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Lok Sabha polls: Candidates from around 60 political parties are contesting this time

Around 60 political parties fielded candidates in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka. In 2019, the number of parties in the fray had crossed the half-century mark with 56. In 2014, there were 38 parties in the fray in Karnataka.

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In Delhi, why are BJP workers ‘helping’ EC officials with election work?

M Narayanan, 81, was relieved to hear he’d be able to vote in the general elections this year. A resident of Green Park in New Delhi, he was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago and finds it difficult to leave the house.

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EC should act on PM Modi for inciting people: Mallikarjun Kharge

Reacting to the charge of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that, "SP, Congress will run bulldozer over Ram Temple if voted to power", Congress president Malliakarjun Kharge said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Under what rules did the ECI reject comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi? | Explained

Why did the Election Commission of India reject comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi? What rules and judicial precedents are applicable here?

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Intelligence sounds alert on possible violence after counting in Andhra Pradesh

Intelligence Department alerts on post-election violence in Andhra Pradesh, directs police to prevent untoward incidents.

The Hindu

Commissioning of new buildings for Fort and Sessions Court police stations in Tiruchi delayed

With the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in place in view of the the ongoing general elections held in phases in different States, the commissioning of the new multi-storeyed buildings constructed to house Fort and Sessions Court police stations in Tiruchi is expected to take some time

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Andhra Pradesh Post-poll violence: EC directs CS, DGP to take action against culprits

Chief Secretary and DGP explain post-election violence to Election Commission, leading to transfers and investigations in Andhra Pradesh.

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BJP approaches poll panel, seeks action against Rahul’s remarks on Army

BJP urges EC to take action against Rahul Gandhi for false remarks on soldiers, questioning national security.

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ECI disposes 90 pc of complaints, expresses satisfaction with campaign conduct

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has disposed of 90 per cent of 425 complaints it received in the last two months and no major complaints were pending from parties except Congress and BJP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NC, PDP term healthy Srinagar poll percentage ‘expression against Centre’s Aug. 5 moves’

Srinagar Voter Turnout: DPAP and PDP chiefs react differently to Srinagar voter turnout post Article 370 abrogation, sending messages to the Centre.

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Stop blatant violations of poll code by BJP: TMC tells Election Commission

Trinamool Congress urges Election Commission to stop BJP violations, alleging Model Code of Conduct has become "Modi Code of Conduct."

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YSR Congress complaint against Prashant Kishor, journalist Ravi Prakash for airing opinion poll

The YSR Congress yesterday filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India seeking criminal action against political consultant Prashant Kishor and RTV journalist Ravi Prakash.

Newslaundry

Election Commission urged to conduct press conference on election day

In a joint letter, the Press Club of India, Indian Women Press Corp, Press Association, Foreign Correspondent Club and the Delhi Union of Journalists express dismay at the Election Commission not holding a single press conference even after the completion of voting in three phases across the country.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Voter turnout in Phase 3 at 65.68%, says ECI

Updated voter turnout figures for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, with 65.68% turnout reported by the Election Commission.

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‘Release entire poll data, hold press conference after every phase’: Press groups write to EC

Five press groups in India issued a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner today condemning the Election Commission for “not holding a single press conference” after three phases of polling.

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2024 Lok Sabha elections: 69.93% turnout in repoll at the Parthampura booth in Gujarat’s Dahod

Repolling in Parthampura booth sees 69.93% voter turnout after live-streamed voting incident; Congress demands repolling.

The Hindu

The fraying of the model code of conduct

Political parties are duty bound to obey the code as it was framed by the Election Commission of India on the basis of a consensus among all political parties to have a civilised election.

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Sandeshkhali simmers amid a ‘fabricated rape complaint’, and TMC vs NCW

“We have been silent all these days but we were compelled to come out after receiving threats from local BJP people,” claimed Anjana*, the daughter-in-law of a Sandeshkhali local who has withdrawn her rape complaint against Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan.

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Plea in SC questions EC’s delay in publishing voter turnout data of LS polls

Petition filed in Supreme Court highlights delay and accuracy concerns in voter turnout data during Lok Sabha elections.

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At ₹558 crore, highest-ever seizures made in Karnataka

The Election Commission has seized a whopping ₹557.69 crore from March 16, when the model code of conduct (MCC) for the Lok Sabha election came into force, till the end of the final phase of polling on May 7 in the State. This is the highest-ever pre-poll seizure that has…

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Man goes live on Instagram from polling booth in Gujarat, detained for bogus voting

Man detained for bogus voting after live-streaming from poll booth in Dahod, sparking investigation and political controversy.

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Sharad Pawar’s ‘regional parties merge with Congress’ remark meets with approval from Maharashtra Congress

Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) faction may merge with Congress, sparking speculation of regional parties aligning with Congress.

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Decode Karnataka | What explains Bengaluru’s low voter turnout? and more

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Watch | Why is Bengaluru voter turnout always so low?

In this episode, The Hindu’s Afshaan Yasmeen explains the various factors why the voter turnout in Bengaluru has been low over several elections

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Repolling at one polling booth in Rajasthan’s Barmer constituency

Repolling ordered in Dudhwa Khurd village due to breach of secrecy during polling in Barmer Lok Sabha constituency.

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