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Former Odisha CM J. B. Patnaik’s son makes electoral debut

AICC releases list of 75 candidates for Odisha assembly elections, including Pruthvi Ballav Patnaik from Begunia seat.

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AIADMK accuses Intelligence Wing of hacking phones of its leaders

AIADMK accuses State Intelligence Wing of phone hacking, seeks action from CEC and CEO.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha election | Congress clears candidates for 16 seats in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Odisha

Congress clears Lok Sabha candidates for Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh; in-fighting in Himachal Pradesh addressed with Vikramaditya Singh's candidature.

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Centre accords Z-category VIP security cover to CEC Rajiv Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar receives Z-category VIP security cover with armed commandos due to potential threats during elections.

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Will '100%' campaign for Gehlot’s son, says Sachin Pilot

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Sachin vows to campaign for Ashok Gehlot’s Vaibhav Gehlot in Lok Sabha polls, predicts Congress victory in the election

The Hindu

Cong likely to hold meet on March 31 to finalise remaining LS poll candidates

The top Congress leadership is likely to hold a meeting of its Central Election Committee (CEC) here on March 31 to discuss and finalise the remaining candidates for the Lok Sabha polls starting April 19. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Elections that shaped India | The first general election: a free country in full bloom

India's first general elections in 1951-52 marked by Nehru's "Naya Hindustan Zindabad" slogan, universal adult franchise, and logistical challenges.

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Morning Digest | Two killed after anti-CAA meeting in Meghalaya; Records go for a six as SRH outshines MI in run fest, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 28, 2024.

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A.P. Congress not on the same page with its ally Left parties on seat sharing?

Congress in Andhra Pradesh struggles with seat-sharing for upcoming elections, while Left parties have already announced their candidates.

The Hindu

Congress announces 14 more candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Lok Sabha polls: Some of these were cleared by the Central Election Committee (CEC) of the party earlier in the evening. Sources said the CEC had discussed around 18 names and most had been cleared.

The Hindu

Congress CEC vets Telangana list for Lok Sabha polls, clears four names

Congress party's CEC clears four names for Lok Sabha elections in Hyderabad, including new faces and strategic decisions.

The Hindu

Congress CEC vets Telangana list for LS polls, clears two names

Congress finalizes Lok Sabha candidates for Telangana, including Nizamabad and Karimnagar; announcement expected after March 31.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Congress U.P. chief Ajay Rai to take on PM Modi in Varanasi; AAP raises concern with CEC as Delhi Police block party office, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 24, 2024.

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Modi, senior BJP leaders meet to pick candidates for Lok Sabha election

The BJP’s Central Election Committee met to finalise the party’s candidates in several States for the Lok Sabha polls

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AAP raises concern with CEC as Delhi Police block party office

AAP alleges Delhi police blocked access to office, seeks urgent meeting with Election Commission to address grievances.

The Hindu

Congress’s third list has Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Congress chief’s son-in-law

Congress releases third list of 56 Lok Sabha candidates across seven states and Puducherry, leaving one seat for CPI(M) in Rajasthan.

The Hindu

Congress releases first list of candidates for Maharashtra; MVA to announce final list soon

MVA coalition will announce the final list of Lok Sabha candidates, seat-sharing formula; Congress to contest on 18 seats.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Congress plans to reach every household with 25 guarantees and ‘paanch nyay’; Lokpal orders CBI probe into charges against Mahua Moitra, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 20, 2024

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Selection and election: On the appointment of Election Commissioners

An executive-driven process has to yield to one more rooted in the constitutional principle of having an independent body to hold free and fair elections in India

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Congress poll panel clears Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Kharge’s son-in-law as Lok Sabha candidates

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury among candidates cleared by party's central election committee for upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

2024 Lok Sabha polls | ECI orders large-scale transfer of bureaucrats

The step is a part of the commission’s efforts to maintain a level-playing field and ensure the integrity of the electoral process, which has been emphasised by CEC Rajiv Kumar on several occasions.

The Hindu

How were the new Election Commissioners selected? | Explained

President appoints two retired IAS officers as Election Commissioners under new law, sparking controversy and legal challenges.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | EC always in favour of transparency, but must protect donor privacy: CEC on electoral bonds scheme; Standing on cusp of history, PM Modi says NDA ready for polls, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 17, 2024

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Rajiv Kumar | A bureaucrat for all seasons

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar's career, including abrupt resignations and political differences, leading to his current position.

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Dissent is encouraged within the ECI: CEC on Arun Goel’s resignation

New Delhi Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar encourages dissent within the poll panel, addressing the resignation of Arun Goel.

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