Nagaland gears up to conduct urban local bodies election after two decades

Kohima: The Nagaland State Election Commission (NEC) has initiated a special summary revision of the electoral rolls for municipal and town councils to conduct the urban local bodies (ULBs) polls after a gap of 20 years.Addressing a press conference at his office here, state election commissioner (SEC) T John Longkumer said the draft publication of the electoral rolls will take place on March 8, while the period for lodging claims and objections will be from March 11 to 20.The period for disposal of claims and objections has been fixed from March 21 to 27, while the period for filing appeals to the respective appellate authorities will be from March 28 to April 3, he said, adding that the appellate authorities will dispose of the claims and objections from April 4 to 6.Preparation of list of amendments after the decision of the appellate authority will be done from April 8 to 10 and the final publication of electoral rolls is fixed for April 12, he said.He said it was necessary to revise and update the electoral rolls for all the 39 municipal and town councils for the conduct of general elections since the last revision was held on Novem

Extend electoral bonds info deadline from March 6 to June 30, SBI asks SC

State Bank of India (SBI) seeks extension of Supreme Court's deadline till June 30 for furnishing details of electoral bonds to Election Commission. SBI cites practical difficulties related to decoding of bonds. Supreme Court had scrapped the scheme for anonymous limitless donations and put in place a mechanism to reveal donor details.

Bombay HC stays Mumbai electoral officers' requisitioning of Charity Commission staff for poll duty

The Bombay high court has stayed the requisitioning of Maharashtra Charity Commission staff for poll duty in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The court is hearing a PIL filed by the Mumbai Charity Advocates Bar Association and a petition filed by the Charity Commissioner. The requisitioning will not be acted upon until further notice.

BJP seeks suggestions from public to prepare election manifesto

BJP Odisha unit collects suggestions from one crore people to prepare election manifesto. Two campaign vehicles per parliamentary constituency collect suggestions and opinions. Manmohan Samal launched the campaign. People can give suggestions through NaMo App and BJP helpline number. BJP is working for the development of the country.

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