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The End of the Voting Methods Debate

People are sick of being forced to vote for the "lesser evil." A new voting method may fix the problem.

Reason

OPINION - This election, why won't they let me vote none of the above?

Believe it or not, after the parties have expended so much effort in this campaign, so many photo opportunities (did you like the PM better in the one with the avocado or the glass of whisky?) and in the case of Ed Davey, so much dignity, there are still lots…

Evening Standard

Madhya Pradesh’s tribal region goes to polls but Indore steals limelight in fourth phase

Madhya Pradesh's Lok Sabha election fourth phase highlights two-horse race between BJP and Congress in eight remaining seats.

The Hindu

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Congress calls for NOTA in Indore after setback over nominee

After Congress candidate from Indore Akshay Kanti Bam withdrew his nomination and joined the BJP, the Congress is campaigning for NOTA

The Hindu

Hafta letters: State of the nation, divisive speeches, what Mamata is up to

Hi Hafta team, on the topic of elections, I am curious if there is any intellectual capacity or curiousity for alternate models either in the Indian context or elsewhere with the same five-year term or less governments. Clearly, it seems to me that short termism in politics is not really…

Newslaundry

Supreme Court issues notice to EC on plea seeking re-election where NOTA gets majority vote

In the wake of the recent Surat Loksabha seat issue, motivational speaker Shiv Khera has sought direction from the Supreme Court to give publicity of NOTA as a "fictional candidate" and to frame rules to conduct re-election in the parliamentary seats where NOTA gets a majority. Read further on Dynamite…

Dynamite News

On plea for fresh elections in places where NOTA emerges winner, SC seeks EC reply

Supreme Court seeks Election Commission response on plea for fresh elections in constituencies where NOTA wins majority votes.

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Questioning the polls ‘rain washes out play’ moments

There needs to be wide-ranging debate so that we can avoid the prospect of ‘rain washes out play’ or a ‘collusive walkover’ in elections

The Hindu

Higher preference for NOTA than many candidates in Mysuru, Chamarajanagar

Analysis of NOTA votes in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar elections reveals voter preferences and impact on outcomes.

The Hindu

In Tamil Nadu, BJP is a keyboard warrior, says Dayanidhi Maran

Dayanidhi Maran shared his views on a variety of subjects including whether the BJP was growing in Tamil Nadu as has been claimed, the quality of discussions in the Parliament and whether AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami’s campaign resonated with the general public

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Is the urban water system breaking? and more

The Hindu

Dindigul Reader’s Mail

Inadequate lighting on Pamban bridge poses safety risks, urging authorities to ensure proper illumination for driver safety.

The Hindu

NOTA a ‘toothless tiger’ with no implications on results: ADR expert

More than ten years after a Supreme Court judgment paved way for introduction of the NOTA (None of the Above) button on Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) for polls, the number of voters choosing it still remains low, with the experts dubbing it as a “toothless tiger” with no implications on…

The Hindu

Does AI have a future in newsrooms amid misinformation reports? Microsoft certainly thinks so and even has a tuition-free AI-focused program for journalists on how to incorporate it into their work

Microsoft has several measures to prepare journalists for the future with AI better. It further details steps they can take to incorporate the technology into their workflow and its benefits to the entire process.

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The Hindu

AAP’s poor show in Assembly polls gives Opposition ammunition to target Punjab govt.

AAP's Punjab governance model has been criticized by Congress, SAD and BJP after its poor performance in recent Assembly elections. Daljeet Singh Cheema said that AAP's model of performance has been exposed and rejected by voters. Partap Singh Bajwa said AAP should learn its lesson and focus on Punjab. BJP's…

The Hindu

Chhattisgarh Election Results 2023 | Degree of naxal influence on voting declines in the State | Data

Chhattisgarh Election Results 2023 | Analysis of NOTA vote share in Chhattisgarh Assembly elections shows decline in LWE influence. Tables 1 & 2 show NOTA vote share in 2023 & 2018 polls, respectively. As more votes get counted, the story will be updated.

The Hindu

Kerala Varma College polls: Kerala High Court sets aside election of SFI candidate as chairman, orders recounting of votes

Kerala High court sets aside election of SFI candidate to college union chair post. Court directs recounting of votes in accordance with university election bylaws. Petition filed by KSU chairman candidate alleging recounting done due to extraneous forces. Court found recounting not in accordance with bylaws, invalid votes increased &…

The Hindu

Karnataka election results | AAP receives fewer votes than NOTA

Efforts of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to open its account in the Karnataka Assembly elections yielded no result again. The party, which received the national party tag recently, got fewer votes than NOTA (None of the Above)

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Congress bulldozes BJP bastion in Kodagu

The Street

Arena Group Launches Artificial Intelligence Partnerships to Leverage Its Deep History

Leading publisher to leverage AI-assisted tools and technology across multimedia platforms after successful pilot.

The Hindu

No end in sight for Tamil Nadu voters’ wait for NOTA in civic polls

Political parties have been already informed of the non-availability of NOTA and VVPAT slips this time, says official

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