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Lok Sabha polls preparations: EC begins 'first level check' of EVMs, papertrail machines across India

The ‘First Level Check’ process for Electronic Voting Machines by the Election Commission has begun

The Hindu

Pro-Pita group wants complaints dismissed

A group of demonstrators on Thursday demanded the Election Commission dismiss all complaints against Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat and endorse official election results as soon as possible to pave the way for his government.

Bangkok Post

EC chief: Poll endorsement won't take too long

Election Commission (EC) chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong on Saturday said he was confident poll results would be endorsed more quickly than they were in 2019, and well ahead of the mid-July deadline.

Bangkok Post

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Progress through decentralisation

The results of the latest general election have indicated a clear direction that most citizens would like the country to go. However, because of the entrenched power structure, the effort by a coalition of opposition parties to form a new government that could radically transform Thailand may be futile. The…

Bangkok Post

Bhumjaithai, Democrats gain seats in EC vote tally

The Election Commission (EC) has rounded off its vote count, revealing an additional constituency MP seat for the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) at the expense of the Move Forward Party (MFP), according to the EC.

Bangkok Post

We Watch calls for speedy vote count

The We Watch group has called on the Election Commission (EC) to hurry up with the vote count and officially announce the poll results soon so the new government can be formed and get to work quickly.

Bangkok Post

US looking forward to final election results

US ambassador Robert Godec on Monday issued the following statement regarding the May 14 general election.

Bangkok Post

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Voting goes smoothly despite rain: Election Commission

The general election on Sunday was proceeding smoothly, despite rain in some areas, with large numbers of people turning up to vote, Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee said.

Bangkok Post

Decision day

About 50 million Thais have the right to cast their vote on Sunday in an election to decide the future of the country, and whether it will undergo radical change or maintain the status quo. Another two million voters took part in advance voting previously.

Bangkok Post

EC to resend wrongly delivered advance-voting ballots

The Election Commission (EC) is confident that advance-voting ballots that were sent to the wrong provinces will be delivered correctly and in time to be counted on Election Day on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Assembly elections: Turnout at 73.19% is a historic high for Karnataka

Karnataka’s voter turnout in the Legislative Assembly elections on Wednesday reached a historic high of 73.19 % — and is expected to go up further — despite a continued dismal show in Bengaluru, Election Commission officials said on Thursday.

The Hindu

Over 72% turnout in peaceful Karnataka Assembly polls

The Karnataka Assembly elections held on May 10 passed off peacefully with an impressive turnout of over 72.22%, with Bengaluru reporting the lowest turnout

The Hindu

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

Odisha bypolls | 68% votes cast in Jharsuguda bypoll

A total of 55.20% of the 2.21 lakh voters exercised their franchise till 3 p.m. on May 10 in Odisha’s Jharsuguda Assembly constituency, where a by-election is underway, an Election Commission official said.

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Seizures worth ₹463 crore made in Karnataka since imposition of MCC: ECI

The Election Commission has said that a whopping over ₹463 crore worth cash, liquor, jewels, drugs and freebies have been seized since the second week of March while the Enforcement Directorate has attached ₹288 crore worth of assets.

The Hindu

Centre misusing govt. agencies for election propaganda: Congress

Some of the national media, Election Commission, and a section of the judiciary have lost their impartial attitude under the BJP rule, says K.C. Venugopal

Bangkok Post

Party ordered to cease laser display on Rama 8 Bridge

City Hall has told the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) to stop projecting a laser election campaign display on the giant pillar supporting Rama 8 Bridge, after being asked by Election Commission to investigate it, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Bar Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath from campaigning in Karnataka, Congress urges EC

A delegation of Congress leaders, including Abhishek Singhvi, Pawan Kumar Bansal and Mukul Wasnik, met the chief election commissioner.

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EC sets out overseas voting window

Eligible Thai voters living abroad can cast their votes between April 25-May 5, ahead of the May 14 election, with the actual voting date to be fixed by the Thai embassy or consulate in each country, Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Overseas voting set for April 25-May 5

Eligible Thai voters living abroad can cast their votes between April 25 - May 5 ahead of the May 14 election, with the actual date they can vote to be fixed by the Thai embassy and consulate in each country, Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee said on Monday.

Dynamite News

Karnataka Assembly elections to be held on May 10, counting on May 13

The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the Karnataka Assembly elections. read further on Dynamite News:

Reuters

Thailand to hold election on May 14 - poll body

Thailand will hold elections on May 14, Election Commission Chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong told Reuters on Tuesday, a day after parliament was dissolved.

Bangkok Post

House dissolved, cabinet briefed on caretaker role

The House of Representatives has been dissolved, paving the way for a general election, and the cabinet has been briefed by the Election Commission (EC) on its role as a caretaker administration.

Bangkok Post

Suit seeks Pheu Thai's dissolution

A petition has been filed with the Election Commission (EC) seeking to disband the main opposition Pheu Thai Party based on an allegation that it has broken election rules.

Bangkok Post

Dissolution hinges on boundary rejig

Academics believe Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is waiting for the Election Commission (EC) to complete the redrawing of constituency boundaries before dissolving the House of Representatives sometime this month.

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