Electoral Reform
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Election Commission appointments: PM, leader of Opposition and CJI to advise president, SC rules
A committee comprising the three constitutional functionaries will be in place till Parliament makes a law for these appointments, a five-judge bench said.
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Why a voting proposal for migrants has alarmed India’s Opposition parties
Regional parties and experts suggest the move might end up disproportionately benefitting the BJP.
Nachiket Deuskar
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The case for a bigger, diverse committee to appoint election commissioners
As the Supreme Court hears a batch pleas, it must consider whether it is time for the executive to cede control over the appointment process.
Satya Narayan Misra
Trending
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Has Modi’s Vande Bharat push come at the cost of train safety?
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Armed gangs and a partisan state: How Manipur slipped into civil war
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Why froth is essential for the perfect beer-drinking experience
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‘A boon’, ‘hope he stays’: After horrific accident, BJP, supporters rally to railway minister’s side
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UP bus driver suspended for waiting for two passengers to finish offering namaz
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Government has hindered Election Commission’s independence, says Supreme Court
The bench said that successive governments have ensured that chief election commissioners cannot complete their six-year terms.
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Centre in talks with Election Commision on reforming electoral laws, says Kiren Rijiju
The law minister made the statement a day after the panel proposed that political parties should provide details of how they will finance their poll promises.
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Ban candidates from contesting polls from more than one seat, EC urges Centre
The poll panel said that if such an amendment is not possible, a fine should be imposed to deter the practice.
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Video
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Watch: Hydroelectric dam damaged during war in Ukraine, floods hit nearby towns
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Watch: Beyoncé was joined by her daughter Blue Ivy on stage for a dance routine during UK concert
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Watch: Dalit groom rides horse on wedding day under police protection in Madhya Pradesh
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Caught on camera: Roadside vendor in Noida uses water from drain to clean fruits
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Watch: BJP spokesperson says ‘Down with Nathuram Godse’ on air under pressure from Congress leader
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Opinion: Tackling India’s communalism challenges will require constitutional reform
The current system places too much power in the hands of the majority. A diverse nation should opt for a US model of secularism and decentralised governments.
Bhanu Dhamija
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Opinion: India’s weakening democracy needs urgent electoral reforms
As many processes that go into the conduct of elections have begun to be undermined, it is time to put the Election Commission back on the rails and fix this.
Jagdeep S Chhokar, The India Forum
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Election Commission asks Centre to expedite poll reforms, including linking Aadhaar to voter ID
The poll panel also suggested that ‘paid news’ should be made an electoral offence.
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The Reel
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Watch: Trailer of ‘The Night Manager’ part two is out
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‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’ trailer: Romantic film stars Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani
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Tigmanshu Dhulia on Irrfan: ‘His observation of life was very surgical, very meticulous’
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Start the week with a film: ‘Charlie’s Country’ is a powerful portrait of defiance
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‘Scoop’ review: A flat view of a highly irregular case of police overreach
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Postal ballot facilities for NRIs could result in manipulation, says Sitaram Yechury
The CPI(M) general secretary suggested that the Election Commission could set up polling stations in missions abroad.
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Coronavirus: Postal ballot facility is illegal, violates secrecy clause, Congress tells EC
The party argued the decision was unconstitutional and was taken without consulting stakeholders and political parties.
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Give details of criminal cases against candidates on website, social media: SC tells parties
The court said that a party must clarify the reasons for fielding a particular candidate, adding that nominees must be selected on the basis of merit.
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The Field
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WTC Final: Rohit Sharma on his legacy, transitioning from IPL to Test cricket, R Ashwin and more
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Hockey, Women’s Junior Asia Cup: India secure thrilling 2-2 draw against Korea
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WTC Final: As India take on Australia, a look at the key talking points for Rohit Sharma and Co
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Indian football: Kerala Blasters announce ‘temporary pause’ of women’s team after men’s ISL fines
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ICC WTC Final: Rahul Dravid on conditions at The Oval, Ajinkya Rahane’s return and more