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The Latest Breaking News from The Election Commission

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.

Newslaundry

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.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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EC orders transfer of IPS officer who is husband of Haryana BJP MP

The Election Commission has ordered the transfer of IPS officer Rajesh Duggal, who is the husband of BJP MP from Sirsa Sunita Duggal, and directed that no election-related work be assigned to him till Lok Sabha polls conclude in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress to stage nationwide protest tomorrow against Income Tax notices

Congress will stage a nationwide protest on Saturday against notices from the income-tax department, asking it to pay Rs 1,823 crore. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Can India’s election be rigged? Ahead of vote, old debate gets new life

Opposition parties have questioned the reliability of electronic voting machines. But experts disagree.

The Hindu

Election Commission issues notice to Kerala government over announcement on withdrawal of anti-CAA protest cases

Election Commission issues notice to Kerala government over withdrawal of anti-CAA protest cases, sparking controversy and political accusations.

The Hindu

Yaduveer’s radio programme suspended, claims Congress

The Congress on Thursday claimed that a radio programme by BJP candidate from Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency Yaduveer Krishnadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar that was broadcasted on a private radio channel in Mysuru has been suspended following their complaint to the Election Commission.

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Elections that shaped India | The first general election: a free country in full bloom

India's first general elections in 1951-52 marked by Nehru's "Naya Hindustan Zindabad" slogan, universal adult franchise, and logistical challenges.

Dynamite News

Nomination for second phase of Lok Sabha elections for all 12 States/UTs to start from today

The Election Commission of India issued the notification for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 to be conducted on April 26. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Election Commission issues show-cause notices to Dilip Ghosh, Supriya Shrinate for remarks targeting women

The Election Commission issued show-cause notices to BJP leader Dilip Ghosh and Congress leader Supriya Shrinate for their offensive remarks against women

The Hindu

BJP meets Election Commission on differing approaches of poll officials

BJP urges Election Commission of India to address inconsistent actions by poll officials on political infractions in different States.

The Hindu

No bar on commercial screenings of Shivarajkumar’s films, says EC

Following a demand by the BJP‘s OBC Morcha seeking a ban on the display and screening of advertisements, movies and billboards featuring Kannada actor Shivarajkumar – whose wife Geeta Shivarajkumar is the Congress candidate in Shivamogga – the Election Commission (EC) has made it clear that there can be no…

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BJP mulls legal action on tweet against Kangana; Congress backpedals, calls her ‘daughter of Himachal’

Congress's Supriya Shrinate sparks controversy with deleted post on Kangana Ranaut's political debut, facing backlash and demands for action.

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Voters cannot take mobile phones inside polling booths: Sahoo

Chief Electoral Officer in Chennai clarifies rules for mobile phones in polling booths, emphasizes importance of voter turnout.

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