Election Commission and Elections
Context Political parties are increasingly voicing concerns over holding elections in Bihar amid a pandemic. Back to Basics Is the EC empowered to delay elections at will? The Election Commission (EC) is…
Delimitation Commission for NorthEast
Context Recently, a former legal advisor to the Election Commission(EC) has held that the Centre’s order for setting up a Delimitation Commission for Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Assam and Nagaland is “unconstitutional” and “illegal”. Back to Basics About Delimitation…
Political parties under RTI: Election Commission contradicts CIC directive
Context: Political parties are out of the purview of the RTI Act, the Election Commission has said in an order which is contrary to the Central Information Commission’s directive bringing six national…