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: Dynamite News · Jun 1, 2024
Hafta letters: Hitler’s 1,000-year Reich, Pune car crash, election coverage Last week’s letter: Newslaundry · Jun 1, 2024
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. Newslaundry · May 29, 2024
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. Newslaundry · May 25, 2024
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… Newslaundry · May 25, 2024
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: Dynamite News · May 22, 2024
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. Newslaundry · May 20, 2024
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. The Hindu · May 19, 2024
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 · May 19, 2024
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 The Hindu · May 19, 2024
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. The Hindu · May 19, 2024
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 · May 19, 2024
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 · May 19, 2024
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 · May 18, 2024
The Hindu · May 18, 2024 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.
Newslaundry · May 18, 2024 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.
The Hindu · May 18, 2024 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 · May 18, 2024 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 · May 18, 2024 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?
The Hindu · May 18, 2024 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.
The Hindu · May 17, 2024 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.
The Hindu · May 17, 2024 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.
The Hindu · May 17, 2024 Why delay in uploading turnout data, Supreme Court asks Election Commission Chief Justice of India to hear NGO's plea on delay in voter turnout data publication by Election Commission.
The Hindu · May 17, 2024 Can parties be de-recognised or de-registered? | Explained The Hindu explains the power of the Election Commission to deregister a political party for violating the model code of conduct
The Hindu · May 16, 2024 ECI not being impartial in handling political violence: Sajjala YSRCP alleges Election Commission bias, TDP violence, and police inaction, impacting law and order in Andhra Pradesh.