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Jharkhand BJP Told To Take Down Social Media Post As It Violates Poll Code
The Jharkhand BJP has been asked to take down a social media post the Election Commission says violates the Model Code of Conduct. The party has also been asked to explain "the alleged violation of provisions of MCC (Model Code of Conduct) on account
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"Reserved For PM": M Kharge Claims Not Allowed Into Airport Lounge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing them of delaying helicopters of his and Rahul Gandhi in Jharkhand.
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Poll Body Notices To Congress, BJP Over Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah Speeches
The Election Commission on Saturday sought explanations from the party presidents of the BJP and the Congress - the two principal rival parties at the national level - asking them to explain the comments made by Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi.
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Day After Jharkhand Chopper Row, Rahul Gandhi's Bag Checked In Maharashtra
Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi found himself under scrutiny as Election Commission officials inspected his bags upon his arrival at Amravati district today.
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"Routine": Poll Panel Sources On Uddhav Thackeray Bag Check
The checking of Uddhav Thackeray's bags at the Yavatmal airport was part of "routine" checks and the officials were just following procedures, sources in the Election Commission told NDTV amid the latest political row in Maharashtra ahead of the stat
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Poll Body Notice To Bengal BJP Chief Over Alleged Remarks On Ashoka Emblem
Bengal BJP chief Sukanto Majumdar has to explain to the Election Commission his remarks that Trinamool Congress says are insulting to the national emblem, the Lion Capitol of Emperor Ashoka.
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UP, Kerala And Punjab Bypolls Date Changed From November 13 To November 20
Following requests from several political parties, the Election Commission of India has changed the polling date for by-election in 14 Assembly constituencies across the states of Kerala, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
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'May Take Legal Action...': Congress To Poll Body On Haryana Election Response
Responding strongly to the Election Commission's reply to its complaints about "irregularities" in the Haryana Assembly elections, the Congress has accused the poll body of attacking the party and its leaders and threatened to take legal action.
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"Electoral Process In Haryana Was Flawless": Poll Body Hits Back At Congress
The Election Commission on Tuesday criticised the Congress for making "baseless allegations... when faced with inconvenient electoral outcomes", referring to the party crying foul over the result of the 2024 Haryana Assembly election.
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Maharashtra Polls: Gold Worth Rs 139 Crore Seized During Checking In Pune
A static surveillance team (SST) of the Election Commission on Friday found jewellery worth Rs 139 crore being transported in a logistics service firm's vehicle here.
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Over 900 Voters Above The Age Of 100 In 1st Phase Of Jharkhand Polls 2024
More than 900 centenarians, including 533 women, are eligible to exercise their franchise in 43 assembly constituencies going to polls in the first phase of Jharkhand elections on November 13, an official said.
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EVMs Can't Be Hacked Like Pagers: Poll Body Chief On Congress's Charges
Dismissing allegations of 'varying EVM battery levels', Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said Electronic Voting Machines are totally "safe and robust," and have batteries like a calculator, not like a mobile which will be charged everyday.
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Poll Body Turned Down NCP-Sharad Pawar's Demand To Freeze Trumpet Symbol
The Election Commission on Tuesday said it had agreed to a request by NCP (Sharad Pawar) for a prominent display of its poll symbol -- man-blowing 'turha' -- on ballot units of EVMs, but turned down the demand to freeze the trumpet symbol.
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On Hijab Inside Booths, Chief Election Commissioner Points To 'Rule', 'Cultural Value'
Voters at polling booths will be identified as per election rules but with due respect to their cultural values, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday.
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"Violence No-Go Area": Poll Body Chief On Baba Siddique Murder
Allaying fears over "law and order issues" affecting voting after last week's killing of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, the Election Commission has said it will be made very clear to the authorities that violence will be a "no-go area".
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Jharkhand BJP Told To Take Down Social Media Post As It Violates Poll Code
The Jharkhand BJP has been asked to take down a social media post the Election Commission says violates the Model Code of Conduct. The party has also been asked to explain "the alleged violation of provisions of MCC (Model Code of Conduct) on account
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"Reserved For PM": M Kharge Claims Not Allowed Into Airport Lounge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing them of delaying helicopters of his and Rahul Gandhi in Jharkhand.
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Poll Body Notices To Congress, BJP Over Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah Speeches
The Election Commission on Saturday sought explanations from the party presidents of the BJP and the Congress - the two principal rival parties at the national level - asking them to explain the comments made by Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi.
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Day After Jharkhand Chopper Row, Rahul Gandhi's Bag Checked In Maharashtra
Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi found himself under scrutiny as Election Commission officials inspected his bags upon his arrival at Amravati district today.
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"Routine": Poll Panel Sources On Uddhav Thackeray Bag Check
The checking of Uddhav Thackeray's bags at the Yavatmal airport was part of "routine" checks and the officials were just following procedures, sources in the Election Commission told NDTV amid the latest political row in Maharashtra ahead of the stat
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Poll Body Notice To Bengal BJP Chief Over Alleged Remarks On Ashoka Emblem
Bengal BJP chief Sukanto Majumdar has to explain to the Election Commission his remarks that Trinamool Congress says are insulting to the national emblem, the Lion Capitol of Emperor Ashoka.
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UP, Kerala And Punjab Bypolls Date Changed From November 13 To November 20
Following requests from several political parties, the Election Commission of India has changed the polling date for by-election in 14 Assembly constituencies across the states of Kerala, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
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'May Take Legal Action...': Congress To Poll Body On Haryana Election Response
Responding strongly to the Election Commission's reply to its complaints about "irregularities" in the Haryana Assembly elections, the Congress has accused the poll body of attacking the party and its leaders and threatened to take legal action.
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"Electoral Process In Haryana Was Flawless": Poll Body Hits Back At Congress
The Election Commission on Tuesday criticised the Congress for making "baseless allegations... when faced with inconvenient electoral outcomes", referring to the party crying foul over the result of the 2024 Haryana Assembly election.
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Maharashtra Polls: Gold Worth Rs 139 Crore Seized During Checking In Pune
A static surveillance team (SST) of the Election Commission on Friday found jewellery worth Rs 139 crore being transported in a logistics service firm's vehicle here.
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Over 900 Voters Above The Age Of 100 In 1st Phase Of Jharkhand Polls 2024
More than 900 centenarians, including 533 women, are eligible to exercise their franchise in 43 assembly constituencies going to polls in the first phase of Jharkhand elections on November 13, an official said.
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EVMs Can't Be Hacked Like Pagers: Poll Body Chief On Congress's Charges
Dismissing allegations of 'varying EVM battery levels', Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said Electronic Voting Machines are totally "safe and robust," and have batteries like a calculator, not like a mobile which will be charged everyday.
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Poll Body Turned Down NCP-Sharad Pawar's Demand To Freeze Trumpet Symbol
The Election Commission on Tuesday said it had agreed to a request by NCP (Sharad Pawar) for a prominent display of its poll symbol -- man-blowing 'turha' -- on ballot units of EVMs, but turned down the demand to freeze the trumpet symbol.
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On Hijab Inside Booths, Chief Election Commissioner Points To 'Rule', 'Cultural Value'
Voters at polling booths will be identified as per election rules but with due respect to their cultural values, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday.
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"Violence No-Go Area": Poll Body Chief On Baba Siddique Murder
Allaying fears over "law and order issues" affecting voting after last week's killing of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, the Election Commission has said it will be made very clear to the authorities that violence will be a "no-go area".
