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"Shocking but that is expected': Kapil Sibal on J-K Assembly polls to be held after LS polls

After the announcement by the Election Commission to hold Jammu and Kashmir polls after the Lok Sabha elections, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal on Sunday said that it is shocking, but was expected. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | EC always in favour of transparency, but must protect donor privacy: CEC on electoral bonds scheme; Standing on cusp of history, PM Modi says NDA ready for polls, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 17, 2024

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Congress struggling to find candidates in Madhya Pradesh, says former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will get a third term with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) getting the biggest mandate ever in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said after the poll announcement by the Election Commission (EC)…

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Sikkim to vote for Lok Sabha, Assembly in simultaneous polls on April 19

Sikkim will vote in the Lok Sabha polls and the Assembly elections, being held simultaneously, on April 19, the Election Commission announced on March 17.

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Lok Sabha elections in two phases in Karnataka on April 26 and May 7

The Parliamentary polls in Karnataka will be held in two phases with 14 constituencies going to polls in each phase. While 14 constituencies in South Karnataka will go to polls on April 26 (as part of the second phase nationally), the other 14 constituencies in North Karnataka will go to…

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Polling for Shivamogga Lok Sabha on May 7, the administration prepared to implement model code of conduct

Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner announces model code of conduct enforcement, public can report violations through Cvigil app.

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544 instead of 543: why the election schedule shows one additional constituency

In General Elections 2024, Outer Manipur constituency will vote twice due to ethnic violence, with special voting arrangements.

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Assembly Election: Four states, 26 assembly-bypolls also along with Lok Sabha

The Election Commission today also declared the poll schedule of four State Assemblies along with the Lok Sabha. Read further on Dynamite News:

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What is Model Code of Conduct, and what are the penalties for violation? | Explained

Lok Sabha elections dates: What is the Model Code of Conduct? Who has to follow it? What are the guidelines? What happens if violated?

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Reshuffle in Rajasthan Police: 8 ASPs, 40 DySPs transferred

Less than 24 hours before the Election Commission (EC) notifies the dates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Rajasthan Police Department on Friday saw a major reshuffle. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Election Commission to announce Lok Sabha poll dates today

The Election Commission of India will announce the poll dates for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Saturday a spokesperson of the poll body said on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Na khaunga, na khane dunga'": Kipal Sibal takes dig at PM over electoral bonds data

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal Friday launched a veiled attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi a day after the Election Commission published the electoral bonds data shared by the State Bank of India on the orders of the Supreme Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"SIT should be constituted to probe the matter," Kapil Sibal on electoral bonds

A day after the Election Commission published the electoral bonds data shared by the State Bank of India, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Friday said that the court should constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SCBA resolution condemns its chief's letter to Prez Murmu on electoral bonds verdict

SCBA condemns President's views on electoral bonds, distances itself, and urges President to seek presidential reference on SC judgement.

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Appointment of EC | Supreme Court to hear plea to bring CJI back in selection committee

Supreme Court to urgently hear plea on unfair advantage in Election Commission appointments, challenging new law.

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Thailand election body seeks to dissolve progressive party that won 2023 vote

Move comes after court found that efforts to amend lese majeste laws by Move Forward party were unconstitutional

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Election Commission approached against allotment of ‘Two Leaves’ symbol to AIADMK

AIADMK member challenges 'Two Leaves' symbol allocation to Edappadi K. Palaniswami, seeks EC inquiry and court direction.

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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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Indian politics at an inflection point: Karti Chidambaram

Chennai Congress MP Karti Chidambaram criticizes BJP's alleged attempts to change Constitution and destabilize Election Commission.

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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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Opposition parties hail the Supreme Court orders, claim it will expose BJP’ nexus with crony capitalists

Congress praises Supreme Court for dismissing SBI's plea on electoral bonds, protecting democracy from regime's corruption.

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SC dismisses SBI plea seeking extension of electoral bonds deadline

The Supreme Court has dismissed the State Bank of India’s petition seeking an extension of the deadline to publish information about donations made through electoral bonds. The court has told SBI to disclose the details by Tuesday, and for the Election Commission to publish the data by March 15, according…

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Electoral bonds | Supreme Court nixes SBI plea for more time to provide details

Electoral bonds case: Supreme Court hears SBI's request for extension to disclose electoral bond details, facing contempt allegations.

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Morning Digest | Centre likely to appoint new Election Commissioners by March 15; SC to hear SBI’s plea in Electoral Bonds case today, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 11, 2024

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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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