NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Wednesday ruled out any violation of the model code of conduct (MCC) in the ongoing recruitment process for public services in poll-bound Haryana but directed that the results be declared only after the elections to “maintain a level playing field”.The poll panel’s action came on a complaint filed by…
NEW DELHI: The announcement of assembly elections in J&K came amid a recent surge in terror activity, particularly in Jammu region. But with MHA backing the deployment of a large number of security forces, EC, recognising the enthusiasm among J&K voters to be agents of change by choosing the ballot over bullets and boycotts, has…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission, while announcing polls in J&K and Haryana, said it is keeping Maharashtra for later as the state is still dealing with heavy rain and has a long festive season and streak of religious events ahead. Besides, the EC added, the high requirement of forces in J&K did not leave scope…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday announced that it has decided to hold assembly elections together in only two states – Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir – and not all the four where polls are due by the end of this year. Ironically, this comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong pitch…
NEW DELHI: Several senior police officers in Jammu and Kashmir, including IGPs and DIGs, have been transferred, with many districts to get new police chiefs.This reshuffling of top police officials comes in the wake of the Election Commission‘s announcement that it will declare the poll schedule for Jammu and Kashmir’s legislative assembly on Friday, marking…
NEW DELHI: Election Commission, which on Wednesday reached an agreement with the home secretary regarding extent of forces to be deployed for assembly polls in J&K, may announce the schedule any day after revised electoral rolls for the UT are published Aug 20, reports Bharti Jain.“J&K administration is geared to have an elected govt sworn…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission will hold consultations with the Union home secretary Wednesday to assess the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of scheduling assembly polls in the Union Territory, besides discussing the possible challenges and concerns as well as availability of security forces.Some key concerns likely to come up during the deliberations…
JAMMU: Jammu & Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha on Sunday hinted that assembly elections will be held soon.“Things are progressing as planned: first delimitation, then assembly polls, and finally statehood. Election Commission’s team has already met with stakeholders, including leaders of political parties,” he said.During his visit to Srinagar on International Yoga Day, PM Narendra Modi…
SRINAGAR: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar Friday said Election Commission was committed to holding assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir at the earliest, but the suspense over poll dates continued as he underscored that the timeline would be finalised only after a final security assessment in New Delhi.Addressing a presser in Jammu on the…
NEW DELHI: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Thursday gave an update on preparedness for holding the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls stating that the election commission is working on it as political parties recognised in the state are “battling strongly” for it.“We are committed to conducting polls in Jammu and Kashmir at the earliest…
