According to an analysis by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and New Election Watch,among the 539 newly elected Lok Sabha MPs,43% have declared criminal cases against themselves. The analysis has highlighted that 29% of MPs have declared serious criminal cases relating to rape, murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping, crimes against women.In 2014, 21% had declared… Continue reading Telling Numbers: 43% of 539 MPs declared cases against themselves, 11 of murder
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EC to set up control room for EVM complaints
The Election Commission has announced that an EVM control room will be set up at the Nirvachan Sadan for handling any EVM-related complaints till the completion of counting. The control room will become operative from 11 a.m. on May 22. This comes amidst concerns over alleged tampering and suspected manipulation of EVMs used in 2019… Continue reading EC to set up control room for EVM complaints
EC rejects plea for advancement of poll timings
The Election Commission has rejected a request for advancing the start of polling from 7 a.m. to 5 a.m. in the remaining three phases of Lok Sabha elections 2019. The EC has said that advancing the start of polling will also advance the arrival of polling agents, many of whom already come late and… Continue reading EC rejects plea for advancement of poll timings
SC directive to EC on poll timing
The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to pass necessary orders on a plea seeking to begin voting at 4:30 a.m. or 5 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. in view of the Ramzan month coinciding with the last three phases of the Lok Sabha elections. The petitioners have argued that their sole intention is… Continue reading SC directive to EC on poll timing
