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Hafta 479: Katchatheevu controversy, the role of India’s Election Commission

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, and Manisha Pande are joined by ex-Chief Election Commissioner Dr SY Quraishi, and academic Professor R Manivannan.

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Senior officers inspect check-posts in Belagavi district

Senior officials inspect check-posts for poll code violations in Belagavi district, seizing cash and liquor as per Election Commission rules.

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Eight more candidates file nomination papers in Palakkad district

11 candidates file nominations for Lok Sabha elections in Palakkad and Alathur constituencies, with asset details available online.

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Yaduveer’s radio programme suspended, claims Congress

The Congress on Thursday claimed that a radio programme by BJP candidate from Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency Yaduveer Krishnadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar that was broadcasted on a private radio channel in Mysuru has been suspended following their complaint to the Election Commission.

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Bombay HC sets aside EC notification for bypoll in Akola West Assembly constituency

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court overturned the Election Commission’s notification for conducting a bypoll in the Akola West Assembly constituency in Maharashtra on April 26.

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BJP accused of misusing central investigating agencies ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Hyderabad TPCC leader accuses BJP of biased electoral environment, urges Election Commission to prevent agency raids pre-election.

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A video explaining the Model Code of Conduct which is enforced by the Election Commission of India

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"It will lead to chaos, uncertainty": Supreme Court rejects pleas to stay appointment of ECs

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to put on hold the two Election Commissioners' appointments under the Chief Election Commissioner. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha polls | Polling to be held between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. in Tamil Nadu on April 19

Election Commission announces Lok Sabha election polling details for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on April 19, 2024.

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JD(S) seeks deployment of paramilitary forces in Bengaluru Rural constituency and transfer of senior officials

Seeking the transfer of senior officials in Ramanagaram district for allegedly colluding with Congress candidate in Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency, former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday urged the Election Commission to deploy paramilitary forces to ensure free and fair election in the constituency.

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SC allows Sharad Pawar faction to use 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar' name for LS polls

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Sharad Pawar faction to use 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar' as its name for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Electoral bond data | Who gave the most and which party got how much in the first two years

Election Commission reveals top electoral bond purchasers and parties, Supreme Court demands full disclosure from SBI.

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Dissent is encouraged within the ECI: CEC on Arun Goel’s resignation

New Delhi Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar encourages dissent within the poll panel, addressing the resignation of Arun Goel.

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Election Commission to announce Lok Sabha poll dates today

The Election Commission of India will announce the poll dates for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Saturday a spokesperson of the poll body said on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Finance Min Nirmala Sitharaman must release full data on Poll Bonds: Congress

The Congress asked Sitharaman to release the full data on donations a day after Election Commission posted the entire list of donors and political parties. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NCP vs NCP: "Stick to your identity," SC to Ajit Pawar faction; questions it for using Sharad Pawar's photos for campaigning

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Ajit Pawar faction, which has been officially recognised as the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) by the Election Commission of India, as to why it is using veteran leader Sharad Pawar's photos for campaigning. Read further on Dynamite News

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SBI tells SC it has complied with its direction to provide Electoral Bonds data to ECI

The Chairman of SBI has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court apprising that in compliance with the top court's order, date of purchase of each Electoral Bond, the name of the purchaser and the denomination of the Electoral Bond purchased has been furnished to the Election Commission of India.…

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Appointment of EC | Supreme Court to hear plea to bring CJI back in selection committee

Supreme Court to urgently hear plea on unfair advantage in Election Commission appointments, challenging new law.

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Election Commission begins consultation with political parties in J&K to review LS poll preparedness

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and other officials of the poll panel, who arrived in Srinagar on Monday for a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, held interactions with delegations from the National Conference, PDP, BJP, CPI(M), Congress, and the Aam Admi Party, officials said in Srinagar.

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"Ensure level-playing field for free, fair and inducement-free elections": CEC Rajiv Kumar directs poll observers

In the run-up to the forthcoming General Elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, the Election Commission of India on Monday organised a briefing for Observers to be deployed in the States and Union Territories. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress leader moves SC seeking to restrain Centre from appointing new ECs

Two vacancies of election commissioners have arisen following the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel and Anup Chandra Pandey’s retirement.

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Panel, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, likely to appoint new Election Commissioners by March 15

Election Commission vacancies to be filled by March 15, amid concerns over autonomy and upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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Election Commission or election omission, asks Congress after Arun Goel resigns as EC

The Congress expressed “deep concern” over Election Commissioner Arun Goel’s resignation and said if the “systematic decimation” of independent institutions is not stopped then democracy shall be usurped by dictatorship

The Hindu

Union government, Election Commission’s RTI portals face ‘emergency maintenance’, data leaks

Government RTI portals face technical issues, compromising data security and accessibility for applicants, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.

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BJP urges Election Commission to videograph voting process at all stations

BJP seeks videographing of voting process at booths; requests Election Commission to consider reforming approval process for political parties’ media content

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