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AAP and Congress welcome the Supreme Court’s order on the Chandigarh mayor election

AAP and the Congress welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision on the Chandigarh mayoral elections.

The Hindu

All 11 nominations for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh found valid

All 11 nominations made for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh were found valid, a press release from the Joint Secretary and Assistant Returning Officer of the Vidhan Sabha. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Baramati to witness NCP vs NCP in LS polls; Ajit Pawar hints to field candidate against Supriya Sule

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday sounded the election bugle against Baramati MP Supriya Sule and hinted at fielding a candidate against her cousin in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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A chance to stop the laundry cycle of Pakistan’s elections

A lesson from the Pakistan election is that democratically-minded leaders must learn to stand up to authoritarian forces

The Hindu

Maharashtra Speaker announces Ajit Pawar-led NCP as real considering legislative majority

In a major blow to Sharad Pawar, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Thursday decided that the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party is the real NCP considering the legislative majority and dismissed all the disqualification pleas against MLAs.

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Congress old-timers and Gandhi family loyalists find their way back to Parliament via Rajya Sabha

Congress old-timers who have long been out of Parliament will soon make their way back in, thanks to the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls. On Wednesday, the party released its list of candidates for the 10 seats that it is expected to win in the biennial elections to the Upper House,…

The Hindu

Sharad Pawar-led NCP quashes rumours of merging with Congress

The Sharad Pawar-led NCP refutes speculation of merging with Congress, focusing on seat-sharing and future poll campaigns.

The Hindu

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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.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

Understanding the Tenth Schedule | Explained

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

The Hindu

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:

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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