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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.

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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

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.

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‘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.

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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

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.

The Hindu

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after receiving threats from local BJP people,” claimed Anjana*, the daughter-in-law of a Sandeshkhali local who has withdrawn her rape complaint against Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan.

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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

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…

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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

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.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Decode Karnataka | What explains Bengaluru’s low voter turnout? and more

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

'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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