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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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

The Hindu

CfD stresses ECI’s order to keep volunteers out of poll process

CfD secretary welcomes ECI's order to keep volunteers away from voter solicitation, demands compliance from government.

The Hindu

Teacher Recruitment Test postponed till Model Code of Conduct is in force, says official

Vijayawada School Education Commissioner postpones TET-2024 results and TRT-DSC exams following Election Commission directive. New schedule to be announced.

The Hindu

ECI bars volunteers from disbursing welfare benefits, directs them to surrender electronic devices

ECI bars volunteers from disbursing welfare benefits, directs them to surrender electronic devices. The ECI says that the government may draft the services of employees to disburse regular welfare benefits. The ECI also disallows the government to go ahead with the APTET and APTRT examination schedule. It asks the government…

The Hindu

Election code creates confusion among candidates waiting to write Teacher Recruitment Test

Confusion among TRT-DSC-2024 candidates in Vijayawada due to postponed exam amid election Model Code of Conduct.

The Hindu

Acceptance of Annamalai’s nomination questioned; contestants allege contravention of ECI norms

Advocates challenge BJP candidate's nomination in Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency, citing late affidavit submission.

The Hindu

Can India’s election be rigged? Ahead of vote, old debate gets new life

Opposition parties have questioned the reliability of electronic voting machines. But experts disagree.

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ECI appoints three special observers for Andhra Pradesh

ECI appoints three special observers for Andhra Pradesh. They will monitor implementation of the Model Code of Conduct in the State, says Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena.

The Hindu

Elections that shaped India | The first general election: a free country in full bloom

India's first general elections in 1951-52 marked by Nehru's "Naya Hindustan Zindabad" slogan, universal adult franchise, and logistical challenges.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

MDMK loses symbol due to contesting only one seat, ECI refuses 'top' symbol, candidates file nominations for Lok Sabha.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | MDMK loses ‘top’ symbol because of its decision to contest in only one seat

MDMK loses chance to contest under 'top' symbol in Lok Sabha polls due to contesting in only 1 seat this year under INDIA bloc

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Trinamool raises Dilip Ghosh’s derogatory remarks against Mamata with the ECI

Trinamool Congress raises issue of derogatory remarks against Mamata Banerjee by BJP candidate Dilip Ghosh to Election Commission.

The Hindu

Madras High Court asks EC to consider MDMK’s plea to allot ‘top’ symbol

Madras High Court orders Election Commission to consider MDMK's request for 'top' symbol in Tiruchi constituency.

The Hindu

State Election Commission explains the difference between it and the Election Commission of India

For information on the Lok Sabha elections, please contact the Election Commission of India (ECI) or the Chief Electoral Officer - Kerala, the State Election Commission advised the public on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Ten MLAs urged ECI to arrange voting for 50,000 displaced Kuki-Zo people outside Manipur

Ten Manipur MLAs request ECI to allow displaced Kuki-Zomi-Hmar people to vote from shelters outside the state.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Spare Madurai Medical College from being used as vote counting centre in future: Madras High Court

Madras High Court orders Election Commission to spare Madurai Medical College as vote counting center in future elections.

The Hindu

On campaigning in the name of religion | Explained

The Hindu explains whether political parties can campaign on the basis of religion and caste

The Hindu

Madras High Court adjourns appeals filed by O. Panneerselvam on using AIADMK symbol, flag, to June 10

Madras High Court adjourns AIADMK leader's appeals on 'Two Leaves' symbol dispute until after general elections.

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