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Glaring omission: On the import of executive majority in ECI selection process

The need for a selection process to the ECI that embodies insulation from executive preponderance makes sense

The Hindu

Election Commission sticks to Assam delimitation draft, renames some seats in final order

Election Commission of India (ECI) publishes final report on delimitation of Assam Assembly, parliamentary constituencies; 19 Assembly, two Lok Sabha seats reserved for STs, nine for SCs. ECI held public hearings, heard 1,200 representations from 31 districts, met with 20 political parties.

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Bill to replace CJI from selection panel for CEC runs contrary to govt.’s own committee recommendation

Govt's own committee recommended CJI be part of selection panel for CEC & ECs. Law Commission modified Goswami recommendation to include PM, Leader of Opposition & CJI in 3-member selection committee.

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Assam delimitation proposal: an erosion of representation

The proposed exercise is allegedly based on communal lines of segregation, rather than on logical geographic boundaries of the State. The plan, which also involves reservations, may reduce the possibility of Muslims being elected, diminishing the existing political power of the minority community

The Hindu

Bill for selection of Election Commissioners: Congress calls it 'blatant attempt' at making EC 'puppet in hands of PM'

Congress alleges new bill to regulate appointment of CEC & ECs is a "blatant attempt" to make poll watchdog a "puppet" of PM. Asks if BJD & YSRCP will join forces to oppose. Congress MP Tagore charges PM & HM want to control ECI. SC ruling requires impartial panel. Bill…

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TDP complains to CEO over ‘violation’ of RP Act by Minister Appala Raju

TDP State President K. Atchannaidu requested CEO of AP to take action against Minister Seediri Appala Raju for inciting YSRCP to delete TDP supporters from the electoral rolls. He mentioned 20.50 lakh votes were deleted during revision of rolls & officials were forced to act in a biased manner. He…

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Delhi HC notice to Centre, ECI on PIL to restrain oppn Political parties from using 'INDIA'

'INDIA' is an acronym for Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, which is an opposition front announced by the leaders of 26 parties. Read further on Dynamite News:

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HC seeks Centre, ECI, 26 political parties’ stand on plea against use of INDIA for alliance

High Court seeks response from Centre, ECI, 26 parties on petition to restrain use of acronym INDIA for opposition alliance. Petitioner alleges prominent leaders used name to create confusion in minds of people.

The Hindu

Extend voters’ survey by fortnight, TDP asks ECI

TDP leaders requested the ECI officials to treat Andhra Pradesh as a special case given the ongoing ‘turmoil in political activities’.

The Hindu

Election Commission tells NCP factions to share documents within three weeks

The Election Commission of India has directed both the Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions of the NCP to share with each other the documents submitted to the Commission while staking claim to be the real party

The Hindu

CEO asks EROs to diligently adhere to legal provisions and procedures in preparing electoral rolls

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Proposal to increase reserved seats in Assam welcomed: poll panel

ECI team concluded 3-day consultation in Guwahati. Proposal to increase reserved seats in Assam widely welcomed. Draft proposal based on 2001 Census, kept Assembly/Parliament seats unchanged, increased ST/SC seats.

The Hindu

CPI(M), Congress and BJP brace for bypoll in Puthuppally Assembly constituency

he seat has been left vacant following the death of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. They anticipate the Election Commission of India (ECI) to hold the bypoll along with elections in five States in November-December.

The Hindu

Election Commission begins public hearings in Guwahati on draft delimitation proposal for Assam

ECI begins public hearings in Guwahati on draft delimitation proposal for Assam. 780 representations received. CEC Rajiv Kumar to hear from political parties, civil society organisations. Draft increases seats reserved for SCs & STs, alters geographical boundaries of most constituencies.

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SC to consider plea seeking cross verification of EVM vote count with VVPAT

SC asks petitioner NGO to serve ECI with copy of petition seeking to cross-verify EVM vote count with VVPAT. Petition seeks to ensure transparency & restore voter confidence. Petition notes lack of procedure to verify votes counted as recorded, an indispensable part of voter verifiability.

The Hindu

Citizen action for clean politicians, cleaner politics

India has a system where there are very many elected representatives with a serious criminal record

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Supreme Court asks Centre, Election Commission on the prospect of conducting delimitation in Arunachal Pradesh

Supreme Court disagreed with the legal stand of the Election Commission of India (ECI) that it can only begin the delimitation process in Manipur, Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh after only getting an authorisation from the Centre.

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Assam Opposition parties protest against draft delimitation proposal

A delegation of leaders from 11 Opposition parties of Assam staged a protest in front of the Election Commission in Delhi against the draft delimitation document unveiled for the State.

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New ECI web portal for political parties to file financial accounts online

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on July 3 launched a new web portal to enable political parties to file financial accounts online.

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Lokesh Kumar appointed additional CEO of Telangana

Lokesh Kumar appointed additional CEO

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Police in Assam detain people staging protests against delimitation proposals

Assam Police detained protestors in Karimganj who were staging a demonstration against the proposed delimitation draft

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ECI focuses on poll preparedness of Telangana, deputes team of senior Dy ECs and ECs to assess the situation

The Election Commission of India has focused on assessing the preparedness of the Telangana State election authority for the smooth conduct of the elections.

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ECI to revise electoral rolls for 2024 elections with Jan. 1, 2024 as qualifying date

Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Mukesh Kumar Meena said the Election Commission of India (ECI) would conduct a summary revision of electoral rolls for the 2024 general elections with January 1, 2024 as the qualifying date.

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ECI team will visit State from June 22 to 24 to assess poll preparedness, says CEO

ECI team will visit State from June 22 to 24 to asse

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Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy hints at going for elections as per schedule in Andhra Pradesh

Work hard for the next nine months and spare no effort to win the general elections, Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has reportedly told the Ministers after the Cabinet meeting

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