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Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy should resign for causing chaos in pension disbursal, demands TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy should resign for causing chaos in pension disbursal, demands TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu. The ECI has only barred the volunteers from being involved in the process, but there is no restriction on drafting the services of the village/ward secretariat staff for the purpose, he says,…

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Election Commission opposes DMK petition on EVM design; Supreme Court to hear plea on corruption case. Tiger on prowl in Mayiladuthurai.

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New SP takes charge in Chittoor

IPS officer V.N. Manikanta Chandolu appointed as Chittoor SP by ECI, aims to improve policing and community relations.

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Lok Sabha elections | ECI focus on improving voter turnouts in 266 parliamentary constituencies

Election Commission of India identifies 266 constituencies with low voter turnout, plans targeted interventions for Lok Sabha polls.

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Lok Sabha Polls: To boost voter turnout, ECI holds 'Conference on Low Voter Turnout'

Ahead of the polling in the ongoing general elections in 2024, the poll body has accelerated efforts to enhance voter turnout. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha polls | Madras High Court directs ECI to consider request for poll debate in Coimbatore

Madras High Court directs ECI to decide on debate by YouTube channel Chanakyaa in Coimbatore.

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ECI approves names of three IPS officers for fresh posting in Odisha

Election Commission approves appointment of three IPS officers in Odisha, including SPs for Rourkela, Angul, and DCP for Cuttack.

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The Kerala Story: Doordarshan’s decision to broadcast controversial movie triggers political row in Kerala

A political row has broken out in Kerala over Doordarshan’s contentious decision to beam the allegedly Islamophobic movie The Kerala Story.

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ECI vehemently opposes DMK’s case against third-generation M3 EVMs in Madras High Court

Election Commission opposes DMK petition on EVM design, citing lack of evidence for tampering, raising voter doubts.

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How are symbols allotted to political parties? | Explained

The Hindu explains how election symbols are allotted to registered but unrecognised political parties

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Sajjala blames TDP and JSP for delay in distribution of pensions in Andhra Pradesh

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) State general secretary Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy on April 4 (Thursday) took a dig at the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Jana Sena Party (JSP) over the problems being faced by the pensioners in Andhra Pradesh. Addressing the media, Mr. Ramakrishna Reddy said that the TDP and…

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A.P. Elections: Duplicate EVMs and material to lure voters found in Kakinada Rural constituency, alleges BJP leader

A.P. Elections: Duplicate EVMs and material to lure voters found in Kakinada Rural constituency, alleges BJP leader. Despite the party producing evidence, the officials concerned have failed to seize the vehicle transporting them, alleges Sk. Baji.

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APCC leaders meet Election Commission; flag violation of model code of conduct by YSR Congress Party

Andhra Pradesh Congress leaders meet ECI over alleged MCC breach in Andhra Pradesh, demand removal of CM Jagan's photos from government material.

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A.P. High Court dismisses PIL against ECI order barring volunteers from disbursing social welfare pensions

A.P. High Court dismisses PIL against ECI order barring volunteers from disbursing social welfare pensions. The PIL is not maintainable as the government has made necessary arrangements for disbursing pensions at the ward and village secretariats, and at the doorstep for those who are not in a position to collect…

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ECI calls crucial meeting with top officials to review law and order on borders ahead of LS polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has called a crucial meeting on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI transfers three Collectors, five SPs and an IGP in Andhra Pradesh

Election Commission transfers 9 IAS and IPS officers in Andhra Pradesh, new officers to be appointed soon.

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Election Commission of India takes action against nearly 1,000 govt. employees in Andhra Pradesh for violating model code of conduct

Election Commission of India takes action against 1000 government employees for violating Model Code of Conduct during political campaigning.

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Election Commission transfers several top officials, appoints special observers

Election Commission of India transfers officials in 5 states and appoints special observers for fair elections in India.

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ECI censures Dilip Ghosh and Supriya Shrinate for making derogatory remarks against women

Election Commission of India censures BJP and Congress leaders for violating Model Code of Conduct with personal attacks on women.

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Upset over delay in getting pensions, beneficiaries blame political parties in Andhra Pradesh

Door delivery of pensions stops after the ECI order against utilising services of village and ward volunteers for distribution of cash benefits under any welfare scheme until the Model Code of Conduct for elections is in force in State. Hundreds of volunteers submitted resignations in Machilipatnam.

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Y. S. Sharmila demands immediate pension disbursal, threatens protest by Congress at Chief Secretary’s office

APCC president Y.S. Sharmila welcomes ECI intervention against YSRCP, urges timely pension delivery, transparent schemes distribution.

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SERP orders pension disbursal through staff of ward and village secretariats

SERP CEO directs officials to disburse pensions through staff during elections due to ECI order, barring volunteers.

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Ensure timely disbursal of social security pensions in A.P. using govt. staff other than volunteers, Naidu urges CEO and Chief Secretary

Ensure timely disbursal of social security pensions in A.P. using govt. staff other than volunteers, Naidu urges CEO and Chief Secretary. Pointing to the ECI directions in this regard, the TDP national president calls for urgent administrative arrangements for the same. In view of the need to disburse pensions between…

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Electoral Bonds scheme lacked transparency, abetted black money, says ADR chairman

Electoral bonds lacked transparency, failed to curb black money in elections, and raised concerns about democracy, as stated by Prof. Sastry.

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LS polls: NCP (SP) files complaint with ECI against Shiv Sena and BJP over star campaigners list

Sharad Pawar camp on March 30 said it has filed a complaint with the Election Commission

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