ELECTION COMMISSION ACTION
J P Nadda to visit Jammu on July 6 to set party into motion for assembly elections
BJP National President and Union Minister J P Nadda plans to visit Jammu on July 6 to kickstart the party for the upcoming assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir. Nadda will review party operations amidst the Election Commission updating electoral rolls, preparing for the elections. Key leaders and officials will discuss election strategies and future actions.
Elections in J&K: EC's latest action shows assembly polls imminent in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir lections: The Election Commission has opened applications for 'common symbols' from unrecognised parties in Jammu and Kashmir, indicating imminent assembly polls. Recognised parties have reserved symbols, while unrecognised parties must apply. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar plans to hold assembly polls soon after the high voter turnout in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
Mandate of Tamil Nadu voters is in favour of Rahul Gandhi becoming PM: Congress' Jothimani
Election Commission declares BJP's 240-seat victory in Lok Sabha elections. NDA and INDIA bloc plan future strategies. Key leaders convene for discussions in Delhi, shaping post-election scenarios.
Lok Sabha elections: Nandighosha TV in Odisha airs exit poll results; EC directs immediate action
Exit poll results: ECI instructed the Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha to promptly enforce measures against Nandighosha TV for broadcasting exit poll results in Odisha, in accordance with existing regulations. The ECI had specified the prohibited period from April 19, 2024 (7 am) to June 1, 2024 (6:30 pm) through its order dated March 28, 2024.
BJP objects to Akhilesh Yadav's remarks, asks EC to take strict action against attempts to spread anarchy on result day
A high-level BJP delegation, including UP's deputy CMs and state ministers, met with the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh, expressing concerns about potential unrest during the Lok Sabha vote counting on Tuesday, particularly from the Samajwadi Party. They cited remarks made by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav as a catalyst for potential agitation. The BJP urged the Election Commission to prevent any attempts to disrupt the vote counting process and ensure peace. This plea came just before the vote counting began.
Election Commission has become paralysed: Rajasthan Congress chief Dotasra
Rajasthan Congress president questions Election Commission's credibility, criticizing lack of action on complaints and issuance of notices during Lok Sabha elections.
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CEC Kumar dares Opposition to give proof of attempts to influence Lok Sabha poll process
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar challenged the opposition to provide evidence of allegations against returning officers and district magistrates being influenced in the poll process. Kumar urged the opposition to identify those trying to manipulate the process before vote counting begins. He dismissed rumors and emphasized the Commission's readiness to address foreign interference.
Election Commission calls presser today before counting of votes
Earlier on Sunday, the Election Commission sought factual information and details from Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh for his public statement through a post on his social media handle alleging that calls had been made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to 150 District Magistrates just days before the scheduled counting of votes (June 4).
Congress, INDIA bloc trying to undermine electoral process, alleges BJP; urges EC to take action
The BJP has accused the Congress and other members of the INDIA bloc, along with certain civil society groups, of attempting to undermine the integrity of India's electoral process. In a statement on Sunday, the BJP alleged that these groups were trying to incite violence and unrest during the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha polls on June 4. A delegation from the BJP, including Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal, met with the Election Commission to raise their concerns and urge the EC to take action against those responsible for these alleged attempts.
Sikkim Elections Winners Losers List: SKM secures 2nd consecutive win. Here is the full list of winners
The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) secured a second consecutive term in the Himalayan state, winning 19 out of 32 assembly seats. Led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, the SKM also leads in 12 additional seats. Elections were held alongside the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 19. Counting began at 6 am today, with an estimated 80% voter turnout.
EC asks Jairam Ramesh to give 'factual' info over allegation of Amit Shah calling 150 officials before vote count
The Election Commission has asked Congress leader Jairam Ramesh to provide factual information regarding his claim that Home Minister Amit Shah called 150 District Magistrates before vote counting in the Lok Sabha elections. Ramesh must respond by June 2. The EC emphasized the importance of maintaining trust in the vote-counting process.
In open letter to EC, Samyukt Kisan Morcha calls for 'free, transparent' counting on June 4
In the open letter, the SKM, which had spearheaded the protests against the now-withdrawn farm laws, said they are apprehensive about tampering in the counting process.
SKM, SDF candidates keep fingers crossed ahead of Sikkim assembly polls counting on Sunday
The ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) hopes for a second consecutive term while the opposition Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) aims to unseat it in the elections in Sikkim.
ECI failed to be impartial during campaign: Congress
Ahead of the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress has criticized the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of impartiality. AICC filed 117 complaints against BJP leaders, including 14 against the Prime Minister, for alleged violations of the model code of conduct, but most were allegedly ignored. AICC's Jairam Ramesh expressed disappointment, questioning the ECI's impartiality during the campaign. Meanwhile, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge stated that Rahul Gandhi is his choice for Prime Minister, but the official candidate will be chosen through consensus.
BJD doling out cash, alleges Dharmendra Pradhan
"Cash-for-votes has been BJD's go-to method to sway voters. The news of involvement of government officials in distribution of money in the premises of state government Mission Shakti Bhawan in Remuna assembly is deplorable. A CM that claims to be number one has to resort to such undemocratic and unfair methods to gain electoral advantage. BJD has made a joke of free and fair elections," Pradhan wrote on social media platform 'X'.
Why Election Commission has suspended Naveen Patnaik's special secretary DS Kutey
Naveen Patnaik: The Election Commission of India (ECI) suspended D S Kutey, special secretary to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, for election interference. Kutey, a 1997 batch IPS officer, must report to the Office of Resident Commissioner, Odisha, in New Delhi. The ECI also ordered a medical examination for IPS officer Ashis Singh and called for a probe into BJP candidate Prasanta Jagadev’s alleged EVM damage.
'Duly videographed': On TMC's claim, Election Commission explains why EVMs in Bengal had 'BJP tags'
In the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). They claimed that five EVMs at a polling station in Bankura's Raghunathpur had 'BJP tags' on them. Sharing images of the tagged EVMs, the TMC raised concerns about electoral integrity and called on the Election Commission of India (ECI) to intervene.
UP: Re-election recommended, departmental action on polling party after video of youth casting multiple votes goes viral
Re-election recommended to Election Commission at Aliganj village in Farrukhabad Lok Sabha constituency after a youth was caught casting multiple votes. Suspension and departmental action taken on polling party.
EC orders swift action after Rahul and oppn leaders share video of youth allegedly casting eight votes for BJP candidate
Opposition shares video of youth voting for BJP candidate multiple times, prompting Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh to direct action. Congress, INDIA bloc, Rahul Gandhi criticize BJP for pressuring government machinery. Akhilesh Yadav warns election duty officers to uphold constitutional responsibility. Akhilesh Yadav calls out Election Commission for inaction. Akhilesh Yadav labels BJP's booth committee as a loot committee.
EU demands clarity from Microsoft on AI risks in Bing
Generative AI is one of the risks identified by the commission for the integrity of electoral processes, in particular for the upcoming European Parliament elections in June.
BJP petitions EC against Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Army
The BJP has urged the Election Commission to take strict action against Rahul Gandhi for his remarks accusing the Modi government of creating two categories of soldiers based on family backgrounds. Senior BJP leaders, including S Jaishankar and Arjun Ram Meghwal, lodged a complaint with the EC, calling Gandhi's comments an attack on the armed forces and a matter of national security. They demanded that Gandhi retract his comments and warned against politicizing issues related to the military. Jaishankar criticized Gandhi for previous remarks against the armed forces, emphasizing the need to respect and support them.
ECI acts upon 400 of 425 major complaints over MCC violations
On Tuesday, the Election Commission of India stated that it is currently examining and considering the complaints and counter-complaints filed by the BJP and the Congress regarding purportedly divisive statements made by top star campaigners, namely PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi.
BJP writes to ECI seeking action against Congress leader Wadettiwar for 'defaming' Ujjwal Nikam
The BJP has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India against the Congress and its leader Vijay Wadettiwar, accusing them of spreading falsehoods and defaming BJP's Mumbai North Central candidate, Ujjwal Nikam. Wadettiwar allegedly called Nikam "anti-national" and claimed that Hemant Karkare, the former Maharashtra ATS chief, was not killed by Ajmal Kasab's bullet during the 26/11 terror attack, but by a bullet from an RSS-affiliated policeman. Nikam has refuted these claims, calling them baseless and aimed at tarnishing his image.
Can't devise policy in middle of polls, trust ECI to take action: Delhi HC on deepfake videos
The Delhi High Court declined to intervene in the issue of deepfake technologies being used in the Lok Sabha poll campaign, trusting the Election Commission of India (ECI) to handle it. The court directed a lawyers' organization to present its plea to the ECI, urging the formulation of guidelines to prevent the misuse of deepfake videos. It instructed the ECI to decide on the representation by May 6.
Congress urges EC to take action against PM Modi's 'redistribution of wealth' speech; calls it 'divisive, malicious'
Congress urges ECI action on PM Modi's 'redistribution of wealth' speech, calling it 'divisive', 'malicious'. Party asks PM to retract comments. Singhvi criticizes PM's quoted statement. Party delegation meets ECI.
Centre assures swift action on Karnataka's drought relief plea in Supreme Court
The Centre assured the Supreme Court that it would address the Karnataka government's plea for financial assistance for drought relief by April 29. Attorney General R Venkataramani informed the court that the Election Commission had allowed the Union government to handle the issue. The Karnataka government, represented by Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, sought immediate action from the Centre, urging the release of financial assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
Lok Sabha Elections: Congress moves EC against Karnataka BJP chief over alleged remark on guarantee schemes
KPCC accused BJP State President Vijayendra of attacking Siddaramaiah government's schemes, threatening to stop them if BJP loses in Karnataka post-Parliament elections. Election Commission urged to take action for fair polls.
Congress claims Gujarat assembly speaker canvassing for BJP, seeks EC action
The Congress filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Gujarat assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary for allegedly violating the model code of conduct by campaigning for the BJP. They argued that as a constitutional post holder, Chaudhary shouldn't be involved in political campaigning.
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