EC bans political bulk SMSes 48 hrs prior to polling

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 21:27

Delhi Election Commission on Friday directed all mobile service providers to stop "political" bulk SMS services 48 hours before the Assembly election to ensure that parties do not influence voters during this period.

Congress leaders favour ban on opinion polls, BJP calls them losers

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 18:38

A political tug-of-war was sparked after the All-India-Congress-Committee (AICC) wrote a letter to the Election Commission (EC) to restrict opinion polls ahead of the 2014 General Elections.

Delhi election: Poll officials hold `Democracy Run` to increase voter turnout

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 20:45

To increase the voter turnout for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, a `Democracy Run` was organised on Saturday by the District Election Office (East).

Seek nod for rallies at least 2 days prior: Election Commission to political parties

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 21:48

Election Commission of Delhi asked political parties to obtain clearance for rallies, processions and public meetings at least 48 hours prior to the events, failing which approval will not be given.

EC gives nod to Delhi govt for buying onions

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 23:24

The Election Commission gave its nod to Delhi government`s proposal to buy onions, prices of which have soared in recent weeks causing anxiety to ruling Congress in the coming Assembly Elections.

Soha, Virat, Anandi will urge Delhiites to vote

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 20:59

To increase voter turnout in the upcoming Assembly polls, Delhi Election Commission has roped in Bollywood actor Soha Ali Khan, cricketer Virat Kohli and Toral Rasputra as its brand ambassadors for its multimedia campaign.

Delhi EC conducts marathon to encourage voters

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 20:36

To create awareness among voters and ensure increase in voter turnout, the Delhi Election Commission is organising a chain of events in all eight assembly constituencies ahead of the upcoming polls.

EC keeping a watch on use of gold during poll campaign in Delhi

Last Updated: Saturday, October 12, 2013, 01:11

After taking steps to stop flow of black money in the run up to the assembly election, the Election Commission on Friday decided to monitor transactions involving gold in the national capital.

Baba Ramdev can do yoga in Delhi, but not politics: EC

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 09:19

In a big relief to yoga guru Baba Ramdev, the Election Commission has allowed him to run a yoga camp in the national capital from Thursday but with a rider that it should not be used for political purposes.

EC okays Ramdev yoga camp in Delhi, but with riders

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 22:28

Election Commission has given its nod for a yoga camp to be conducted by Ramdev in the national capital from Thursday while warning the organisers against using the venue for political purposes.

Delhi assembly polls 2013: EC cracks down against violation of model code

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 21:58

As part of efforts to ensure free and fair assembly polls, Delhi Election Commission has sought cooperation from neighbouring cities to check movement of money, liquor and musclemen.

Delhi assembly polls 2013: Printing press sealed for violating code of conduct

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 22:06

With model code of conduct in place for Delhi Assembly polls, printing press was sealed and owner arrested for not mentioning details of establishment on political posters and hoardings created by it.