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BJP accused of misusing central investigating agencies ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Hyderabad TPCC leader accuses BJP of biased electoral environment, urges Election Commission to prevent agency raids pre-election.

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Election Commission on high alert in Karnataka as pre-poll seizures during 2023 Assembly elections had crossed ₹733 crore

Election Commission on high alert for 2023 Karnataka Assembly election with record-breaking seizures of cash, liquor, drugs, and more.

The Hindu

BJP complains to EC against Priyank Kharge

Bharatiya Janata Party MLC Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Friday filed a complaint with the Election Commission against RDPR Minister Priyank Kharge for his social media post that referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in an allegedly derogatory manner.

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CEO Satyabrata Sahoo holds meeting with recognised political parties in Chennai

Chennai CEO meets political parties to discuss Lok Sabha poll issues, including model code of conduct and campaign restrictions.

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Atishi claims AAP office in Delhi 'sealed'; police refute charge

The Aam Aadmi Party office in Delhi has been "sealed" from all sides, its senior leader Atishi claimed on Saturday and said the party will report the matter to the Election Commission. Read further on Dynamite News:

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All about the vote-from-home facility in the Lok Sabha elections | Explained

The Hindu explores the vote from home facility, how it works and who is eligible to avail of it.

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INDIA bloc leaders reach out to EC, highlight ‘misuse’ of Central agencies

A day after the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy case, a delegation of INDIA bloc leaders on March 22 called on the Election Commission (EC) to allege “unrelenting, blatant and illegal deployment of Central…

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Lok Sabha polls: Seizures worth over ₹5.22 crore made in 24 hours in Karnataka

The Election Commission has made seizures worth over ₹5.22 crore in the last 24 hours. With this, the total seizures since March 16, when the model code of conduct (MCC) came into force in Karnataka, have touched ₹36.41 crore. This includes cash, liquor, drugs, and precious metals.

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Lok Sabha polls | Kerala’s Chief Electoral Officer-led panel to oversee facilities for PwD voters

State Steering Committee on Accessible Elections (SSCAE) has been reconstituted ahead of Lok Sabha elections in Kerala on April 26 as part of efforts to ensure an “accessible and inclusive” electoral process for persons with disabilities (Pwd) in Kerala.

The Hindu

EC issues more transfer orders for State officials, including DMs and SPs

Election Commission orders transfer of non-cadre officers in Gujarat, Punjab, Odisha, and West Bengal for fair elections.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | ED arrests Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case; electoral bonds full data reveals companies under ED, I-T scanner donated poll bonds to BJP, BRS, Congress, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 22, 2024

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Electoral bonds full data | Companies under ED, I-T scanner donated poll bonds to BJP, BRS, Congress

Many companies that faced regulatory action in the past five years have all donated electoral bonds to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in some measure, data released by the Election Commission (EC) to comply with the orders of the Supreme Court show.

The Hindu

Nearly 12 lakh senior citizens and persons with disabilities eligible to vote from home in Karnataka

Bengaluru: Over 5.7 lakh seniors and 6.13 lakh persons with disabilities can vote from home in Karnataka during lok sabha elections.

The Hindu

EC publishes electoral bond details, including alpha-numeric bond numbers

The Election Commission on March 21 made public a fresh data set of electoral bonds, including their alpha-numeric numbers that can help match their purchasers with the political parties that received the funds.

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Provided all details of electoral bonds to Election Commission: SBI tells SC

The State Bank of India told the Supreme Court on Thursday it has provided all details of the electoral bonds in its possession to the Election Commission. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress moves EC against 'Modi Parivaar' and 'Modi ki Guarantee' advertisements

Lok Sabha polls: A delegation of Congress leaders met the Election Commission and handed over a set of complaints about alleged violations of the model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha polls and demanded immediate action.

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Election Commission To Centre: Stop sending 'Viksit Bharat' messages on WhatsApp

This action by the Election Commission comes after it received a number of complaints about the model code being violated by MeitY. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Election Commission issues notification for first phase of Lok Sabha elections

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday issued the notification for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha polls: Seizures cross ₹20 crore in three days

The Election Commission has made total seizures worth over ₹4.73 crore in the last 24 hours. With this, the total seizures since March 16 when the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into force in Karnataka touched ₹20.62 crore. This includes cash, liquor, drugs, and precious metals.

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LS polls: EC keeping a hawk’s eye on suspicious bank transactions and digital payments

To prevent any illicit attempts to influence voters through inducements in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission is rigorously monitoring suspicious bank transactions and digital payments.

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JD(S) seeks deployment of paramilitary forces in Bengaluru Rural constituency and transfer of senior officials

Seeking the transfer of senior officials in Ramanagaram district for allegedly colluding with Congress candidate in Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency, former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday urged the Election Commission to deploy paramilitary forces to ensure free and fair election in the constituency.

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SC allows Sharad Pawar faction to use 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar' name for LS polls

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Sharad Pawar faction to use 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar' as its name for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sharad Pawar faction of NCP gets symbol for Lok Sabha, Assembly polls

Supreme Court allows NCP-Sharad Pawar faction to use 'man blowing turha' symbol, directs Ajit Pawar group on 'clock' symbol.

The Hindu

1951-52 Lok Sabha polls | When EC invalidated women voters who enrolled as a mother, wife

India's electoral evolution from women voters being shadowed by men in the 1952 general election to surpassing them in participation in 2024

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EC asks court to dissolve Move Forward

The Election Commission (EC) on Monday submitted a petition to the Constitutional Court asking it to dissolve the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP).

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