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Lok Sabha polls | Plea in Madras High Court to conduct special polling in Coimbatore for voters whose names were missing from list

Madras High Court petition seeks special polling for Coimbatore residents with deleted names from electoral list.

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — April 27, 2024

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The Hindu

Election Commission warns Telangana Minister Konda Surekha to remain careful in her ‘public utterances’

Election Commission cautions Minister Konda Surekha for violating model code of conduct with unverified allegations.

The Hindu

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Case against Tejasvi Surya, raid on helicopter, 60% turnout: Phase 2 of polling ends

A case against BJP’s Tejasvi Surya, suspension of a Tripura polling officer, and an ECI raid on a Biju Janata Dal leader’s helicopter – controversy shadowed the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections. However, polling was held peacefully, with over 60 percent voter turnout across 88 seats in 13…

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Lok Sabha polls | Madras High Court refrains from passing orders on plea to disclose candidates’ health condition when they file nominations

Madras High Court refrains from mandating health disclosure for election candidates, citing privacy concerns and lack of statutory backing.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha 2024: Mehbooba writes to EC after BJP suggests postponing polls for Anantnag-Rajouri seat

Mehbooba Mufti criticizes Election Commission for potential postponement of Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha elections, citing unfair advantage to opponents.

The Hindu

BJP files complaint to ECI against Congress for alleged malicious, false, unverified ads

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation complained to the Election Commission for alleged malicious, false, unverified and defamatory advertisements by the Congress party in all notable newspapers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hot button: On the voter and heat exposure

The Election Commission of India would do well to implement measures to incentivise voting by minimising heat exposure

The Hindu

ECI transfers Circle-Inspector on charges of favouring ruling YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh

Gangireddy, who was working with the district election wing, has been ordered to report to the Police Headquarters immediately

The Hindu

Intelligence failure and security lapses led to attack on Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, say senior police officers

Intelligence failure led to attack on Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy in Vijayawada, resulting in police transfers.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls: Kerala tops in reporting poll code violations

Keralites lead in reporting Model Code of Conduct violations this election season, with 66.66% of complaints filed.

The Hindu

EVM-VVPAT case | Cannot disclose ‘source code’ of EVMs, will result in misuse: Supreme Court

EVM-VVPAT case: The Supreme Court underscored that it cannot ask ECI to disclose the source codes of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) as it can result in its misuse.

The Hindu

Civil society organisations approach CEO, seek action from ECI against Modi

Civil society organisations submitted a complaint to the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, today to demand immediate and strict action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “divisive and hateful remarks” against the Muslim community during his election campaign in Rajasthan.

The Hindu

ECI can set up common publicity platforms for candidates to spread their ideas without having to spend any money at all, says activist

Fight Against Corruption Through Electoral Reforms (FACTER) highlights the corrupting influence of money in elections, proposing a new system.

The Hindu

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ECI organizes mega voter awareness program in Srinagar under SVEEP

The Election Commission of India (ECI) organized a mega voter awareness program under SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation) at Tulip Garden in Srinagar. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Morning Digest | With dip in voter turnout in first phase, ECI forms task force to oversee heat wave conditions; Venkaiah Naidu, Mithun Chakraborty, Usha Uthup conferred Padma awards, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 23, 2024

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Madras High Court dismisses plea to disqualify Virudhunagar Congress candidate Manickam Tagore

Madras High Court dismisses BJP's petition against Congress candidate for violating model code of conduct.

The Hindu

What is the EVM-VVPAT verification issue before the Supreme Court? | Explained

We explore the current case underway in the Supreme Court about verifying all EVM votes against VVPATs in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections

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Letters to The Editor — April 22, 2024

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

The Hindu

BJP leader seeks extension on deadline for postal ballot applications

Vijayawada BJP leader seeks extension for AP government employees to obtain postal ballots, citing time constraints and summer heat concerns.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | ECI orders re-polling in 11 Manipur booths on April 22; Pakistan govt to deploy army to maintain peace during key by-elections today, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 21, 2024

The Hindu

Election Commission orders re-polling in 11 Manipur booths on April 22

Inner Manipur polls: Manipur Chief Electoral Officer has recommended re-polling in six polling stations of Inner Manipur which saw instances of mob violence, riots, and unidentified men casting votes on behalf of voters

The Hindu

SIT headed by retired Supreme Court judge should be formed to uncover corruption in electoral bonds: Prashant Bhushan

While the limit on individual spend by a candidate for a Lok Sabha election is ₹75 lakhs, there is no such limit for a political party.

The Hindu

ECI lists out steps for ensuring free and fair polls

The Times of India

General elections 2024: 10 things kids should know about the largest democracy's voting system

Voting for the general election in India has begun. Citizens will vote for the 18th Lok Sabha elections in seven phases which will be held from April 19 to June 1.

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