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ECI appoints three special observers for Andhra Pradesh

ECI appoints three special observers for Andhra Pradesh. They will monitor implementation of the Model Code of Conduct in the State, says Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena.

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Flexes, banners placed by political parties as per law allowed, says A.P. Chief Electoral Officer

Flexes, banners placed by political parties as per law allowed, says A.P. Chief Electoral Officer. Political parties and leaders have to apply for campaign permission on the Suvidha portal 48 hours before the scheduled programme, says Mukesh Kumar Meena.

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Prior permission must for political campaigns, rallies and meetings, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer

The political parties should obtain prior permission for conducting door-to-door campaigns, political meetings, taking out rallies, processions and even distributing pamphlets, Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Mukesh Kumar Meena has said. Participating in a meeting with all political parties at the Secretariat on March 26 (Tuesday), Mr. Meena suggested that…

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‘ECI to review seizure management in Andhra Pradesh on April 3’

Stating that the Election Commission of India (ECI) would conduct a review meeting with the Chief Secretary and Director-General of Police on the implementation and status of the ‘Seizure Management System’, the Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena suggested the District Collectors to effectively monitor it.

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Probe ordered into distribution of money during ‘Nijam Gelavali’ programme

Probe ordered into distribution of money during ‘Nijam Gelavali’ programme. Under the programme, Nara Bhuvaneswari has been visiting the families of TDP workers, who reportedly died of shock in the aftermath of the arrest of her husband and party chief Chandrababu Naidu, to console and offer them some financial assistance.…

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ECI directs A.P. Chief Electoral Officer to inquire into MCC violations at PM’s public meeting at Chilakaluripeta on March 17

ECI directs A.P. Chief Electoral Officer to inquire into MCC violations at PM’s public meeting at Chilakaluripeta on March 17. It was the first public meeting the Prime Minister addressed after the BJP entered into an alliance with TDP and JSP. Superintendents of Police of three districts attend inquiry at…

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cVIGIL an effective tool in the hands of people to flag election code violations

cVIGIL an effective tool in the hands of people to flag election code violations. Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena exhorts people to use the mobile App and be a part of the election process.

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Health emergency funds of CMRF exempted from model code of conduct

There is no restriction on releasing funds from the Chief Minister Relief Fund (CMRF) and Prime Minister Relief Fund (PMRF) to deserving people for emergency diseases like heart stroke, kidney-related ailments and cancer, even when the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is in force, informed Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar…

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Address complaints about MCC violations on priority, A.P. Chief Secretary and CEO tell officials

Address complaints about MCC violations on priority, A.P. Chief Secretary and CEO tell officials. Implement Model Code of Conduct in a fool-proof manner, says Jawahar Reddy. Government employees found violating norms will be taken to task, warns M.K. Meena.

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SPs, district Collectors should ensure smooth and violence-free polls in State, says Chief Electoral Officer

SPs, district Collectors should ensure smooth and violence-free polls in State, says Chief Electoral Officer. More than 3.82 lakh employees will be drafted for the conduct of elections in Andhra Pradesh, and teachers comprise 60% of the total election staff on the polling day, says Mukesh Kumar Meena.

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Model Code of Conduct to come into force soon after ECI announces election schedule

Model Code of Conduct to come into force soon after ECI announces election schedule. Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena, in a ‘most immediate’ memo, lists the activities that need to be taken by the administrative machinery.

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Bankers play a crucial role in monitoring poll expenses of contestants, says A.P. Chief Electoral Officer

Bankers play a crucial role in monitoring poll expenses of contestants, says A.P. Chief Electoral Officer. Provide data pertaining to the accounts that saw transactions worth more than ₹10 lakh on a single day from October 1, 2023, Mukesh Kumar Meena tells bank nodal officers.

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1.6 lakh security personnel needed to ensure smooth conduct of polls, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer

Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena says that a posse of around 1.6 lakh security personnel including the forces from the State and Centre is needed to ensure smooth conduct of the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the State.

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ECI prescribes maximum limit on election expenses of each contesting candidate

ECI prescribes maximum limit on election expenses of each contesting candidate. It is ₹95 lakh for Lok Sabha constituency ₹40 lakh for Assembly constituency. The election commission will monitor the expenditure of each and every candidate across the State, says Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena.

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ECI conducts training programme on ESMS

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

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Final electoral rolls published in Andhra Pradesh with over 4.08 crore voters

The Chief Electoral Officer of Andhra Pradesh has published the final Electoral Rolls with a total of 4,08,07,256 votes recorded.

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Purity of electoral rolls remains a priority, says Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar

Purity of electoral rolls remains a priority, says Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. The ECI has directed the enforcement agencies and administration at the district level to make a collaborative effort to curb flow of money and other forms of inducements, says Rajiv Kumar. He also exhorts people in cities…

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Chief Secretary and Chief Electoral Officer review election preparedness in Andhra Pradesh

Chief Secretary and Chief Electoral Officer review election preparedness in Andhra Pradesh. Officers who will directly be participating in the conduct of elections and have been staying in a particular district for more than three years will be transferred shortly, says Chief Secretary Jawahar Reddy.

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TDP delegation complains to Chief Electoral Officer about ‘large-scale’ discrepancies in electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh

TDP delegation complains to Chief Electoral Officer about ‘large-scale’ discrepancies in electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh. About 11 lakh applications pertaining to Forms 6, 7 & 8 are pending disposal, the TDP leaders inform CEO Mukesh Kumar Meena. The opposition party also calls for action on the alleged illegal engagement…

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Women voters outnumber men in Andhra Pradesh

Female voters outnumber their male counterparts in Andhra Pradesh. As per the draft rolls published by the Chief Electoral Officer, there are 1,98,31,791 male, 2,03,85,851 female, and 3,808 third gender voters in Andhra Pradesh. Claims and objections to be received up to December 9. Final rolls to be published on…

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TDP demands probe into transfer of election officials in General Administration Department

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) spokesperson K. Pattabhiram has demanded that the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government in Andhra Pradesh should come out with an explanation for the replacement of four officers of the General Administration (Elections) Department with the officers from other departments and filling three vacancies in it on…

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Election Commission enforces ban on transfer of officials in Andhra Pradesh

VIJAYAWADA: Election Commission has imposed a ban on transfer of officials involved in preparation of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh till the completion of revision of rolls.

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Reverification of deletions in electoral rolls will be completed by August 30, says A.P. Chief Electoral Officer

All the deletions effected from January 6, 2022, are being cross-checked to ensure purity of the electoral rolls, says Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena

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Nomination of two Governor quota MLCs notified

AP Govt nominates Karri Padmasree & Kumbha Ravibabu to Legislative Council in Governor's quota. Notification issued by Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena. Nomination done under Article 171 of Indian Constitution & Sec. 74 of Representation of People Act, 1951.

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Election Commission designates AROs in Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena published a Gazette Notification, appointing Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) of the Assembly Constituencies across the State.

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