Jaipur: The chief election commissioner (CEC) of India Rajiv Kumar is scheduled to visit Jaipur in the last week of September (from September 29) to review preparedness for assembly elections. He will hold a press conference in the city on October 1. The election commission of India (ECI) has increased the election expenditure limit for candidates from Rs 30 lakh to Rs 40 lakh. In the 2018 assembly elections, the election expenditure limit was Rs 28 lakh. “Political parties will be informed about it and awareness will be created among the candidates about the election expenditure limit,” said an official.
As part of special summary revision, 5.5 lakh applications have been received for the addition of new names to the electoral roll and 3.3 lakh applications have been received for deletion of names, said chief electoral officer of Rajasthan Praveen Gupta. The final electoral roll will be published on October 4.
As many as 8.20 lakh new voters were added to the electoral roll and 3.97 lakh deleted since January 5, 2023, taking the total number of voters to 5.20 crore in the state as the draft voters’ list was published under the Election commission’s second special summary revision program in August.
The election commission, making amendments to the conduct of election rules, 1961, has changed the definition of senior citizens. According to the amendments, only those above 80 years of age shall be considered as senior citizens, instead of those above 65 years.
This means that only voters above 80 years of age can opt for postal ballots during elections, said Gupta.
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As part of special summary revision, 5.5 lakh applications have been received for the addition of new names to the electoral roll and 3.3 lakh applications have been received for deletion of names, said chief electoral officer of Rajasthan Praveen Gupta. The final electoral roll will be published on October 4.
As many as 8.20 lakh new voters were added to the electoral roll and 3.97 lakh deleted since January 5, 2023, taking the total number of voters to 5.20 crore in the state as the draft voters’ list was published under the Election commission’s second special summary revision program in August.
The election commission, making amendments to the conduct of election rules, 1961, has changed the definition of senior citizens. According to the amendments, only those above 80 years of age shall be considered as senior citizens, instead of those above 65 years.
This means that only voters above 80 years of age can opt for postal ballots during elections, said Gupta.
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Delete names of 3.45L dead voters from electoral rolls
The Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha has instructed district collectors to remove the names of deceased voters from the electoral roll. A survey conducted by booth-level officers found that there are approximately 3.45 lakh deceased voters in Odisha. The CEO has also mentioned that voters can register their names online and receive their voter ID cards through registered post. It is important for officials to ensure that no voter is left out of the voters list.
The Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha has instructed district collectors to remove the names of deceased voters from the electoral roll. A survey conducted by booth-level officers found that there are approximately 3.45 lakh deceased voters in Odisha. The CEO has also mentioned that voters can register their names online and receive their voter ID cards through registered post. It is important for officials to ensure that no voter is left out of the voters list.
Bill on appointment of CEC, other election commissioners to be discussed in special session: Bulletin
A discussion on the “Parliamentary Journey of 75 years” will be held in Rajya Sabha on September 18, the first day of the Parliament special session. The government has also listed the Bill on appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners for consideration and passage, which has caused uproar among opposition parties. Other bills listed for consideration include The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023, The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, and The Post Office Bill, 2023. The session may also see the proceedings moving to the new Parliament building. An all-party meeting has been called on September 17.
A discussion on the “Parliamentary Journey of 75 years” will be held in Rajya Sabha on September 18, the first day of the Parliament special session. The government has also listed the Bill on appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners for consideration and passage, which has caused uproar among opposition parties. Other bills listed for consideration include The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023, The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, and The Post Office Bill, 2023. The session may also see the proceedings moving to the new Parliament building. An all-party meeting has been called on September 17.
Which is the real NCP? Election Commission hearing on October 6
The Election Commission has determined that there is a division within the Nationalist Congress Party, with rival groups led by Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar claiming to be the legitimate party. The Commission has scheduled a hearing on October 6 to address the matter. An interim order to freeze the NCP poll symbol and require the factions to choose different names and symbols is not currently necessary, as there are no upcoming elections in Maharashtra and Nagaland. The factions have submitted written statements to the EC, with the Sharad Pawar faction requesting more time and the Ajit Pawar faction advocating for a prompt resolution.
The Election Commission has determined that there is a division within the Nationalist Congress Party, with rival groups led by Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar claiming to be the legitimate party. The Commission has scheduled a hearing on October 6 to address the matter. An interim order to freeze the NCP poll symbol and require the factions to choose different names and symbols is not currently necessary, as there are no upcoming elections in Maharashtra and Nagaland. The factions have submitted written statements to the EC, with the Sharad Pawar faction requesting more time and the Ajit Pawar faction advocating for a prompt resolution.
