Re-polling ordered at booth in Gujarat after voter makes Instagram video The Election Commission of India on Thursday ordered re-polling on May 11 at a polling booth under the Dahod Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat. The Hindu · May 9, 2024
Civil society members, former bureaucrats urge ECI to disclose record of voter turnouts A group of civil society members and former bureaucrats have urged the ECI to “immediately disclose” through its website, the authenticated record of voter turnout. The Hindu · May 9, 2024
ECI bars A.P. govt. from disbursing ₹14,000 cr. under six schemes just before polling Election Commission bars Andhra Pradesh govt from disbursing funds close to polling, citing violation of Silence Period. The Hindu · May 9, 2024
Omar Abdullah writes to Election Commission on ‘cancellation of poll rallies’ Omar Abdullah accuses administration of unjustly cancelling campaign events, seeks Election Commission intervention for fair competition. The Hindu · May 9, 2024
Lok Sabha polls | T.N. Congress Committee moves Madras High Court against PM Modi’s campaign speeches TNCC files petition in Madras High Court against PM Modi's communal speeches, seeks ECI notice, action. The Hindu · May 8, 2024
Lok Sabha elections: Phase 3 witnesses peaceful polling, voter turnout at 64.47 so far, UP records lowest The polling in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, which commenced in the early morning hours of Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 8, 2024
IVRS calls from political leaders draw voters’ ire; ECI orders probe into alleged propaganda Voters in Vijayawada inundated with pre-recorded political calls, urging ECI to investigate privacy breach by political parties. The Hindu · May 8, 2024
ECI orders repolling through postal ballot in Chilakaluripet Assembly constituency on May 8, 9 All 1,219 EVM ballot papers utilised by government employees on election duty stand invalid, says ECI, adding that they should have been issued postal ballot papers The Hindu · May 7, 2024
Largely peaceful Phase 3 records over 64% polling 2024 Lok Sabha elections phase 3: election over in 282 out of 543 Lok Sabha seats; Left Front’s Murshidabad candidate clashes with Trinamool supporters; PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah cast their votes The Hindu · May 7, 2024
Mallikarjun Kharge criticises ECI, wonders whether the delay in releasing poll turnout data is an attempt to doctor final results Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes Election Commission for delays and lack of transparency, urging unity to protect democracy. The Hindu · May 7, 2024
ECI directs X to take down BJP Karnataka's 'objectionable' post with "immediate effect" The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken serious note of the non-removal of an "objectionable post" of BJP Karnataka on X platform, despite a legally valid letter through the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, including an FIR in the matter. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 7, 2024
Karnataka BJP post on Muslim quota | Election Commission tells X to immediately take down post Karnataka BJP post on Muslim quota: Election Commission directs removal of objectionable post by Karnataka BJP on social media platform X. The Hindu · May 7, 2024
ECI puts on hold disbursement of assistance under Rythu Bharosa till completion of polling in Telangana on May 13 Election Commission keeps on hold Rythu Bharosa disbursement in Telangana due to MCC violation by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. The Hindu · May 7, 2024
The PM’s speeches fall foul of the Model Code of Conduct If the Prime Minister ceases to be the role model, nothing will be left of our great democracy The Hindu · May 5, 2024
The Hindu · May 5, 2024 Lokesh has 23 criminal cases pending against him, says declaration TDP candidate Nara Lokesh faces 23 criminal cases, including corruption, defamation, and violating Covid-19 guidelines, as per Supreme Court judgments.
The Hindu · May 5, 2024 Election Commission of India transfers Andhra Pradesh DGP Rajendranath Reddy The ECI asks the State government to send the names of three DG-rank officers for the post by 11 a.m. on May 6
The Hindu · May 5, 2024 RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav says PM Narendra Modi’s campaign is deeply communal and prejudiced Tejashwi Yadav interview: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav confident of Lok Sabha win, criticises PM Modi's speeches, demands transparency from ECI.
The Hindu · May 4, 2024 CEO directs CID to probe ‘false propaganda’ on Land Titling Act CID instructed to probe false allegations by TDP through IVR calls against Land Titling Act in Andhra Pradesh.
The Hindu · May 3, 2024 ECI asks States to ensure time-bound issuance of ‘no dues certificates’ to candidates The ECI has directed all States and Union Territories to ensure time-bound issuance of “No Dues certificate” to intending candidates which are to be included in their affidavit
Dynamite News · May 3, 2024 LS Polls: Election Commission orders immediate transfer of Odisha Mission Shakti Secretary Sujata The ECI direction came in the wake of a petition before the Commission filed by BJP alleging that she has been allegedly working for the ruling BJD. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · May 3, 2024 ECI to take a call on BRS complaint today Telangana High Court disposes of BRS petition after ECI promises decision on defamatory remarks by political leaders.
The Hindu · May 2, 2024 Election Commission orders transfer of Sujata Karthikeyan, wife of BJD leader V.K. Pandian, from Mission Shakti department Bharatiya Janata Party urged Election Commission of India to relieve Sujata R. Karthikeyan Pandian, an IAS officer and wife of powerful Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader V.K. Pandian.
The Hindu · May 2, 2024 ECI biased towards Modi, Shah and Revanth: KTR ECI biased towards Modi, Shah and Revanth: KTR
The Hindu · May 2, 2024 Webcasting will be done at 65% polling stations in Andhra Pradesh, says Chief Electoral Officer 12,438 of 46,389 polling stations in the State have been identified as ‘critical’; Special Observer suggests 100% webcasting at all polling stations in 14 Assembly constituencies
The Hindu · May 2, 2024 Heat wave conditions in Telangana force ECI to extend poll timings by an hour ECI extends polling hours in Telangana due to heat wave, allowing voting from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in several constituencies.