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Elections that shaped India | The first general election: a free country in full bloom

India's first general elections in 1951-52 marked by Nehru's "Naya Hindustan Zindabad" slogan, universal adult franchise, and logistical challenges.

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Nomination for second phase of Lok Sabha elections for all 12 States/UTs to start from today

The Election Commission of India issued the notification for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 to be conducted on April 26. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Election Commission issues show-cause notices to Dilip Ghosh, Supriya Shrinate for remarks targeting women

The Election Commission issued show-cause notices to BJP leader Dilip Ghosh and Congress leader Supriya Shrinate for their offensive remarks against women

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BJP meets Election Commission on differing approaches of poll officials

BJP urges Election Commission of India to address inconsistent actions by poll officials on political infractions in different States.

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No bar on commercial screenings of Shivarajkumar’s films, says EC

Following a demand by the BJP‘s OBC Morcha seeking a ban on the display and screening of advertisements, movies and billboards featuring Kannada actor Shivarajkumar – whose wife Geeta Shivarajkumar is the Congress candidate in Shivamogga – the Election Commission (EC) has made it clear that there can be no…

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BJP mulls legal action on tweet against Kangana; Congress backpedals, calls her ‘daughter of Himachal’

Congress's Supriya Shrinate sparks controversy with deleted post on Kangana Ranaut's political debut, facing backlash and demands for action.

The Hindu

Voters cannot take mobile phones inside polling booths: Sahoo

Chief Electoral Officer in Chennai clarifies rules for mobile phones in polling booths, emphasizes importance of voter turnout.

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BJP complains to EC against Pinarayi

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State executive member K.K. Surendran has complained to the Election Commission against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for alleged violation of the model code of conduct by using religion during the election campaign.

The Hindu

EC notifies alternative ID proof for voting

The Election Commission has notified seven photo identity documents as alternative documents that can be produced for the casting of vote by the electors who do not have the Electoral Photo Identity Card

The Hindu

Congress urges EC to stop broadcast of Yaduveer’s radio programme in Karnataka

Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar participates in a weekly radio programme ‘Mysore diaries’ on the radio channel. In the programme, he talks about the history of the erstwhile Mysuru kingdom.

The Hindu

Electoral bonds linked to project clearances by BRS government in Telangana

Electoral bonds purchase and encashment by then ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi in Telangana seemed to be closely linked to award of contracts and opening of new units by donor companies

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

Election Commission on high alert in Karnataka as pre-poll seizures during 2023 Assembly elections had crossed ₹733 crore

Election Commission on high alert for 2023 Karnataka Assembly election with record-breaking seizures of cash, liquor, drugs, and more.

The Hindu

BJP complains to EC against Priyank Kharge

Bharatiya Janata Party MLC Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Friday filed a complaint with the Election Commission against RDPR Minister Priyank Kharge for his social media post that referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in an allegedly derogatory manner.

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CEO Satyabrata Sahoo holds meeting with recognised political parties in Chennai

Chennai CEO meets political parties to discuss Lok Sabha poll issues, including model code of conduct and campaign restrictions.

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Atishi claims AAP office in Delhi 'sealed'; police refute charge

The Aam Aadmi Party office in Delhi has been "sealed" from all sides, its senior leader Atishi claimed on Saturday and said the party will report the matter to the Election Commission. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

All about the vote-from-home facility in the Lok Sabha elections | Explained

The Hindu explores the vote from home facility, how it works and who is eligible to avail of it.

The Hindu

INDIA bloc leaders reach out to EC, highlight ‘misuse’ of Central agencies

A day after the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy case, a delegation of INDIA bloc leaders on March 22 called on the Election Commission (EC) to allege “unrelenting, blatant and illegal deployment of Central…

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Lok Sabha polls: Seizures worth over ₹5.22 crore made in 24 hours in Karnataka

The Election Commission has made seizures worth over ₹5.22 crore in the last 24 hours. With this, the total seizures since March 16, when the model code of conduct (MCC) came into force in Karnataka, have touched ₹36.41 crore. This includes cash, liquor, drugs, and precious metals.

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Lok Sabha polls | Kerala’s Chief Electoral Officer-led panel to oversee facilities for PwD voters

State Steering Committee on Accessible Elections (SSCAE) has been reconstituted ahead of Lok Sabha elections in Kerala on April 26 as part of efforts to ensure an “accessible and inclusive” electoral process for persons with disabilities (Pwd) in Kerala.

The Hindu

EC issues more transfer orders for State officials, including DMs and SPs

Election Commission orders transfer of non-cadre officers in Gujarat, Punjab, Odisha, and West Bengal for fair elections.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | ED arrests Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case; electoral bonds full data reveals companies under ED, I-T scanner donated poll bonds to BJP, BRS, Congress, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 22, 2024

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Electoral bonds full data | Companies under ED, I-T scanner donated poll bonds to BJP, BRS, Congress

Many companies that faced regulatory action in the past five years have all donated electoral bonds to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in some measure, data released by the Election Commission (EC) to comply with the orders of the Supreme Court show.

The Hindu

Nearly 12 lakh senior citizens and persons with disabilities eligible to vote from home in Karnataka

Bengaluru: Over 5.7 lakh seniors and 6.13 lakh persons with disabilities can vote from home in Karnataka during lok sabha elections.

The Hindu

EC publishes electoral bond details, including alpha-numeric bond numbers

The Election Commission on March 21 made public a fresh data set of electoral bonds, including their alpha-numeric numbers that can help match their purchasers with the political parties that received the funds.

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