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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh writes to CEC requesting time for INDIA bloc to express its view on VVPAT slips

Opposition INDIA bloc requests ECI for meeting to discuss VVPATs & raise EVM-related concerns.

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Have been saying since 2003, I don't trust EVMs: Digvijaya Singh

Digvijaya Singh raises questions over EVMs, demands VVPAT slips to ensure voter trust. INDIA bloc seeks meeting with ECI.

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Pleas related to voters’ list to be accepted until Jan. 12

Vizianagaram Collector S. Nagalakshmi on December 27 (Wednesday) asked all booth-level officers to receive petitions related to claims and objections from the people and representatives of political parties until January 12, 2024 as the Election Commission of India (ECI) had extended the deadline.

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YSRCP and TDP leaders complain to ECI officials separately about irregularities in electoral rolls

TDP leaders urge ECI to investigate irregularities in AP electoral rolls & take necessary action.

The Hindu

ECI officials call for a ‘360-degree plan’ for conduct of elections in a fair and peaceful manner in Andhra Pradesh

ECI officials call for a ‘360-degree plan’ for conduct elections in a fair and peaceful manner in Andhra Pradesh. Purification of electoral rolls should be done properly so that there are no double entries and names of deceased electors, they assert. The Election Commission of India will be organising Systematic…

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Appoint a Supreme Court Judge as Chief Election Commissioner of India, TDP MP Galla Jayadev urges Centre

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Galla Jayadev has suggested that the Central government should consider appointing a Supreme Court Judge as the Chief Election Commissioner to strengthen the institution of the Election Commission of India (ECI).

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On selecting Election Commissioners | Explained

Law to appoint Chief Election Commissioner & Election Commissioners passed by Rajya Sabha, likely to be enacted into law. Bill provides for selection committee of PM, Leader of Opposition & Cabinet Minister.

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Hyderabad poll turnout: Voter apathy or systemic flaw?

During the November 30 elections to the Telangana Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad district recorded the lowest polling percentage in the State

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SC verdict on Article 370 — Over 12,000 panchayat seats vacant in J&K since 2018

Supreme Court orders ECI to hold J&K Assembly elections by Sept '20; 700+ panchayats with 12,000 seats remain vacant since Dec '18; government evasive on commitment to conduct polls; SC upholds UT status for Ladakh; civil society groups in Ladakh to discuss SC order. SC orders ECI to hold J&K…

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Bombay HC questions ECI’s ‘inability’ to conduct Pune bypoll

The HC found ECI's decision to not hold a by-poll in Pune due to other polls and prep for 2024 LS polls "hardly tenable". Petitioner claimed constituents had no voice in Parliament due to delay in dev projects & not conducting by-polls violated right of electorate.

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Congress leader files PIL plea over Kaleshwaram project, seeks CBI probe

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Watch | When the ECI suspended and transferred senior Telangana cops

The Hindu’s Telangana deputy editor, Marri Ramu, looks back at recent examples when top police officials in Telangana have invited the wrath of the ECI

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Governor dissolves the TS Legislative Assembly

Gov. Tamilisai Soundararajan dissolves Telangana Assembly after ECI declares model code of conduct over. Gov. orders dissolution in exercise of powers under Article 174(2)(b) of Constitution. ECI issues notification declaring model code of conduct over after Chief Electoral Officer Vikas Raj hands over list of elected representatives from 119 constituencies.

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Telangana High Court issues notices to State govt. for not setting up adequate old age homes

Telangana HC issues notices to State govt. over inadequate old age homes. PIL noted some seniors deprived of basic amenities due to lack of homes. HC noted violation of fundamental rights of indigent seniors. Separately, HC directs govt. to decide on revoking suspension of TSTDC MD B. Manohar Rao, who…

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Police officials in news for wrong reasons in Telangana 2023 Assembly elections

Telangana police ensured peaceful polls, but some officers are in news for wrong reasons. Three suspended for trying to help BRS candidate. ECI transferred 3 IPS officers and 10 SPs before polls. DGP Anjani Kumar and Additional DGP Sanjay Kumar Jain met Congress candidate Revanth Reddy before results announcement, violating…

The Hindu

Ravi Gupta appointed new DGP of Telangana

Telangana government appoints Ravi Gupta as DGP after suspending Anjani Kumar. Gupta, an IPS officer from 1990 batch, was DG ACB & DG Vigilance & Enforcement. ECI directed CS to initiate disciplinary action against Kumar for meeting TPCC president during vote counting.

The Hindu

ECI recommends suspension of Telangana DGP Anjani Kumar for meeting Revanth Reddy

Election Commission of India directs Telangana Chief Secretary to suspend DGP Anjani Kumar for meeting TPCC president while election results were being announced. ECI recommended suspension of DGP for violating model code of conduct. DGP claims he was called to discuss arrangements for swearing ceremony. Suspension orders awaited.

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Furnish TSTDC MD’s Tirumala visit records: HC to govt.

Telangana HC directs State govt. to furnish records of TSTDC MD's visit to Tirumala. ECI had asked for suspension due to violation of model code of conduct

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Protestors in Mizoram object to Sunday as poll counting day

They urged the political parties to keep their offices shut on the counting day

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Understanding simultaneous elections | Explained

Simultaneous elections proposed to save money, reduce role of money in elections, reduce divisive politics, reduce fatigue among electorates. Complex legal process req'd, incl. amending five Articles in Constitution, repealing provisions, changing 56 sets of legal provisions. Wider consultation across parties & States needed to form stable govt.

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Election Commission reschedules timeline for exit polls

ECI reschedules exit poll timeline for 5 state elections: ban on publicising results till 5.30pm on Nov 30. Earlier, ban was from 7am Nov 7-6.30pm Nov 30. Elections in MP, Rajasthan held on Nov 17, 25 respectively.

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Cyberabad police gear up for polls with massive security deployment

Cyberabad Police have made adequate arrangements to ensure peaceful elections with 6,400 personnel, 259 route mobiles, 27 FSTs, 24 SSTs, 24 MCC teams, 103 QRTs/Striking Forces, 40 Special Striking Forces, CCTV cameras, geo-tagging, and a Whatsapp control and Social Media Monitoring cell.

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EC should have sent notices to Harish Rao than denying permission for Rythu Bandhu disbursal, says KTR

KTR questions ECI for denying Rythu Bandhu funds to farmers, citing Harish Rao's comments. He also questions fairness of ECI in allowing PM Kisan Yojana funds

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A better model: On a catalogue of actions by the Election Commission of India

The catalogue of Election Commission of India’s actions might give an appearance of even-handedness, but issues that it does not address too require attention

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Election Commission suspends Hyderabad DCP, ACP, Inspector for ‘partisan policing’

ECI suspends 3 police officers for partisan policing in Hyderabad after seizure of ₹18 lakh cash.

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