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The clear message in the Court’s ‘no’ to electoral bonds

The Supreme Court’s judgment, striking down the electoral bonds scheme, is the outcome of vigilance by citizens

The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024

Sharad Pawar says a ‘strange situation’ is arising, seeks urgent hearing in Supreme Court

NCP founder Sharad Pawar appeals to Supreme Court for urgent hearing, concerned about being subject to nephew Ajit Pawar's control.

The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024

Ban on India’s electoral bonds: How will it affect 2024 election?

While transparency advocates and opposition leaders say ban is a big win for democracy, Modi’s BJP remains confident.

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2024

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From quid pro quo to proportionality: 5 takeaways from the electoral bonds verdict

The Supreme Court has struck down the Narendra Modi government’s electoral bonds scheme as “unconstitutional” in two separate judgments. It has asked the State Bank of India to submit the details of these bonds to the Election Commission of India which should publish it on its website by March 31.

Newslaundry · Feb 15, 2024

OpenAI executives discuss election misinformation and safety with civil society in India

OpenAI discusses AI-driven misinformation and election preparedness in India, urging collaboration with tech platforms and the Election Commission.

The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024

Jai Bharat Maata Seva Samiti urges ECI to conduct free and fair elections

Jai Bharat Maata Seva Samiti on Friday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ban the sale of liquor and tobacco, and to shut down bars, clubs and pubs and dhabas to ensure free and fair elections across the country during the upcoming Parliament elections.

The Hindu · Feb 2, 2024

LS polls: Karnataka High Court notice to EC on plea to curb use of tech-based platforms to bribe voters

The High Court of Karnataka has ordered issue of notice to the Election Commission of India on a PIL petition, which has sought directions to the EC to formulate new guidelines and introduce measures to curb newer and innovative corrupt practices, including bribing voters through gift cards, digital payments, and…

The Hindu · Feb 2, 2024

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56 Rajya Sabha seats go to polls on February 27

Rajya Sabha elections 2024: The Election Commission of India announces elections for 56 Rajya Sabha seats in 15 states on February 27.

The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024

Rajya Sabha Poll: Election announced for 56 seats across 15 states including 10 seats in UP

Elections have been announced for 56 Rajya Sabha seats in 15 states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 29, 2024

ECI conducts training programme on ESMS

The Election Commission of India conducts virtual training on Election Seizure Management System for Andhra Pradesh officers.

The Hindu · Jan 24, 2024

Kerala’s final electoral rolls published; electorate grows by over 3 lakh voters in a year

Kerala’s electorate rose by over 3 lakh voters to record 2,70,99,326 voters, including 1,39,96,729 women, 1,31,02,288 men and 309 transgender voters, in the final Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls published by the Election Commission of India (ECI)

The Hindu · Jan 23, 2024

Parties raise furore over Tirupati byelection discrepancies

The Election Commission of India raises concerns over discrepancies in Tirupati voters' list, accusing ruling party of involvement.

The Hindu · Jan 20, 2024

ECI estimates ₹10,000 crore needed every 15 years for new EVMs if simultaneous polls held

The Election Commission of India estimates that ₹10,000 crore is needed every 15 years for new EVMs if simultaneous polls are held.

The Hindu · Jan 20, 2024

Poll violations | Election Commission of India recommends suspension of IAS officer, 5 others

The Election Commission of India has recommended suspension of an IAS officer along with two more officers and three outsourcing employees for allegedly and unauthorisedly downloading about 34,000 Electors Photo Identification Cards between March and April in 2021 in Tirupati Assembly Constituency, during the time of Tirupati Lok Sabha by-elections.

The Hindu · Jan 18, 2024

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Dynamite News · Jan 12, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Election Commission to hold meeting in Uttar Pradesh

With the Lok Sabha elections only a few months away, the Election Commission of India will visit Uttar Pradesh and hold a meeting with district officers on January 30 to review preparedness for the polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024

Andhra Pradesh’s electoral gender ratio rises to an impressive 1,036 in a decade

Sustained efforts by the Election Commission of India resulted in the Electoral Gender Ratio of Andhra Pradesh rising from 1,013 in the year 2014 to 1,036 as on January 10, 2024. During a media briefing on the preparedness for general elections in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said he…

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024

Madras High Court junks PIL plea to enhance quantum of election deposit money

The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation petition which sought a direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider a plea for enhancing the amount of money to be deposited by the contestants in general as well as Legislative Assembly elections.

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024

Congress cries foul over refusal to accept hard copies for voter enrollment

The Congress party in Mysuru has cried foul over the reported refusal by officials to accept hard copies of applications for voter enrollment.

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The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

Election Commission tweaks rules for allocation of symbols to unrecognised political parties

The Election Commission of India brought in new rules for allocation of symbols to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties

The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024

Government kicks off New Year with fresh electoral bond sales from January 2

This is the 30th tranche of bond issuances under the electoral bond scheme that was launched in 2018 to “cleanse the system of political funding”, and is being scrutinised by the Supreme Court.

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

Final electoral roll will be released on January 22, says Krishna district Collector

Krishna district Collector P. Rajababu has said that the final electoral roll will be published on January 22, instead of the previously scheduled January 5, as per the decision made by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

Pleas related to voters’ list to be accepted until Jan. 12

Vizianagaram Collector S. Nagalakshmi on December 27 (Wednesday) asked all booth-level officers to receive petitions related to claims and objections from the people and representatives of political parties until January 12, 2024 as the Election Commission of India (ECI) had extended the deadline.

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

ECI officials call for a ‘360-degree plan’ for conduct of elections in a fair and peaceful manner in Andhra Pradesh

ECI officials call for a ‘360-degree plan’ for conduct elections in a fair and peaceful manner in Andhra Pradesh. Purification of electoral rolls should be done properly so that there are no double entries and names of deceased electors, they assert. The Election Commission of India will be organising Systematic…

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

Delhi HC directs EC to decide on Rahul Gandhi’s ‘pickpocket’ jibe at PM within 8 weeks

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Election Commission of India (EC) to take a decision, preferably within eight weeks, against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

ECI recommends suspension of Telangana DGP Anjani Kumar for meeting Revanth Reddy

Election Commission of India directs Telangana Chief Secretary to suspend DGP Anjani Kumar for meeting TPCC president while election results were being announced. ECI recommended suspension of DGP for violating model code of conduct. DGP claims he was called to discuss arrangements for swearing ceremony. Suspension orders awaited.

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