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Congress to release first list of candidates for Madhya Pradesh polls on Sunday, says Surjewala

Congress to release first list of M.P. candidates on Sunday. CEC meeting held in Delhi, attended by Kharge, Gandhi, Nath. Discussions held on 60 seats. Election on Nov 17, last date to file nomination Oct 30. Kharge says youth, women, Dalits, tribals, backward classes will get justice. BJP has named…

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Congress CEC meet approves 60 names amid high expectations from TS candidates

Congress CEC approves 60 candidates for Telangana Assembly elections. Screening committee headed by MP Muralidharan gave go-ahead to list. List likely to be announced before Congress leaders' bus yatra. TPCC president Reddy says more seats to BCs than BRS, Congress to come to power with >75 seats. Yatra to commence…

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Telangana Assembly Elections 2023 | Cong CEC meet today amid high expectations from ticket aspirants

AICC Central Election Committee (CEC) will meet on Friday evening to finalise the names of candidates for the Telangana Assembly Elections 2023. There are high expectations and suspense over, who gets the nod for the tickets. Prior to this, the Screening committee of the party will meet this morning to…

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Election Commission announces dates for Assembly polls in 5 States

While the BJP and the Congress are in bipolar contests in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, in Telangana, it is a triangular fight between the ruling BRS, the Congress and the BJP.

The Hindu

Congress candidate list not likely before October 23

Congress CEC to meet Oct 23 to finalise Telangana Assembly tickets. Screening committee to meet Oct 22 to decide on 40 constituencies with multiple aspirants. Promises to Backward Classes leaders to be fulfilled.

The Hindu

Top news developments in Telangana today

Key news developments to watch out from TS today, October 4, 2023

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Telangana Assembly Election | CEC Rajiv Kumar-led team in Hyderabad to access poll preparedness

On October 4, the focus would be on assessing poll preparedness at the grassroots level and district election officers and Superintendents of Police/ Commissioners of Police from all 33 districts in Telangana will make detailed presentations to the EC team.

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Former CEC cautions on scope for manipulation of electoral rolls

CEC Sampath cautions people against underestimating importance of electoral rolls; urges vigilance to ensure right to vote. ECI has done exemplary work with support of dedicated officers, security forces & public's active participation. CFD to create awareness about right to vote & fill gaps in democratic setup.

The Hindu

Rajasthan assembly polls: CEC Rajiv Kumar urges voters to exercise their franchise

Speaking on the poll preparations for the upcoming Rajasthan assembly elections, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Sunday appealed to voters to make use of their voting rights and to come out in large numbers to exercise their franchise. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UK announces new sanctions on Russian officials involved in ‘sham’ elections

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly criticised Russia over its bid to ‘legitimise its illegal control of sovereign Ukrainian territory’.

The Independent UK

Stalemate over several candidates as Congress leaders try to back their own

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Taskforce ‘needed in nightmare disputes’ over care of critically ill children

A review containing 16 recommendations comes after high-profile court cases involving the families of Charlie Gard and Archie Battersbee.

The Independent UK

Activists raise concern over Election Commissioners appointment Bill

Activists and civil society members raised questions over autonomy of the poll body, if the legislation is passed.

The Hindu

Environment ministry sets up new panel replacing SC's Central Empowered Committee

The Union Environment Ministry has set up a new Central Empowered Committee (CEC), replacing an ad hoc expert panel with the same name which assisted the Supreme Court in matters of forest and environment issues. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks require proper response, PM Modi tells Ministers at informal meeting; Ready to hold polls as per legal provisions, CEC on ‘one nation, one election’, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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Ready to hold polls as per legal provisions, CEC on ‘one nation, one election’

The issue of a single election has triggered a nationwide debate since last week when the Centre announced the formation a high-level committee under former President Kovind to explore the feasibility of holding simultaneous polls

The Hindu

The Election Commission — autonomy in the crosshairs

As the autonomy of the Election Commission of India does not gel with the government’s goals, it would like to have a firmer grip on the ECI through statutory means

The Hindu

YSRCP lodges complaint against TDP with Election Commission of India

A delegation of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) led by party MP V. Vijaya Sai Reddy on August 28 (Monday) met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar in New Delhi to apprise him of what it called the false propaganda by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on bogus voter issue.…

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Visit Andhra Pradesh to examine subversion of electoral practices, Chandrababu Naidu urges Chief Election Commissioner

TDP's N. Chandrababu Naidu requested CEC Rajiv Kumar to visit AP & form high-power committee to monitor electoral rolls & take action against violators. He urged ECI to treat AP as 'most sensitive State' & ensure free & fair elections. He sought exclusion of ward & village volunteers from election…

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Should the CJI be part of the committee selecting the CEC?

The experts discuss whether having a Cabinet member instead of the CJI on the selection panel of the Election Commission affects the neutrality of the panel

The Hindu

Will continue to fight against removal of names from voters’ list in Andhra Pradesh: Payyavula

TDP leader Kesavulu vowed to fight irregularities of the Jagan govt. in voter removal. He hailed the suspension of BLOs and district-level officers and said more will follow. He questioned Jagan’s vote in Pulivendula despite his being away for thre decades. TDP to approach CEC with evidence of govt's irregularities.

The Hindu

TPCC urges ECI to impose model code of conduct in Telangana immediately

TPCC urges ECI to impose model code of conduct in Telangana to restrain CM, Cabinet and MLAs from official programmes and new schemes. G. Niranjan requests CEC to direct State and district officials, police to stay away from CM, ministers and MLAs' programmes. ECI requested to consider MCC without delay…

Newslaundry

Election Commissioners’ Appointment Bill: IAS hold on top posts – a practice that now seems codified

The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023 – introduced in the Rajya Sabha a day before the Monsoon session ended – expectedly seeks to restore the executive prerogative in selecting the top rung of the Election Commission of India.

The Hindu

BJP Central Election Committee identifies ‘vulnerable seats’ in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh

BJP’s Central Election Committee (CEC) held a review meeting for Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh with particular focus on seats where the BJP was vulnerable or where the opposition Congress was stronger. The early CEC meet also signalled the BJP national leadership’s intention to involve itself in a micro way in…

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Monsoon session ends: Amid theatrics, govt’s key legislative strides, legal overhauls

Amid spotlight on diatribe and the theatrics of the no-confidence debate, the Parliament’s Monsoon session concluded on Friday. But the short session, marked by the opposition-led ruckus, also saw some key strides being made in core legislation. This is significant, especially during a session which recorded 45 percent productivity in…

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