Vs Sampath

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  Anonymous Election Funds Scheme Lacks Transparency: Ex-Poll Body Chief

  Pointing out several serious flaws in the electoral bond scheme, VS Sampath, former Chief Election Commissioner, on Tuesday said the scheme lacks transparency.

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  Watch: MS Dhoni's Lightning Glovework In 2nd T20I Leaves Fans Awestruck

  Fans were left awe-struck with MS Dhoni's lightning quick glovework with one fan going on to say that he was even faster than DC Comic hero 'The Flash'.

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  One-Off Test: Sri Lanka Pull Off Record Chase To Beat Zimbabwe

  Niroshan Dickwella and Asela Gunaratne guided Sri Lanka to a record 388 target to beat Zimbabwe by four wickets

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  Asela Gunaratne Fireworks Help Sri Lanka Clinch T20 Series vs Australia

  With four overs left Sri Lanka needed 52 to win but an undaunted Asela Gunaratne tore into the Australian attack, slamming Moises Henriques for three consecutive sixes and a four and then taking two fours and a six off Andrew Tye's final over.

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  Don't Regret Decision on PM Modi's Varanasi Rally, Says Outgoing Poll Panel Chief VS Sampath

  Outgoing Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath has defended his decision to go with district authorities in Uttar Pradesh's high-profile Varanasi constituency who had denied permission for a rally by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Lok Sabha polls last year.

• HS Brahma to be Appointed Chief Election Commissioner

  HS Brahma, who currently holds the position of Election Commissioner, is likely to succeed VS Sampath as the next Chief Election Commissioner of India.

• Government Likely to Approve Voting for Non Resident Indians

  Days after extending more benefits to Persons of Indian Origin, the government is set to accept the recommendations of a committee which has favoured voting for NRIs through electronic means.

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  Bypoll in Jayalalithaa's Former Srirangam Constituency After January

  Chief Election Commisisoner VS Sampath has said the schedule for the bypoll will be announced after the ongoing revision of electoral rolls.

• Election Commission to Monitor Social Media, WhatsApp

  Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath today said any offensive material on social media during election period will be strictly dealt with.

• Paid News Biggest Challenge in Maharashtra, Haryana Polls: Chief Election Commissioner to NDTV

  Paid news, or promotional content masquerading as news, was the biggest challenge in the Maharashtra and Haryana election, Chief Election Commission VS Sampath has told NDTV.

• Election Commission Announces Poll Dates: Highlights

  Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath today announced poll dates for Haryana and Maharashtra Assembly polls.

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  Key Dates in India's Record-Breaking Election Marathon

  Voting in the world's biggest democratic exercise wraps up today when the final phase of India's general election takes place.

• No Differences Within Election Commission Over Narendra Modi's Varanasi Rally: VS Sampath

  Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath today asserted that all decisions that the commission he heads takes are "unanimous." He also reiterated that a proposed Narendra Modi rally in Varanasi was not allowed this week due to security concerns.

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  Election Commission Orders Further Probe Into Rahul Gandhi's Entry Into Voting Area

  Pictures of Rahul Gandhi entering the special enclosure earmarked for the EVMs at three separate booths in Amethi on the day of polling were published in leading dailies.

• Election Commission Downplays Allegations of Inaction by West Bengal Special Observer

  The Election Commission on Thursday sought to downplay allegations made by the Left parties and Congress over the 'inaction' by its special observer in West Bengal saying there was "nothing objectionable" in his movement, including when he left the state.