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'What is the punishment for manipulating EVMs', SC asks ECI

The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down the plea to go back to election via ballot paper instead of EVMs and asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) whether 'there is any punishment for officials and authorities manipulating Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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KCR gets EC notice for derogatory remarks targeting Congress leaders

Election Commission issues notice to K. Chandrasekhar Rao for derogatory remarks against Congress leaders, warns of action.

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Transfer CS and DGP, NDA parties urge poll panel

TDP, BJP, and JSP request ECI to transfer officials following CM Jagan's orders for fair elections.

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ECI instructs the govt. advisers to follow model code

Election Commission clarifies Model Code of Conduct applies to government-appointed advisers in all capacities.

The Hindu

A.P. High Court upholds allotment of ‘glass tumbler’ as election symbol to Jana Sena Party

A.P. High Court upholds allotment of ‘glass tumbler’ as election symbol to Jana Sena Party. The petitioner, Meda Srinivas, president of Rashtriya Praja Congress (Secular) Party, failed to demonstrate how JSP is not entitled to be allotted a common symbol under the proceedings of the ECI, the court observes.

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ECI bans Randeep Surjewala from campaigning for 48 hours over remarks on Hema Malini

Election Commission bars Congress leader Randeep Surjewala from campaigning for 48 hours over derogatory remarks.

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TPCC urges ECI to allow live telecast of Sri Rama Kalyanam at Bhadrachalam today

TPCC VP urges ECI to allow live telecast of Sri Seetha Rama Kalayanam ceremony at Bhadrachalam temple.

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Morning Digest | Everyone will regret attacking electoral bond scheme, says PM Modi; Taliban govt says it is ‘particularly committed’ to protect rights of Hindus and Sikhs, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 16, 2024

The Hindu

Denial of pre-certification for poll ads can be challenged only before Supreme Court, not any other court, says ECI

Madras High Court questions Election Commission's restriction on challenging pre-certification denial, seeks explanation by Wednesday.

The Hindu

Fixing India’s VVPAT-based audit of EVMs

The Hindu explains how the current VVPAT-based audit of EVMs is inadequate

The Hindu

Candidates raise concern over duplicate votes in Tirupati Assembly constituency

Doubts over fairness arise in Tirupati elections due to 38,493 duplicate votes; demand for removal of double entries made.

The Hindu

ECI orders probe into alleged attack on Jagan Mohan Reddy

After the issue of Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy getting injured came to the notice of the Election Commission of India, Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer was told to send a detailed report on the incident, and the persons responsible for the attack

The Hindu

How did the law on disclosure of assets evolve? | Explained

How did the law on disclosure of assets evolve for candidates standing for elections in India?

The Hindu

Former MP seeks L&O review in Pulivendula by special police observer

Former MP seeks ECI intervention for fair elections in Pulivendula, demands security for opposition candidate and transfer of threatening officer.

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Updated electoral roll for 14 Karnataka constituencies released; a total of 2,88,08,182 are eligible voters

Updated electoral roll for 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka released, detailing voter demographics and election-related activities.

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ECI cracks down on anonymous political hoardings, directs disclosure of publishers and printers for traceability and accountability

Sending a strong message, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday directed all States/UTs mandating the clear identification of printer and publisher on printed election-related material including hoardings, ensuring accountability and transparency in campaign communications. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI issues notice to Randeep Surjewala over remarks on Hema Malini; seeks response by April 11

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday issued a notice to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala for his undignified and uncivilized comments against Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Hema Malini. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJD accuses the BJP of misusing ECI platform to issue threats to government officers

BJD accuses BJP of misusing ECI platform to threaten government officials in Odisha during 2024 elections.

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Congress reports Modi’s remarks on manifesto to Election Commission

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Congress files multiple complaints against Prime Minister Modi and BJP to Election Commission for violating election rules.

The Hindu

TMC's Saket Gokhale seeks EC probe into new NIA chief's appointment

TMC's Saket Gokhale questions NIA Director General appointment during elections, alleges BJP's deepening nexus with central agencies.

The Hindu

A brief history of EVMs in India | Explained

The Hindu explains the history of EVMs in India, and why they were pitched as vanguards in the fight against organised booth capturing and voter rigging.

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Number of women candidates grew 16-fold from 1957 to 2019: ECI data

In 1957, there were just 45 women candidates contesting the Lok Sabha election; by 2019, this figure had risen to 726.

The Hindu

Chief Electoral Officer issues notice to Chief Minister Jagan for his ‘disparaging remarks’ against Naidu

Vijayawada CEO issues notice to YSRCP chief for derogatory remarks against TDP leader, violating Model Code of Conduct.

The Hindu

IPS officers suffering due to the false allegations, association tells CEO

AP IPS Officers’ Association condemns orchestrated propaganda by political parties targeting IPS officers, urges Election Commission to intervene.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Why have T.N. railway employees not been given benefit of postal ballot, Madras High Court asks

Madras High Court questions Southern Railway for not extending postal ballot facility to Tamil Nadu railway employees.

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