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‘We are Chitragupta of the Bengal SIR’: Meet the SABAR team tracking deleted voters

Earlier this month, a study by the Kolkata-based SABAR Institute uncovered an alarming disparity in West Bengal’s Nandigram constituency, where Muslims – who comprise 26 percent of the electorate – accounted for 95.5 percent of voter deletions across recent supplementary voter lists published by the Election Commission of India.

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Ajit Pawar Biography: A Life of Leadership, Struggle & Service

Ajit Pawar was the politician who served in the position of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the longest time. Serving in the position for six terms non-consecutively, he was working under multiple governments including the cabinets of Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Prithviraj Chavan and Uddhav Thackeray. In fact, he…

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Amid curbs, TV journalists say unable to record P2Cs or track who’s meeting officials at EC office

For nearly three months, journalists have neither been allowed to stand outside the Election Commission of India’s headquarters on Delhi’s Ashoka Road, nor film visuals from across the road. The area remains heavily barricaded with police restrictions.

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Fresh spotlight on Karnataka CID case as Rahul Gandhi flags missing ‘voter fraud’ details

Mounting fresh allegations against the Election Commission of India, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that centralised softwares were used for targeted deletion of voters in two assemblies – Aland in Karnataka and Rajura in Maharashtra.

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Experts question EC demand that Rahul Gandhi file statement under oath

The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) response to allegations of voter manipulation has been consistent – denial and seeking statements under oath from those raising the allegations. Days after asking Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to prove the charges through a declaration under oath, the ECI has…

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ECI holds meeting to discuss poll preparations for Delhi Assembly Polls

In a significant development, Election Commission of India on Thursday held a meeting to discuss preparedness for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC seeks explanation from ECI on increasing number of voters per polling booth to 1500

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Election Commission of India (ECI) explaining its decision to increase the number of voters per polling booth to from 1,200 to 1,500. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI changes dates of by-polls in three states

Election commission of India has changes the dates for By-polls to 14 seats in three states. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IAS Alka Tiwari appointment as Jharkhand Chief Secretary approved by ECI

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has approved the Jharkhand government proposal to appoint Alka Tiwari as the Chief Secretary of the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court notice to Centre, ECI on plea against freebies

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud issued notice to the Centre and poll panel and also tagged the petition along with pending cases. Read further on Dynamite News:

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No exit polls in Haryana, J&K during election period: ECI

The Election Commission of India has issued a notification regarding the publication of exit polls during the election period in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: ECI notification for 2nd phase polling on 26 seats

The Election Commission on Thursday issued a notification for the filing of nomination papers by the candidates for the second phase. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Haryana: EC stops recruitments results announcements till Assembly poll

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday stopped the result announcements of the ongoing recruitment process in Haryana until the completion of assembly elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI to announce schedule for Assembly elections today

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for assembly elections on Friday at around 3 pm. Elections are due in Haryana, and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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SC refuses to entertain plea for re-polling in Bihar's Munger

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to the Election Commission of India for re-polling at Munger parliamentary constituency, Bihar, where allegedly booth capturing had happened with the connivance of the local administration. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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ECI disposes 90 pc of complaints, expresses satisfaction with campaign conduct

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has disposed of 90 per cent of 425 complaints it received in the last two months and no major complaints were pending from parties except Congress and BJP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI issues notifications for Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh

The Election Commission of India (ECI) in a press release issued notifications for ensuing Lok Sabha General Elections and six Assembly Constituency (AC) bye-elections in Himachal Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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.

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Cash release committee set up in Belagavi

Belagavi forms cash release committee to expedite return of seized cash under Election Commission guidelines. Contact Gaurishankar Kadechur for assistance.

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SBI tells SC it has complied with its direction to provide Electoral Bonds data to ECI

The Chairman of SBI has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court apprising that in compliance with the top court's order, date of purchase of each Electoral Bond, the name of the purchaser and the denomination of the Electoral Bond purchased has been furnished to the Election Commission of India.…

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Odisha political parties urge ECI to ensure neutrality of government machineries during elections

Political parties in Odisha have urged Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure of neutrality of government machineries during forthcoming General and Assembly elections in the State

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Rajya Sabha Poll: Election announced for 56 seats across 15 states including 10 seats in UP

Elections have been announced for 56 Rajya Sabha seats in 15 states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Election Commission to hold meeting in Uttar Pradesh

With the Lok Sabha elections only a few months away, the Election Commission of India will visit Uttar Pradesh and hold a meeting with district officers on January 30 to review preparedness for the polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI recommends suspension of Telangana DGP Anjani Kumar for meeting Revanth Reddy

Election Commission of India directs Telangana Chief Secretary to suspend DGP Anjani Kumar for meeting TPCC president while election results were being announced. ECI recommended suspension of DGP for violating model code of conduct. DGP claims he was called to discuss arrangements for swearing ceremony. Suspension orders awaited.

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