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Congress petitions EC seeking drought relief from Centre

Pushing ahead with the demand for speedy release of drought relief from the Centre, Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday appealed to the Election Commission (EC) to direct the Centre to release ₹4,663 crore from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) and additional support fund of ₹18,171…

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Congress complains to EC against BJP over ‘fake news’ targeting CM

The Congress has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) against BJP over a “fake news” allegedly put out from BJP-Karnataka’s official social media handles which claimed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had said that “Congress did not need Hindu votes and Muslim votes were adequate for them.”

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3,644 in Mandya to ‘vote from home’

In the ensuing election for Mandya Lok Sabha constituency, as many as 3,644 voters will be casting their votes from their homes, making use of the vote from home option provided by the Election Commission.

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BJP petitions EC against Eshwarappa using Modi’s pictures

After its efforts to convince rebel leader K.S. Eshwarappa to desist from contesting against its official candidate B.Y. Raghavendra from Shivamogga failed, the BJP has filed a petition before the Election Commission seeking that Mr. Eshwarappa should be “warned” and prevented from “misleading” voters by using the photos of Prime…

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LS elections: 1,210 candidates to contest across 13 states going for polls in phase two

As many as 1,210 candidates are in fray for phase two of Lok Sabha polls to be held on April 26, the Election Commission said on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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247 candidates in fray including 21 women for Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka on April 26

247 candidates in Karnataka's Lok Sabha polls on April 26, with 21 women and high withdrawals in Bengaluru Rural.

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Despite higher official expenditure limit, invisible spending by candidates on the rise

BengaluruOfficial: Lok Sabha candidates face rising official and "invisible" election expenditure, posing challenges for fair elections.

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Tharoor, Chandrasekhar squabble over a debate

The squabble over the debate showed no signs of lessening with Mr. Tharoor aiming another sly jab at Mr. Chandrasekhar on Monday.

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TMC's Saket Gokhale seeks EC probe into new NIA chief's appointment

TMC's Saket Gokhale questions NIA Director General appointment during elections, alleges BJP's deepening nexus with central agencies.

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A brief history of EVMs in India | Explained

The Hindu explains the history of EVMs in India, and why they were pitched as vanguards in the fight against organised booth capturing and voter rigging.

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'Right to live before right to vote, peace before polls': Common refrain in Manipur relief camps

Displaced Manipur residents question relevance of elections amid ethnic violence, loss, and uncertainty in relief camps.

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Nirmala concedes delay in drought relief; says Centre has written to EC to permit holding meet on disaster aid

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the Union government had written to the Election Commission (EC) on March 28 seeking permission to hold a meeting of the high-level committee to clear several proposals for disaster relief, including drought relief for Karnataka.

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After scrutiny at Bengaluru South, EC finds nominations of 300 candidates valid in Karnataka

Election Commission validates 300 nominations for Karnataka Lok Sabha polls, with total seizures crossing ₹262 crore.

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Hafta 479: Katchatheevu controversy, the role of India’s Election Commission

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, and Manisha Pande are joined by ex-Chief Election Commissioner Dr SY Quraishi, and academic Professor R Manivannan.

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Ethnic conflict casts a shadow on Manipur polls; Kuki-Zo, Meitei people devise voting strategies

In the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, most of the violence-affected parts of the State go to the polls. These include all of the Inner Manipur constituency having a largely Meitei population, and large parts of the Outer Manipur constituency (ST) covering Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Chandel with a majority…

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UDF files complaint against Rajeev Chandrasekhar over “innacurate information in poll affidavit”

UDF Central Election Committee, in a complaint to the Returning Officer for Thiruvananthapuram constituency, accused Mr. Chandrasekhar of misrepresenting his income, gross value of movable and immovable assets and financial figures in his nomination papers.

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Election Commission notice to Atishi over statement on BJP's 'poaching' bid

The Election Commission Friday issued a show-cause notice to Delhi minister and AAP leader Atishi, asking her to back with facts her statement that the BJP approached her to join the party. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NCP symbol row | Do not deviate or defy from our order on ‘clock’ symbol, SC tells the Pawars

Supreme Court directs Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar to comply with order on NCP symbol dispute, no clock symbol allowed for Sharad Pawar

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Pakistan’s PTI slams poll body after Senate election delayed in a province

Election for seats from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa delayed by the election commission after row over reserved seats.

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses Union Home Minister Amit Shah of lying about drought memorandum

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accuses Union Home Minister Amit Shah of lying about Karnataka's drought relief memorandum delay.

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BJP urges the ECI to take action against Rahul Gandhi over his ‘match fixing’ comment

BJP urges strict action against Rahul Gandhi for "match-fixing" remarks during INDIA bloc rally in Delhi.

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BJP petitions EC against use of office by D.K. Shivakumar for ‘political purpose’

BJP accuses Congress Ministers of violating model code of conduct by misusing offices, urges Election Commission action.

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LS polls: NCP (SP) files complaint with ECI against Shiv Sena and BJP over star campaigners list

Sharad Pawar camp on March 30 said it has filed a complaint with the Election Commission

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Andhra Pradesh turned bankrupt under YSRCP government, says former Chief Minister Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy

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BRS lodges complaint against BJP candidate

BRS files complaint against BJP candidate for offensive remarks, seeks legal action from Election Commission.

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