More and more BJP leaders using anti-Muslim tropes, CPI-M complains to EC CPI(M) leader Yechury accuses BJP of anti-Muslim rhetoric, urges Election Commission to take immediate action. The Hindu · May 19, 2024
Booth agents get absolute turnout data, but not all candidates can afford them Training for polling agents on EVMs and Form 17 C raises transparency concerns in the 2024 general election. The Hindu · May 19, 2024
EC censures Trinamool Congress’ Humayun Kabir for threatening rivals, voters Election Commission censured Trinamool Congress leader Humayun Kabir for allegedly threatening voters. The Hindu · May 18, 2024
Lok Sabha polls: Candidates from around 60 political parties are contesting this time Around 60 political parties fielded candidates in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka. In 2019, the number of parties in the fray had crossed the half-century mark with 56. In 2014, there were 38 parties in the fray in Karnataka. The Hindu · May 18, 2024
In Delhi, why are BJP workers ‘helping’ EC officials with election work? M Narayanan, 81, was relieved to hear he’d be able to vote in the general elections this year. A resident of Green Park in New Delhi, he was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago and finds it difficult to leave the house. Newslaundry · May 18, 2024
EC should act on PM Modi for inciting people: Mallikarjun Kharge Reacting to the charge of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that, "SP, Congress will run bulldozer over Ram Temple if voted to power", Congress president Malliakarjun Kharge said. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 18, 2024
Under what rules did the ECI reject comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi? | Explained Why did the Election Commission of India reject comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi? What rules and judicial precedents are applicable here? The Hindu · May 18, 2024
Intelligence sounds alert on possible violence after counting in Andhra Pradesh Intelligence Department alerts on post-election violence in Andhra Pradesh, directs police to prevent untoward incidents. The Hindu · May 18, 2024
Commissioning of new buildings for Fort and Sessions Court police stations in Tiruchi delayed With the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in place in view of the the ongoing general elections held in phases in different States, the commissioning of the new multi-storeyed buildings constructed to house Fort and Sessions Court police stations in Tiruchi is expected to take some time The Hindu · May 17, 2024
Andhra Pradesh Post-poll violence: EC directs CS, DGP to take action against culprits Chief Secretary and DGP explain post-election violence to Election Commission, leading to transfers and investigations in Andhra Pradesh. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
BJP approaches poll panel, seeks action against Rahul’s remarks on Army BJP urges EC to take action against Rahul Gandhi for false remarks on soldiers, questioning national security. The Hindu · May 15, 2024
ECI disposes 90 pc of complaints, expresses satisfaction with campaign conduct The Election Commission of India (ECI) has disposed of 90 per cent of 425 complaints it received in the last two months and no major complaints were pending from parties except Congress and BJP. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 14, 2024
NC, PDP term healthy Srinagar poll percentage ‘expression against Centre’s Aug. 5 moves’ Srinagar Voter Turnout: DPAP and PDP chiefs react differently to Srinagar voter turnout post Article 370 abrogation, sending messages to the Centre. The Hindu · May 14, 2024
Stop blatant violations of poll code by BJP: TMC tells Election Commission Trinamool Congress urges Election Commission to stop BJP violations, alleging Model Code of Conduct has become "Modi Code of Conduct." The Hindu · May 14, 2024
Newslaundry · May 14, 2024 YSR Congress complaint against Prashant Kishor, journalist Ravi Prakash for airing opinion poll The YSR Congress yesterday filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India seeking criminal action against political consultant Prashant Kishor and RTV journalist Ravi Prakash.
The Hindu · May 11, 2024 Election Commission urged to conduct press conference on election day In a joint letter, the Press Club of India, Indian Women Press Corp, Press Association, Foreign Correspondent Club and the Delhi Union of Journalists express dismay at the Election Commission not holding a single press conference even after the completion of voting in three phases across the country.
The Hindu · May 11, 2024 Lok Sabha polls | Voter turnout in Phase 3 at 65.68%, says ECI Updated voter turnout figures for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, with 65.68% turnout reported by the Election Commission.
Newslaundry · May 11, 2024 ‘Release entire poll data, hold press conference after every phase’: Press groups write to EC Five press groups in India issued a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner today condemning the Election Commission for “not holding a single press conference” after three phases of polling.
The Hindu · May 11, 2024 2024 Lok Sabha elections: 69.93% turnout in repoll at the Parthampura booth in Gujarat’s Dahod Repolling in Parthampura booth sees 69.93% voter turnout after live-streamed voting incident; Congress demands repolling.
The Hindu · May 10, 2024 The fraying of the model code of conduct Political parties are duty bound to obey the code as it was framed by the Election Commission of India on the basis of a consensus among all political parties to have a civilised election.
Newslaundry · May 10, 2024 Sandeshkhali simmers amid a ‘fabricated rape complaint’, and TMC vs NCW “We have been silent all these days but we were compelled to come out after receiving threats from local BJP people,” claimed Anjana*, the daughter-in-law of a Sandeshkhali local who has withdrawn her rape complaint against Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan.
The Hindu · May 10, 2024 Plea in SC questions EC’s delay in publishing voter turnout data of LS polls Petition filed in Supreme Court highlights delay and accuracy concerns in voter turnout data during Lok Sabha elections.
The Hindu · May 9, 2024 At ₹558 crore, highest-ever seizures made in Karnataka The Election Commission has seized a whopping ₹557.69 crore from March 16, when the model code of conduct (MCC) for the Lok Sabha election came into force, till the end of the final phase of polling on May 7 in the State. This is the highest-ever pre-poll seizure that has…
The Hindu · May 8, 2024 Man goes live on Instagram from polling booth in Gujarat, detained for bogus voting Man detained for bogus voting after live-streaming from poll booth in Dahod, sparking investigation and political controversy.
The Hindu · May 8, 2024 Sharad Pawar’s ‘regional parties merge with Congress’ remark meets with approval from Maharashtra Congress Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) faction may merge with Congress, sparking speculation of regional parties aligning with Congress.