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Letters to The Editor — April 22, 2024

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BJP leader seeks extension on deadline for postal ballot applications

Vijayawada BJP leader seeks extension for AP government employees to obtain postal ballots, citing time constraints and summer heat concerns.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | ECI orders re-polling in 11 Manipur booths on April 22; Pakistan govt to deploy army to maintain peace during key by-elections today, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 21, 2024

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Election Commission orders re-polling in 11 Manipur booths on April 22

Inner Manipur polls: Manipur Chief Electoral Officer has recommended re-polling in six polling stations of Inner Manipur which saw instances of mob violence, riots, and unidentified men casting votes on behalf of voters

The Hindu

SIT headed by retired Supreme Court judge should be formed to uncover corruption in electoral bonds: Prashant Bhushan

While the limit on individual spend by a candidate for a Lok Sabha election is ₹75 lakhs, there is no such limit for a political party.

The Hindu

ECI lists out steps for ensuring free and fair polls

The Hindu

General elections 2024: 10 things kids should know about the largest democracy's voting system

Voting for the general election in India has begun. Citizens will vote for the 18th Lok Sabha elections in seven phases which will be held from April 19 to June 1.

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High Court adjourns DMK’s poll ads case

Madras High Court adjourns DMK's petition challenging ECI's decision on MCMC jurisdiction, awaiting Supreme Court's final order.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Complaint against CMDA PRO will be dealt with appropriately, ECI tells Madras High Court

Madras High Court disposes of writ petition against CMDA PRO for sharing political speech, action to be taken by employer if necessary

The Hindu

Impossible to tamper with EVMs at any stage, ECI tells SC

The Election Commission of India (ECI) categorically assured the Supreme Court that it is impossible to tamper with electronic voting machines (EVMs) “at any stage”.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | ECI tells Madras High Court action will be taken based on police report on seizure of ₹3.99 crore from train passengers

Madras High Court records ECI submission on ₹3.99 crore seizure, awaits police investigation for further action.

The Hindu

Election Commission of India’s website blocked for users abroad

The ECI declined to comment on the reasons for blocking the website. However, government websites are typically geofenced for security reasons, said Nemo, an information security researcher who goes by a pseudonym online.

The Hindu

Election Commission issued notification for fourth phase of Lok Sabha polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued a notification for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'What is the punishment for manipulating EVMs', SC asks ECI

The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down the plea to go back to election via ballot paper instead of EVMs and asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) whether 'there is any punishment for officials and authorities manipulating Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Hindu

KCR gets EC notice for derogatory remarks targeting Congress leaders

Election Commission issues notice to K. Chandrasekhar Rao for derogatory remarks against Congress leaders, warns of action.

The Hindu

Transfer CS and DGP, NDA parties urge poll panel

TDP, BJP, and JSP request ECI to transfer officials following CM Jagan's orders for fair elections.

The Hindu

ECI instructs the govt. advisers to follow model code

Election Commission clarifies Model Code of Conduct applies to government-appointed advisers in all capacities.

The Hindu

A.P. High Court upholds allotment of ‘glass tumbler’ as election symbol to Jana Sena Party

A.P. High Court upholds allotment of ‘glass tumbler’ as election symbol to Jana Sena Party. The petitioner, Meda Srinivas, president of Rashtriya Praja Congress (Secular) Party, failed to demonstrate how JSP is not entitled to be allotted a common symbol under the proceedings of the ECI, the court observes.

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The Hindu

ECI bans Randeep Surjewala from campaigning for 48 hours over remarks on Hema Malini

Election Commission bars Congress leader Randeep Surjewala from campaigning for 48 hours over derogatory remarks.

The Hindu

TPCC urges ECI to allow live telecast of Sri Rama Kalyanam at Bhadrachalam today

TPCC VP urges ECI to allow live telecast of Sri Seetha Rama Kalayanam ceremony at Bhadrachalam temple.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Everyone will regret attacking electoral bond scheme, says PM Modi; Taliban govt says it is ‘particularly committed’ to protect rights of Hindus and Sikhs, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 16, 2024

The Hindu

Denial of pre-certification for poll ads can be challenged only before Supreme Court, not any other court, says ECI

Madras High Court questions Election Commission's restriction on challenging pre-certification denial, seeks explanation by Wednesday.

The Hindu

Fixing India’s VVPAT-based audit of EVMs

The Hindu explains how the current VVPAT-based audit of EVMs is inadequate

The Hindu

Candidates raise concern over duplicate votes in Tirupati Assembly constituency

Doubts over fairness arise in Tirupati elections due to 38,493 duplicate votes; demand for removal of double entries made.

The Hindu

ECI orders probe into alleged attack on Jagan Mohan Reddy

After the issue of Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy getting injured came to the notice of the Election Commission of India, Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer was told to send a detailed report on the incident, and the persons responsible for the attack

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