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ECI rules Ajit Pawar faction is the real NCP

Real NCP news: The Election Commission declares Ajit Pawar's faction as the real NCP, ending speculation over the factional fight.

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Pakistan human rights body says an upcoming election is unlikely to be free and fair

Pakistan’s independent human rights commission says there is little chance of free and fair parliamentary elections in the country next month because of “pre-poll rigging.”

The Independent UK

Mizoram Election Result: ZPM set to form government in state, CM aspirant Lalduhoma to meet Governor on Tuesday

Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), a six party alliance, is headed toward forming the government on it own in Mizoram. at 12 noon Election Commission trends showed the ZPM leading in 26 of the 40 seats. Among these ZPM has so far clinched 7 wins on Monday as the counting of…

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News Analysis | High voltage Telangana poll campaign with twists and turns, Karnataka rule dominates issues

High-stakes Telangana elections saw parties take potshots at each other, with corruption and family rule dominating the campaign. Top leaders of Congress and BJP, including Rahul Gandhi and PM Modi, campaigned vigorously. BRS chief KCR addressed 96 rallies, while Congress promised six guarantees and BJP focussed on Centre's welfare schemes.

The Hindu

Election Commission calls for local touch at every polling station

Mr.Shandilya said that the Central Armed Police Forces personnel will be deployed at critical polling stations, bolstered by 391 route mobiles, each comprising three armed personnel and one police constable.

The Hindu

Re-polling underway in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh following Election Commission's order

Re-polling is underway at booth number 3 under polling centre number 71 at Kishupura in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Disappointed youth and first-timers vote ‘for the sake of it’ in Madhya Pradesh

The State has 22,34,861 first-time voters in these elections, as per the Election Commission data.

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Bangladesh to hold parliamentary elections on January 7

Violent protests by opposition parties have demanded premier’s resignation, transfer of power to caretaker government.

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BRS president and Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s campaign vehicle checked in Kothagudem

Election officials in BHADRADRI KOTHAGUDEMA conducted a thorough check of Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao's hi-tech campaign vehicle, "Pragathi Ratham", at the helipad in accordance with the model code of conduct and Election Commission's norms. The vehicle was part of the Chief Minister's convoy that visited Prakasam stadium for a…

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Jairam Ramesh alleges poll code violation by airline

Jairam Ramesh alleges IndiGo violated Model Code of Conduct by hailing PM Modi for "something routine" and then appealing to passengers to vote in upcoming State elections. He claims there was no mention of Election Commission in the vote appeal announcement. He also said other airlines have resisted pressure from…

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EC publishes draft electoral rolls 2024 for Karnataka with 5.33 crore voters

The Election Commission on Friday published the 2024 draft electoral rolls for Karnataka with a total electorate of 5,33,77,162 voters, which is an increase by 2,91,596 votes since the election roll was published ahead of the elections to the Legislative Assembly.

The Hindu

EC to appoint ‘Newton’ actor Rajkummar Rao as National Icon

Rajkummar Rao to be inducted as National Icon by Election Commission. His portrayal of a principled govt clerk in 'Newton' won accolades. EC has recognised Pankaj Tripathi, Aamir Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, Dhoni & Mary Kom as national icons.

The Hindu

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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Traffic restrictions today

Cyberabad Traffic Police issue advisory for Oct 5 meeting of Election Commission officials and State govt officials at Tech Mahindra in Madhapur. Heavy traffic expected 8:30-11:30am in surrounding areas. Public urged to plan schedule & cooperate for smooth flow of traffic. #TrafficRegulations #ElectionCommission #StateGovernment

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Rajasthan assembly polls: CEC Rajiv Kumar urges voters to exercise their franchise

Speaking on the poll preparations for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly elections, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Sunday appealed to voters to make use of their voting rights and to come out in large numbers to exercise their franchise. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Election Commission urged to take action against Siddaramaiah for poll malpractice

RTI activist Bheemappa Gundappa Gadad has written to ECI alleging CM Siddaramaiah of distributing cookers and iron boxes to voters in Belagavi, violating Representation of People Act and EC guidelines. He has threatened to approach court if EC does not take action.

The Hindu

Wait to be finally over, Puthuppally verdict today

UDF, LDF battle for Puthuppally seat; counting of votes begins Fri. UDF confident of win, LDF hopeful of wafer-thin margin, NDA confident of increasing vote share.

The Hindu

BJP, SP accuse each other of corrupting Ghosi bypoll, complain to EC

BJP and SP accuse each other of influencing Ghosi bypoll. BJP State President writes to Chief State Election Commissioner alleging SP candidate distributing money in Dalit and Muslim areas. SP claims BJP trying to influence poll through govt. machinery. Both parties submit memorandums to Election Commission. Election Commission urged to…

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The Election Commission — autonomy in the crosshairs

As the autonomy of the Election Commission of India does not gel with the government’s goals, it would like to have a firmer grip on the ECI through statutory means

The Hindu

Proposed Election Commisioners selection Bill ploy to rig 2024 Lok Sabha election: Trinamool Congress

The Trinamool Congress alleged that the new proposed Bill that seeks to regulate the selection of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners is a ploy to rig the 2024 Lok Sabha poll as the BJP is afraid of the united I.N.D.I.A. alliance.

The Hindu

Will hear your plea for ‘Shiv Sena’ name and symbol after Constitution Bench deals with Article 370 abrogation case, Supreme Court tells Uddhav Thackeray

The Supreme Court on Tuesday told Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray / UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray that his case against an Election Commission order allotting the party name ‘Shiv Sena’ and symbol, ‘the bow and arrow’, to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will come up only after a Constitution Bench…

The Independent UK

Thailand's Election Commission says top candidate for prime minister may have broken election law

Thailand’s state Election Commission says it has concluded there is evidence that the top candidate to become the country’s next prime minister, Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat, has violated election law and referred his case to the Constitutional Court for a ruling

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

Supreme Court to hear on July 31 Uddhav Thackeray’s plea to quash ECI order giving Shiv Sena name, symbol to Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde faction

The Supreme Court on July 10 agreed to hear on July 31 a petition filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray challenging an Election Commission of India order allotting the party name ‘Shiv Sena’ and symbol ‘bow and arrow’ to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

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NCP factional war reaches Election Commission

The factional fight of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has reached the doorstep of the Election Commission with the group led by Ajit Pawar filing over 40 affidavits of MLAs and MPs in his support. Read further on Dynamite News:

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