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Factbox-How Malaysia's election system works

Malaysia will hold a general election on Nov. 19, its election commission said on Thursday.

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Shiv Sena ‘fake affidavits’ case: Mumbai Police begin probe

Shinde camp has alleged that Uddhav camp had submitted phoney affidavits before Election Commission to prove its strength

The Hindu

From bow and arrow to torch: Will a new symbol impact Uddhav Thackeray’s chances in Andheri bypoll?

After the Shiv Sena was formed in 1966, it took 23 years for the party to be allotted its now iconic bow and arrow symbol. Now, 33 years later, that symbol is lost to the party, its use barred until the two rival factions of the party sort themselves out.

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We are inheritors of Bal Thackeray’s ideals: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

Both Uddhav and Shinde camps say they are happy with the new party names

The Hindu

Election Commission allots ‘two swords, shield’ symbol to Shinde faction of Shiv Sena

Uddhav Thackeray-led faction was given the ‘mashaal’ (‘flaming torch’) symbol on October 10 by the EC

The Hindu

Children were not used for campaigning during Bharat Jodo Yatra, Congress tells EC

The party slams National Commission for Protection of Child Rights for registering ‘frivolous’ and ‘baseless’ complaints

The Hindu

Eight Karnataka-based registered unrecognised parties delisted

State now has 82 registered unrecognised political parties

The Hindu

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Factbox-How Malaysia's election system works

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri announced the dissolution of parliament on Monday, paving the way for the nation's 15th general election at a date to be fixed by the Election Commission.

Reuters

SC junks plea seeking details of candidates with criminal background on websites of political parties

The Supreme Court asked the petitioner to approach the Election Commission with his plea

The Hindu

Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | The Election Commission on Revri Culture

In this episode of Talking Politics, Nistula Hebbar breaks down the details of the Election Commission's proposal and its political implications.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

EC freezing of Shiv Sena’s symbol will not weaken Uddhav faction or MVA alliance, says Sharad Pawar

The Election Commission barred the Shiv Sena factions led by former CM Uddhav Thackeray and current Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde from using the party name and its election symbol

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Election Commission freezes Shiv Sena symbol, name; PM Modi to visit Gujarat, and more

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Election Commission freezes Shiv Sena symbol, name

Both the Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Thackeray factions cannot use the name or symbol for the ongoing bypoll

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One person-one seat: ECI proposal to Law Ministry

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar wrote a letter to the Law Ministry proposing to limit one person to contest only from one constituency at a time. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Pitch on cost of poll promises not linked to freebie debate: Election Commission official

The government’s fiscal health will be brought into the political discourse with the proposed change, says top Election Commission of India official

The Hindu

Maybe EC itself needs a model code of conduct: Sibal on poll watchdog's letter

In a letter to all recognised national and State parties, the Election Commission said empty poll promises have far-reaching ramifications

The Hindu

EC mulls over making manifestos include financial ramifications of promises

The Election Commission writes to political parties to seek their views before adding to the Model Code of Conduct

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The Hindu

After court battle, Shinde faction and Shiv Sena to square off in first electoral contest in Mumbai's Andheri (East)

The upcoming contest has generated intense interest as both the factions of Shiv Sena are vying for the "Bow and Arrow" symbol of Shiv Sena.

The Hindu

Munugode by-poll | Politics heat up further as Election Commission announces by-election schedule

Nomination process from October 7, polling on November 3, counting on November 6

Bangkok Post

Dems face uphill battle

Even though the Election Commission's calendar says the general election will be held in May next year following the end of the House's term in late March, parties are already in campaign mode to win voters.

The Hindu

Bhagwa flag needs to be in one's heart and not just in one's hands, says Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray

He asks party workers to come in a disciplined way to the traditional Dasara rally at Shivaji Park on October 5

The Hindu

Gujarat Assembly polls may be over by November-end: State BJP chief; Congress says 'hijacking' of Constitutional bodies

C.R. Patil later clarifies he had not spoken to any poll authority and was only estimating the dates

Bangkok Post

Chuan: EC needs to clarify election campaign regulations

The Election Commission (EC) needs to clarify its new election campaign regulations because they are very unclear, House Speaker Chuan Leekpai said on Monday.

The Hindu

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