ECI directs responsible and ethical use of social media platforms by political parties and their representatives

Taking cognizance of the certain violations of MCC and the extant legal provisions by Political Parties /their representatives while using social media for election campaigning, the Commission today has issued directions to political parties for responsible and ethical use of social media in election campaigning to ensure level playing field among all stakeholders.  The Commission…

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Former Congress spokesperson Gourav Vallabh joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Gourav Vallabh, the fiery Congress spokesperson who quit the grand old party on Thursday, has joined the BJP ahead of Lok Sabha elections. Vallabh, known for articulating the party’s positions on finance and economy-related matters during television discussions, tendered his resignation in a letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, calling the grand old party “directionless”….

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LS polls: EC transfers 2 IGs, 8 DMs, 12 SPs in five states; says it done as part of regular review

The Election Commission on Tuesday issued transfer orders for two inspectors general of police, eight district magistrates and 12 superintendents of police in five states as part of its “regular review” for the Lok Sabha elections. The decision was taken by the commission during a meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with…

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