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Calcutta HC Refuses to Stay by-Poll in Bhabanipur; Berates WB Chief Secy for Acting as Party Spokesperson
29 Sep 2021
The Calcutta High Court Tuesday refused to stay the by-polls in West Bengal’s Bhabanipur constituency from where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting.
Newsclick Report
Linking Voter IDs with Aadhar Dangerous, Over 500 Citizens, Organisations Write to EC
27 Sep 2021
The letter to EC terms the proposal a “dangerous idea” that can lead to “mass disenfranchisement and fundamentally alter the structure of our democracy.”
Newsclick Report
‘Ensure Integrity, Accuracy of Electoral Rolls’: 100 Ex-Civil Servants Write to ECI, Oppose Aadhaar-Voter ID Linkage
02 Sep 2021
The Constitutional Conduct Group, comprising former civil servants, raised a five-point demand for accurate and exhaustive electoral rolls ahead of 2022 elections.
The Leaflet
WB CM’s challenge to Suvendu Adhikari’s Win from Nandigram: Calcutta HC Issues Notice
14 Jul 2021
The Calcutta High Court Wednesday issued notice to BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari on an election petition filed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee challenging the former’s victory from Nandigram…
The Leaflet
Petition Seeking Neutral Body to Recommend Names of CEC and ECs File in SC; Says Existing Practice Violates Basic Features of the Constitution
18 May 2021
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the constitution of a neutral collegium or selection committee to recommend names for the appointment of Election Commissioners at the Election…
E A S Sarma
Election Commission of India: The Making and Unmaking of Its ‘Reputation’
03 May 2021
In the recently concluded Assembly elections, the ECI failed to enforce its own directions and authority, knowing well that its inaction meant death and destruction all around as a result of the…
The Leaflet
EC is singularly Responsible for the Second Wave of Covid19, Says Madras HC; Remarks its Officers Should be Booked for Murder Charges Probably
26 Apr 2021
The Madras High Court Monday castigated the Election Commission of India (ECI) for allowing political rallies during the pandemic and said it was singularly responsible for the second wave of Covid
Sandip Chakraborty
Bengal Elections: Why EC’s Referee Conduct Leaves Much to be Desired
19 Apr 2021
The Election Commission of India has given much cause for criticism in the long drawn-out polling exercise in Bengal. The next three phases are crucial.
Newsclick Production
If Elections are to be Saved, Rules for Appointments to Election Commission Need Changing
03 Apr 2021
The makers of our Constitution wouldn't have had the faintest idea that this constitutional institution would gradually become governmental itself due to its members' appointment process.
Sandip Chakraborty
Will Exclusionary Voting Tactics by Ruling Parties Again Affect West Bengal Polls?
27 Mar 2021
If one has the impression that exclusionary voting tactics are limited only to areas where the TMC holds sway, one may be proven wrong.