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India election results 2024: Narendra Modi claims third term but projections show party unlikely to win outright majority – as it happened

Narendra Modi says India has placed its faith in the ruling coalition ‘for a third consecutive time’, as figures show his BJP party unlikely to secure an overall majority

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Counting of votes to begin from 8 am on June 4; EC issues handbook to poll officials

The counting of votes for the General Election and the State Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha and bye-elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India election results 2024: How will votes be counted?

Here’s how votes for India’s Lok Sabha polls will be counted using electronic voting machines on June 4.

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Specially abled cast votes across India in final phase of Lok Sabha polls

Several specially-abled individuals have stepped forward to participate in the democratic process. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hafta letters: Hitler’s 1,000-year Reich, Pune car crash, election coverage

Last week’s letter:

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Punjab: Election posters on Ram across Amritsar, 20 complaints, little action by ECI

Amid election fervour and campaigning, a poster is drawing locals’ attention in Punjab’s Amritsar. The poster saying “Jo Ram ko laye hain, hum unko layenge (Whoever has brought Ram, we will bring him)” is pasted across the city.

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From Modi factor to unemployment: Delhi voters divided, turnout lower than 2019

From the Narendra Modi factor to issues such as unemployment and education, voters in Delhi appeared divided as seven constituencies in the national capital went to the polls in the sixth phase on Saturday.

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Hafta letters: Election commission, legacy media and VVPAT

My question is related to Hafta #469. On the organised nature of Ram mandir decor in public spaces, Shardool brushed it off, claiming that I don’t “understand” India. I thought his answer had more to do with his own mandir-time-tribulations than the uniformity of the decor, and Raman sir did…

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EC sends notice to Nadda, Kharge, asks both parties to exercise restraint

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) president JP Nadda and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge to issue formal notes to star campaigners to correct their discourse, exercise care and maintain decorum. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Calcutta HC pulls up EC, restrains BJP from publishing ‘derogatory’ ads against TMC

The Calcutta High Court has restrained the BJP from publishing any “derogatory” advertisements against the TMC and pulled up the Election Commission of India for “grossly failing” to address the Trinamool’s complaints, Bar and Bench reported.

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More and more BJP leaders using anti-Muslim tropes, CPI-M complains to EC

CPI(M) leader Yechury accuses BJP of anti-Muslim rhetoric, urges Election Commission to take immediate action.

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SIT likely to submit report on poll violence in Andhra Pradesh to ECI on May 20

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe into the poll-related violence in Andhra Pradesh is likely to submit its report to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 20 (Monday).

The Hindu

Candidates demand ECI probe into opening of strongroom in presence of YSRCP leaders

The strongroom was opened in the presence of YSRCP MLA’s kin, while the candidates of other parties were kept in the dark, allege the opposition parties; YSRCP leader claims that he was present with the prior consent of officials

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TDP seeks additional forces at strongrooms, counting centres

TDP MLA candidate requests ECI for extra security at strongrooms and counting centres to prevent malpractices on June 4.

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Booth agents get absolute turnout data, but not all candidates can afford them

Training for polling agents on EVMs and Form 17 C raises transparency concerns in the 2024 general election.

The Hindu

ECI gives conditional permission for convening Telangana State Cabinet meeting

Election Commission of India permits Telangana Cabinet meeting with restrictions, delaying discussions on key issues.

The Hindu

Telangana Cabinet meeting postponed with no nod from ECI

Postponed Cabinet meeting due to Election Commission delay, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy plans to seek permission in New Delhi.

The Hindu

ECI seizes cash, liquor and other material worth about ₹302 crore since March 1 in Andhra Pradesh

ECI seizes cash, liquor and other material worth about ₹302 crore since March 1 in Andhra Pradesh. It includes cash of ₹85.32 crore and liquor costing ₹43.17 crore. Cash of ₹114.41 crore seized in Telangana.

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In Delhi, why are BJP workers ‘helping’ EC officials with election work?

M Narayanan, 81, was relieved to hear he’d be able to vote in the general elections this year. A resident of Green Park in New Delhi, he was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago and finds it difficult to leave the house.

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Special Investigation Team launches probe into poll-related violence in Andhra Pradesh

Election Commission approves SIT probe into Andhra Pradesh violence, with officials facing transfers and suspensions.

The Hindu

Kurnool Collector holds meeting on preparedness ahead of counting day

District Collector G. Srijana commends staff for peaceful polling, emphasizes ECI guidelines for June 4 counting duty.

The Hindu

Under what rules did the ECI reject comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi? | Explained

Why did the Election Commission of India reject comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi? What rules and judicial precedents are applicable here?

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TPCC urges Election Commission to check double registration of voters in Telangana and A.P.

Telangana Congress VP raises concerns over 12.50 lakh missing voters in Lok Sabha elections, urges ECI to investigate.

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Congress moves ECI against MP CM’s ‘offensive’ language

Madhya Pradesh Congress has lodged a complaint with the ECI against Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav’s alleged use of an offensive word for the grand old party.

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BJP flays YSRCP for post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh

BJP condemns post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh, blames YSRCP, demands action from Election Commission.

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