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IAS Navdeep Rinwa will be new Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh

Election Commission of India has cleared the name of IAS Navdeep Rinwa (UP:99) to be appointed as new Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court to hear on July 31 Uddhav Thackeray’s plea to quash ECI order giving Shiv Sena name, symbol to Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde faction

The Supreme Court on July 10 agreed to hear on July 31 a petition filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray challenging an Election Commission of India order allotting the party name ‘Shiv Sena’ and symbol ‘bow and arrow’ to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

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Meghalaya, Nagaland Chief Ministers to take oath today, PM to attend swearing-in ceremony

Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party's Neiphiu Rio and National People's Party (NPP) chief Conrad Sangma will take oath as a Nagaland and Meghalaya Chief Ministers respectively today in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India top court’s ‘historic’ order on election officers selection

Court orders establishment of bipartisan panel that will include opposition to select the election commissioners.

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SC's Constitution Bench orders panel consisting of Prime Minister, LOP, CJI for selecting Election Commissioners

The Constitution Bench of the on Thursday ordered a panel consists the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and the Chief Justice of India for the selection of Commissioners in the Election Commission of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu: Anti Corruption NGO demands to cancel Erode bypoll; alleges huge cash and gift flow to lure voters

Arappor Iyakkam, an anti-corruption NGO, on Saturday met with the Election Commission of India (ECI) and submitted a complaint seeking cancellation of the upcoming by-polls in Erode East Assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Shinde Faction Gets Shiv Sena Name, Symbol; Uddhav To Move Supreme Court

In a major setback to the Uddhav Thackery faction of Shiv Sena, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday allotted the party name "Shiv Sena" and the symbol "Bow and Arrow" to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Election Commission announces date for bye polls in 5 States including UP

Election Commission of India (ECI) announces date for bye polls in States. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Gujarat Election: EC Announces Dates For Gujarat Polls; To Be Held In Two Phases

The Election Commission of India on Thursday announced the dates for the Gujarat assembly election. Read on for details:

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HP: IAS Amit Kumar Appointed As Election Observer For 3 Constituencies

The Election Commission of India has appointed a senior IAS officer, Amit Kumar as the observer of three assembly constituencies of district namely Sujanpur, Barsar and Nadaun, for the assembly general elections. Read on for details:

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ECI To Announce Poll Schedule Of Gujarat And HP Today

The Election Commission of India on Friday to hold a press conference at 3 PM in Delhi. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena gives three choices for poll symbol — trident, rising sun or burning torch

ECI’s freezing of Shiv Sena symbol ‘an injustice,’ says Uddhav; dares Shinde camp not to use his father’s name

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J&K delimitation orders have acquired the ‘force of law’, EC, Home Ministry tell SC

Petition filed by Srinagar residents challenges constitution of Delimitation Commission

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By-poll In 7 Assembly Seats Of 6 States Including Uttar Pradesh

The Election Commission has announced by-elections in 7 assembly constituencies in 6 states including Uttar Pradesh. Voting will be held on November 3. Read full report on Dynamite News:

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Explained | Did the ban spare PFI’s political wing?

Could the Election Commission of India have had a role in the Social Democratic Party of India escaping a crackdown? What is the mandate of this party often associated with the Popular Front of India? Does the ECI have the power to de-register a political party?

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‘Real’ Shiv Sena tussle | Supreme Court refuses to stay EC proceedings on Shinde’s claim over party

SC dismisses Uddhav Thackeray faction’s plea to stay EC proceedings

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For internal democracy: On Election Commission of India rejecting notion of ‘leader for life’ in political parties

The Election Commission of India is right in rejecting the notion of ‘leader for life’ in political parties

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Election Commission officials to visit Himachal, Gujarat

The term of the Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat Assemblies is till January 8, 2023 and February 18, 2023

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Ex-bureaucrats write to EC, seek de-recognition of AAP

A group of retired bureaucrats on Thursday wrote to the Election Commission of India and sought action against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and initiate proceedings to withdraw the recognition of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for alleged violation of the code of conduct by inducing public servants to work for…

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Constitution Bench to hear on Sept. 27 if EC can hear Shinde's claim over Shiv Sena party, symbol

The move comes after the rival Uddhav Thackeray faction filed interim applications in the Supreme Court against the Election Commission’s proceedings.

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Data | Anonymous donations to parties in FY21: Congress tops list, BJP close second

In FY21, national parties and regional parties received ₹427 crore and ₹264 crore worth of funds, respectively, from unknown sources

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National parties collected ₹15,077 crore from unknown sources between FY 2004-05 and 2020-21: ADR report

The analysis was conducted on the basis of the parties' Income Tax Returns and donations statements filed with the Election Commission of India

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Sena vs Sena: SC sends Maharashtra political petitions to 5 judge Constitution bench

The Supreme Court on Thursday referred to a five-judge Constitution bench the issues involved in the petition filed by rival groups of Shiv Sena in connection with the Maharashtra political crisis. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Final date for publication of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir rescheduled for November 25

Jammu The Election Commission of India (ECI) has set a new deadline of November 25 for the final dat

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HC sets aside subpoena issued against ex-Chief Election Commissioner

Subpoena cannot be issued against Chief Election Commissioner and former CECs just for askance: HC

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