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Congress releases first list of candidates for Rajya Sabha elections

The grand old Congress party announced on Wednesday the first list of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha Biennial Elections to be held in various states. Read further on Dynamite News:

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96.88 crore people registered to vote for 2024 Lok Sabha election, says Election Commission

The Election Commission (EC) on Friday announced that 96.88 crore people are registered to vote for the forthcoming General Elections, marking it the largest electorate. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI rules Ajit Pawar faction is the real NCP

Real NCP news: The Election Commission declares Ajit Pawar's faction as the real NCP, ending speculation over the factional fight.

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Parliamentary proceedings | Opposition members seek timeline for holding Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir

Opposition members in the Lok Sabha urged the government to hold Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir at the earliest

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JD(S) complains to EC against Magadi MLA

The Janata Dal (Secular) on Friday complained to the Election Commission to cancel the Legislative Assembly membership of Magadi Congress legislator H.C. Balakrishna for “threatening the public” that the five guarantees will be withdrawn if people do not vote for the Congress.

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Hectic lobbying to begin for four RS seats from Karnataka

Amidst political parties preparing to fight the Parliamentary polls, hectic parleys and lobbying is now expected to start in the Congress for four Rajya Sabha seats from Karnataka for which the Election Commission on Monday notified election dates. A total of 56 seats in Rajya Sabha across the country, including…

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Effective use of technology by EC will enhance poll-related activities: President

President Droupadi Murmu praises the Election Commission's use of technology and efforts to enhance inclusivity in elections.

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National Voters' Day | Congress hits out at EC for refusing to meet INDIA bloc leaders on VVPAT issue

The Congress criticised the Election Commission on the National Voters’ Day for refusing to meet INDIA bloc leaders on its demand for greater use of VVPATs in polls, terming it as an “injustice” that strikes at the very foundations of democracy.

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The idea of one nation, one election is against federalism

One of the reasons assigned in support of One Nation, One Election is the high amount of expenditure towards the conduct of elections.

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Understanding the Tenth Schedule | Explained

The Maharashtra Assembly Speaker recognizes the Eknath Shinde faction as the real Shiv Sena, refusing to disqualify MLAs.

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EC reschedules U.P. legislative council bypoll due to public holiday for temple consecration ceremony

The Election Commission reschedules a bypoll in Uttar Pradesh due to a public holiday for a temple ceremony.

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Uddhav faction moves SC against Speaker's order declaring Shinde group as real Shiv Sena

The Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena on Monday moved the Supreme Court challenging Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar's order declaring the Sena bloc led by CM Eknath Shinde as the "real political party" after its split in June 2022. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ensure a ‘spotless’ election, Chief Election Commissioner tells State poll officials

The Election Commission holds a brainstorming session with Chief Electoral Officers to prepare for upcoming elections.

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EC should apologise to the people of J&K for failing to hold elections: Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah criticised the EC over the delay in holding elections in the Union Territory.

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Bangladesh's main opposition party starts a 48-hour general strike ahead of Sunday's election

Bangladesh’s main opposition party has started Saturday a 48-hour general strike as the South Asian nation is gearing up to hold its next general election

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Bangladesh opposition calls for strike on election weekend as premier Hasina seeks forgiveness

Bangladesh’s main opposition party is calling for general strikes on the weekend of the country’s parliamentary election, urging voters to join calls for boycott

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Have been saying since 2003, I don't trust EVMs: Digvijaya Singh

Digvijaya Singh raises questions over EVMs, demands VVPAT slips to ensure voter trust. INDIA bloc seeks meeting with ECI.

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Rajasthan Cabinet formed with swearing-in of 22 Ministers at Raj Bhavan

Twenty-two BJP MLAs were sworn in as Ministers of the Rajasthan government during a ceremony at the Raj Bhawan in Jaipur on December 30. Of these, 12 were sworn in as Cabinet Ministers, five as Ministers of State (independent charge) and five as Ministers of State.

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If EVMs not 'fixed' before LS polls, BJP can win over 400 seats: Sam Pitroda

Congress leader Sam Pitroda raises concerns over EVMs, calls for trust rebuilding before 2024 elections. Opp. INDIA bloc decides not to project PM candidate.

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Reshuffling of police officials as per ECI guidelines to begin in January

Come January, the Police Department will start the process of transferring the officials ensconced in their present positions for more than three years. This is in tune with the order issued by the Election Commission ahead of the general elections to shuffle the officials involved in the poll process.

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‘Nationwide campaign to be launched against the bill that replaces CJI by cabinet Minister in committee to select election commissioners’

Citizens for Democracy launches nationwide campaign opposing bill replacing CJI in Election Commission selection committee.

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Election Commission directs political parties not to use terms derogatory to people with disabilities

The Election Commission on Thursday asked political parties to promote inclusivity for people with disabilities.

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SC verdict on Article 370 abrogation | Conduct J&K Assembly elections by September 2024, SC directs EC

SC verdict on Article 370 abrogation: The Constitution Bench of Supreme Court has ordered the Election Commission to conduct elections to Jammu and Kashmir Assembly before September 30, 2024. The top court also directed Centre for the restoration of Statehood.

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Article 370 abrogation harmed bond between J&K, rest of country: Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah says BJP govt. harmed bond between J&K and rest of India with abrogation of Article 370. People of J&K not happy with decision. He believes people will show unhappiness in assembly elections. He urges respect for religious beliefs of others. INDIA alliance to meet on Dec. 16 to…

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Mizoram Assembly Elections: Counting of vote underway for 40 seats

Mizoram, the counting will be conducted in 13 centres across the state and 40 counting halls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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