Earlier, a single-judge had rejected the petition on the ground that the issue had been decided previously. The petitioners sough directions to ECI to comply with Section 61A of Representation of People Act before holding any elections through EVMs. Section 61A states, “notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or the rules made thereunder, the giving and … Read more
NEW DELHI: PM Modi on Sunday heaped praise on Election Commission for strengthening democracy through fair polls and using the power of technology to “strengthen people’s power”, his remarks coming amid continuing attacks on the poll body by opposition parties. In the year’s first episode of Mann Ki Baat, Modi said, “I would like to … Read more
Parvesh Verma, the BJP’s candidate in the New Delhi assembly seat, reacted to Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal’s allegations about discrepancies in the voter list, saying the AAP supremo was gripped by the fear of electoral defeat. BJP Leader Parvesh Verma addresses the media in New Delhi. (ANI) Parvesh Verma said Arvind Kejriwal would … Read more