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From Modi factor to unemployment: Delhi voters divided, turnout lower than 2019

From the Narendra Modi factor to issues such as unemployment and education, voters in Delhi appeared divided as seven constituencies in the national capital went to the polls in the sixth phase on Saturday.

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EC sends notice to Nadda, Kharge, asks both parties to exercise restraint

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) president JP Nadda and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge to issue formal notes to star campaigners to correct their discourse, exercise care and maintain decorum. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Braille ballot papers being prepared for polling day in Chandigarh

Braille ballot papers are being prepared following instructions from the Election Commission of India to enable visually impaired people to take part in the election process and cast their votes for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Punjab and Chandigarh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Calcutta HC pulls up EC, restrains BJP from publishing ‘derogatory’ ads against TMC

The Calcutta High Court has restrained the BJP from publishing any “derogatory” advertisements against the TMC and pulled up the Election Commission of India for “grossly failing” to address the Trinamool’s complaints, Bar and Bench reported.

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SIT likely to submit report on poll violence in Andhra Pradesh to ECI on May 20

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe into the poll-related violence in Andhra Pradesh is likely to submit its report to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 20 (Monday).

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Chief Electoral Officer tells officials to ensure round-the-clock security at AUCE strongroom in Vizag

Chief Electoral Officer tells officials to ensure round-the-clock security at AUCE strongroom in Vizag. Adhere to the Election Commission of India guidelines in this regard, and never allow any unauthorised persons near the area, says Mukesh Kumar Meena. He directs the Collector to ensure three-layer security at the strongrooms and…

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Under what rules did the ECI reject comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi? | Explained

Why did the Election Commission of India reject comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi? What rules and judicial precedents are applicable here?

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AP PHOTOS: For the first time India's elderly and disabled are able to vote from home

Vijay Lakshmi, 85, stood beaming at the entrance of her house as she welcomed a team dispatched by the Election Commission of India. They were here to collect her vote.

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Electoral roll clean up pays off, city records 48.48%

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ECI disposes 90 pc of complaints, expresses satisfaction with campaign conduct

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has disposed of 90 per cent of 425 complaints it received in the last two months and no major complaints were pending from parties except Congress and BJP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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YSR Congress complaint against Prashant Kishor, journalist Ravi Prakash for airing opinion poll

The YSR Congress yesterday filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India seeking criminal action against political consultant Prashant Kishor and RTV journalist Ravi Prakash.

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PDP and NC allege crackdown on party workers, write to EC

Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti sought intervention of the Election Commission of India to prevent “1987-style rigging and intimidation of voters and PDP supporters”

The Hindu

Karnataka government seeks relaxation of model of conduct to take up drought relief

The Karnataka government has appealed to the Election Commission of India (EC) to relax the model code of conduct (MCC) that is in force for the Lok Sabha election to enable it to start holding meetings to take up relief measures in drought-hit taluks.

The Hindu

Congress is with EC, it is for the poll panel to decide where it stands, says Kharge

Congress president Kharge criticizes Election Commission for ignoring complaints of communal statements and delays in voter turnout data release.

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The fraying of the model code of conduct

Political parties are duty bound to obey the code as it was framed by the Election Commission of India on the basis of a consensus among all political parties to have a civilised election.

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‘Referendum’ mentioned only to highlight importance of elections: PDP

Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra responding to a notice from the Election Commission of India (ECI), clarified that the reference to a “referendum” was to highlight the “importance of the election and nothing else”.

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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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Activists criticise Belagavi admn. for not allowing them to meet foreign delegates

Belagavi activists criticize district administration for denying meeting with foreign election delegates, citing Election Commission failures.

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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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ECI issues notifications for Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh

The Election Commission of India (ECI) in a press release issued notifications for ensuing Lok Sabha General Elections and six Assembly Constituency (AC) bye-elections in Himachal Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP writes to ECI seeking action against Congress leader Wadettiwar for 'defaming' Ujjwal Nikam

BJP seeks action against Congress leader for defaming Ujjwal Nikam, alleging false statements on Hemant Karkare's death.

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‘These are not the real issues’: Digvijaya Singh slams the BJP discussing mangalsutra, machhli, and Muslims

Digvijaya Singh interview: Digvijaya Singh, former MP CM and the Congress’ candidate in Rajgarh, criticizes EVMs, questions electoral integrity, challenges BJP and PM Modi.

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Karnataka BJP seeks extension of polling hours on May 7 due to heat wave

Bengaluru The BJP has petitioned the Election Commission of India seeking an extension of the polling hours in the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka that are going to the polls on May 7 due to prevailing heat wave.

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‘Vote jihad’: As Modi raises anti-Muslim India election pitch, what’s next?

As the campaign targeting of Muslims becomes more direct and shrill, experts fear Modi’s words could encourage violence.

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