officials said.

TMC-BJP to clash again as polls to Bengal's 108 civic bodies announced

TMC-BJP to clash again as polls to Bengal's 108 civic bodies announced

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Polls to 108 municipalities of West Bengal will be held on February 27, the State Election Commission said in its notification on Thursday, setting the stage for yet another contest for the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, nine months after the assembly polls.

Jaya TV stops telecast of 'morphed' video of DMK candidate

Jaya TV stops telecast of 'morphed' video of DMK candidate

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Petitioner R Periakaruppan, a former state minister who is contesting the polls from Tirupattur constituency, filed the suit seeking to restrain Jaya TV.

Why Election 2024 Is So Subdued...

Why Election 2024 Is So Subdued...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'It's dull because this time the election is spread over such a long period.'

Mamata takes on EC over showcause: People will showcause EC on May 19

Mamata takes on EC over showcause: People will showcause EC on May 19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The EC issued a show cause notice to CM and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee for allegedly violating the model code of conduct.

Can Cong buck alternating govt trend in Rajasthan?

Can Cong buck alternating govt trend in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Since 1993, when the BJP came to power after a stint of President's rule, the state has alternated between the Congress and the BJP.

Indigo passenger hits pilot after over 10 hour delay

Indigo passenger hits pilot after over 10 hour delay

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

In the short video clip, other crew members could be seen shouting at the passenger after he hit the pilot.

Delhi set for high-stakes MCD polls on Sunday

Delhi set for high-stakes MCD polls on Sunday

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The stage is set for the high-stakes civic polls in Delhi on Sunday, with poll authorities and security forces all geared up for the elections, largely being seen as a three-way contest among the Aam Aadmi Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress.

Vanniyar quota to apply subject to outcome of PILs: HC

Vanniyar quota to apply subject to outcome of PILs: HC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The Madras high court on Wednesday declined to grant a total stay against the 10.5 per cent Vanniyar quota but held that admission in higher educational institutions and appointment in government services will be subject to the outcome of the batch of petitions challenging the same.

Biennial polls to legislative councils in 4 states to be held on Dec 10: EC

Biennial polls to legislative councils in 4 states to be held on Dec 10: EC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Biennial elections to the legislative councils in Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh from 42 local authorities' constituencies will be held on December 10, the Election Commission announced on Tuesday.