It also instructed the Government of Karnataka to stop publishing any such advertisements in Telangana, with immediate effect, until it obtains the necessary approvals.
The Election Commission (EC) has issued a notice to the Congress government in Karnataka, seeking an explanation over advertisements showcasing its achievements in newspapers in poll-bound Telangana.
With elections slated for Thursday in Telangana, the ban on the Karnataka Congress government's ads is a response to concerns about the potential misuse of public resources to influence electoral preferences.
Under the 'Rythu Bandhu scheme', the farmers in Telangana get Rs 5,000 each per season, with a total of Rs 10,000 per acre annually. The EC put the scheme on pause after a state minister violated the code of conduct by announcing the disbursements to farmers.
The Election Commission issued a warning to Telangana Chief Minister KCR regarding his speeches. Additionally, it issued a notice to BRS leader KTR for violations of poll conduct.
The request to reschedule the counting date in Mizoram have been made previously also but the Election Commission has remained firm on not changing the date. Counting is scheduled for December 3.
Check your name in voter list via SMS and helpline: Polling in Rajasthan will take place on November 25 and the counting of votes is set for December 3 along with the results of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram. The key contest here is going to be between Congress and BJP.
EC officials have argued that counting, unlike polling, does not involve common people and they are free to do what they like on December 3 as only the EC appointed officials, counting personnel and security forces would be involved in the counting of votes.
Rahul Gandhi, in a poll speech in Rajasthan, had used the 'panauti' barb against Modi after India lost to Australia in the World Cup cricket final in Ahmedabad, a match attended by the prime minister.
The AAP had filed a complaint with the Election Commission against the BJP on November 16, accusing of the alleged violations of the Electoral Laws Representation of Peoples Act 1951, India Penal Code 1860 and the Model Code of Conduct.
The Mizoram Assembly elections had concluded peacefully with over 77 per cent of 8.57 lakh electors exercising their franchise. The result is scheduled to take place on December 3.
The specific statement in question was made during a recent political rally where Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addressed a gathering. The notice alleges that she made "unverified and false statements" regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a show-cause notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for alleged disparaging remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media.
Mizoram witnessed a peaceful Assembly election on November 7 and recorded an overall voter turnout of 77 per cent. The results will be declared on December 3 along with the results of four other states including Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana.
Schools students will soon be taught about the electoral process across the country as the poll body has signed an MoU with the Ministry of Education.
The Election Commission (EC), in its reply filed in the case, said it has the power to conduct elections and register entities as a political party but "political alliances" are not recognised as "regulated entities" under the Representation of the People Act or the Indian Constitution.
Madhya Pradesh Assembly election is scheduled for November 17 and the counting of votes will take place on December 3 along with four other states including Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram.
The Poll panel action came a day after Congress filed a complaint with it against the Assam Chief Minister. Sarma has been asked by the commission to respond to the notice by October 30.
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram will elect new governments between November 7 and November 30. The results will be declared on December 3 in these five states.
The Election Commission has decided to appoint actor Rajkummar Rao as its national icon ahead of the upcoming polls. A formal ceremony to mark this occasion is scheduled to take place on Thursday (October 26).
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