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Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra indicted for defaming monarchy

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was granted release on bail hours after he was formally indicted Tuesday on a charge of defaming the country's monarchy in one of several court cases that have unsteadied Thai politics.

France 24

Thailand’s complex Senate election at risk as court decision looms

The closely-controlled process to choose a new Senate is under scrutiny after some alleged it was unlawful.

Al Jazeera

Congress' KL Sharma wins Amethi seat defeating Smriti Irani

Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma won the Amethi Lok Sabha seat, as per the Election Commission. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jairam Ramesh On LS Poll Results: "This is PM Modi's moral and political defeat"

This is PM Modi's "moral and political defeat" and such thing has never happened that a Prime Minister was trailing from his own constituency. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Specially abled cast votes across India in final phase of Lok Sabha polls

Several specially-abled individuals have stepped forward to participate in the democratic process. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tomorrow I will cast my vote in India’s elections. Democracy itself is at stake

There have been highs and lows during the country’s long voting period. Now pessimism is setting in, says author Amit Chaudhuri

The Guardian - UK

‘Difficult to carry on’: Heatwave in Delhi but party workers spend long hours in the sun

On May 20, five days before polling day in Delhi, the Congress party’s Chandni Chowk president, Rahul Dabla, was rushed to a hospital.

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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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Indian government agency spent millions promoting BJP election slogans

The Central Bureau of Communication is meant to promote government plans. Its ads carried Modi’s party’s catchphrases.

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More and more BJP leaders using anti-Muslim tropes, CPI-M complains to EC

CPI(M) leader Yechury accuses BJP of anti-Muslim rhetoric, urges Election Commission to take immediate action.

The Hindu

Booth agents get absolute turnout data, but not all candidates can afford them

Training for polling agents on EVMs and Form 17 C raises transparency concerns in the 2024 general election.

The Hindu

EC censures Trinamool Congress’ Humayun Kabir for threatening rivals, voters

Election Commission censured Trinamool Congress leader Humayun Kabir for allegedly threatening voters.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls: Candidates from around 60 political parties are contesting this time

Around 60 political parties fielded candidates in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka. In 2019, the number of parties in the fray had crossed the half-century mark with 56. In 2014, there were 38 parties in the fray in Karnataka.

The Hindu

In Delhi, why are BJP workers ‘helping’ EC officials with election work?

M Narayanan, 81, was relieved to hear he’d be able to vote in the general elections this year. A resident of Green Park in New Delhi, he was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago and finds it difficult to leave the house.

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EC should act on PM Modi for inciting people: Mallikarjun Kharge

Reacting to the charge of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that, "SP, Congress will run bulldozer over Ram Temple if voted to power", Congress president Malliakarjun Kharge said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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?

The Hindu

Intelligence sounds alert on possible violence after counting in Andhra Pradesh

Intelligence Department alerts on post-election violence in Andhra Pradesh, directs police to prevent untoward incidents.

The Hindu

Commissioning of new buildings for Fort and Sessions Court police stations in Tiruchi delayed

With the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in place in view of the the ongoing general elections held in phases in different States, the commissioning of the new multi-storeyed buildings constructed to house Fort and Sessions Court police stations in Tiruchi is expected to take some time

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Andhra Pradesh Post-poll violence: EC directs CS, DGP to take action against culprits

Chief Secretary and DGP explain post-election violence to Election Commission, leading to transfers and investigations in Andhra Pradesh.

The Hindu

BJP approaches poll panel, seeks action against Rahul’s remarks on Army

BJP urges EC to take action against Rahul Gandhi for false remarks on soldiers, questioning national security.

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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:

The Hindu

NC, PDP term healthy Srinagar poll percentage ‘expression against Centre’s Aug. 5 moves’

Srinagar Voter Turnout: DPAP and PDP chiefs react differently to Srinagar voter turnout post Article 370 abrogation, sending messages to the Centre.

The Hindu

Stop blatant violations of poll code by BJP: TMC tells Election Commission

Trinamool Congress urges Election Commission to stop BJP violations, alleging Model Code of Conduct has become "Modi Code of Conduct."

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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.

The Hindu

Election Commission urged to conduct press conference on election day

In a joint letter, the Press Club of India, Indian Women Press Corp, Press Association, Foreign Correspondent Club and the Delhi Union of Journalists express dismay at the Election Commission not holding a single press conference even after the completion of voting in three phases across the country.

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