The Election Commission of India (ECI) has scheduled a single-phase polling to the 234 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu on May 16, 2016. It has come up with a Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the guidance of political parties and candidates. This article describes the illegal flow of money in the 2016 Tamil Nadu elections and its impact on the voters. Violation of rules in 2016 Tamil Nadu elections: In Tamil Nadu, bribing voters is so prevalent that the poll panel is intensifying their … [Read more...]
Voter ID Portability: Voter Slip to now Become e-Slip?
Recently, there has been a lot of news going around about Election Commission’s plan on replacing voter slip with e-slips. This article will provide you with all the information regarding the new proposal of the Election Commission. Voter ID Portability: Voter Slip Now e-Slip? What is a Voter Slip? A voter slip is used as the first step of identification of the voter on polling Day. Voter slip is issued by Booth level officers of an area; they are also required to distribute the voter slips … [Read more...]
Election Commission TamilNadu Plans a Tech Savvy Election this Year?
The office of the Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has just brought in a wide range of voter centered of tech initiatives. "Voters' convenience and better election management are two important objectives [of these tech initiatives]," said Rajesh Lakhoni Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Election Commission Tamilnadu . Election Commission TamilNadu - Election Plan 2016: For Contact Details and other Useful Information on CEO TamilNadu - Click Here Check the Mobile App for your … [Read more...]
Smriti Irani Speech in Parliament Every Indian MUST WATCH
On 24th Feb, 2016 amidst the chaos, unruly behaviour and slogan chanting of various Members of the Parliament including senior MPs, Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani speech was very well articulated and replied to every question. The last words left BSP supremo Mayawati, and others in the parliament stunned. Watch the Highlights of the Speech shared in the 5 Videos below: BSP supremo Mayawati cornered the BJP, and alleging the inability and unwillingness of the government to do justice in … [Read more...]
Do criminals have Election Voting Rights in India?
The issue of election voting for criminals has been settled by the Election Commission of India. Prisoners, those convicted and those under trials, in India, can't vote in the elections. However one needs to understand the details of the same. Find out about it in detail over here. The Laws Of Election Voting: According to Section 62 (5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1952, "No person shall vote at any election if he is confined in a prison, whether under a sentence of imprisonment … [Read more...]
How is the Chief Election Commissioner of India appointed?
India is a Democratic country. Which means people have the right to choose and elect their leaders and give them power to lead them. But, have you ever wondered who takes all the effort to hold elections, verify the candidates, count the votes, etc. The unsung heroes who do these: ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA. History of the Chief Election Commission of India Chief Election Commission of India is an independent body responsible for administering all the electoral processes in the Republic of … [Read more...]