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HYDERABAD: In a big boost to the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi in Telangana, the Election Commission of India on friday approved disbursement of Rythu Bandhu money for the farmers.

ECI issues notice to Rahul Gandhi for using words "Jebkatra" and "Panauti" against PM Modi. BJP had approached ECI to take action against Gandhi for calling Modi a "Panauti" at an election rally. Gandhi alleged Modi diverts people's attention while Adani "picks their pockets".

Days ahead of polling in Rajasthan, the Election Commission of India has asked the state’s Congress unit to furnish an explanation about its advertisements in mainstream newspapers that “looked like news items”. 

Four YC workers arrested for counterfeiting ECI voter ID cards to influence YC polls. Police seized digital devices, consulted ECI & CEO. Congress, CPI(M) & BJP in stand-off. YC president Mamkoottathil summoned for questioning. Alleged plot to pre-empt protests against Navakerala Sadas. Mamkoottathil puts brave face, says won't evade probe.

The Election Commission asked the Rajasthan Congress for an explanation on the advertisements issued in mainstream newspapers which were “designed” to look like a news item.

The BJP on Wednesday approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) to demand that action be taken against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

TDP urges ECI to deploy Special Observers, constitute task force for SSR of electoral rolls. Alleges DEOs, EROs not following ECI directions, buckling under political pressure. Appeal to ECI to deploy Observers, form task force, remove Secretariat staff as BLOs. Request ECI to provide details of additions/deletions to parties in…

Close on the heels of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders meeting the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the alleged inclusion of bogus voters in the electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) trained its guns on the ‘Bhavishyathu ki Guarantee’ programme of the TDP.

Police probe into fake ECI voter ID cards used to rig YC elections gets close to Congress rank and file. SIT searches homes of 3 YC workers, may arrest suspects to seek court order for cyber forensic probe. Probe deepens fissures between opposing factions in Congress.

Congress urges ECI to file criminal case vs KCR, KTR for 'Scamgress' ad. Delegation demands ECI ensure BRS express regrets, ban on BRS ads till end of elections. Also demands action vs KTR for abusing official power, utilising T-Hub for personal gain.

ECI observers assess arrangements for peaceful elections in Maoist-affected Bhupalpally constituency. Abhay Nandan and Amit Kumar interact with villagers, instruct officials to enforce Model Code of Conduct and ensure incident-free polls. Mandal and divisional level police and revenue officials accompany them.