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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

Sons of Kamal Nath, Ashok Gehlot cleared by Congress poll panel to contest Lok Sabha polls

Nakul Nath, son of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, is among those Lok Sabha candidates whose names were cleared by the Central Election Committee of Congress

The Hindu

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"Ensure level-playing field for free, fair and inducement-free elections": CEC Rajiv Kumar directs poll observers

In the run-up to the forthcoming General Elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, the Election Commission of India on Monday organised a briefing for Observers to be deployed in the States and Union Territories. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha Polls: Congress CEC meet today to finalise more candidates

The second meeting of the Congress party's Central Election Committee (CEC) will be held at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi on Monday evening, party sources said.

The Hindu

‘Differences’ with Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar may have led to Arun Goel’s resignation

Sudden resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel amid differences with CEC Rajiv Kumar raises questions in India.

Dynamite News

Odisha: Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sand art to raise awareness among 'First Time Voters'

Puri ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Sudarsan Pattnaik created sand art to raise awareness among 'First Time Voters' on Puri's beach. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Election Commission or election omission, asks Congress after Arun Goel resigns as EC

The Congress expressed “deep concern” over Election Commissioner Arun Goel’s resignation and said if the “systematic decimation” of independent institutions is not stopped then democracy shall be usurped by dictatorship

The Hindu

Congress Lok Sabha truncated list likely on Friday

Congress Election Committee finalizes candidates for seven to nine Parliament seats in Telangana.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi likely to seek re-election from Wayanad

Congress central election committee seems to have cleared candidature Rahul Gandhi for Wayanad during its meeting to discuss the first batch of 2024 Lok Sabha poll candidates;

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