Delhi High Courts seeks responses of Centre and Election Commission on putting a ceiling on election expenditure by parties during polls Court order in wake of PIL seeking insertion of Law Commission suggestions into provisions of RPA allowing for monitoring and regulation of poll expenses PIL filed by Association of Democratic Reforms alleges successive governments have … [Read more...] about PIL Seeks Cap on Election Expenses by Parties
Electoral Reforms
ECI Puts Paid News in Perspective
The Election commission of India has clearly stated that poll campaign related news in newspapers and channels owned by political parties will fall under the purview of paid news - if found to praise a particular candidate or project that they are the winner. Such news appearing in party organs would be considered as election advertisement of the candidate in question and be … [Read more...] about ECI Puts Paid News in Perspective
Are Opinion polls real or reel?
It has been alleged by a private news channel that Opinion poll conducting agencies often manipulate the data at the behest of political parties for few bucks. The news agency said ,it had conducted a undercover operation where many poll surveying agencies would be hand in glove to manipulate data if a bribe is given and they would show the results as required with 3-5% … [Read more...] about Are Opinion polls real or reel?
No tall promises, EC tells parties
No tall promises, EC tells parties Considering the Lok Sabha elections 2014, the Election Commission of India has issued new guidelines for the political parties on their conduct and manifestos. The new guidelines warn political parties against making high promises, and on distribution of freebies, because they can actually “influences the people”. EC states that such … [Read more...] about No tall promises, EC tells parties
Example of Transparency by E-Governance – Election Commission
Election Commission for Making E-Filing of Nominations Compulsory The EC will now allow candidates to contest the Lok Sabha elections only if they file their nominations electronically, along with documents to support the educational, legal and financial information of their backgrounds. E-filing will be made mandatory for broader dissemination of candidates' … [Read more...] about Example of Transparency by E-Governance – Election Commission