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CEO issues guidelines for political parties, candidates; nominations start from today

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NCERT to add content on electoral literacy in school textbooks; EC, Education Ministry sign MoU

NCERT to introduce/update textbooks to include content on electoral literacy for classes 6-12. MoU signed between ECI and Education Ministry to extend ECI's SVEEP in schools/colleges. Aim to address voter apathy among urban/young Indians.

The Hindu

Surveillance and monitoring stepped up, CS tells ECI officials

The Hindu

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ECI directs election officials to go lenient on seizures in genuine cases

Traders who are facing difficulties because of the rampant seizures of cash, gold and other precious metals will heave a sigh of relief as the Election Commission of India has directed the State election officials to “go lenient if the case is genuine”.

The Hindu

Post offices playing a pivotal role in delivery of EPICs, says Chief Post Master General, Telangana Circle

Telangana Postal Circle is ensuring timely delivery of EPIC cards & facilitating booking of ETPBs in GHMC limits. With 91% post offices in rural areas, 17,015 staff members are covering an average area of 18.05 sq km. 32,54,266 EPIC cards have been booked, 11 lakh since Sept. 80% delivery rate.…

The Hindu

Indian Racing League event in Hyderabad shifted to Chennai

Hyderabad to miss out on IRL race; shifted to Chennai due to police pressure. Fans to get full refunds; ECI's election mandate cited as reason. Formula E event in city next year unlikely to be affected.

The Hindu

District Election Officer inspects training programme for polling officials in Khammam

Khammam Collector and District Election Officer V.P. Gautham inspects election training for polling officials. He urges them to follow ECI norms for free and fair elections.

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The legality of the electoral bonds scheme | Explained

With the Supreme Court set to hear final arguments on October 31, The Hindu looks at the contentious issues surrounding the legality of the scheme

The Hindu

Election Commission appoints 10 electoral roll observers for districts in Tamil Nadu

ECI appoints 10 IAS officers as electoral roll observers to review special summary revision in districts until Jan 5, 2024. Observers will ensure implementation of ECI's directions.

The Hindu

Election Commission To Delhi HC on INDIA: Can't regulate political alliance’s names

Political alliances are not recognised as regulated entities under the RP Act or the Constitution. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECI transfers Karimnagar district collector and Karimnagar city Police Commissioner with immediate effect

ECI transfers Karimnagar Collector & Police Commissioner with immediate effect. Both asked to hand over charge to next below rank & report to GAD. Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari issued order.

The Hindu

Assam CM Himanta’s ‘Akbar’ remark | Congress, BJP engage in war of words

The Congress and the BJP have engaged in a war of words over Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s ‘Akbar’ remark made during a public speech in poll-bound Chhattisgarh’s Kawardha. T

The Hindu

EC issues notice to Priyanka Gandhi over remarks on PM Modi

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hit back at BJP's accusation of her "invoking PM Modi's personal religious devotion" to make false claims. She accused PM of making "empty promises" and said his "envelope is empty". BJP filed a complaint with ECI to take action against her.

The Hindu

Actor Rajkumar Rao appointed as National Icon for upcoming polls

An MoU has been exchanged between Rajkumar Rao and the ECI in New Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Hindu

Deposit money of all welfare schemes before Nov 2: TPPC chief Revanth Reddy

Telangana Congress president Revanth Reddy Reddy demanded that the welfare funds be released before November 2, 2023, ahead of the State Assembly Elections on November 30. He accuses the government of objecting to fair elections and spreading rumours about Congress. Reddy requests ECI to relieve DGP Anjani Kumar and Cyberabad…

The Hindu

Priyanka made “false claims” about PM’s “personal religious devotion”, BJP tells ECI

The BJP’s submission centred around Ms. Vadra’s comments at a public meeting in Dausa on October 20

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BJP complains to Chhattisgarh poll authority, claims Congress candidates have not disclosed criminal records

BJP files complaint against 83 Congress candidates for not furnishing criminal records to ECI. Cong. claims false allegations. SC order requires records to be submitted within 48 hours of selection. Complaint seeks action for alleged contempt of SC orders. Cong. claims no tickets to those with criminal tendencies, will fulfil…

The Hindu

Election Commission of India yet to respond to pleas to defer vote counting date in Mizoram

ECI yet to respond to pleas to reschedule Mizoram vote-counting date. Seven political parties, churches, civil society orgs & student bodies urge ECI to change date as Sunday is sacred day for 90% Christian population.

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After transfer of four officers on ECI directives, Madhya Pradesh government fills posts

“The Madhya Pradesh government has filled the posts of two district Collectors and as many superintendents of police (SPs) in the State, which fell vacant after the officials were transferred following the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) directives,” an official said.

The Hindu

Sandeep Shandilya posted as Hyderabad Police Commissioner

Sandeep Shandilya appointed Hyderabad City Police Commissioner; ECI transfers IPS, IAS officers; C.V. Anand replaced; ECI team assesses election preparedness; zero tolerance for officials with partisan attitude; Shandilya also placed in full additional charge of ADG, Telangana State Anti Narcotics Bureau.

The Hindu

Do Delhi’s migrants approve the idea of remote voting? | Data

ECI proposed R-EVM to increase voter turnout in 2019 elections. Survey by Lokniti-CSDS showed 47% of migrants in Delhi trust the system, with higher trust among better-educated. Most political parties raised concerns, leading ECI to shelve the idea. To deepen democracy, people must understand why it's important, not just have…

The Hindu

Telangana Govt gives postings to IPS, IAS officers in place of those transferred by the ECI

Two days after ECI transferred several District Collectors, Police Commissioners and SPs, Telangana government appointed new officers to the posts. Hyderabad Police Commissioner is yet to be finalised.

The Hindu

Telangana Assembly Elections 2023 | CEO’s office receives names of officials to replace those transferred by the EC

ECI orders transfer of four District Collectors, Superintendents of Police, and Commissioners of Police, including Hyderabad's C.V. Anand. State govt. submits names of three officers to replace them, after verifying APAR and Vigilance records.

The Hindu

Are you going to conduct polls or shall we hold it, EC had issued ultimatum to Telangana officials

ECI cracks whip on Telangana govt, transfers 13 IPS officers, Collectors of four districts. EC team was in 'foul mood' over misuse of authority by State Govt. ECI unhappy with posting of non-cadre officers as SPs & creation of new districts. ECI also not pleased with Excise dept. Surprise transfer…

The Hindu

ECI orders transfer of several officials ahead of polls in Telangana

EC cracks whip on officials, transfers Collectors, SPs in Telangana to ensure free and fair polls. EC orders transfer of Collectors, SPs in Telangana to ensure free and fair polls. Transfers include Collectors of four districts, Police Commissioners of Hyderabad, Warangal and Nizamabad, and other senior bureaucrats. EC applies "zero…

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