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In a first, Bru voters exercise their franchise in Tripura Lok Sabha 2024

Bru voters in Tripura cast their votes in Lok Sabha elections 2024, marking their first participation in MP elections

The Hindu

Supreme Court issues notice to EC on plea seeking re-election where NOTA gets majority vote

In the wake of the recent Surat Loksabha seat issue, motivational speaker Shiv Khera has sought direction from the Supreme Court to give publicity of NOTA as a "fictional candidate" and to frame rules to conduct re-election in the parliamentary seats where NOTA gets a majority. Read further on Dynamite…

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'Exercise your right and cast your vote': Sunil Gavaskar appeals to Indian people

NEW DELHI: Voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls will take place on Friday, with 88 seats up for grabs across 13 states and cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has urged Indian citizens to participate by casting their votes.

The Times of India

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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

Extended poll timings in some places in Bihar due to heatwave

The Election Commission of India extended the poll timings by two hours in some Assembly segments in four parliamentary constituencies of Bihar for enhanced voter participation amid a heatwave

The Hindu

EVM-VVPAT case | SC says EVM microcontrollers are ‘agnostic’, do not recognise parties or candidates, only buttons

EVM-VVPAT case: Supreme Court questions Election Commission on EVMs, including reprogrammable microcontrollers, ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

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:

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Letters to The Editor — April 23, 2024

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

The Hindu

‘Not the first time’: Cong writes to EC seeking action against Amish Devgan over Ram temple ‘monologue’

The Congress has submitted a complaint to the Election Commission of India over a News18 India show anchored by Amish Devgan which the party said allegedly violated the Model Code of Conduct by invoking religious sentiments.

Newslaundry

Lok Sabha Elections: West Bengal records 77.57 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm

West Bengal is leading the voter turnout charts after it recorded a 77.57 voting percentage in the state till 5 pm as per the data released by the Election Commission of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha polls: PwD voter casts his vote in J-K's Ramban; expresses gratitude to administration for disability-friendly election

In a heartening display of democratic fervor, a voter with disabilities defied physical constraints to exercise her constitutional right to vote in the Jammu Kashmir's Udhampur Lok Sabha Election 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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.

The Times of India

Impossible to tamper with EVMs at any stage, ECI tells SC

The Election Commission of India (ECI) categorically assured the Supreme Court that it is impossible to tamper with electronic voting machines (EVMs) “at any stage”.

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Election Commission issued notification for fourth phase of Lok Sabha polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued a notification for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'What is the punishment for manipulating EVMs', SC asks ECI

The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down the plea to go back to election via ballot paper instead of EVMs and asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) whether 'there is any punishment for officials and authorities manipulating Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sitaram Yechury interview | ‘Why is ED not using PMLA in open-and-shut electoral bonds cases?’

Sitaram Yechury campaigns for Left candidate in Kannur, discusses BJP narrative and CPI(M) prospects in elections.

Newslaundry

Behind lull at Jaipur’s poll merchandise hub: ‘Shift to phone’, EC vigil, ‘no money’ for Cong

The Lok Sabha elections are just days away in Rajasthan, but unlike previous polls, the streets in the capital Jaipur are denuded of campaign material. Except Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s face on hoardings at crucial junctions.

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DGP asks police officials to step up security for Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy

A report on the attack on Jagan Mohan Reddy and the progress in the investigation has been submitted to the Election Commission of India, says Rajendranath Reddy

The Hindu

ECI orders probe into alleged attack on Jagan Mohan Reddy

After the issue of Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy getting injured came to the notice of the Election Commission of India, Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer was told to send a detailed report on the incident, and the persons responsible for the attack

The Hindu

Punjab Minister Bhullar in soup over alleged casteist remark

The Congress party also lashed out at the AAP, accusing Mr. Bhullar of promoting racism.

Dynamite News

ECI cracks down on anonymous political hoardings, directs disclosure of publishers and printers for traceability and accountability

Sending a strong message, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday directed all States/UTs mandating the clear identification of printer and publisher on printed election-related material including hoardings, ensuring accountability and transparency in campaign communications. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI issues notice to Randeep Surjewala over remarks on Hema Malini; seeks response by April 11

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday issued a notice to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala for his undignified and uncivilized comments against Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Hema Malini. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI calls crucial meeting with top officials to review law and order on borders ahead of LS polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has called a crucial meeting on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC to hear next week plea for cross-verification of EVMs with VVPAT by voters

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear next week a plea seeking cross-verification by the voters of votes cast. Read further on Dynamite News:

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