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

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

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.

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

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

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

2024 Lok Sabha general elections date, Schedule: CEC Rajiv Kumar announces 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule for seven phases, with Assembly elections in four states.

President Vladimir Putin faces just three rivals in Russia's March 15-17 presidential election after anti-war candidates were barred from running. But Leonid Slutsky, Nikolai Kharitonov and Vladislav Davankov do not pose much of a challenge for the Russian leader, who is all but guaranteed to secure another six-year term.