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Deposit money of all welfare schemes before Nov 2: TPPC chief Revanth Reddy

Telangana Congress president Revanth Reddy Reddy demanded that the welfare funds be released before November 2, 2023, ahead of the State Assembly Elections on November 30. He accuses the government of objecting to fair elections and spreading rumours about Congress. Reddy requests ECI to relieve DGP Anjani Kumar and Cyberabad…

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Priyanka made “false claims” about PM’s “personal religious devotion”, BJP tells ECI

The BJP’s submission centred around Ms. Vadra’s comments at a public meeting in Dausa on October 20

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BJP complains to Chhattisgarh poll authority, claims Congress candidates have not disclosed criminal records

BJP files complaint against 83 Congress candidates for not furnishing criminal records to ECI. Cong. claims false allegations. SC order requires records to be submitted within 48 hours of selection. Complaint seeks action for alleged contempt of SC orders. Cong. claims no tickets to those with criminal tendencies, will fulfil…

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Election Commission of India yet to respond to pleas to defer vote counting date in Mizoram

ECI yet to respond to pleas to reschedule Mizoram vote-counting date. Seven political parties, churches, civil society orgs & student bodies urge ECI to change date as Sunday is sacred day for 90% Christian population.

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After transfer of four officers on ECI directives, Madhya Pradesh government fills posts

“The Madhya Pradesh government has filled the posts of two district Collectors and as many superintendents of police (SPs) in the State, which fell vacant after the officials were transferred following the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) directives,” an official said.

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Sandeep Shandilya posted as Hyderabad Police Commissioner

Sandeep Shandilya appointed Hyderabad City Police Commissioner; ECI transfers IPS, IAS officers; C.V. Anand replaced; ECI team assesses election preparedness; zero tolerance for officials with partisan attitude; Shandilya also placed in full additional charge of ADG, Telangana State Anti Narcotics Bureau.

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Do Delhi’s migrants approve the idea of remote voting? | Data

ECI proposed R-EVM to increase voter turnout in 2019 elections. Survey by Lokniti-CSDS showed 47% of migrants in Delhi trust the system, with higher trust among better-educated. Most political parties raised concerns, leading ECI to shelve the idea. To deepen democracy, people must understand why it's important, not just have…

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Telangana Govt gives postings to IPS, IAS officers in place of those transferred by the ECI

Two days after ECI transferred several District Collectors, Police Commissioners and SPs, Telangana government appointed new officers to the posts. Hyderabad Police Commissioner is yet to be finalised.

The Hindu

Telangana Assembly Elections 2023 | CEO’s office receives names of officials to replace those transferred by the EC

ECI orders transfer of four District Collectors, Superintendents of Police, and Commissioners of Police, including Hyderabad's C.V. Anand. State govt. submits names of three officers to replace them, after verifying APAR and Vigilance records.

The Hindu

Are you going to conduct polls or shall we hold it, EC had issued ultimatum to Telangana officials

ECI cracks whip on Telangana govt, transfers 13 IPS officers, Collectors of four districts. EC team was in 'foul mood' over misuse of authority by State Govt. ECI unhappy with posting of non-cadre officers as SPs & creation of new districts. ECI also not pleased with Excise dept. Surprise transfer…

The Hindu

ECI orders transfer of several officials ahead of polls in Telangana

EC cracks whip on officials, transfers Collectors, SPs in Telangana to ensure free and fair polls. EC orders transfer of Collectors, SPs in Telangana to ensure free and fair polls. Transfers include Collectors of four districts, Police Commissioners of Hyderabad, Warangal and Nizamabad, and other senior bureaucrats. EC applies "zero…

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Assembly polls in Rajasthan rescheduled to November 25

The elections, which were scheduled for November 23 in Rajasthan, will now take place on November 25. Read more on The Hindu

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Gun licence-holders asked to deposit weapons

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Telangana Govt constitutes screening committee to examine proposals relating to MCC enforcement

Telangana Government constituted a screening committee to examine the proposals relating to regulation and enforcement of Model Code of Conduct during the State Assembly Elections time.

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Omar Abdullah asks EC to spell out factors delaying Jammu and Kashmir polls

The former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asked the EC to spell out the factors for not holding elections in J&K. Read more on The Hindu

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Donations received by party through electoral bonds being deliberately linked to skill development scam, says TDP leader Atchannaidu

The A.P. CID has submitted as ‘proof’ to the ACB Court the receipt of ₹27 crore by the TDP in 2018-19 only with an intention to prolong the case against former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. Details of donations exceeding ₹20,000 given to the political parties in cash are informed to…

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Telangana elections: CEC notes incidents cash and liquor distribution during bypolls

Action against distribution of liquor, cash and freebies during assembly elections

The Hindu

Telangana elections: ECI has put in place mechanisms to ensure free, fair and inducement-free elections, asserts CEC

ECI put in place mechanism to ensure free, fair, transparent & inducement-free polls in Telangana. Officials of enforcement agencies directed to take strict action against use of money power. Check-posts, CCTV cameras, monitoring of airstrips & helipads, warehouses to be set up.

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Former CEC cautions on scope for manipulation of electoral rolls

CEC Sampath cautions people against underestimating importance of electoral rolls; urges vigilance to ensure right to vote. ECI has done exemplary work with support of dedicated officers, security forces & public's active participation. CFD to create awareness about right to vote & fill gaps in democratic setup.

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Telangana Chief Secretary directs officials to demonstrate poll preparedness to Election Commission team

Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari has asked the officials concerned to come prepared with all details for the forthcoming visit of the senior officials of the Election Commission (EC) of India to the State.

The Hindu

Will accept the final decision of Election Commission on NCP name and symbol: Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar said he'll accept ECI's "final" decision on NCP name/symbol dispute. He noted both sides have gone to ECI & he'll accept its decision. He dismissed reports of replacing CM & said reports of Eknath Shinde's CM post have been doing rounds since June 2022 & are meaningless.

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Supreme Court declines plea for independent audit of ‘source code’ of EVM system

Supreme Court declines to entertain petition seeking independent audit of EVM source code; says ECI constitutionally entrusted with superintendence and control of polls. Petitioner has not provided material to show ECI in breach of mandate.

The Hindu

2023 Telangana Assembly Election | ECI to visit State on October 3 to assess poll preparedness ahead schedule announcement

A team of Election Commission of India officials will visit Telangana to assess the poll preparedness of the State for the 2023 State Assembly Election starting from October 3, 2023.

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India parliament meets again amid allegations gov’t ‘undermining’ democracy

Opposition says it is convinced government has ‘surprise legislations’ up its sleeve as it holds special 5-day session.

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Election Commission to assess poll preparedness in Telangana with three-day visit

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to embark on a visit to Telangana, commencing on October 3. CEO Vikas Raj announced this visit, spanning three days, aimed at engaging with various stakeholders, evaluating poll readiness and fostering community interaction. Read further on Dynamite News:

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