Page 29 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
Varun Gandhi's criticism of BJP govt cost him ticket, indicates Maneka
The Sultanpur seat in Uttar Pradesh goes to polls on May 25 in the sixth round of the seven-phase general elections. Polling was held in Pilibhit in the first phase on April 19
 "Varun Gandhi's criticism of BJP govt cost him ticket, indicates Maneka")
Kerala CM's foreign trip: Governor Khan 'thanks' media for information
Khan said he had earlier written to the President of India that the Raj Bhavan was 'kept in the dark' about such foreign visits
 "Kerala CM's foreign trip: Governor Khan 'thanks' media for information")
Contenders for Medinipur face more resistance internally than from Oppn
Though critics attribute the candidate reshuffle in Medinipur to the BJP's internal power struggle between the Ghosh and Adhikari camps representing 'veterans' and 'newcomers' respectively
 "Contenders for Medinipur face more resistance internally than from Oppn")
Lok Sabha polls Phase 4: 96 seats go to polls on May 13; all details here
Lok Sabha polls: May 13 will witness another high-stakes poll battle in the fourth stage of Lok Sabha elections in 10 states and UTs of India. A total of 96 constituencies will go to polls on Monday
 "Lok Sabha polls Phase 4: 96 seats go to polls on May 13; all details here")
LS polls: People of disputed Kotia to cast votes in both AP, Odisha
Lok Sabha and assembly elections will be held simultaneously in both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
 "LS polls: People of disputed Kotia to cast votes in both AP, Odisha")
INDIA bloc leaders meet EC over voter turnout data, allege MCC violations
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh responded by defending the concerns raised by the Congress president
 "INDIA bloc leaders meet EC over voter turnout data, allege MCC violations")
TMC to file complaint with EC against NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma
NCW had recommended to President Droupadi Murmu that President's rule be imposed in West Bengal over alleged violence and atrocities on women in Sandeshkhali
 "TMC to file complaint with EC against NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma")
Polls contest between vote for development and 'vote for jihad': Shah
Describing the Congress, BRS and AIMIM as a triangle of appeasement, he said the parties don't let Ram Navami procession to take place and that they also oppose CAA
 "Polls contest between vote for development and 'vote for jihad': Shah")
LS polls: Will end drain of wealth from poor to crony corporates, says Cong
Jairam Ramesh in his statement, said 150 years ago, Dadabhai Naoroji's "Drain Theory" explained how the wealth of India's people was being taken away and sent to England
 "LS polls: Will end drain of wealth from poor to crony corporates, says Cong")
LS polls: TMC to approach EC over Sandeshkhali 'sting operation' video
In the 'sting operation' video done by a news platform which was later shared by the TMC on X, Kayal is heard saying sexual harassment complaints were filed at the behest of Adhikari
 "LS polls: TMC to approach EC over Sandeshkhali 'sting operation' video")
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: When can you find out Exit Poll predictions?
Countdown to clarity: Key dates and insights for when Lok Sabha 2024 Exit Polls will go live. Read on to know the A to Z of Exit Polls in India
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LS polls: INDIA bloc leaders to meet EC over voter turnout, other issues
The opposition leaders will also raise the issue of alleged 'use of religious symbols' by the BJP in its campaign, the sources added
'Corrupt' YSRCP govt in Andhra will be thing of past after Jun 4: PM Modi
Modi said the BJP and the TDP have worked together in the past and their alliance was committed to futuristic development
 "'Corrupt' YSRCP govt in Andhra will be thing of past after Jun 4: PM Modi")
LS polls: 695 candidates set to contest across 49 constituencies in Phase 5
The highest number of nominations in a single constituency was seen in Maharashtra's Chatra, which received 69 candidatures, followed by Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh with 67 nominations
 "LS polls: 695 candidates set to contest across 49 constituencies in Phase 5")
EC orders repolling at 4 booths in Betul on May 10 after EVMs damaged
The repolling is scheduled from 7 am to 6 pm on May 10 (Friday) on these booths located under the Multai assembly segment of the parliamentary seat, the official said
Karnataka Police summons JP Nadda over BJP's video post targeting Muslims
The investigating officer has issued summonses to JP Nadda and Amit Malviya, granting them a week to comply and appear for questioning
 "Karnataka Police summons JP Nadda over BJP's video post targeting Muslims")
LS polls 2024: Repolling at polling station in Rajasthan's Barmer underway
Repolling is being done after complaints of breach of confidentiality of votes were made after some videos showing bogus voting and the voters being denied their right to franchise went viral
 "LS polls 2024: Repolling at polling station in Rajasthan's Barmer underway")
Over 15 million eligible to vote in Delhi's Lok Sabha elections on May 25
Lok Sabha elections 2024: All 7 Lok Sabha seats in Delhi will go to polls in a single phase on May 25
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LS polls: PM Modi to address public meeting, hold roadshow in Andhra today
The meeting is scheduled around 2 pm at Kaliri near Rajampeta while the roadshow is expected to commence around 5 pm from the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium on Bandar Road in Vijayawada
 "LS polls: PM Modi to address public meeting, hold roadshow in Andhra today")
EC directs 'X' to take down Karnataka BJP's animated clip on Muslim quota
In a letter to the nodal officer of 'X', the EC took exception to the non-compliance of the directive of the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer to the social media platform for taking down the video