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The Latest Breaking News from The Election Commission of India

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

‘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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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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Election Commission orders transfer of Sujata Karthikeyan, wife of BJD leader V.K. Pandian, from Mission Shakti department

Bharatiya Janata Party urged Election Commission of India to relieve Sujata R. Karthikeyan Pandian, an IAS officer and wife of powerful Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader V.K. Pandian.

The Hindu

LS Polls: ECI increases polling time in Telangana due to heatwave

Polling is from 7am to 6pm, extended from the earlier 7am to 5pm schedule. Read further on Dynamite News:

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After Supreme Court’s ‘tight slap’ to Opposition in EVM case, they should apologise for creating distrust: PM Modi

PM Modi calls SC judgment on EVMs a "tight slap" to Opposition, demands apology for creating distrust.

The Hindu

SC order on EVMs a “fabulous decision” exposing Opposition move to “defame” ECI: Law Minister

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal welcomes Supreme Court's decision upholding credibility of EVMs, exposes Opposition's attempts to defame ECI.

The Hindu

In a first, Bru voters exercise their franchise in Tripura Lok Sabha 2024

Bru voters in Tripura cast their votes in Lok Sabha elections 2024, marking their first participation in MP elections

The Hindu

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Supreme Court issues notice to EC on plea seeking re-election where NOTA gets majority vote

In the wake of the recent Surat Loksabha seat issue, motivational speaker Shiv Khera has sought direction from the Supreme Court to give publicity of NOTA as a "fictional candidate" and to frame rules to conduct re-election in the parliamentary seats where NOTA gets a majority. Read further on Dynamite…

The Hindu

Hot button: On the voter and heat exposure

The Election Commission of India would do well to implement measures to incentivise voting by minimising heat exposure

The Hindu

ECI transfers Circle-Inspector on charges of favouring ruling YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh

Gangireddy, who was working with the district election wing, has been ordered to report to the Police Headquarters immediately

The Hindu

Extended poll timings in some places in Bihar due to heatwave

The Election Commission of India extended the poll timings by two hours in some Assembly segments in four parliamentary constituencies of Bihar for enhanced voter participation amid a heatwave

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EVM-VVPAT case | SC says EVM microcontrollers are ‘agnostic’, do not recognise parties or candidates, only buttons

EVM-VVPAT case: Supreme Court questions Election Commission on EVMs, including reprogrammable microcontrollers, ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

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ECI organizes mega voter awareness program in Srinagar under SVEEP

The Election Commission of India (ECI) organized a mega voter awareness program under SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation) at Tulip Garden in Srinagar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Not the first time’: Cong writes to EC seeking action against Amish Devgan over Ram temple ‘monologue’

The Congress has submitted a complaint to the Election Commission of India over a News18 India show anchored by Amish Devgan which the party said allegedly violated the Model Code of Conduct by invoking religious sentiments.

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Lok Sabha Elections: West Bengal records 77.57 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm

West Bengal is leading the voter turnout charts after it recorded a 77.57 voting percentage in the state till 5 pm as per the data released by the Election Commission of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha polls: PwD voter casts his vote in J-K's Ramban; expresses gratitude to administration for disability-friendly election

In a heartening display of democratic fervor, a voter with disabilities defied physical constraints to exercise her constitutional right to vote in the Jammu Kashmir's Udhampur Lok Sabha Election 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Impossible to tamper with EVMs at any stage, ECI tells SC

The Election Commission of India (ECI) categorically assured the Supreme Court that it is impossible to tamper with electronic voting machines (EVMs) “at any stage”.

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