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Election campaigning comes to an end in A.P. on May 11

48-hour Silence Period begins in Andhra Pradesh as campaigning for general elections ends, with strict restrictions imposed by ECI.

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Plea in SC questions EC’s delay in publishing voter turnout data of LS polls

Petition filed in Supreme Court highlights delay and accuracy concerns in voter turnout data during Lok Sabha elections.

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Morning Digest | Civil society members, former bureaucrats urge ECI to disclose record of voter turnouts; Air India Express cabin crew call off strike after mediation, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on May 10, 2024

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At ₹558 crore, highest-ever seizures made in Karnataka

The Election Commission has seized a whopping ₹557.69 crore from March 16, when the model code of conduct (MCC) for the Lok Sabha election came into force, till the end of the final phase of polling on May 7 in the State. This is the highest-ever pre-poll seizure that has…

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Re-polling ordered at booth in Gujarat after voter makes Instagram video

The Election Commission of India on Thursday ordered re-polling on May 11 at a polling booth under the Dahod Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat.

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Civil society members, former bureaucrats urge ECI to disclose record of voter turnouts

A group of civil society members and former bureaucrats have urged the ECI to “immediately disclose” through its website, the authenticated record of voter turnout.

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ECI bars A.P. govt. from disbursing ₹14,000 cr. under six schemes just before polling

Election Commission bars Andhra Pradesh govt from disbursing funds close to polling, citing violation of Silence Period.

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Omar Abdullah writes to Election Commission on ‘cancellation of poll rallies’

Omar Abdullah accuses administration of unjustly cancelling campaign events, seeks Election Commission intervention for fair competition.

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Lok Sabha polls | T.N. Congress Committee moves Madras High Court against PM Modi’s campaign speeches

TNCC files petition in Madras High Court against PM Modi's communal speeches, seeks ECI notice, action.

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Lok Sabha elections: Phase 3 witnesses peaceful polling, voter turnout at 64.47 so far, UP records lowest

The polling in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, which commenced in the early morning hours of Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IVRS calls from political leaders draw voters’ ire; ECI orders probe into alleged propaganda

Voters in Vijayawada inundated with pre-recorded political calls, urging ECI to investigate privacy breach by political parties.

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ECI orders repolling through postal ballot in Chilakaluripet Assembly constituency on May 8, 9

All 1,219 EVM ballot papers utilised by government employees on election duty stand invalid, says ECI, adding that they should have been issued postal ballot papers

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Largely peaceful Phase 3 records over 64% polling

2024 Lok Sabha elections phase 3: election over in 282 out of 543 Lok Sabha seats; Left Front’s Murshidabad candidate clashes with Trinamool supporters; PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah cast their votes

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Mallikarjun Kharge criticises ECI, wonders whether the delay in releasing poll turnout data is an attempt to doctor final results

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes Election Commission for delays and lack of transparency, urging unity to protect democracy.

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ECI directs X to take down BJP Karnataka's 'objectionable' post with "immediate effect"

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken serious note of the non-removal of an "objectionable post" of BJP Karnataka on X platform, despite a legally valid letter through the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, including an FIR in the matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka BJP post on Muslim quota | Election Commission tells X to immediately take down post

Karnataka BJP post on Muslim quota: Election Commission directs removal of objectionable post by Karnataka BJP on social media platform X.

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ECI puts on hold disbursement of assistance under Rythu Bharosa till completion of polling in Telangana on May 13

Election Commission keeps on hold Rythu Bharosa disbursement in Telangana due to MCC violation by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

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The PM’s speeches fall foul of the Model Code of Conduct

If the Prime Minister ceases to be the role model, nothing will be left of our great democracy

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Lokesh has 23 criminal cases pending against him, says declaration

TDP candidate Nara Lokesh faces 23 criminal cases, including corruption, defamation, and violating Covid-19 guidelines, as per Supreme Court judgments.

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Election Commission of India transfers Andhra Pradesh DGP Rajendranath Reddy

The ECI asks the State government to send the names of three DG-rank officers for the post by 11 a.m. on May 6

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RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav says PM Narendra Modi’s campaign is deeply communal and prejudiced

Tejashwi Yadav interview: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav confident of Lok Sabha win, criticises PM Modi's speeches, demands transparency from ECI.

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CEO directs CID to probe ‘false propaganda’ on Land Titling Act

CID instructed to probe false allegations by TDP through IVR calls against Land Titling Act in Andhra Pradesh.

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ECI asks States to ensure time-bound issuance of ‘no dues certificates’ to candidates

The ECI has directed all States and Union Territories to ensure time-bound issuance of “No Dues certificate” to intending candidates which are to be included in their affidavit

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LS Polls: Election Commission orders immediate transfer of Odisha Mission Shakti Secretary Sujata

The ECI direction came in the wake of a petition before the Commission filed by BJP alleging that she has been allegedly working for the ruling BJD. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI to take a call on BRS complaint today

Telangana High Court disposes of BRS petition after ECI promises decision on defamatory remarks by political leaders.

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