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No ticket, only sops: women still fall behind in the electoral sweepstakes

Women voters are increasingly influential in elections, but parties are yet to give more tickets to female candidates. Despite promises of 33% reservation, women candidates are still few. Economic conditions, not empowerment, are driving the rise in women voters.

The Hindu

Many voters say Congress is broken. Could proportional representation fix it?

With Congress increasingly polarized, there are growing calls to replace the winner-take-all approach for House elections with a system that advocates say could better reflect the country's diversity.

WEKU

Youth Congress elections: Kerala Police investigate DYFI’s accusation of ECI voter identity theft for manipulation

Kerala Police register case on Left youth org's complaint of "dubious electors" using fake ECI voter ID cards to rig Youth Congress elections. FIR includes online identity theft, forgery, fraud. Special police team with cyber-forensic experts to investigate. ECI seeks report, YC leader denies charge, KPCC, BJP, CPI(M) call for…

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Morning Show: Why are young voters angry with Congress in Rajasthan?

Morning Show has reached Rajasthan. Atul and Manisha met the students of Jainarayan Vyas University in Jodhpur to understand the concerns of young voters. The students spotlighted crimes against Dalits in Rajasthan as the single biggest issue on their mind.

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Morning digest | Over 74% voter turnout recorded in Chhattisgarh, M.P. Assembly polls; six militants killed in J&K operations, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 18, 2023

The Hindu

In a first, all polling booths in Raipur (North) Assembly constituency managed by women: EC

For 1st time, all booths in an Assembly seat managed by all-women teams; 1,046 women deployed in 201 booths; 100% turnout in Sonewani booth; EC urged all sections to vote; 11 booths set up in Bharatpur-Sonhat for fewer than 100 voters; 100% enrolment of PVTGs. #ElectionCommission #Chhattisgarh #MadhyaPradesh #Voting #Women…

The Hindu

The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, November 17, 2023

Publishing note: We will not be sending a Nov. 24 edition in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, but our coverage of election-related legislation and news will resume on Dec.1.

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In a tale of two protests, a stark divide among young voters on the Israel-Hamas war

Young voters lean toward Democrats but amid the U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas war, many Gen Z and millennial Americans are trying to find where they fit in the party - if at all.

WEKU

Disappointed youth and first-timers vote ‘for the sake of it’ in Madhya Pradesh

The State has 22,34,861 first-time voters in these elections, as per the Election Commission data.

The Hindu

Voter turnout crosses 74% in Chhattisgarh, M.P. Assembly polls

Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh polls: Tight security, violence reported; provisional turnout 75.41% & 74% respectively. Jawan killed in Naxalite blast, woman died in queue and man in elephant attack. Bigwigs in fray, BJP accused of distributing money and liquor. ECI asked to take action against Home Minister's statement. BJP CM…

The Hindu

Chhattisgarh polls: 68.15% voter turnout recorded in second phase till 5 pm

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh recorded a moderate voter turnout in the second and final phase with 68.15 percent of the 1.63 crore voters exercising their franchise to elect their representatives from 70 constituencies on Friday.

The Times of India

Alleged use of bogus IDs in YC organisational poll, CEC seeks report

YC suffers setback as fraud allegations emerge: CPI(M) & BJP accuse YC of treason & breach of security; YC defends sanctity of polls; Sudhakaran says AICC to weigh merit of allegation.

The Hindu

Voters don’t want Biden, another top Democrat warns party

Exclusive: Tim Ryan, the former congressman who challenged Pelosi for control of Democratic caucus, tells John Bowden about his party’s ‘brand’ problem and why he thinks Biden shouldn’t hide from a 2024 Democratic rival

The Independent UK

Missouri's voter ID law is back in court. Here's a look at what it does

A lawsuit has challenged the constitutionality of Missouri’s new law requiring voters to show photo identification to cast a regular ballot

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

Big data play a huge role in US presidential elections. Do they have the same impact here?

A key reason Barack Obama won the 2012 US presidential election was his campaign’s use of “big data” to target specific voters. His team created multiple versions of ads aimed at niche audiences, taking care to test every message.

The Hindu

Round-table on ‘fake votes - conspiracy politics’ held

APICF organised round-table on ‘Fake votes-Conspiracy politics’. APOLC Chairman P. Vijaya Babu emphasised role of APICF in countering misinformation. Advocate B. Ashok Kumar raised concern over private companies manipulating voter lists. Senior journalist V.V. Krishnam Raju questioned credibility of draft voter lists. Advocate M. Vittal Rao stressed need for transparency…

The Hindu

Challenging the Electoral Bond Scheme

The challenge to the constitutionality of electoral bonds is now approaching denouement

The Hindu

In crucial Gwalior-Chambal’s prestige battle, it is anger against BJP and lack of trust for Congress

People of Gwalior-Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh are uncertain of their choice in 2023 Assembly polls, with both BJP and Congress vying for their votes. While some are dissatisfied with BJP, they are wary of Congress’s promises. People cite issues of jobs, electricity, water and stray cattle. Despite BJP's welfare…

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Voter awareness programme for transgender persons held

Karimnagar district conducted a voter awareness campaign for the transgender community as part of the SVEEP programme. Collector Pamela Satpathy encouraged the 56 registered transgender voters to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming Assembly elections. District Welfare Officer, Karimnagar, Saraswathi, Sakhi Centre organizer Lakshmi and others were present.

Broadcasting & Cable

Candidates Should Pursue Younger Voters Across Screens, Samba TV Study Finds

54% of millennials get their news from a streaming platform

The Guardian - UK

Dining across the divide: ‘She would like the UK to offer a haven to anybody whose life is at risk – but there has to be limits’

A floating voter and a Tory both actively help those fleeing for safety, but can they agree on how many Britain can accommodate?

France 24

Polls open in Madagascar amid violent protests and opposition boycott

Madagascar's voters headed to polls early on Thursday in a presidential election boycotted by 10 out of 12 opposition candidates and marred by weeks of violent protests.

Radio France Internationale

Madagascar goes to polls with opposition calling for boycott

Most of Madagascar's opposition leaders have called on voters not to participate in Thursday's first round of the presidential election, critiquing incumbent President Andry Rajoelina's grab on power.

The Independent UK

Ousted Texas bishop rallies outside US bishops meeting as his peers reinforce Catholic voter values

U.S. bishops inside a Baltimore hotel approved materials on how Catholics should vote in 2024 elections

The Hindu

Telangana Assembly elections 2023: L.B.Nagar constituency, where hopes run high in all camps

It is the third largest constituency in the Greater Hyderabad area and fourth in the whole State in terms of number of voters.

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