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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.

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Watch | Why is Bengaluru voter turnout always so low?

In this episode, The Hindu’s Afshaan Yasmeen explains the various factors why the voter turnout in Bengaluru has been low over several elections

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Repolling at one polling booth in Rajasthan’s Barmer constituency

Repolling ordered in Dudhwa Khurd village due to breach of secrecy during polling in Barmer Lok Sabha constituency.

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Despite scorching sun, people turn up at booths in large numbers to vote in Kalyana Karnataka and Kittur Karnataka

Braving the scorching heat — with the mercury hovering between 44° and 46° Celsius across the Kalyana Karnataka region and reaching a maximum of around 40° Celsius in Kittur Karnataka region — people came out in good numbers to exercise their franchise in the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies on Tuesday.

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EC writes to X to take down BJP’s animated video targeting Muslims

The Election Commission on Tuesday wrote to social media platform X to take down an animated video post by the BJP Karnataka handle allegedly targeting Muslims amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

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ECI directs X to take down BJP Karnataka's 'objectionable' post with "immediate effect"

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken serious note of the non-removal of an "objectionable post" of BJP Karnataka on X platform, despite a legally valid letter through the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, including an FIR in the matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand forest fires: Forest staff, vehicles deployed on poll duty in violation of orders

Forest fires have refused to die down in Uttarakhand for the past 10 days, with four people reportedly dead so far and the Supreme Court set to hear petitions linked to the state government’s role on Wednesday.

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‘These are not the real issues’: Digvijaya Singh slams the BJP discussing mangalsutra, machhli, and Muslims

Digvijaya Singh interview: Digvijaya Singh, former MP CM and the Congress’ candidate in Rajgarh, criticizes EVMs, questions electoral integrity, challenges BJP and PM Modi.

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Election Commission to provide fans, shamianas, waiting rooms to ensure high voting on May 7 in 14 constituencies in Karnataka

With campaigning in the 14 constituencies that go to the polls on May 7 ending on Sunday evening, the Election Commission has made all arrangements to ensure that the soaring temperatures in these constituencies do not affect polling.

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BJP MLA ‘threatens’ cop for switching off Shivraj Chouhan’s mic; Congress demands action against ex-CM

BJP legislator threatens policeman for switching off Shivraj Singh Chouhans mic Congress files complaint with Election Commission

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Case booked against Amit Shah, Kishan Reddy for violating poll code

The complaint was sent by TPCC senior vice-president G. Niranjan to the Election Commission Coordination Committee via an e-mail which was also sent to Telangana Chief Electoral Officer Vikas Raj.

The Hindu

Biennial elections to Karnataka Legislative Council from teachers’ and graduates’ constituencies on June 3

The Election Commission on Thursday announced the schedule of the biennial election to six seats (three each from graduates’ and teachers’ constituencies) of the Karnataka Legislative Council. The polling will be held on June 3 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and counting of votes will be taken up on June…

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'400 paar' a joke, '300 paar' impossible, '200 paar' challenge for BJP: Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor predicts BJP will lose majority in Lok Sabha polls, claiming '400 paar' is a joke

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LS Polls: ECI increases polling time in Telangana due to heatwave

Polling is from 7am to 6pm, extended from the earlier 7am to 5pm schedule. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ghulam Nabi Azad welcomes EC's decision to postpone polls in Anantnag-Rajouri constituency

Ghulam Nabi Azad welcomes Election Commission's decision to postpone Anantnag-Rajouri polls, emphasizing importance of legislative assembly elections.

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Yercaud, Virudhunagar incidents: Stalin says solatium would be released post EC’s approval

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin promises solatium for families of Yercaud bus accident and Virudhunagar blast victims.

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Karnataka | Third-gender voter turnout less than 22% in the 14 constituencies that went to polls on April 26

The number of other gender electors in Karnataka has seen a 3.85% rise in this Lok Sabha election — from 4,826 in 2019 to 5,012 in 2024. While 3,067 electors from this group were eligible to vote in the 14 constituencies that went to the polls on April 26, the…

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‘Need to reclaim Constitution’: The Karnataka civil society groups safeguarding democracy

When news channels spewed venom, civil society groups in Karnataka got them censured. When the prime minister made incendiary remarks, they approached the Election Commission. In one election after another, civil society activists have tried to restore voters’ faith in the Constitution and fair electoral practices.

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Election Commission has banned Aam Aadmi Party's Lok Sabha campaign song, alleges Aatishi

Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Sunday alleged that the Election Commission has banned the party's campaign song, 'Jail ka jawab vote se' stating that it showed the ruling party and agencies in a very poor light. Read further on Dynamite News:

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EC directs repolling on one booth in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar on April 29

The Election Commission has directed to conduct repoll in one polling station in the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka on April 29. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Opposition leader Satheesan demands comprehensive probe by independent agency into ‘unprecedented bad organisation of election’ in Kerala

Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan has demanded a comprehensive probe by an independent agency into what he alleged was an unprecedented bad organisation of the Lok Sabha polls in Kerala

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Modi’s anti-Muslim rhetoric is out of ‘desperation’, says Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah criticizes Modi's anti-Muslim speeches, accuses him of desperation, and claims Congress will win Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka.

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Polling in Hassan LS consitiuency goes smoothly

Hassan Lok Sabha constituency witnesses peaceful polling with long queues despite hot weather, voters prioritize national interests.

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On plea for fresh elections in places where NOTA emerges winner, SC seeks EC reply

Supreme Court seeks Election Commission response on plea for fresh elections in constituencies where NOTA wins majority votes.

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