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Cong likely to hold meet on March 31 to finalise remaining LS poll candidates

The top Congress leadership is likely to hold a meeting of its Central Election Committee (CEC) here on March 31 to discuss and finalise the remaining candidates for the Lok Sabha polls starting April 19. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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.

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Morning Digest | Two killed after anti-CAA meeting in Meghalaya; Records go for a six as SRH outshines MI in run fest, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 28, 2024.

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A.P. Congress not on the same page with its ally Left parties on seat sharing?

Congress in Andhra Pradesh struggles with seat-sharing for upcoming elections, while Left parties have already announced their candidates.

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Congress announces 14 more candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Lok Sabha polls: Some of these were cleared by the Central Election Committee (CEC) of the party earlier in the evening. Sources said the CEC had discussed around 18 names and most had been cleared.

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Congress CEC vets Telangana list for Lok Sabha polls, clears four names

Congress party's CEC clears four names for Lok Sabha elections in Hyderabad, including new faces and strategic decisions.

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Congress CEC vets Telangana list for LS polls, clears two names

Congress finalizes Lok Sabha candidates for Telangana, including Nizamabad and Karimnagar; announcement expected after March 31.

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Morning Digest | Congress U.P. chief Ajay Rai to take on PM Modi in Varanasi; AAP raises concern with CEC as Delhi Police block party office, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 24, 2024.

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Modi, senior BJP leaders meet to pick candidates for Lok Sabha election

The BJP’s Central Election Committee met to finalise the party’s candidates in several States for the Lok Sabha polls

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AAP raises concern with CEC as Delhi Police block party office

AAP alleges Delhi police blocked access to office, seeks urgent meeting with Election Commission to address grievances.

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Congress’s third list has Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Congress chief’s son-in-law

Congress releases third list of 56 Lok Sabha candidates across seven states and Puducherry, leaving one seat for CPI(M) in Rajasthan.

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Congress releases first list of candidates for Maharashtra; MVA to announce final list soon

MVA coalition will announce the final list of Lok Sabha candidates, seat-sharing formula; Congress to contest on 18 seats.

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Morning Digest | Congress plans to reach every household with 25 guarantees and ‘paanch nyay’; Lokpal orders CBI probe into charges against Mahua Moitra, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 20, 2024

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Selection and election: On the appointment of Election Commissioners

An executive-driven process has to yield to one more rooted in the constitutional principle of having an independent body to hold free and fair elections in India

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Congress poll panel clears Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Kharge’s son-in-law as Lok Sabha candidates

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury among candidates cleared by party's central election committee for upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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2024 Lok Sabha polls | ECI orders large-scale transfer of bureaucrats

The step is a part of the commission’s efforts to maintain a level-playing field and ensure the integrity of the electoral process, which has been emphasised by CEC Rajiv Kumar on several occasions.

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How were the new Election Commissioners selected? | Explained

President appoints two retired IAS officers as Election Commissioners under new law, sparking controversy and legal challenges.

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Morning Digest | EC always in favour of transparency, but must protect donor privacy: CEC on electoral bonds scheme; Standing on cusp of history, PM Modi says NDA ready for polls, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 17, 2024

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Rajiv Kumar | A bureaucrat for all seasons

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar's career, including abrupt resignations and political differences, leading to his current position.

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Dissent is encouraged within the ECI: CEC on Arun Goel’s resignation

New Delhi Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar encourages dissent within the poll panel, addressing the resignation of Arun Goel.

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2024 Lok Sabha elections to be held in 7 phases from April 19, results on June 4

2024 Lok Sabha general elections date, Schedule: CEC Rajiv Kumar announces 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule for seven phases, with Assembly elections in four states.

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Russia's presidential election: Three Putin challengers but little suspense

President Vladimir Putin faces just three rivals in Russia's March 15-17 presidential election after anti-war candidates were barred from running. But Leonid Slutsky, Nikolai Kharitonov and Vladislav Davankov do not pose much of a challenge for the Russian leader, who is all but guaranteed to secure another six-year term.

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ECI welcomes newly appointed election commissioners

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday welcomed the two newly-appointed Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu who joined the Commission on Friday, a spokesperson of the poll body said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Appointment of EC | Supreme Court to hear plea to bring CJI back in selection committee

Supreme Court to urgently hear plea on unfair advantage in Election Commission appointments, challenging new law.

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Hold Parliament, Assembly polls simultaneously in J&K: NC, PDP tell CEC

Jammu and Kashmir parties urge Chief Election Commissioner for simultaneous Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing tourism and fairness.

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