Poll Code

Congress urges EC to bar Narendra Modi, Amit Shah from campaigning for 48-72 hours for allegedly violating poll code

The Congress party on Sunday urged Election Commission of India (EC) to bar Prime Minister Narendra Modi from campaigning for a period of "at least" 48-72 hours for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

Yogi Adityanath visits temple despite Election Commission's 72-hour ban barring him from poll campaign

Yogi Adityanath was handed a 72-hour ban (starting 6 am on Tuesday) for delivering a communal or hate speech during one of his rallies. Though the BJP leader did not defy the ban by participating in a poll campaign, he did violate the spirit of election by making a public visit to the temple.

Supreme Court takes note of alleged hate speeches made by Mayawati, Yogi Adityanath, asks EC about action taken so far

The Supreme Court on Monday took note of the alleged hate speeches made by BSP supremo Mayawati and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath during poll campaign and sought to know from the Election Commission (EC) the action initiated against them so far.

EC crackdown on poll code violations unmistakable, but more gumption needed to discipline a PM with dual role as BJP leader

Despite all that the Election Commission has done, it needs a lot more to discipline a prime minister, especially someone like Narendra Modi.

Remove unauthorised political content from NaMo TV: Election Commission writes to Delhi chief electoral officer

After the Congress filed a complaint with the poll panel about the channel disturbing the level playing field, the EC had asked the CEO Delhi to file a report on the issue.

Election Commission asks Delhi CEC to ensure that contents of NaMo TV are pre-certified by media scrutiny panel

Last week, the Commission had issued a notice seeking a report from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B Ministry) on NaMo TV, launched just weeks ahead of general election

Amit Shah violated poll code by using loudspeakers near hospitals during Ahemdabad rally, complains Gujarat Congress

The Gujarat Congress on Tuesday lodged a complaint of model code violation during BJP chief and party's Gandhinagar nominee Amit Shah's 30 March rally cum roadshow alleging that loudspeakers were used near hospitals.

Election Commission's cVIGIL app empowers citizens to expose poll code violations, helps authorities take quick action

To quickly identify cases of violation of the Model Code of Conduct, the Election Commission has come up with an app called cVIGIL to empower citizens to report violations through videos and photos.

Gujarat HC to pronounce verdict in poll code breach case against Modi on 5 November

The Gujarat High Court will pronounce on 5 November its verdict on a petition related to alleged election code violation by Narendra Modi.

EC raps Raj Thackeray for remarks against non-Maharashtrians

The Commission, in its order, rejected Thackeray's stand that he had merely stated the policy of his party that it would strive to provide job opportunities to people born in the state.