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From quid pro quo to proportionality: 5 takeaways from the electoral bonds verdict

The Supreme Court has struck down the Narendra Modi government’s electoral bonds scheme as “unconstitutional” in two separate judgments. It has asked the State Bank of India to submit the details of these bonds to the Election Commission of India which should publish it on its website by March 31.

OpenAI executives discuss election misinformation and safety with civil society in India

OpenAI executives discuss election misinformation and safety with civil society in India

OpenAI discusses AI-driven misinformation and election preparedness in India, urging collaboration with tech platforms and the Election Commission.

Jai Bharat Maata Seva Samiti urges ECI to conduct free and fair elections

Jai Bharat Maata Seva Samiti urges ECI to conduct free and fair elections

Jai Bharat Maata Seva Samiti on Friday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ban the sale of liquor and tobacco, and to shut down bars, clubs and pubs and dhabas to ensure free and fair elections across the country during the upcoming Parliament elections.

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LS polls: Karnataka High Court notice to EC on plea to curb use of tech-based platforms to bribe voters

The High Court of Karnataka has ordered issue of notice to the Election Commission of India on a PIL petition, which has sought directions to the EC to formulate new guidelines and introduce measures to curb newer and innovative corrupt practices, including bribing voters through gift cards, digital payments, and…

56 Rajya Sabha seats go to polls on February 27

Rajya Sabha elections 2024: The Election Commission of India announces elections for 56 Rajya Sabha seats in 15 states on February 27.

ECI conducts training programme on ESMS

The Election Commission of India conducts virtual training on Election Seizure Management System for Andhra Pradesh officers.

Kerala’s final electoral rolls published; electorate grows by over 3 lakh voters in a year

Kerala’s electorate rose by over 3 lakh voters to record 2,70,99,326 voters, including 1,39,96,729 women, 1,31,02,288 men and 309 transgender voters, in the final Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls published by the Election Commission of India (ECI)

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Parties raise furore over Tirupati byelection discrepancies

Parties raise furore over Tirupati byelection discrepancies

The Election Commission of India raises concerns over discrepancies in Tirupati voters' list, accusing ruling party of involvement.

ECI estimates ₹10,000 crore needed every 15 years for new EVMs if simultaneous polls held

ECI estimates ₹10,000 crore needed every 15 years for new EVMs if simultaneous polls held

The Election Commission of India estimates that ₹10,000 crore is needed every 15 years for new EVMs if simultaneous polls are held.

Poll violations | Election Commission of India recommends suspension of IAS officer, 5 others

Poll violations | Election Commission of India recommends suspension of IAS officer, 5 others

The Election Commission of India has recommended suspension of an IAS officer along with two more officers and three outsourcing employees for allegedly and unauthorisedly downloading about 34,000 Electors Photo Identification Cards between March and April in 2021 in Tirupati Assembly Constituency, during the time of Tirupati Lok Sabha by-elections.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Election Commission to hold meeting in Uttar Pradesh

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Election Commission to hold meeting in Uttar Pradesh

With the Lok Sabha elections only a few months away, the Election Commission of India will visit Uttar Pradesh and hold a meeting with district officers on January 30 to review preparedness for the polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

Andhra Pradesh’s electoral gender ratio rises to an impressive 1,036 in a decade

Andhra Pradesh’s electoral gender ratio rises to an impressive 1,036 in a decade

Sustained efforts by the Election Commission of India resulted in the Electoral Gender Ratio of Andhra Pradesh rising from 1,013 in the year 2014 to 1,036 as on January 10, 2024. During a media briefing on the preparedness for general elections in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said he…

Madras High Court junks PIL plea to enhance quantum of election deposit money

Madras High Court junks PIL plea to enhance quantum of election deposit money

The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation petition which sought a direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider a plea for enhancing the amount of money to be deposited by the contestants in general as well as Legislative Assembly elections.

Congress cries foul over refusal to accept hard copies for voter enrollment

Congress cries foul over refusal to accept hard copies for voter enrollment

The Congress party in Mysuru has cried foul over the reported refusal by officials to accept hard copies of applications for voter enrollment.

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Election Commission tweaks rules for allocation of symbols to unrecognised political parties

The Election Commission of India brought in new rules for allocation of symbols to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties

Government kicks off New Year with fresh electoral bond sales from January 2

This is the 30th tranche of bond issuances under the electoral bond scheme that was launched in 2018 to “cleanse the system of political funding”, and is being scrutinised by the Supreme Court.

Final electoral roll will be released on January 22, says Krishna district Collector

Krishna district Collector P. Rajababu has said that the final electoral roll will be published on January 22, instead of the previously scheduled January 5, as per the decision made by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Pleas related to voters’ list to be accepted until Jan. 12

Vizianagaram Collector S. Nagalakshmi on December 27 (Wednesday) asked all booth-level officers to receive petitions related to claims and objections from the people and representatives of political parties until January 12, 2024 as the Election Commission of India (ECI) had extended the deadline.

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ECI officials call for a ‘360-degree plan’ for conduct of elections in a fair and peaceful manner in Andhra Pradesh

ECI officials call for a ‘360-degree plan’ for conduct elections in a fair and peaceful manner in Andhra Pradesh. Purification of electoral rolls should be done properly so that there are no double entries and names of deceased electors, they assert. The Election Commission of India will be organising Systematic…

Delhi HC directs EC to decide on Rahul Gandhi’s ‘pickpocket’ jibe at PM within 8 weeks

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Election Commission of India (EC) to take a decision, preferably within eight weeks, against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

BJP will form government in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisagarh, and Rajasthan: Former Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2023: Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh appeared confident that the BJP would form the government in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

"This is not time to speak on election results": CM Shivraj Singh pays tribute to victims of Bhopal gas tragedy

CM Chouhan pays tribute to Bhopal gas tragedy victims, refuses to comment on election results. BJP set to retain power in MP. 5,295 human lives lost, 5,68,292 injured in 1984 tragedy. CM urges balance between development and environment. BJP leads in 133 out of 199 seats, Congress at 52. MP…

Mizoram Counting Day December 4: Thirteen centres, nearly 4000 personnel deputed

As the Election Commission of India rescheduled the counting of votes for assembly elections in Mizoram to December 4, preparations are in full swing to ensure smooth conduct of operations. Read further on Dynamite News:

Mizoram Assembly elections | Election Commission defers vote counting to December 4

Counting of votes for Mizoram Assembly polls will now take place on December 4, instead of December 3, the Election Commission of India announced

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Telangana: Big boost to BRS ahead of poll day, Election Commission clears Rythu Bandhu scheme

HYDERABAD: In a big boost to the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi in Telangana, the Election Commission of India on friday approved disbursement of Rythu Bandhu money for the farmers.

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