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All polling stations in Telangana to have new EVMs for upcoming State elections and 2024 LS polls

The Election Commission of India has decided to deploy new electronic voting machines in all the polling stations across Telangana for the 2023 State Assembly elections and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

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Several senior citizens, physically challenged, did not use vote from home option

It seemed as if a significant number of senior citizens and physically challenged persons did not utilise the Election Commission’s offer of voting from home. In several villages and towns, a large number of senior citizens and physically challenged persons came to the booths to vote.

The Hindu

Securing the migrant vote

While the Election Commission’s RVM proposal provides hope to millions of migrant workers, two crucial priorities ahead are to create awareness about the initiative and ensure transparency

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Man who escaped with cash bag was BJP candidate Dattatreya Patil Revoor, alleges Congress

Deputy Commissioner Yeshwanth Gurukar’s midnight filmi-style operation in which he chased and caught BJP activists who were distributing money to lure voters at Kalaburagi South constituency triggered a war of words between Congress and BJP on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Election symbols: Household items, utensils, fruits, and vegetables among popular choices

Every election season ushers in a slew of symbols that range from the mundane to the unusual ones. This time, a large number of candidates have chosen household items and kitchen utensils as they feel these symbols are easy to remember for voters.

The Hindu

ECI says seizures worth ₹375.61 crore have been made in Karnataka since the Model Code of Conduct was enforced

A day before the Karnataka elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 9 said seizures of liquor, drugs and freebies worth ₹375.61 crore have been made in Karnataka since the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) was enforced.

The Hindu

ECI asks political parties to not publish advertisements in print media on or day prior to Karnataka polls

Ahead of the May 10 Assembly polls in Karnataka, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 7 asked political parties to not publish any advertisement in the print media on the day and a day before the elections without prior certification.

The Hindu

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EC issues notice to KPCC following BJP’s complaint regarding newspaper advertisement

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to the KPCC president for publishing an advertisement in national and local newspapers in Karnataka “with unsubstantiated information” regarding alleged rates cited for appointments and transfers, kinds of jobs and commissions by the BJP.

The Hindu

Non-bailable charge added in FIR against Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira, his son sends complaint to ECI seeking protection

KAPURTHALA: Bholath police has added section 353 of IPC - assaults or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty - a non-bailable offence, in a case registered against Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira on April 27.

The Times of India

Karnataka Assembly elections | BJP asks ECI to file criminal case against Kharge for ‘poisonous snake’ remark

The BJP on April 28 asked the Election Commission to file a criminal case against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and bar him from campaigning for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly election, over his comment comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a “poisonous snake”

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ECI officers stop, check Priyank Kharge’s vehicle

Vigilant officers from the Election Commission of India (ECI) stopped the vehicle of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson and Chittapur MLA Priyank Kharge at Bhankur in the district for regular checking on Tuesday.

The Hindu

ECI announces bypoll dates for Punjab, Odisha, UP and Meghalaya

The Election Commission announced the dates for the by-elections in the Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies on Wednesday. read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra political crisis: Shinde camp cites pre-poll alliance with BJP, claims right on Shiv Sena

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's camp on Wednesday apprised the Supreme Court about the Shiv Sena party's pre-poll alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and reiterated their claim on the right of the party. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu: Anti Corruption NGO demands to cancel Erode bypoll; alleges huge cash and gift flow to lure voters

Arappor Iyakkam, an anti-corruption NGO, on Saturday met with the Election Commission of India (ECI) and submitted a complaint seeking cancellation of the upcoming by-polls in Erode East Assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC refuses to stay Election Commission decision on Shiv Sena name and symbol

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay the Election Commission's order to allot the name 'Shiv Sena' and the 'Bow and Arrow' symbol to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, saying, "we can't stay an order at this stage". Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sena vs Sena: SC to hear plea against EC decision on 'Bow and Arrow' dispute tomorrow

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will hear the plea, by Uddhav Thackeray challenging the Election Commission's decision to allot the name 'Shiv Sena' and the 'Bow and Arrow' symbol to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sena vs Sena: Plea In SC Against EC's Decision On "Bow And Arrow" Dispute

Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of Shiv Sena on Monday mentioned before the SC its plea seeking an urgent hearing on the petition challenging against EC's move to allot the party name "Shiv Sena" and the symbol "Bow and Arrow" to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Read further…

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Shinde Faction Gets Shiv Sena Name, Symbol; Uddhav To Move Supreme Court

In a major setback to the Uddhav Thackery faction of Shiv Sena, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday allotted the party name "Shiv Sena" and the symbol "Bow and Arrow" to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Read further on Dynamite News:

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It is victory of ideologies of Balasaheb, says Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on EC order over Shiv Sena's name and symbol; Uddhav Thackeray condemns decision, says he will move SC

MUMBAI: After the Election Commission of India issued an order to allot party name 'Shiv Sena' and party symbol "bow and arrow" to Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's faction on Friday, he said that it is a "victory of democracy" and "ideologies", while former CM Uddhav Thackeray called the decision dangerous…

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ECI Directs Removal Of SDPO, Two Officers-In-Charge Of West Tripura

A day after the attack on Congress leader Ajay Kumar in a public rally in West Tripura district, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday directed for suspension of the Sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) of the area. Read on for details:

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ECI To Announce Schedule Of General Elections To Legislative Assemblies Of Nagaland, Meghalaya & Tripura

The Election Commission of India will on Wednesday announce the schedule for the upcoming elections to the legislative assemblies in Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura in 2023. Read on for details:

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EC Demonstrates Remote Voting Machine To Political Party Representatives

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday showcased the remote electronic voting machine (EVM) prototype for migrant voters to representatives of political parties. Read on for details:

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Delhi: High Court Reserves Order On Uddhav Thackeray Plea Against ECI Order Freezing Party Name, Symbol

The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved the order on the plea of Uddhav Thackeray challenging the Election Commission's order for freezing the Party symbol (Bow and Arrow) and the name of the Shiv Sena political party. Read on for details:

The Times of India

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai orders probe into voter data theft scam since 2013

BENGALURU: Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday said he has directed officials to probe into the alleged voter data theft scandal since 2013, when the Congress party was in power in the state. Addressing reporters here, he said, "I have directed the officials concerned to probe the case from…

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Election Commission announces date for bye polls in 5 States including UP

Election Commission of India (ECI) announces date for bye polls in States. Read more on Dynamite News:

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