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Election Commission
11-May, 2018 18:36 IST
General Election to the Legislative Assembly of 154-Rajarajeswari, Karnataka, 2018 Deferred : Election Commission of India

The Election Commission of India exercising powers under Article 324 of the Constitution and sections 30 and 153 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 read with section 21 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 and all other powers enabling it in its behalf, has directed that the poll scheduled to be taken on 12th May, 2018 in 154-Rajarajeswari Nagar Assembly Constituency in Karnataka shall be deferred, for the time being.

In this light, the Commission further directed that the poll in the constituency shall now be taken on 28th May, 2018 (Monday) and counting of the votes of this Constituency will take place on 31st May, 2018 (Thursday).

ECI’s Order in original is attached herewith

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Election Commission
12-May, 2018 16:08 IST
Biennial Election to the Karnataka Legislative Council from 3 Graduates’ and 3 Teachers’ Constituencies and Maharashtra Legislative Council from 2 Graduates’ and 2 Teachers’ Constituency due to retirement of sitting members on 21.06.2018 and 07.07.2018 respectively

The term of office of sitting members of the Karnataka Legislative Council from 3 Graduates’ and 3 Teachers’ Constituencies and Maharashtra Legislative Council from 2 Graduates’ and 2 Teachers’ Constituency are due to expire on 21.06.2018 and 07.07.2018 respectively, as per the details given below:
KARNATAKA

Sl. No.

Name of Constituency

Name of the Member

Date of retirement

1.

Karnataka South East Teachers’
Ramesh Babu






21.06.2018

2.

KarnatakaSouth Teachers’
Marithibbe Gowda
3.

KarnatakaSouth West Teachers’
Capt Ganesh Karnik
4.

KarnatakaSouth West Graduates’
D.H. Shankara Murthy
5.

Bangalore Graduates’
Ramachandra Gowda
6.

KarnatakaNorth East Graduates’
AmarnathPatil


MAHARASHTRA

Sl. No.

Name of Constituency

Name of the Member

Date of retirement

1.

Nashik Division Teachers’
Prof. Dr. HirayApoorva Prashant




07.07.2018

2.

Mumbai Teachers’
KapilHarishchandraPatil
3.

Mumbai Graduates’
Dr.DeepakRamchandraSawant
4.

Konkan Division Graduates’
DavkhareNiranjan Vasant


Now, the Commission has decided to hold Biennial Elections to Karnataka and Maharashtra Legislative Councils from said Graduates’ and Teachers’ Constituencies, in accordance with the following schedule:

1.

Issue of Notifications

:

15th May, 2018 (Tuesday)

2.

Last date of making nominations

:

22nd May, 2018 (Tuesday)

3.

Scrutiny of nominations

:

23rdMay, 2018 (Wednesday)

4.

Last date for withdrawal of candidatures

:

25th May, 2018 (Friday)

5.

Date of poll

:

8th June, 2018 (Friday)

7

Hours of poll

:

8 A.M to 4.P.M

8

Counting of Votes

:

12th June, 2018 (Tuesday)

9

Date before which election shall be completed

:

15th June, 2018 (Friday)



The Model Code of Conduct will come into force with immediate effect. Please see the details in Commission’s website under link http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/current/MCC_26122016.pdf





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A senior citizen being escorted to a polling booth at Hulikal to exercise her franchise, during the Karnataka Assembly Election, on May 12, 2018.

Polling official administering indelible ink to a voter at a pink booth, with all-women polling officials, at Malavalli, during the Karnataka Assembly Election, on May 12, 2018.

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Children’s play area established in the Pink Booth manned by all-women crew of polling officials, at Haveri, during the Karnataka Assembly Election, on May 12, 2018.

Voters showing mark of indelible ink after casting their votes, at Hulikal, during the Karnataka Assembly Election, on May 12, 2018.

Veteran cricketer Shri Anil Kumble with his family proudly displaying the indelible mark after casting their votes, at Bengaluru, during the Karnataka Assembly Election, on May 12, 2018.

First time voter showing mark of indelible ink after casting her vote, at Haveri, during the Karnataka Assembly Election, on May 12, 2018.

A voter Smt. Kontemma voted with grit just hours before giving birth to a baby, at Yadgir, during the Karnataka Assembly Election, on May 12, 2018.

The Senior Deputy Election Commissioner, Shri Umesh Sinha addressing a press conference on Polling Day details for Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections, in New Delhi on May 12, 2018. The Deputy Election Commissioner, Shri Sudeep Jain is also seen.

The Senior Deputy Election Commissioner, Shri Umesh Sinha addressing a press conference on Polling Day details for Karnataka Legislative Assembly Elections, in New Delhi on May 12, 2018. The Deputy Election Commissioner, Shri Sudeep Jain and other dignitaries are also seen.

 

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Election Commission
14-May, 2018 19:05 IST
Dissemination of Trends and Results of GE to Legislative Assembly of Karnataka

The trends and counting of votes results in respect of General Elections to Legislative Assembly of Karnataka, will be disseminated through the portal set up at// www.eciresults.nic.in on 15th May, 2018 starting from 08:00 AM onwards.

 

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NEW DELHI, 17/11/2013: Election Commission official explaining the functioning of NOTA option on a electronic voting machiene, in New Delhi on Sunday. Photo: V. Sudershan | Photo Credit: V_Sudershan

http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...s-law-panel/article23942195.ece?homepage=true

The Election Commission has brushed aside arguments that the model code of conduct brings governance to a halt during polls, saying it only bars governments from announcing fresh projects and schemes during the period. The poll watchdog also told the Law Commission that as and when government departments approach it with ‘references’ to clear proposals and schemes during poll time, it takes a fast decision understanding the urgency involved.

The issue of model code of conduct came up for elaborate discussion at a meeting between the top brass of EC and law panel here on May 16 when they met to discuss the possibility of holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and State assemblies.

When members of the law panel asked the EC about the “argument” that the model code brings governance to a halt, the poll panel rejected the suggestion outrightly, sources aware of the deliberations said.

The EC was of the view that the code does not bring governance to a halt. It said the code only bars announcement and launch of new schemes and projects so that voters are not influenced by the party in power.

It also told the law panel that “it works with alacrity” when government departments seek its permission to go ahead with certain decisions during model code period.

It said several ‘references’ are received by it and it tries to dispose most on them in a time-bound manner.

The law panel has now asked EC to give it a list of references received from governments during recent elections, including those held in Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka.

The Model Code of Conduct is a set of norms which has been evolved with the consensus of political parties who have consented to abide by it and also binds them to respect and observe it in its letter and spirit.

The Election Commission ensures that it is followed by parties and candidates. It is also ensured that official machinery is not misused to help the ruling party.

The model code is enforced from the date of announcement of election schedule by the Election Commission and is operational till the process of elections are completed, which is usually a couple of days after the verdict is announced.

 

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Election Commission
21-May, 2018 16:43 IST
ECI holds round table conference with former CECs/ECs

Election Commission of India today held a round table conference with former CECs/ECs. The consultation meeting was attended by former CECs S/Shri M.S.Gill, J.M.Lyngdoh, T.S.Krishna Murthy, B.B.Tandon, Dr. S.Y.Quraishi, V.S. Sampath, H.R. Bramha, Dr. Nasim Zaidi and former EC GVG Krishnamurty.

Chief Election Commissioner Shri O.P.Rawat, Election Commissioners Shri Sunil Arora and Shri Ashok Lavasa, welcomed all former CECs/ECs present. The invitees lauded the Commission for this initiative and expressed the hope that such consultations would become a regular feature.

The deliberations focused on following aspects of electoral management:

• It was noted that universal use of EVM/VVPAT is a commendable initiative. It was opined that Awareness programmes should be extended to educate all the voters about its benefits. This will help in avoiding any controversy about its use.
• It was noticed that hate speeches are being used during campaigns which vitiate the political atmosphere. There is an urgent need to control such speeches in larger public interest.
• It was deliberated to analyse the duration of polls so that the number of phases is reduced. The lesser number of phases will reduce the period of MCC it was noted, which has its implications in multiple phases of elections.
• The ERO-net was well appreciated. However, the process of voter registration can further be eased after taking cues for the models of voter registration in other successful democracies.

During the meeting, Sr DEC Shri Umesh Sinha also gave a glimpse of current initiatives undertaken by the Commission like Electoral Literacy Clubs, ERO-Net, RO-Net, Grievance Redressal System etc.

The Chief Election Commissioner, Shri O.P. Rawat along with the Election Commissioners, Shri Sunil Arora and Shri Ashok Lavasa during the round table conference with the former CECs/ECs, in New Delhi on May 21, 2018.

The Chief Election Commissioner, Shri O.P. Rawat along with the Election Commissioners, Shri Sunil Arora and Shri Ashok Lavasa during the round table conference with the former CECs/ECs, in New Delhi on May 21, 2018.

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Election Commission
22-May, 2018 14:17 IST
Biennial Election to the Karnataka Legislative Council by the Members of Legislative Assembly

The term of office of 11 members of Karnataka Legislative Council who were elected by the Members of Karnataka Legislative Assembly is due to expire on 17th June, 2018. The details of the sitting members due to retire on 17.06.2018 are as follow:


KARNATAKA


S.No.

Name of Retiring Members

Date of Retirement

17.06.2018


1.

B.J. Puttaswamy


2.

M.R. Seetharam


3.

Motamma


4.

D.S. Veeraiah


5.

Syed Mudeer Aga


6.

Somanna @ Swamilinga Bevinamarada


7.

Raghunath Rao Malkapure


8.

Bhanu Prakash


9.

C. M. Ibrahim


10.

K. Govindaraj


11.

B.S. Suresh















Now, the Commission has decided to hold Biennial Election to the Karnataka Legislative Council by the Members of Legislative Assembly in accordance with the following schedule:


Sl. No.

Event

:

Days and Date


Issue of Notifications

:

24th May, 2018 ( Thursday)


Last date of making nominations

:

31th May, 2018 ( Thursday )


Scrutiny of nominations

:

1st June, 2018 ( Friday )


Last date for withdrawal of candidatures

:

4th June, 2018 (Monday)


Date of poll

:

11th June , 2018 (Monday)


Hours of poll

:

9.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M


Counting of Votes

:

11th June , 2018 (Monday) 5.00 P.M onwards


Date before which election shall be completed

:

15th June, 2018 ( Friday )

 

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The Chief Election Commissioner, Shri O.P. Rawat speaking at an interactive session ‘Electoral Integrity and Role of Money in Election’, organised by the Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in Kolkata on June 02, 2018.

The Chief Election Commissioner, Shri O.P. Rawat speaking at an interactive session ‘Electoral Integrity and Role of Money in Election’, organised by the Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in Kolkata on June 02, 2018. The Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal Home Department, Election Branch, Dr. Aariz Aftab is also seen.

 

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Election Commission
03-June, 2018 17:47 IST
Election Commission Of India Institutes Enquiry Into The Complaints Regarding Duplicate Names In Electoral Roll In Madhya Pradesh

The Election Commission of India has ordered constitution of two teams to enquire into the complaints regarding duplicate names in electoral roll in Madhya Pradesh. Details may be seen in Commission’s order linked below

http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/current/OrderMP_03062018.pdf

The two teams have been asked to submit their report to the Commission by 7th June 2018.

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Election Commission
24-August, 2018 19:00 IST
Meeting with Political Parties on various electoral reforms

The Election Commission of India has scheduled a meeting with all recognized National State and Political Parties on 27th August, 2018 in New Delhi. Considering that the Political parties are important stakeholders in the Indian electoral system, ECI has been periodically holding consultation meetings with all recognized political parties to elicit their views on various important issues. Election Commission of India has always been keen to strengthen the democratic system of the country by improving its existing electoral system and practices.

All 7 registered National political parties and 51 State political parties have been invited to participate in the meeting.

The agenda for the meeting includes discussion on- fidelity of electoral rolls– ECI invites the views of all parties on measures to improve the accuracy, transparency and inclusivity of electoral rolls in view of the upcoming elections to Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies.

As regards gender representation in Political Parties and comparative International experience, ECI would invite views on measures that political parties can undertake to encourage enhanced representation of women within the organizational structure of the political party, as well as in the candidate selection for contesting elections to legislative bodies.

On the subject of election expenditure regulation, issues related to Expenditure Ceiling for Legislative Council Elections and Limiting Political Party Expenditure would be discussed. Discussion on enforcement measures to ensure timely submission of annual audited reports, election expenditure reports are also on the agenda.

Election campaign silence period - Inclusion of print media within the ambit of section 126(1)(b) of the Representation of People Act 1951 and Issue of online canvassing to promote or prejudice the electoral prospects of a party/candidate on social media during the last 48 hours before conclusion of polling will also be discussed.

Important issues related to conduct of election ie (a) Alternative Modes of Voting for Domestic Migrants and Absentee Voters; (b) Views and feedback of political parties regarding the operation of the ETPBS scheme; (c) The views and feedback of political parties regarding efforts to encourage electoral participation of Voters With Disabilities, will also be discussed.

Views and feedback of political parties regarding the Commission’s efforts to expand outreach and encourage broad-based, inclusive electoral participation will also be invited.

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The Election Commissioners, Shri Ashok Lavasa representing India at the 9th Meeting of Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA), at Dhaka, Bangladesh on September 05, 2018.

The Election Commissioners, Shri Ashok Lavasa representing India at the 9th Meeting of Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA), at Dhaka, Bangladesh on September 05, 2018.