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2 Days Before Lok Sabha Results, A Case Of Two Petitions Before Poll Body

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New Delhi: Lok Sabha election over, both Opposition INDIA bloc and the ruling BJP knocked at the doors of the Election Commission today in tit-for-tat moves. While the Opposition asked the Commission to ensure that all guidelines are followed during Tuesday’s counting, the BJP warned the poll body against “coordinated attempts” by the Opposition to…

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Extra Security For Bengal, Andhra Pradesh After Counting Of Votes, Say Sources

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New Delhi: The Election Commission has arranged for massive security during counting and after, for two states that have made headlines with poll-related violence. Central forces will be stationed Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal for 15 days after the votes are counted on Tuesday, sources said. Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh have been provided…

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Take Measures To Manage Heatwaves In 6th Phase: Poll Body To Officers

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The sixth phase of the polling is scheduled to be held across the eight states on Saturday. New Delhi: The Election Commission has asked concerned Chief Electoral Officers and state authorities to take adequate measures to manage the adverse impact of hot weather or rainfall wherever predicted in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls….

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“In An Election, Hands Off!” Supreme Court Adjourns Voter Turnout Data Plea

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The court has said pleas over Form 17C data will be heard after the election (File). New Delhi: The Supreme Court has adjourned – till after the Lok Sabha election – pleas seeking release of voter turnout data, including votes polled and/or rejected, within 48 hours of end of polling at each booth. The pleas…

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Lok Sabha Election 2024: “Stop Campaign Speeches That May Divide Society”: Poll Body Directs BJP

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New Delhi: The Election Commission, criticised over what many called its kid-glove treatment of the BJP and its leaders, today read the Riot Act to the ruling party as well as the Opposition for campaigning along the lines of “caste, community, language, and religion”. The party in power at the election time has extra responsibility….

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Rs 8,889 Crore Including Drugs Seized So Far During Lok Sabha Polls

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(Representative pic) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday said that election-time seizures have reached Rs 8,889 crore, with drugs comprising 45 per cent of the total. “Enhanced vigil against inducements, including drugs and psychotropic substances, has resulted in big seizure actions and a continuous surge. Drug seizures have been maximum. Regular follow-ups and…

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Poll Body Notice To Judge-Turned-BJP Candidate For Mamata Banerjee Remarks

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New Delhi: The Election Commission has served Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay a show-cause notice for “improper, injudicious and undignified remarks” remarks against Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The poll panel said the remarks, prima facie, violated Model Code of Conduct provisions and its advisory dated March 1….

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Lok Sabha Polls 2024, Andhra Poll Violence:Central Forces To Remain In Andhra Even After June 4, Directs Poll Body

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Post-poll violence was reported in parts of Andhra Pradesh on Monday and Tuesday (Representational) New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday directed the Union home ministry to retain 25 companies of central forces in Andhra Pradesh even after counting of votes on June 4 following post-poll violence in the state as it conveyed its displeasure…

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“Laugh Or Cry?” Comedian After Nomination Rejected From PM Modi’s Seat

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Shyam Rangeela has alleged a series of hurdles in the nomination process. New Delhi: The affidavit of Comedian Shyam Rangeela, who had filed a nomination to contest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat was rejected by the Election Commission on Wednesday. In a video message, Mr Rangeela claimed that out…

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Mehbooba Mufti Writes To Poll Body Over “Illegal” Arrests Of Party Workers

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In 2019, polling for the Lok Sabha was held for six seats in Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti has written to the Election Commission to stop the alleged harassment and “illegal” arrest of the party workers. In her letter to ECI, Ms Mufti said, “It has come to my attention…

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