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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

‘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.

The Hindu

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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.

The Hindu

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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5 ex-ministers renominated by BJP despite previous defeat leading in Chhattisgarh poll counting

RAIPUR: In the ongoing Chhattisgarh assembly election vote counting, five former ministers who had faced defeat in the 2018 polls but were re-nominated by the BJP this time are currently leading in their respective constituencies, according to data from the Election Commission.

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Mizoram Assembly elections | Election Commission defers vote counting to December 4

Counting of votes for Mizoram Assembly polls will now take place on December 4, instead of December 3, the Election Commission of India announced

The Hindu

Congress delegation meets Election Commission, reiterates complaint against PM Modi, Amit Shah

Congress delegation meets EC to complain about PM, HM, alleged tampering of postal ballots and circumventing of 'silence period' restriction in Telangana. Delegation raised Prime Minister and Home Minister’s alleged violation of Model Code of Conduct and submitted evidence of tampering of postal ballots in MP.

The Hindu

‘Gross violation’: EC tells Karnataka govt to stop welfare scheme ads in Telangana newspapers

The Election Commission yesterday told the Congress government in Karnataka to immediately stop publishing ads on its welfare schemes and achievements in newspapers in Telangana. Telangana votes in its assembly election on November 30.

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Niranjan says Harish Rao distorting ECI letter

G. Niranjan, VP of Telangana Congress, demanded Harish Rao to apologize to farmers for his statements that caused ECI to deny Rythu Bandhu funds. He rejected Rao's claim that his letter to ECI was responsible. ECI imposed restrictions on BRS leaders to prevent misuse of funds. Harish Rao broke the…

The Hindu

BRS writes to EC to reconsider its decision on Rythu Bandhu disbursement

BRS requests EC to reconsider decision to withdraw permission for disbursement of Rythu Bandhu investment support.

The Hindu

Harish Rao accuses Congress of EC nod withdrawal for Rythu Bandhu

BRS leader and Minister T Harish Rao accused Harish Rao Congress of EC nod withdrawal for Rythu Bandhu.

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Harish Rao responsible for stopping Rythu Bandhu: Revanth

TPCC chief A. Revanth Reddy claimed that Minister T. Harish Rao was responsible for stopping the Rythu Bandhu and the Election Commission too had said Mr. Harish Rao’s statements had led to the Election Commission withdrawing its permission to provide Rythu Bandhu money.

The Hindu

EC withdraws Rythu Bandhu disbursement with immediate effect

Election commission withdraws Rythu Bandhu disbursement with immediate effect. It has abruptly withdrawn the order citing violation of the Model Code of Conduct.

The Hindu

Prayers held in Mizoram for change in counting date

Churches in Mizoram held prayers to seek a change in the date of counting of votes for State Assembly election

The Hindu

Disbursement of Rythu Bandhu to begin from Nov. 27: Harish

Minister T. Harish Rao accused Congress of making baseless allegations on Kaleshwaram Project and misleading people on dole. He said BRS will increase dole from ₹10,000 to ₹16,000/acre, while Congress promised ₹15,000. He also ridiculed Congress for changing stance on power supply to farm sector. He said people used to…

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Rajasthan Assembly polls: 68.24 pc voter turnout recorded till 5 pm

Rajasthan recorded 68.24 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm in the state Assembly polls which is underway on Saturday, the Election Commission informed. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Telangana: Big boost to BRS ahead of poll day, Election Commission clears Rythu Bandhu scheme

HYDERABAD: In a big boost to the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi in Telangana, the Election Commission of India on friday approved disbursement of Rythu Bandhu money for the farmers.

The Hindu

EC rubbishes report of its nod for M.P. Chief Secretary's term extension; calls it 'fake news'

EC clarifies false reports of extending Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary Iqbal Singh Bains' term; EC approval needed due to model code of conduct; Bains got two 6-month extensions earlier; EC may designate senior-most official as Chief Sec. if no extension.

The Hindu

ECI notice to Rajasthan Congress over advertisements that look like news

The Election Commission asked the Rajasthan Congress for an explanation on the advertisements issued in mainstream newspapers which were “designed” to look like a news item.

The Hindu

BJP asks Election Commission to act against Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge for panauti, OBC jibes about PM Modi

The BJP on Wednesday approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) to demand that action be taken against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

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AAP files complaint to Election Commission against BJP over social media posts targeting Kejriwal

A delegation of AAP led by party's MP Raghav Chadha today met with EC officials. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Caged parrot’ EC a sham, is favouring BJP, alleges Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut said the EC had become a caged parrot and a sham and accused it of “turning a blind eye” to the actions of the BJP.

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