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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

SC allows Sharad Pawar faction to continue using ‘NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar’ name, apply to EC for symbol

Supreme Court directs Election Commission to maintain 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar' name until further orders.

The Hindu

Supreme Court to hear Sharad Pawar's plea against EC order recognising Ajit Pawar-led faction as real NCP

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea of Sharad Pawar challenging an Election Commission order recognising the Ajit Pawar-led faction as the real NCP

The Hindu

SC to list for urgent hearing Sharad Pawar's plea over EC order on Ajit's faction as real NCP

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will consider for early listing of the plea by Sharad Pawar challenging an Election Commission order. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sharad Pawar files appeal in Supreme Court against Election Commission order in favour of nephew

NCP founder Sharad Pawar appeals Supreme Court against EC decision recognizing Ajit Pawar's faction as 'real' party.

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Election Commission team visits Sikkim, reviews preparedness for Lok Sabha, Assembly elections

“An Election Commission (EC) of India team headed by Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Dharmendra Sharma visited Sikkim and held meeting with the State government officers to review the preparedness for Lok Sabha and State Assembly polls to be held later this year,” an official said on February 13.

The Hindu

Victory of invisible power, says Supriya Sule; Ajit Pawar accepts ruling with ‘humility’

The Sharad Pawar faction criticizes the Election Commission's decision, while Ajit Pawar accepts it with humility.

The Hindu

ECI rules Ajit Pawar faction is the real NCP

Real NCP news: The Election Commission declares Ajit Pawar's faction as the real NCP, ending speculation over the factional fight.

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Pakistan human rights body says an upcoming election is unlikely to be free and fair

Pakistan’s independent human rights commission says there is little chance of free and fair parliamentary elections in the country next month because of “pre-poll rigging.”

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Mizoram Election Result: ZPM set to form government in state, CM aspirant Lalduhoma to meet Governor on Tuesday

Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), a six party alliance, is headed toward forming the government on it own in Mizoram. at 12 noon Election Commission trends showed the ZPM leading in 26 of the 40 seats. Among these ZPM has so far clinched 7 wins on Monday as the counting of…

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News Analysis | High voltage Telangana poll campaign with twists and turns, Karnataka rule dominates issues

High-stakes Telangana elections saw parties take potshots at each other, with corruption and family rule dominating the campaign. Top leaders of Congress and BJP, including Rahul Gandhi and PM Modi, campaigned vigorously. BRS chief KCR addressed 96 rallies, while Congress promised six guarantees and BJP focussed on Centre's welfare schemes.

The Hindu

Election Commission calls for local touch at every polling station

Mr.Shandilya said that the Central Armed Police Forces personnel will be deployed at critical polling stations, bolstered by 391 route mobiles, each comprising three armed personnel and one police constable.

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Re-polling underway in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh following Election Commission's order

Re-polling is underway at booth number 3 under polling centre number 71 at Kishupura in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Disappointed youth and first-timers vote ‘for the sake of it’ in Madhya Pradesh

The State has 22,34,861 first-time voters in these elections, as per the Election Commission data.

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Bangladesh to hold parliamentary elections on January 7

Violent protests by opposition parties have demanded premier’s resignation, transfer of power to caretaker government.

The Hindu

BRS president and Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s campaign vehicle checked in Kothagudem

Election officials in BHADRADRI KOTHAGUDEMA conducted a thorough check of Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao's hi-tech campaign vehicle, "Pragathi Ratham", at the helipad in accordance with the model code of conduct and Election Commission's norms. The vehicle was part of the Chief Minister's convoy that visited Prakasam stadium for a…

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