Electoral Reforms

40 electoral reforms pending, EC tells law ministry; asks for false affidavits to be made electoral offence, linking of Aadhaar with voters list

A statement by the Election Commission said CEC Sunil Arora reminded the law ministry brass that there are more than 40 different proposals of electoral reforms which are 'pending since long'

Daily Bulletin: Heavy rainfall likely in Mumbai over next 48 hours; Rajya Sabha to discuss electoral reforms; day's top stories

Mumbai to continue having heavy rainfall for the next 48 hours says IMD; Discussion on electoral reforms in Rajya Sabha today; day's top stories

Rajya Sabha to hold discussion on electoral reforms tomorrow; Opposition parties had given notice last week

The leaders of the parties are expected to discuss electoral bonds, 'One Nation, One Election' and Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) malfunction in the Rajya Sabha tomorrow.

Simultaneous elections must for India: Perpetual electoral season dilutes govt policies with political gains

A laser focus on winning elections means that leaders take shortcuts, and the focus lies on redistribution of wealth through welfare schemes (or even bribery). While income inequality is a reality in India, for wealth to be redistributed, there needs to be greater focus on its generation.

Anna Hazare slams Centre for weak Lokpal, says eradicating corruption without electoral reforms not possible

Eradicating political corruption without reforming the electoral process is not possible, social activist Anna Hazare said on Tuesday even as he accused the Narendra Modi government of bringing in a weak Lokpal.

EC files affidavit in Supreme Court asking for power to de-register political parties, ensure inner party democracy

In an affidavit filed on Saturday, the Election Commission of India (EC) implored the Supreme Court to empower the electoral body to be able to de-register political parties

Ex-CECs bat for simultaneous elections in India, but say 2019 time frame for implementation looks unachievable

Backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clarion call for simultaneous elections in India, two former Chief Election Commissioners, N Gopalaswami and SY Quereshi, told Firstpost on Wednesday that such an idea will be cost and time effective for the country.

OP Rawat appointed chief election commissioner: New CEC supports 'one nation, one poll,' linking Aadhaar to voter IDs

Om Prakash Rawat was on Sunday appointed the next chief election commissioner (CEC), a day before the present incumbent Achal Kumar Jyoti demits charge.

Supreme Court raps Centre over non-disclosure of action on rising assets of politicians between elections

Supreme Court took strong exception to the Centre's "attitude" of not disclosing information on action taken against politicians, some of whose assets have seen a massive jump

Rajya Sabha returns Finance Bill with 5 amendments; embarrassment for Modi govt

The Bill, which was passed by Lok Sabha last week, was moved for passage in the Rajya Sabha on Monday.