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Hafta 479: Katchatheevu controversy, the role of India’s Election Commission

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, and Manisha Pande are joined by ex-Chief Election Commissioner Dr SY Quraishi, and academic Professor R Manivannan.

Newslaundry

Reaching out to voters in Kuttaiyur village on T.N.-Karnataka border is an uphill task

Election Commission officials face challenges reaching isolated Tamil Nadu village for voting, traveling across two states.

The Hindu

Ethnic conflict casts a shadow on Manipur polls; Kuki-Zo, Meitei people devise voting strategies

In the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, most of the violence-affected parts of the State go to the polls. These include all of the Inner Manipur constituency having a largely Meitei population, and large parts of the Outer Manipur constituency (ST) covering Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Chandel with a majority…

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Feud in IOA continues, 9 EC members ask "unauthorised persons" not to enter headquarters

Internal feud in Indian Olympic Association escalates in New Delhi as executive council members restrict unauthorized access to headquarters.

The Hindu

Feud in IOA continues, 9 EC members ask 'unauthorised persons' not to enter headquarters

NEW DELHI: The internal conflict within the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has escalated further, with nine members of its executive council issuing a notice prohibiting "unauthorized persons" from entering its headquarters. This directive is specifically aimed at two recently appointed officials.

The Times of India

Election Commission teams seize ₹1 crore cash from vehicle in Arunachal Pradesh

Election Commission seizes ₹1 crore cash in Arunachal Pradesh, part of total ₹5.48 crore seized in State.

The Hindu

BJP wants EC to take suo motu note of ‘phone-tapping’

Telangana BJP demands action against KCR for phone-tapping scandal, accuses him of violating privacy and democratic norms.

The Hindu

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‘All persons with disabilities must vote’

Empowering Persons with Disabilities in Chennai to participate in development discourse and accessible elections for equal opportunity.

The Hindu

APCC leaders meet Election Commission; flag violation of model code of conduct by YSR Congress Party

Andhra Pradesh Congress leaders meet ECI over alleged MCC breach in Andhra Pradesh, demand removal of CM Jagan's photos from government material.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | BJP got 75% of ₹582 crore worth electoral bonds bought by loss making firms; Sanjay Nirupam expelled from Congress, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 4, 2024

The Hindu

ECI shakes up West Bengal administration, special observer arrives in State

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Election Commission appoints special observers in West Bengal ahead of upcoming polls, ensuring transparency and security.

The Hindu

DMK moves Madras High Court questioning the design of third generation EVMs

DMK files petition in Madras High Court seeking direct connection between EVM units, transparency in election procedures.

The Hindu

SBI refuses to disclose SOP for sale, redemption of electoral bonds in RTI reply

Electoral bonds scheme: SBI refuses to disclose electoral bond SOPs, citing commercial confidence exemption, despite Supreme Court's directions.

The Hindu

EC appoints special observers in states; countering false narratives on agenda

Besides general, expenditure and police observers, the EC had been deploying special observers in poll-going states.

The Hindu

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CM questions Amit Shah’s moral right to seek votes in Karnataka without releasing Central aid for drought

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah questions Amit Shah's moral right to seek votes without releasing Central aid for Karnataka's drought relief.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Interplay between law and technology can ensure criminal justice reform: CJI; Arunachal Pradesh will always be a part of India, says Jaishankar, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 2, 2024

The Hindu

New toll rates on highways to be effective only after Lok Sabha election

According to a senior NHAI official, the change in toll fee is part of an annual exercise to revise the rates that are linked to the changes in the Wholesale Price Index-based inflation.

The Hindu

SC notice to EC on plea to cross-verify EVM and VVPAT counts

Supreme Court issues notice to Election Commission on petition for mandatory VVPAT verification in EVMs for transparency.

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BJP's Dilip Ghosh, Cong's Supriya Shrinate get EC rap for derogatory comments against women

Election Commission censures BJP and Congress leaders for derogatory remarks against women, monitoring their communications closely.

The Hindu

AIADMK flags MCC violation at memorial to Karunanidhi

AIADMK files complaint to EC over showcasing of Karunanidhi's life at memorial, seeks sealing of premises.

The Hindu

The biggest challenge yet for the great Indian election

Democracy in India at a crossroads as Opposition questions fairness of election process, impacting integrity and trust in democracy.

The Hindu

BRS lodges complaint against BJP candidate

BRS files complaint against BJP candidate for offensive remarks, seeks legal action from Election Commission.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Indian Navy rescues hijacked Iranian fishing vessel; Congress deeply unhappy with seat sharing in Bihar, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 30, 2024.

Dynamite News

EC orders transfer of IPS officer who is husband of Haryana BJP MP

The Election Commission has ordered the transfer of IPS officer Rajesh Duggal, who is the husband of BJP MP from Sirsa Sunita Duggal, and directed that no election-related work be assigned to him till Lok Sabha polls conclude in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Election Commission issues notice to Kerala government over announcement on withdrawal of anti-CAA protest cases

Election Commission issues notice to Kerala government over withdrawal of anti-CAA protest cases, sparking controversy and political accusations.

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