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ECI says seizures worth ₹375.61 crore have been made in Karnataka since the Model Code of Conduct was enforced

A day before the Karnataka elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 9 said seizures of liquor, drugs and freebies worth ₹375.61 crore have been made in Karnataka since the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) was enforced.

The Hindu

Party ordered to cease laser display on Rama 8 Bridge

City Hall has told the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) to stop projecting a laser election campaign display on the giant pillar supporting Rama 8 Bridge, after being asked by Election Commission to investigate it, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Power use surges to record high

The boiling hot weather in Thailand is causing an upsurge in electricity consumption, leading to a record high of 34,826.5 megawatts on May 6, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

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EC vows poll will be error-free

The Election Commission (EC) has promised to prevent errors in the handling of Sunday's polls, while accepting criticism over flaws reported in advance voting.

Bangkok Post

Now, EC issues notice to BJP after Congress complaint on newspaper ad

The Election Commission (EC) has issued a notice to the ruling BJP for publishing an advertisement in national and local newspapers in Karnataka “without verifiable facts” regarding specific claims made in the advert.

The Hindu

As campaigning ends, EC on high alert to check inducements during silent period

With public campaigning for the Karnataka Assembly polls coming to an end on Monday, the Election Commission is keeping strict vigil with money distribution being usually high during the silent period on the last two days with a frenzy. Additional flying squads have been deployed and Static Surveillance Teams (SSTs)…

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NGT directs Government to stop works of Gouravelli reservoir

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Busy day as first votes cast

Advance voting yesterday prompted a huge turnout nationwide with people eager to exercise their democratic rights after a four-year wait.

Bangkok Post

Congress accuses EC of ‘proactive zeal towards Opposition’ in reply to notice on ad; asks why PM, HM are not questioned

A day after the Election Commission sought evidence from Karnataka Congress over its “corruption rate card” advertisements published in newspapers targeting the BJP ahead of the Assembly elections, the party on Sunday hit back accusing the EC of taking action in violation of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution…

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Election Commission slammed for wrong data on cast ballots

The Election Commission (EC) faced heavy criticism after officials at one advance voting station gave wrong details on constituencies and provinces of cast ballots on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Govt defends power bill subsidy plan

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Saturday defended a plan to subsidise electricity bills this month, saying it is not an attempt to boost the government’s popularity in the May 14 election.

Bangkok Post

Election Day storms in the wind

Two storms are forecast to hit Thailand next week, potentially affecting Election Day on May 14, according to the Climate Change and Disaster Centre at Rangsit University.

Bangkok Post

EC explains why it needs 5m ‘extra’ ballots

The Election Commission (EC) on Friday offered an explanation for why it needs nearly 5 million extra ballots, saying that ballots are normally distributed in bound sets of 20, which inflates the total required.

Bangkok Post

EC asks Srisuwan for more details on Pheu Thai petition

The Election Commission has asked activist lawyer Srisuwan Janya for more details to support the complaint he has submitted about the Pheu Thai Party’s policy of a 10,000-baht digital handout everyone aged 16 and over.

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Populist plans under fire

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has voiced deep concerns over the likelihood of corruption cases resulting from the push for unrealistic populist policies by parties to win the upcoming election.

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Ukraine's Zelensky visits ICC, calls for new court to try crime of aggression

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called for the creation of a special tribunal separate from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the crime of aggression.

Manchester Evening News

Why you vote with a pencil in the local elections 2023

Pencils are supplied at polling stations, but voters are free to bring their own pens

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BJT calls for Pheu Thai's dissolution

The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has authorised its candidates to file a complaint with the poll watchdog against Srettha Thavisin.

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EC petitioned over WhatsApp chat

Political activist Srisuwan Janya lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday after Senator Somchai Swangkarn posted screenshots of a WhatsApp chat believed to involve fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

The Hindu

Young voters: Belagavi district has the highest enrolment

Enrolment of young voters in the State has seen a huge jump in the last four months. From 7.01 lakh in the final electoral rolls published on January 5, the number of young voters has increased by 4.7 lakh. In 2018, the number of youth voters was 8.24 lakh.

Bangkok Post

Alcohol sales ban for Sunday's advance voting

Alcohol sales will be banned nationwide from 6pm on Saturday until 6pm on Sunday for advance voting for the general election.

Bangkok Post

EC urged to take action over Amnat Charoen 'vote buying'

The Election Commission (EC) is being asked to investigate suspected vote buying, including the scanning of voter ID cards at a rally in the northeastern province of Amnat Charoen recently.

Bangkok Post

Power subsidy request slashed

The caretaker cabinet will submit a new proposal to the Election Commission (EC) seeking approval for a reduced 10.464-billion-baht subsidy for household power bills, 648 million baht less than the previous request that was rejected by the regulator.

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Reduced B10bn power subsidy needs EC approval

The caretaker cabinet will submit a new proposal for a reduced, unbudgeted 10.464 billion baht subsidy on household power bills to the Election Commission for approval, 648 million baht less than the one rejected by the regulator.

Bangkok Post

EC to send out ballot papers

The Election Commission (EC) is working with three agencies to distribute ballot papers to all 400 constituencies, ahead of advance voting on May 7 and general voting on May 14.

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