In a first, Bru voters exercise their franchise in Tripura Lok Sabha 2024 Bru voters in Tripura cast their votes in Lok Sabha elections 2024, marking their first participation in MP elections The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024
Supreme Court issues notice to EC on plea seeking re-election where NOTA gets majority vote In the wake of the recent Surat Loksabha seat issue, motivational speaker Shiv Khera has sought direction from the Supreme Court to give publicity of NOTA as a "fictional candidate" and to frame rules to conduct re-election in the parliamentary seats where NOTA gets a majority. Read further on Dynamite… Dynamite News · Apr 26, 2024
'Exercise your right and cast your vote': Sunil Gavaskar appeals to Indian people NEW DELHI: Voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls will take place on Friday, with 88 seats up for grabs across 13 states and cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has urged Indian citizens to participate by casting their votes. The Times of India · Apr 25, 2024
Hot button: On the voter and heat exposure The Election Commission of India would do well to implement measures to incentivise voting by minimising heat exposure The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
ECI transfers Circle-Inspector on charges of favouring ruling YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh Gangireddy, who was working with the district election wing, has been ordered to report to the Police Headquarters immediately The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
Extended poll timings in some places in Bihar due to heatwave The Election Commission of India extended the poll timings by two hours in some Assembly segments in four parliamentary constituencies of Bihar for enhanced voter participation amid a heatwave The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
EVM-VVPAT case | SC says EVM microcontrollers are ‘agnostic’, do not recognise parties or candidates, only buttons EVM-VVPAT case: Supreme Court questions Election Commission on EVMs, including reprogrammable microcontrollers, ahead of Lok Sabha elections. The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024
ECI organizes mega voter awareness program in Srinagar under SVEEP The Election Commission of India (ECI) organized a mega voter awareness program under SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation) at Tulip Garden in Srinagar. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Apr 23, 2024
Letters to The Editor — April 23, 2024 Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor The Hindu · Apr 22, 2024
‘Not the first time’: Cong writes to EC seeking action against Amish Devgan over Ram temple ‘monologue’ The Congress has submitted a complaint to the Election Commission of India over a News18 India show anchored by Amish Devgan which the party said allegedly violated the Model Code of Conduct by invoking religious sentiments. Newslaundry · Apr 22, 2024
Lok Sabha Elections: West Bengal records 77.57 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm West Bengal is leading the voter turnout charts after it recorded a 77.57 voting percentage in the state till 5 pm as per the data released by the Election Commission of India. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Apr 19, 2024
Lok Sabha polls: PwD voter casts his vote in J-K's Ramban; expresses gratitude to administration for disability-friendly election In a heartening display of democratic fervor, a voter with disabilities defied physical constraints to exercise her constitutional right to vote in the Jammu Kashmir's Udhampur Lok Sabha Election 2024. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Apr 19, 2024
General elections 2024: 10 things kids should know about the largest democracy's voting system Voting for the general election in India has begun. Citizens will vote for the 18th Lok Sabha elections in seven phases which will be held from April 19 to June 1. The Times of India · Apr 19, 2024
Impossible to tamper with EVMs at any stage, ECI tells SC The Election Commission of India (ECI) categorically assured the Supreme Court that it is impossible to tamper with electronic voting machines (EVMs) “at any stage”. The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024
The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024 Election Commission of India’s website blocked for users abroad The ECI declined to comment on the reasons for blocking the website. However, government websites are typically geofenced for security reasons, said Nemo, an information security researcher who goes by a pseudonym online.
Dynamite News · Apr 18, 2024 Election Commission issued notification for fourth phase of Lok Sabha polls The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued a notification for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News:
Dynamite News · Apr 17, 2024 'What is the punishment for manipulating EVMs', SC asks ECI The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down the plea to go back to election via ballot paper instead of EVMs and asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) whether 'there is any punishment for officials and authorities manipulating Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)'. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Apr 17, 2024 Sitaram Yechury interview | ‘Why is ED not using PMLA in open-and-shut electoral bonds cases?’ Sitaram Yechury campaigns for Left candidate in Kannur, discusses BJP narrative and CPI(M) prospects in elections.
Newslaundry · Apr 15, 2024 Behind lull at Jaipur’s poll merchandise hub: ‘Shift to phone’, EC vigil, ‘no money’ for Cong The Lok Sabha elections are just days away in Rajasthan, but unlike previous polls, the streets in the capital Jaipur are denuded of campaign material. Except Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s face on hoardings at crucial junctions.
The Hindu · Apr 14, 2024 DGP asks police officials to step up security for Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy A report on the attack on Jagan Mohan Reddy and the progress in the investigation has been submitted to the Election Commission of India, says Rajendranath Reddy
The Hindu · Apr 14, 2024 ECI orders probe into alleged attack on Jagan Mohan Reddy After the issue of Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy getting injured came to the notice of the Election Commission of India, Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer was told to send a detailed report on the incident, and the persons responsible for the attack
The Hindu · Apr 13, 2024 Punjab Minister Bhullar in soup over alleged casteist remark The Congress party also lashed out at the AAP, accusing Mr. Bhullar of promoting racism.
Dynamite News · Apr 10, 2024 ECI cracks down on anonymous political hoardings, directs disclosure of publishers and printers for traceability and accountability Sending a strong message, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday directed all States/UTs mandating the clear identification of printer and publisher on printed election-related material including hoardings, ensuring accountability and transparency in campaign communications. Read further on Dynamite News:
Dynamite News · Apr 9, 2024 ECI issues notice to Randeep Surjewala over remarks on Hema Malini; seeks response by April 11 The Election Commission of India on Tuesday issued a notice to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala for his undignified and uncivilized comments against Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Hema Malini. Read further on Dynamite News:
Dynamite News · Apr 3, 2024 ECI calls crucial meeting with top officials to review law and order on borders ahead of LS polls The Election Commission of India (ECI) has called a crucial meeting on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News: