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Prayers held in Mizoram for change in counting date

Churches in Mizoram held prayers to seek a change in the date of counting of votes for State Assembly election

The Hindu

‘Yet to receive KTRs explanation on MCC violation notice’

Mr.Rama Rao on November 20, as per ECI, had used T-Works, Raidurgam, a government institution for political activities and combining official visit with political/private purpose and violated the model code.

The Hindu

IAS retired official says nothing found during searches by ECI flying squad at his house in Hyderabad

Retired officer A.K. Goel says no liquor or cash found during the search by ECI flying squad. Congress had alleged stash of cash.

The Hindu

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City residents furious as political parties affix stickers on homes without consent

Residents in Hyderabad face nuisance of political parties affixing stickers to their boundary walls without consent. Santosh Reddy and Chandana (name changed) recount their experiences of confronting the party workers and the ECI's circular released in October 2022 which states permission should be voluntary and not under pressure.

The Hindu

Youth Congress leader Rahul Mamkootathil reaches police station for ‘questioning’ in the voter identity card counterfeiting case

Newly elected Youth Congress State president, Rahul Mamkootathil, turned up for “questioning” in connection with a high-profile criminal case relating to the alleged use of digitally counterfeited Election Commission of India voter identity cards

The Hindu

Provide security to independent candidate Shireesha: HC

Telangana HC directs govt, ECI to provide security to independent candidate Karne Shireesha. HC also directs Registry to collate data on criminal cases against MPs, MLAs in 2 weeks. SC order on Nov 9 to expedite adjudication of criminal cases against elected members.

The Hindu

ECI serves notice to KCR for his comments on Congress

ECI serves notice to Telangana CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao for derogatory comments on Congress. CEO Telangana delivers notice on complaint by NSUI State President. ECI took factual report and served notice citing CM's remarks on knife attack on BRS candidate.

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ECI approves disbursal of Rythu Bandhu

ECI approves Telangana govt. to disburse Rythu Bandhu incentive before Assembly polls. Scheme provides ₹5,000/acre/season to farmers directly into their accounts. BRS leaders credit scheme for boosting agriculture, while Congress accused BRS of twisting their statements & spreading false propaganda.

The Hindu

Telangana: Big boost to BRS ahead of poll day, Election Commission clears Rythu Bandhu scheme

HYDERABAD: In a big boost to the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi in Telangana, the Election Commission of India on friday approved disbursement of Rythu Bandhu money for the farmers.

The Times of India

Panauti remark against PM Modi | Election Commission issues notice to Rahul

ECI issues notice to Rahul Gandhi for using words "Jebkatra" and "Panauti" against PM Modi. BJP had approached ECI to take action against Gandhi for calling Modi a "Panauti" at an election rally. Gandhi alleged Modi diverts people's attention while Adani "picks their pockets".

The Hindu

EC cracks whip on Rajasthan Congress for newspaper ads that ‘look like news items’

Days ahead of polling in Rajasthan, the Election Commission of India has asked the state’s Congress unit to furnish an explanation about its advertisements in mainstream newspapers that “looked like news items”.

Newslaundry

Police arrest four youth Congress workers on suspicion of counterfeiting voter ID cards

Four YC workers arrested for counterfeiting ECI voter ID cards to influence YC polls. Police seized digital devices, consulted ECI & CEO. Congress, CPI(M) & BJP in stand-off. YC president Mamkoottathil summoned for questioning. Alleged plot to pre-empt protests against Navakerala Sadas. Mamkoottathil puts brave face, says won't evade probe.

The Hindu

ECI notice to Rajasthan Congress over advertisements that look like news

The Election Commission asked the Rajasthan Congress for an explanation on the advertisements issued in mainstream newspapers which were “designed” to look like a news item.

The Hindu

BJP asks Election Commission to act against Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge for panauti, OBC jibes about PM Modi

The BJP on Wednesday approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) to demand that action be taken against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

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TDP urges Election Commission to form task force to oversee revision of voters’ list

TDP urges ECI to deploy Special Observers, constitute task force for SSR of electoral rolls. Alleges DEOs, EROs not following ECI directions, buckling under political pressure. Appeal to ECI to deploy Observers, form task force, remove Secretariat staff as BLOs. Request ECI to provide details of additions/deletions to parties in…

The Hindu

TDP collecting voters’ details in violation of rules, alleges Sajjala

Close on the heels of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders meeting the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the alleged inclusion of bogus voters in the electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) trained its guns on the ‘Bhavishyathu ki Guarantee’ programme of the TDP.

The Hindu

Probe into use of fake voter ID cards in YC polls get close to forum’s rank and file

Police probe into fake ECI voter ID cards used to rig YC elections gets close to Congress rank and file. SIT searches homes of 3 YC workers, may arrest suspects to seek court order for cyber forensic probe. Probe deepens fissures between opposing factions in Congress.

The Hindu

ECI asked to file criminal cases against KCR and KTR for ‘abusive and slanderous’ advertisements against Congress

Congress urges ECI to file criminal case vs KCR, KTR for 'Scamgress' ad. Delegation demands ECI ensure BRS express regrets, ban on BRS ads till end of elections. Also demands action vs KTR for abusing official power, utilising T-Hub for personal gain.

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ECI observers visit polling booths in Maoist-affected areas in Bhupalpally constituency

ECI observers assess arrangements for peaceful elections in Maoist-affected Bhupalpally constituency. Abhay Nandan and Amit Kumar interact with villagers, instruct officials to enforce Model Code of Conduct and ensure incident-free polls. Mandal and divisional level police and revenue officials accompany them.

Newslaundry

Telangana: BRS hires at least 250 ‘influencers’ and celebrities to promote its campaign

“You all know that I am from Nizamabad. I am going to share changes and developments in my village. Government school renovation, water tank renovation, roads, bridges, hospitals have undergone changes. If these changes happened in the last 5-10 years, it is only because of the KCR government. Not just…

Dynamite News

Assembly Polls 2023: Over Rs 1760 cr cash, liquor, drugs seized in five election states

The Election Commision of India (ECI) on Monday said that poll officials have reported a seizure of over Rs 1760 crores in five polling states. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Seizure of ₹7.40 crore cash results in IT raids at a farmhouse

ECI FST seizes ₹7.40cr cash from 6 vehicles near Moinabad. I-T Dept raids farmhouse in same area. Police yet to reveal names/political affiliations.

The Hindu

Youth Congress elections: Kerala Police investigate DYFI’s accusation of ECI voter identity theft for manipulation

Kerala Police register case on Left youth org's complaint of "dubious electors" using fake ECI voter ID cards to rig Youth Congress elections. FIR includes online identity theft, forgery, fraud. Special police team with cyber-forensic experts to investigate. ECI seeks report, YC leader denies charge, KPCC, BJP, CPI(M) call for…

The Hindu

Telangana Assembly elections 2023 | HC dismisses pleas on nomination-filing, ‘provocative’ speeches during electioneering

Telangana HC on November 17 dismissed a writ petition seeking instructions to EC to initiate action against BRS chief and Telangana CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao for his alleged provocative remarks during the recent Bhainsa election campaign meeting.

The Hindu

ECI suspends TSTDC managing director for poll code violation

The ECI took a decision to this effect after receiving a complaint that Mr.Manohar Rao and his OSD accompanied State Excise and Tourism Minister V.Srinivas Goud during the latter’s visit to Tirumala.

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