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Assembly polls in Rajasthan rescheduled to November 25

The elections, which were scheduled for November 23 in Rajasthan, will now take place on November 25. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu

Gun licence-holders asked to deposit weapons

The Hindu

Telangana Govt constitutes screening committee to examine proposals relating to MCC enforcement

Telangana Government constituted a screening committee to examine the proposals relating to regulation and enforcement of Model Code of Conduct during the State Assembly Elections time.

The Hindu

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INDIA alliance will win all 5 states: Aditya Thackray

NAGPUR: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackray expressed confidence that Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) alliance would win the upcoming assembly elections in five states. The Election Commission of India (ECI) had announced the poll schedule in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Mizoram and Chhattisgarh on Monday.

The Times of India

Omar Abdullah asks EC to spell out factors delaying Jammu and Kashmir polls

The former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked the EC to spell out the factors for not holding elections in J&K. Read more on The Hindu

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Donations received by party through electoral bonds being deliberately linked to skill development scam, says TDP leader Atchannaidu

The A.P. CID has submitted as ‘proof’ to the ACB Court the receipt of ₹27 crore by the TDP in 2018-19 only with an intention to prolong the case against former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. Details of donations exceeding ₹20,000 given to the political parties in cash are informed to…

The Hindu

Telangana elections: CEC notes incidents cash and liquor distribution during bypolls

Action against distribution of liquor, cash and freebies during assembly elections

The Hindu

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Telangana elections: ECI has put in place mechanisms to ensure free, fair and inducement-free elections, asserts CEC

ECI put in place mechanism to ensure free, fair, transparent & inducement-free polls in Telangana. Officials of enforcement agencies directed to take strict action against use of money power. Check-posts, CCTV cameras, monitoring of airstrips & helipads, warehouses to be set up.

The Hindu

Former CEC cautions on scope for manipulation of electoral rolls

CEC Sampath cautions people against underestimating importance of electoral rolls; urges vigilance to ensure right to vote. ECI has done exemplary work with support of dedicated officers, security forces & public's active participation. CFD to create awareness about right to vote & fill gaps in democratic setup.

The Hindu

Telangana Chief Secretary directs officials to demonstrate poll preparedness to Election Commission team

Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari has asked the officials concerned to come prepared with all details for the forthcoming visit of the senior officials of the Election Commission (EC) of India to the State.

The Hindu

Will accept the final decision of Election Commission on NCP name and symbol: Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar said he'll accept ECI's "final" decision on NCP name/symbol dispute. He noted both sides have gone to ECI & he'll accept its decision. He dismissed reports of replacing CM & said reports of Eknath Shinde's CM post have been doing rounds since June 2022 & are meaningless.

The Hindu

Supreme Court declines plea for independent audit of ‘source code’ of EVM system

Supreme Court declines to entertain petition seeking independent audit of EVM source code; says ECI constitutionally entrusted with superintendence and control of polls. Petitioner has not provided material to show ECI in breach of mandate.

The Hindu

2023 Telangana Assembly Election | ECI to visit State on October 3 to assess poll preparedness ahead schedule announcement

A team of Election Commission of India officials will visit Telangana to assess the poll preparedness of the State for the 2023 State Assembly Election starting from October 3, 2023.

The Hindu

India parliament meets again amid allegations gov’t ‘undermining’ democracy

Opposition says it is convinced government has ‘surprise legislations’ up its sleeve as it holds special 5-day session.

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Election Commission to assess poll preparedness in Telangana with three-day visit

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to embark on a visit to Telangana, commencing on October 3. CEO Vikas Raj announced this visit, spanning three days, aimed at engaging with various stakeholders, evaluating poll readiness and fostering community interaction. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

After EC determines ‘split’ in NCP, Ajit Pawar confident Commission will give appropriate verdict

Ajit Pawar expresses confidence ECI will make appropriate decision on NCP split; Sharad Pawar-led faction seeks disqualification of rebel MLAs; Ajit Pawar's faction's X handle suspended after complaints from Sharad Pawar's faction.

The Hindu

Explained | What is the battle over the ‘plough’ symbol in Ladakh?

SC reprimands Ladakh admin for delaying NC's 'plough' symbol for LAHDC-K polls. Dismissing appeal, SC sets aside earlier polling date and orders ₹1 lakh costs. New date Oct 4. NC accused admin of bias, BJP may not want regional force to revive politics in favour of reunification of J&K.

The Hindu

TDP hits the panic button over fake votes in Tirupati

Collector K. Venkataramana Reddy is chairing meetings to cleanse the voters' list in Tirupati district, Chandragiri constituency has received 28,791 applications from new voters, raising eyebrows. TDP representative raised issue with ECI over random rationalisation of polling stations. TDP accused ruling party of adding 30,000 fake votes in Tirupati rural…

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Forum for Good Governance seeks revised SOP for forthcoming Assembly elections in Telangana

FGG requests ECI to issue revised SOP for Telangana elections, including limits on carrying cash, making political functionary/candidate an accused in cases of distribution of money/liquor, ban on sale of liquor from notification of election and ministers not combining official visits with electioneering.

The Hindu

Ready to hold polls as per legal provisions, CEC on ‘one nation, one election’

The issue of a single election has triggered a nationwide debate since last week when the Centre announced the formation a high-level committee under former President Kovind to explore the feasibility of holding simultaneous polls

The Hindu

The case for elections in Jammu and Kashmir

Despite their fears, most people in Jammu and Kashmir desire a speedy Assembly election

Newslaundry

‘Secrecy’ in funding, voter roll deletions, ‘lack of trust’ in EVMs: Activists demand EC action

Pointing to “increased secrecy” in political funding, reports of “arbitrary deletions” in electoral rolls, and a “lack of public trust” in EVMs, a group of 60 eminent citizens have demanded that the Election Commission of India take several steps to recalibrate the poll process.

The Hindu

ECI orders gazette notification of D. K. Aruna’s election as Gadwal MLA

ECI orders publication of gazette notification for D.K. Aruna's election as MLA from Gadwal constituency, following Telangana High Court's declaration. ECI requests Govt. to arrange for publication of Aruna's election & send copies to it.

The Times of India

Uttar Pradesh: BJP lodges complaint with ECI, accuses SP of vitiating Ghosi by-elections

LUCKNOW: Even as the campaigning for Ghosi bypolls came to a close on Sunday, the UP BJP lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing the Samajwadi Party of influencing the voters, especially Dalits and Muslims, by bribing them.

The Hindu

We will remove 60 lakh ‘fake voters’ from the electoral rolls, says A.P. Minister Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy

The bogus voters had found their way into the electoral rolls in 2018 when the Telugu Desam Party was in power, alleges Minister of Mines Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy. All the 60 lakh fake voters will be removed by following the due procedure. We have prepared a constituency-wise fake voter list…

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