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Sandeep Shandilya posted as Hyderabad Police Commissioner

Sandeep Shandilya appointed Hyderabad City Police Commissioner; ECI transfers IPS, IAS officers; C.V. Anand replaced; ECI team assesses election preparedness; zero tolerance for officials with partisan attitude; Shandilya also placed in full additional charge of ADG, Telangana State Anti Narcotics Bureau.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Do Delhi’s migrants approve the idea of remote voting? | Data

ECI proposed R-EVM to increase voter turnout in 2019 elections. Survey by Lokniti-CSDS showed 47% of migrants in Delhi trust the system, with higher trust among better-educated. Most political parties raised concerns, leading ECI to shelve the idea. To deepen democracy, people must understand why it's important, not just have…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Telangana Govt gives postings to IPS, IAS officers in place of those transferred by the ECI

Two days after ECI transferred several District Collectors, Police Commissioners and SPs, Telangana government appointed new officers to the posts. Hyderabad Police Commissioner is yet to be finalised.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

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Telangana Assembly Elections 2023 | CEO’s office receives names of officials to replace those transferred by the EC

ECI orders transfer of four District Collectors, Superintendents of Police, and Commissioners of Police, including Hyderabad's C.V. Anand. State govt. submits names of three officers to replace them, after verifying APAR and Vigilance records.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Are you going to conduct polls or shall we hold it, EC had issued ultimatum to Telangana officials

ECI cracks whip on Telangana govt, transfers 13 IPS officers, Collectors of four districts. EC team was in 'foul mood' over misuse of authority by State Govt. ECI unhappy with posting of non-cadre officers as SPs & creation of new districts. ECI also not pleased with Excise dept. Surprise transfer…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

ECI orders transfer of several officials ahead of polls in Telangana

EC cracks whip on officials, transfers Collectors, SPs in Telangana to ensure free and fair polls. EC orders transfer of Collectors, SPs in Telangana to ensure free and fair polls. Transfers include Collectors of four districts, Police Commissioners of Hyderabad, Warangal and Nizamabad, and other senior bureaucrats. EC applies "zero…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

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 · Oct 11, 2023

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Gun licence-holders asked to deposit weapons

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

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 · Oct 10, 2023

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 · Oct 9, 2023

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

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

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 · Oct 5, 2023

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

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

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

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 · Oct 5, 2023

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The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

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 · Sep 29, 2023

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 · Sep 25, 2023

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 · Sep 22, 2023

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.

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The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

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.

Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2023

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.

Dynamite News · Sep 18, 2023

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 · Sep 16, 2023

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 · Sep 14, 2023

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 · Sep 8, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

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.

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