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Around 83% of candidates lost their deposit in Tamil Nadu polls, says ECI

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Around 83% of candidates lost their deposit in Tamil Nadu polls, says ECI

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam supporters burst crackers and distribute sweets in Tiruchi, celebrating the swearing-in of party president C. Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister on May 10, 2026. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Around 83% of candidates in Tamil Nadu lost their deposit in the recently concluded Assembly polls, followed by West Bengal, where 78% lost…

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Supreme Court asks if there was a ‘proper debate’ in Parliament before enacting CEC/EC appointments law

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Supreme Court asks if there was a ‘proper debate’ in Parliament before enacting CEC/EC appointments law

Supreme Court of India. File. | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA The Supreme Court on Thursday (May 7, 2026) asked if there had been a “proper debate” in the Parliament about the “ethos” of its 2023 judgment that took the appointment of members of the Election Commission of India out of the exclusive hands of…

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Maharashtra To Vote On November 20, Jharkhand In 2 Phases; Maharashtra Elections; Jharkhand Elections; Elections 2024

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Maharashtra To Vote On November 20, Jharkhand In 2 Phases; Maharashtra Elections; Jharkhand Elections; Elections 2024

Elections live: Last month, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir went to polls. The Election Commission of India announced the voting dates for Maharashtra this afternoon. Voting in Maharashtra will take place on November 20 and votes will be counted three days later on November 23. Meanwhile, Jharkhand will vote in two phases on November 13…

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Poll Body Expresses Displeasure On Maharashtra’s Non Compliance With Orders

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Poll Body Expresses Displeasure On Maharashtra’s Non Compliance With Orders

Mumbai: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has expressed serious displeasure over non-compliance by the Maharashtra government with regard to the transfer of officials ahead of the upcoming Assembly election. The ECI in its letter had sought an explanation from the state Chief Secretary and Director General of Police to explain the circumstances as to…

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Jammu And Kashmir Orders Transfer Of 7 Police Officers Following Poll Body Directive

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Jammu And Kashmir Orders Transfer Of 7 Police Officers Following Poll Body Directive

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday night appointed four officers from the J&K Police Services (JKPS) as new Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) for Srinagar, Baramulla, and Kupwara districts, and as Superintendent of Police (SP) of Handwara, in accordance with approval from the Election Commission of India. As per an order issued by…

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Election Commission’s Vote Appeal Features Mirzapur’s ‘Munna Bhaiyya’

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Election Commission’s Vote Appeal Features Mirzapur’s ‘Munna Bhaiyya’

India is voting in the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha electionstoday. To encourage young voters to participate in the democratic process, the Election Commission of India on Saturday posted a new meme featuring the popular character ‘Munna Bhaiyya’ from the Amazon Prime series Mirzapur. ‘Munna Bhaiyya’, played by actor Divyenndu Sharma, is known for…

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