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Haryana: EC stops recruitments results announcements till Assembly poll

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday stopped the result announcements of the ongoing recruitment process in Haryana until the completion of assembly elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assembly Election: J&K polls in 3 phases on 18, 25 Sep, 1 Oct; Vote count on 4 Oct

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday in a Press Conference announced the assembly election dates in Jammu and Kashmir. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI to announce schedule for Assembly elections today

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for assembly elections on Friday at around 3 pm. Elections are due in Haryana, and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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J&K Poll: CEC on 2-day UT visit to review election preparedness

The two-day visit of ECI officials aims to facilitate comprehensive discussions and assessments for the upcoming Assembly elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI announces elections on 12 vacant seats in Rajya Sabha on Sep 3

As per the ECI, the last date for making notification is August 21, and the scrutiny of nominations will be held on August 22. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI orders 2nd special summary revision of photo electoral rolls in J&K

The ECI on Thursday ordered the second special summary revision of photo electoral rolls in all the Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with July 1, 2024, as the qualifying date. Read further on Dynamite News:

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British High Commissioner to India calls on CEC Rajiv Kumar

High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to India, Lindy Cameron called on the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar here on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Editorials point to need for stricter norms for pollsters, message from India

Exit polls have bit the dust with the performance of the BJP-led NDA being far below the forecast and the INDIA bloc touching a tally of nearly 230. It was also a traumatic Tuesday for markets, which tanked a day after a surge linked to investor confidence about a government…

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India election results 2024: Narendra Modi claims third term but projections show party unlikely to win outright majority – as it happened

Narendra Modi says India has placed its faith in the ruling coalition ‘for a third consecutive time’, as figures show his BJP party unlikely to secure an overall majority

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Counting of votes to begin from 8 am on June 4; EC issues handbook to poll officials

The counting of votes for the General Election and the State Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha and bye-elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India election results 2024: How will votes be counted?

Here’s how votes for India’s Lok Sabha polls will be counted using electronic voting machines on June 4.

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Specially abled cast votes across India in final phase of Lok Sabha polls

Several specially-abled individuals have stepped forward to participate in the democratic process. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hafta letters: Hitler’s 1,000-year Reich, Pune car crash, election coverage

Last week’s letter:

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Punjab: Election posters on Ram across Amritsar, 20 complaints, little action by ECI

Amid election fervour and campaigning, a poster is drawing locals’ attention in Punjab’s Amritsar. The poster saying “Jo Ram ko laye hain, hum unko layenge (Whoever has brought Ram, we will bring him)” is pasted across the city.

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From Modi factor to unemployment: Delhi voters divided, turnout lower than 2019

From the Narendra Modi factor to issues such as unemployment and education, voters in Delhi appeared divided as seven constituencies in the national capital went to the polls in the sixth phase on Saturday.

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Hafta letters: Election commission, legacy media and VVPAT

My question is related to Hafta #469. On the organised nature of Ram mandir decor in public spaces, Shardool brushed it off, claiming that I don’t “understand” India. I thought his answer had more to do with his own mandir-time-tribulations than the uniformity of the decor, and Raman sir did…

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EC sends notice to Nadda, Kharge, asks both parties to exercise restraint

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) president JP Nadda and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge to issue formal notes to star campaigners to correct their discourse, exercise care and maintain decorum. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Calcutta HC pulls up EC, restrains BJP from publishing ‘derogatory’ ads against TMC

The Calcutta High Court has restrained the BJP from publishing any “derogatory” advertisements against the TMC and pulled up the Election Commission of India for “grossly failing” to address the Trinamool’s complaints, Bar and Bench reported.

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The Hindu

More and more BJP leaders using anti-Muslim tropes, CPI-M complains to EC

CPI(M) leader Yechury accuses BJP of anti-Muslim rhetoric, urges Election Commission to take immediate action.

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SIT likely to submit report on poll violence in Andhra Pradesh to ECI on May 20

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe into the poll-related violence in Andhra Pradesh is likely to submit its report to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 20 (Monday).

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Candidates demand ECI probe into opening of strongroom in presence of YSRCP leaders

The strongroom was opened in the presence of YSRCP MLA’s kin, while the candidates of other parties were kept in the dark, allege the opposition parties; YSRCP leader claims that he was present with the prior consent of officials

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TDP seeks additional forces at strongrooms, counting centres

TDP MLA candidate requests ECI for extra security at strongrooms and counting centres to prevent malpractices on June 4.

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Booth agents get absolute turnout data, but not all candidates can afford them

Training for polling agents on EVMs and Form 17 C raises transparency concerns in the 2024 general election.

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ECI gives conditional permission for convening Telangana State Cabinet meeting

Election Commission of India permits Telangana Cabinet meeting with restrictions, delaying discussions on key issues.

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Telangana Cabinet meeting postponed with no nod from ECI

Postponed Cabinet meeting due to Election Commission delay, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy plans to seek permission in New Delhi.

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