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Abandon the idea of ‘One Nation One Election’, Kharge tells Ram Nath Kovind-led panel

Congress president rejects One Nation One Election proposal, stating it goes against the Constitution and threatens democracy.

The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024

Poll violations | Election Commission of India recommends suspension of IAS officer, 5 others

The Election Commission of India has recommended suspension of an IAS officer along with two more officers and three outsourcing employees for allegedly and unauthorisedly downloading about 34,000 Electors Photo Identification Cards between March and April in 2021 in Tirupati Assembly Constituency, during the time of Tirupati Lok Sabha by-elections.

The Hindu · Jan 18, 2024

ECI issues notification for MLC elections

The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024

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'One Nation, One Election' is not acceptable: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the 'One Nation, One Election' idea is not practically feasible going by India's federal structure. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 11, 2024

Andhra Pradesh’s electoral gender ratio rises to an impressive 1,036 in a decade

Sustained efforts by the Election Commission of India resulted in the Electoral Gender Ratio of Andhra Pradesh rising from 1,013 in the year 2014 to 1,036 as on January 10, 2024. During a media briefing on the preparedness for general elections in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said he…

The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024

Purity of electoral rolls remains a priority, says Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar

Purity of electoral rolls remains a priority, says Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. The ECI has directed the enforcement agencies and administration at the district level to make a collaborative effort to curb flow of money and other forms of inducements, says Rajiv Kumar. He also exhorts people in cities…

The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024

Maharashtra Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar says, Shinde’s faction is real Shiv Sena

Maharashtra Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar says, "Shinde faction was the real Shiv Sena political party when rival factions emerged on 21st June 2022." Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 10, 2024

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Contesting candidates for vacant council seats should mandatorily indicate to which they are contesting

Election Commission of India mandates candidates to mention election type in nominations for Telangana Legislative Council by-elections.

The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024

JMM seeks Gandey Assembly bypoll 'at earliest'

A six-member delegation of the JMM led by party general secretaries Vinod Pandey and Supriyo Bhattacharya visited the office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) K. Ravi Kumar during the day and submitted a memorandum to him with a request to conduct the by-election.

The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024

ECI dismisses Jairam Ramesh's concerns on VVPATs, asserts full faith in EVMs

ECI dismisses Jairam Ramesh's concerns on VVPATs, affirms faith in EVMs and legal framework in Indian elections.

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Chief Secretary and Chief Electoral Officer review election preparedness in Andhra Pradesh

Chief Secretary and Chief Electoral Officer review election preparedness in Andhra Pradesh. Officers who will directly be participating in the conduct of elections and have been staying in a particular district for more than three years will be transferred shortly, says Chief Secretary Jawahar Reddy.

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Dec 31, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

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The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

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 · Dec 23, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

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).

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

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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The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

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

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

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

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

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

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

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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