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BJP candidate K. Sudhakar booked after election officials seize ₹4.8 crore cash in Chikkaballapura constituency in Karnataka

A case was registered against BJP candidate K. Sudhakar for alleged bribery and undue influence on electorate and cash amounting to ₹4.8 crores was also seized, the Election Commission said on April 26.

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Indian Voters Brave Sweltering Heat To Cast Ballots

Indian voters face challenges due to a heat wave during the country's largest election. Despite high temperatures, voters like Gandhi Ray are determined to...

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BJP files complaint to ECI against Congress for alleged malicious, false, unverified ads

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation complained to the Election Commission for alleged malicious, false, unverified and defamatory advertisements by the Congress party in all notable newspapers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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How BJP ‘won’ in Surat: Unravelling 24 hours of peculiarities

In Gujarat’s Surat, polling for the general elections takes place on May 7. But weeks before, a BJP candidate was declared the unopposed winner from the Lok Sabha constituency.

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Lok Sabha polls: EC books 23 cases of hate speech

In the run-up to the April 26 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, the Election Commission has booked 23 cases of hate speech, 28 cases of inducements, 15 related to misuse of religious places, and 15 cases pertaining to use of children in campaigns.

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As campaigning ends in Karnataka’s 14 constituencies, EC makes plans to ensure increased voter turnout amid mounting heat

With campaigning in the 14 constituencies that go to polls on April 26 ending on Wednesday, the Election Commission has made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of polls. A total of 2.88 crore electors are eligible to vote in the 14 constituencies.

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Bengaluru Rural and Mysuru to take up 100% webcasting

To ensure there is no room for poll-related malpractices, the Election Commission will take up webcasting of the Lok Sabha elections in all polling booths of Bengaluru Rural and Mysuru Parliamentary constituencies on April 26.

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EVM-VVPAT case | SC says EVM microcontrollers are ‘agnostic’, do not recognise parties or candidates, only buttons

EVM-VVPAT case: Supreme Court questions Election Commission on EVMs, including reprogrammable microcontrollers, ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

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‘Ugly speech’ but not a surprise: Modi accused of anti-Muslim rhetoric on campaign trail

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign speech over the weekend calling the country’s Muslims “infiltrators” has sparked an outcry ahead of the second phase of the multiphase vote. But while Irfan Nooruddin from Georgetown University concedes it was incendiary, he notes that it comes as no surprise.

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Congress seeks action against Shailaja

Kozhikode Congress president calls for criminal action against LDF candidate for false complaint against rival.

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BJP demands suspension of Chief Secretary Rajneesh Goel for allowing protest on Vidhana Soudha premises

The Opposition BJP has petitioned the Election Commission seeking the suspension of Karnataka Chief Secretary Rajneesh Goel for “allowing the premises of Vidhana Soudha, the state secretariat, to be used for political purposes by the ruling Congress against the spirit of the model code of conduct during the Lok Sabha…

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It is the BJP that is selling ‘ornaments’ of Bharat Mata to private entities, says H.K. Patil

H.K. Patil criticizes BJP government for selling Bharat Mata's assets to private entities, vows Congress will reclaim them.

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Lok Sabha polls | Pinarayi Vijayan says both BJP and Congress are ‘anti-Kerala’

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan says both BJP and Congress are ‘anti-Kerala’

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ECI organizes mega voter awareness program in Srinagar under SVEEP

The Election Commission of India (ECI) organized a mega voter awareness program under SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation) at Tulip Garden in Srinagar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In apparent rethink, PM Modi plays down ‘400-plus’ slogan

Analysis of PM Modi's campaign shift from development to fear tactics in Uttar Pradesh elections raises questions.

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Any failure to take action will mar EC’s credibility: Sitharam Yechury

CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury demands action against PM Modi for hate speech, INDIA parties urge citizens to email Election Commission.

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BJP accuses EC of inaction in Bengaluru Rural

BJP accuses Election Commission of inaction on model code violations in Bengaluru, targets Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar.

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India's Modi Accused Of Targeting Muslims In Election Speech

India's main opposition Congress party filed a complaint to the Election Commission Monday accusing Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "blatantly targeting" minority Muslims in a campaign speech.

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What is the EVM-VVPAT verification issue before the Supreme Court? | Explained

We explore the current case underway in the Supreme Court about verifying all EVM votes against VVPATs in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections

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Farmers, activists want enforcement of Model Code of Conduct to be relaxed

With the Election Commission disbanding the flying and static surveillance squad teams, forums and farmers’ organisations have urged the poll body to lift the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in the State

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Cases booked against Shivakumar, H.D. Kumaraswamy and Vijayendra

FIRs have been registered against Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, JD(S) chief and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, and State BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra for different reasons at different locations

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Dharmapuri records Tamil Nadu’s highest poll percentage

The Dharmapuri Lok Sabha constituency registered a voter turnout of 81.48%, the highest in Tamil Nadu in the 2024 general election, according to data provided by the Election Commission.

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Congress yet to take a call on election petition against RSP councillor in Kochi Corporation

Congress undecided on pursuing election petition against RSP councillor Sunitha Dixon for violating party whip in Kochi Corporation.

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