ECI considering ways to address opposition concerns on alleged misuse of central agencies
The EC is considering addressing concerns raised by INDIA bloc parties regarding the alleged misuse of central agencies by the BJP-led government, which they claim has led to an erosion of the level playing field in elections. While legal and constitutional limitations may restrict specific actions by the ECI, the commission is contemplating issuing a strong advisory. Key Points
Economic TimesWin for EPS: EC recognises him as AIADMK gen secy
The Election Commission of India has recognised Edappadi K Palaniswami as the general secretary of the AIADMK, effectively ending the party's dual leadership. The decision also means that the ECI has allotted the AIADMK the two-leaves symbol. Palaniswami urged his party to win all 39 seats in Tamil Nadu and the lone seat in neighbouring Puducherry in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesEVM debate has a solution. And it's neither the ballot paper nor INDIA's new demand
Pure stonewalling or hiding behind claims of technical perfection won’t do. The ECI must prove that its systems are above suspicion. Key Points
ThePrintSBI put on notice for not sharing poll bond codes
SC disapproved of SBI not disclosing unique serial numbers of electoral bonds, seeks bank's reply. The court also directed ECI to retrieve missing documents. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesBallot boxes to EVMs: Incredible journey of Election Commission indelibly inked in history
The Election Commission of India, established in 1950, has overseen 17 general elections and numerous others. It has adapted from ballot boxes to EVMs, and faces challenges like large electorates and criticism of EVMs. Despite this, it strives for accessible and inclusive elections, using tech and innovation. Key Points
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Karnataka Election Results 2023: How to check live counting on ECI website (results.eci.gov.in)
You can check the results on these websites: www.eciresults.nic.in, eci.gov.in, results.eci.gov.in. Key Points
FinancialexpressKarnataka Election 2023: When, where and how to check live results
Karnataka Assembly Election Result 2023 Schedule: The counting of votes across 224 seats of the Karnataka Assembly will begin at 8 AM at 36 counting centres across the state. One can check results on results.eci.gov.in. Other websites are www.eciresults.nic.in, eci.gov.in, results.eci.gov.in. Key Points
FinancialexpressCrucial legal pointers for Pawar vs Pawar from Sena vs Sena
NCP chief Sharad Pawar has chosen not to pursue a legal battle after several MLAs defected to the BJP-Sena government in Maharashtra. Instead, he plans to rebuild his party from scratch and go directly to the people. This decision comes after a look at the legal battles faced by the Shiv Sena last year, which did not end favorably. The rebellion led by Ajit Pawar mirrors a similar rebellion by Eknath Shinde last year, and the legal outcomes of that case may provide some hints on the future of the NCP. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesLok Sabha polls in Delhi on April 16? 'Tentative', says Delhi election officer
Find out the tentative date for the Lok Sabha polls in Delhi. Get the latest updates on the upcoming elections in the capital city. Key Points
Times Of India960 mn eligible to vote in Lok Sabha elections, 5.3% increase since 2019: EC
Of the 960 million eligible voters, 470 million are women, 489.952 million are men and 48,000 are classified as third gender, ECI said. | Latest News India Key Points
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22,217 electoral bonds bought from April 2019 to 15 February 2024 — SBI's compliance affidavit in SC
SBI files affidavit saying it has furnished all details of electoral bonds to EC as ordered by SC. Top court had scrapped 7-year-old electoral funding scheme on 15 February. Key Points
ThePrintFake Lok Sabha Election schedule alert! ECI warns against misinformation
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a warning against a fake message circulating online claiming to be the official Lok Sabha election schedule. The schedule is likely to be announced after March 13th. ECI teams are currently on the ground, assessing the election readiness of various states, and are likely to conclude their assessment by March 13. Key Points
Economic TimesElectoral bond data: Future Gaming and Megha Engineering top donors to political parties
The data release provides details of electoral bonds worth over Rs 12,000 crore. The information was provided by State Bank of India (SBI), the sole seller of the bonds, and published by the ECI. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian Union Muslim League to urge EC to change dates for polls on Fridays
For Tamil Nadu, the polls will be held on April 19 and in Kerala on April 26. Both dates fall on a Friday. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesHosting party for workers/ voters: This is what it will cost candidates during poll campaign
BJP and Congress respond to ECI's Lok Sabha schedule. Model code in effect in Madhya Pradesh. Voting from home for elderly over 85. Campaign costs and Key Points
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Lok Sabha Election 2024: Fake WhatsApp message circulating on polls schedule, clarifies EC
Fake WhatsApp message circulating about 2024 Lok Sabha Elections schedule, ECI clarifies it is fabricated. No official dates announced yet. The election schedule is to be announced through a press conference by ECI. Key Points
mintTelangana assembly polls to be held on November 30, nomination filing would begin today
The polling will be held on November 30 from 5 AM to 5 PM, barring some places where it ends at 4 PM. The counting of votes will be taken up on December 3. Key Points
FirstpostView: The great Indian poll story need not be hate or fake one
Karnataka state polls witnessed an unprecedented decline in decorum-based electoral competition castigating the Elections Commission for its inability to enforce the decades old Model Code of Conduct (MCC) as it primarily functions as a moral code. The poll campaigns surpassed a low-level benchmark of mutual disrespect and witness a surge of fake news on social media, making voter education imperative and raising concerns among election managers for the 2024 national elections. Key Points
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