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Election Commission begins consultation with political parties in J&K to review LS poll preparedness

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and other officials of the poll panel, who arrived in Srinagar on Monday for a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, held interactions with delegations from the National Conference, PDP, BJP, CPI(M), Congress, and the Aam Admi Party, officials said in Srinagar.

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Chief Election Commissioner directs poll observers to ensure level playing field in electoral process

Chief Election Commissioner directs over 2,100 poll observers to ensure fair elections, limit themselves to parliamentary constituencies.

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66 IAS, IPS, IRS officers from Andhra Pradesh attend Election Commission meeting

Election Commission ensures fair elections by deploying observers and forces, updating manuals, and monitoring polling stations nationwide.

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"Ensure level-playing field for free, fair and inducement-free elections": CEC Rajiv Kumar directs poll observers

In the run-up to the forthcoming General Elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, the Election Commission of India on Monday organised a briefing for Observers to be deployed in the States and Union Territories. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI briefs its observers ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Election Commission organizes briefing in New Delhi for over 1,800 observers ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

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On CEC’s solitary vigil, Supreme Court had said ‘two heads better than one’

Rajiv Kumar is in sole charge of the EC with the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel ahead of the Lok Sabha polls’ announcement.

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‘Differences’ with Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar may have led to Arun Goel’s resignation

Sudden resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel amid differences with CEC Rajiv Kumar raises questions in India.

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Odisha: Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sand art to raise awareness among 'First Time Voters'

Puri ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Sudarsan Pattnaik created sand art to raise awareness among 'First Time Voters' on Puri's beach. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Election Commission or election omission, asks Congress after Arun Goel resigns as EC

The Congress expressed “deep concern” over Election Commissioner Arun Goel’s resignation and said if the “systematic decimation” of independent institutions is not stopped then democracy shall be usurped by dictatorship

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Arun Goel quits as Election Commissioner ahead of polls

Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns before 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule announcement, leaving CEC Rajiv Kumar as sole member.

The Hindu

West Bengal officials have been warned to curb poll violence, says Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar ensures fair elections in West Bengal, deploying CAPF and monitoring borders to prevent violence and inducements.

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CEC Rajiv Kumar reviews poll preparedness in West Bengal ahead of Lok Sabha election

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday reviewed the poll preparedness in West Bengal and said that there will be a few polling stations which will be run entirely by women. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Election Commission readies plan to increase voter turnout in 10 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh

The Election Commission has devised a plan to encourage voters in Uttar Pradesh, which recorded a tepid turnout of 59.11% in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls

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2024 Lok Sabha polls | Election Commission calls for strong action against officials indulging in favouritism

Election Commission of India ensures fair Lok Sabha elections in Lucknow by cracking down on favoritism among officials.

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Directions given to keep Lok Sabha election free and transparent, says Chief Election Commissioner of India

Election Commissioner ensures inducement-free, transparent elections in South India; voters can report violations through mobile app.

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Voters have right to know about fulfillment of assurances by parties; matter sub judice, says CEC Rajiv Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar discusses the feasibility of fulfilling poll assurances and combating fake news in Chennai.

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Odisha political parties urge ECI to ensure neutrality of government machineries during elections

Political parties in Odisha have urged Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure of neutrality of government machineries during forthcoming General and Assembly elections in the State

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Centre’s capex thrust will continue because the private investment remains weak: Former Niti Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar

Former Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar emphasizes the need for continued focus on capital expenditure in the upcoming Interim Budget to address weak private investment and bridge the infrastructure gap in the Indian economy.

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Ensure a ‘spotless’ election, Chief Election Commissioner tells State poll officials

The Election Commission holds a brainstorming session with Chief Electoral Officers to prepare for upcoming elections.

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Andhra Pradesh’s electoral gender ratio rises to an impressive 1,036 in a decade

Sustained efforts by the Election Commission of India resulted in the Electoral Gender Ratio of Andhra Pradesh rising from 1,013 in the year 2014 to 1,036 as on January 10, 2024. During a media briefing on the preparedness for general elections in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said he…

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Purity of electoral rolls remains a priority, says Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar

Purity of electoral rolls remains a priority, says Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. The ECI has directed the enforcement agencies and administration at the district level to make a collaborative effort to curb flow of money and other forms of inducements, says Rajiv Kumar. He also exhorts people in cities…

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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh writes to CEC requesting time for INDIA bloc to express its view on VVPAT slips

Opposition INDIA bloc requests ECI for meeting to discuss VVPATs & raise EVM-related concerns.

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Microsoft’s IDC turns 25, poised for next big leap with AI

Microsoft IDC in Hyderabad turns 25, with 10K+ engineers, spread across 11 cities in India. IDC has contributed to Azure, Windows, Office, Bing and is now poised to leverage AI and LLMs to enhance existing products, create new ones and transform product development. The Hyderabad campus consists of 3 buildings,…

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Cricketer S Sreesanth booked in cheating case

NEW DELHI: Cricketer S Sreesanth, along with two other individuals, Rajiv Kumar and Venkatesh Kini, is facing a police case following a cheating complaint lodged by a man in a northern Kerala district.

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In a first, all polling booths in Raipur (North) Assembly constituency managed by women: EC

For 1st time, all booths in an Assembly seat managed by all-women teams; 1,046 women deployed in 201 booths; 100% turnout in Sonewani booth; EC urged all sections to vote; 11 booths set up in Bharatpur-Sonhat for fewer than 100 voters; 100% enrolment of PVTGs. #ElectionCommission #Chhattisgarh #MadhyaPradesh #Voting #Women…

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