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SIT likely to submit report on poll violence in Andhra Pradesh to ECI on May 20

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe into the poll-related violence in Andhra Pradesh is likely to submit its report to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 20 (Monday).

The Hindu

Candidates demand ECI probe into opening of strongroom in presence of YSRCP leaders

The strongroom was opened in the presence of YSRCP MLA’s kin, while the candidates of other parties were kept in the dark, allege the opposition parties; YSRCP leader claims that he was present with the prior consent of officials

The Hindu

TDP seeks additional forces at strongrooms, counting centres

TDP MLA candidate requests ECI for extra security at strongrooms and counting centres to prevent malpractices on June 4.

The Hindu

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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

ECI gives conditional permission for convening Telangana State Cabinet meeting

Election Commission of India permits Telangana Cabinet meeting with restrictions, delaying discussions on key issues.

The Hindu

Telangana Cabinet meeting postponed with no nod from ECI

Postponed Cabinet meeting due to Election Commission delay, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy plans to seek permission in New Delhi.

The Hindu

ECI seizes cash, liquor and other material worth about ₹302 crore since March 1 in Andhra Pradesh

ECI seizes cash, liquor and other material worth about ₹302 crore since March 1 in Andhra Pradesh. It includes cash of ₹85.32 crore and liquor costing ₹43.17 crore. Cash of ₹114.41 crore seized in Telangana.

The Hindu

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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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Special Investigation Team launches probe into poll-related violence in Andhra Pradesh

Election Commission approves SIT probe into Andhra Pradesh violence, with officials facing transfers and suspensions.

The Hindu

Kurnool Collector holds meeting on preparedness ahead of counting day

District Collector G. Srijana commends staff for peaceful polling, emphasizes ECI guidelines for June 4 counting duty.

The Hindu

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

TPCC urges Election Commission to check double registration of voters in Telangana and A.P.

Telangana Congress VP raises concerns over 12.50 lakh missing voters in Lok Sabha elections, urges ECI to investigate.

The Hindu

Congress moves ECI against MP CM’s ‘offensive’ language

Madhya Pradesh Congress has lodged a complaint with the ECI against Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav’s alleged use of an offensive word for the grand old party.

The Hindu

BJP flays YSRCP for post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh

BJP condemns post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh, blames YSRCP, demands action from Election Commission.

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Why delay in uploading turnout data, Supreme Court asks Election Commission

Chief Justice of India to hear NGO's plea on delay in voter turnout data publication by Election Commission.

The Hindu

Can parties be de-recognised or de-registered? | Explained

The Hindu explains the power of the Election Commission to deregister a political party for violating the model code of conduct

The Hindu

ECI not being impartial in handling political violence: Sajjala

YSRCP alleges Election Commission bias, TDP violence, and police inaction, impacting law and order in Andhra Pradesh.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh poll violence: ECI orders AP DGP to put all perpetrators behind bars

Lok Sabha election 2024: Election Commission of India orders immediate arrest of post-poll violence accused in Andhra Pradesh, taking strict action against offenders.

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Dynamite News

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:

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Reporter shot dead, another assaulted at BJP rally, CPJ urges ‘thorough probe’

After Sudarshan News’s Ashutosh Srivastava was shot dead by unidentified assailants while riding a bike and digital outlet Molitics reporter Raghav Trivedi was assaulted at home minister Amit Shah’s rally in Uttar Pradesh, the Committee to Protect Journalists has called on authorities to “thoroughly investigate the incidents and bring those…

The Hindu

Towards the endgame: on the fourth phase of the general election

The voting process in 23 States and Union Territories has been completed now

The Hindu

YSRCP candidate Thammineni Sitharam’s family members indulged in electoral malpractices, alleges TDP

TDP candidate accuses YSRCP Speaker's family of malpractices in Amadalavalasa, calls for ECI probe and repoll.

The Hindu

ECI failed to ensure free and fair elections in Salur, alleges Deputy CM Peedika Rajanna Dora

YSRCP candidate accuses ECI of failing to ensure fair polling in Salur Assembly constituency, citing malpractices by TDP-JSP-BJP alliance.

The Hindu

Naidu blames YSRCP for violence on polling day in Andhra Pradesh, urges ECI to take stringent action

Andhra Pradesh polls: TDP chief Naidu stated that the assault of a voter at a polling station in Tenali by sitting MLA Annabathuni Siva Kumar on being told to come in the queue reflected the arrogance of the YSRCP leaders

The Hindu

EC inquires detailed probe into ‘attack’ by YSRCP’s sitting MLA on a common voter

Responding to the incident, Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena told The Hindu that the incident has come to the notice of the ECI and has ordered a detailed probe into it. He said that they have live webcasting footage from the Polling Station.

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