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‘I am not bound by the Election Commission and will decide independently’: Rahul Narwekar

In an interview to The Hindu, the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Rahul Narwekar talks about the questions before him and says, “I am not bound by the decision of the ECI and I will take the decision independently.”

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2024 Lok Sabha polls: Training sessions to kick off soon for election officials in Kerala

Training activities are set to begin soon for election officials in the State as part of preparing the ground for the smooth conduct of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu

No bar on using the term ‘divinity’ in the name of a political party, rules Madras High Court

Holding that ‘divinity’ is not an overtly religious term and there cannot be a bar on using it in the name of a political party, the Madras High Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to register a party, named Desiya Deiveega Murpokku Kazhagam (DDMK), meaning ‘national divine…

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Karnataka election results 2023 | Which regions are boosting Congress win

Karnataka elections, State elections, Congress, BJP, JD(S)

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Karnataka election results 2023 | Slogan of 40% commission was accepted by public, says Sachin Pilot as Congress dominates early leads

As the early trends showed the Congress party crossing the halfway mark in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly election, Sachin Pilot said that the issue of “corruption” raised by the party against the ruling BJP turned out decisive in the victory.

The Hindu

Jalandhar Lok Sabha bypolls: AAP maintains huge lead

As per the early trends by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is leading at the Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat, which went to by-polls on May 10 and the counting for which began on Saturday.

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Counting today, results likely by afternoon

Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad Gurudatta Hegde has said that the counting of votes for the election to seven Assembly constituencies in Dharwad district is likely to conclude by afternoon on Saturday and the results would be announced immediately as per ECI guidelines.

The Hindu

All polling stations in Telangana to have new EVMs for upcoming State elections and 2024 LS polls

The Election Commission of India has decided to deploy new electronic voting machines in all the polling stations across Telangana for the 2023 State Assembly elections and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

Several senior citizens, physically challenged, did not use vote from home option

It seemed as if a significant number of senior citizens and physically challenged persons did not utilise the Election Commission’s offer of voting from home. In several villages and towns, a large number of senior citizens and physically challenged persons came to the booths to vote.

The Hindu

Securing the migrant vote

While the Election Commission’s RVM proposal provides hope to millions of migrant workers, two crucial priorities ahead are to create awareness about the initiative and ensure transparency

The Hindu

Man who escaped with cash bag was BJP candidate Dattatreya Patil Revoor, alleges Congress

Deputy Commissioner Yeshwanth Gurukar’s midnight filmi-style operation in which he chased and caught BJP activists who were distributing money to lure voters at Kalaburagi South constituency triggered a war of words between Congress and BJP on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Election symbols: Household items, utensils, fruits, and vegetables among popular choices

Every election season ushers in a slew of symbols that range from the mundane to the unusual ones. This time, a large number of candidates have chosen household items and kitchen utensils as they feel these symbols are easy to remember for voters.

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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.

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ECI asks political parties to not publish advertisements in print media on or day prior to Karnataka polls

Ahead of the May 10 Assembly polls in Karnataka, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 7 asked political parties to not publish any advertisement in the print media on the day and a day before the elections without prior certification.

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EC issues notice to KPCC following BJP’s complaint regarding newspaper advertisement

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to the KPCC president for publishing an advertisement in national and local newspapers in Karnataka “with unsubstantiated information” regarding alleged rates cited for appointments and transfers, kinds of jobs and commissions by the BJP.

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Karnataka Assembly elections | BJP asks ECI to file criminal case against Kharge for ‘poisonous snake’ remark

The BJP on April 28 asked the Election Commission to file a criminal case against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and bar him from campaigning for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly election, over his comment comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a “poisonous snake”

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ECI officers stop, check Priyank Kharge’s vehicle

Vigilant officers from the Election Commission of India (ECI) stopped the vehicle of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson and Chittapur MLA Priyank Kharge at Bhankur in the district for regular checking on Tuesday.

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ECI announces bypoll dates for Punjab, Odisha, UP and Meghalaya

The Election Commission announced the dates for the by-elections in the Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies on Wednesday. read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra political crisis: Shinde camp cites pre-poll alliance with BJP, claims right on Shiv Sena

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's camp on Wednesday apprised the Supreme Court about the Shiv Sena party's pre-poll alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and reiterated their claim on the right of the party. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu: Anti Corruption NGO demands to cancel Erode bypoll; alleges huge cash and gift flow to lure voters

Arappor Iyakkam, an anti-corruption NGO, on Saturday met with the Election Commission of India (ECI) and submitted a complaint seeking cancellation of the upcoming by-polls in Erode East Assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC refuses to stay Election Commission decision on Shiv Sena name and symbol

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay the Election Commission's order to allot the name 'Shiv Sena' and the 'Bow and Arrow' symbol to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, saying, "we can't stay an order at this stage". Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sena vs Sena: SC to hear plea against EC decision on 'Bow and Arrow' dispute tomorrow

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will hear the plea, by Uddhav Thackeray challenging the Election Commission's decision to allot the name 'Shiv Sena' and the 'Bow and Arrow' symbol to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sena vs Sena: Plea In SC Against EC's Decision On "Bow And Arrow" Dispute

Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of Shiv Sena on Monday mentioned before the SC its plea seeking an urgent hearing on the petition challenging against EC's move to allot the party name "Shiv Sena" and the symbol "Bow and Arrow" to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Read further…

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Shinde Faction Gets Shiv Sena Name, Symbol; Uddhav To Move Supreme Court

In a major setback to the Uddhav Thackery faction of Shiv Sena, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday allotted the party name "Shiv Sena" and the symbol "Bow and Arrow" to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Read further on Dynamite News:

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