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Probe 'terrible mismanagement' of Lok Sabha polls in Kerala: Congress to EC
Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly V D Satheesan said the elections in Kerala were "grossly mismanaged", leading to considerable delays in numerous polling booths
 "Probe 'terrible mismanagement' of Lok Sabha polls in Kerala: Congress to EC")
Lok Sabha elections: AAP claims party's poll campaign song banned by ECI
Addressing a press conference, senior AAP leader Atishi said, "It is probably the first time that the EC has imposed a ban on a party's campaign song."
 "Lok Sabha elections: AAP claims party's poll campaign song banned by ECI")
Highlights of day: Modi govt used privatisation to weaken reservations, says Congress
From PM Modi's election rallies in Karnataka to BJD leaders joining the BJP in Odisha, catch all the latest updates from around the world here
 "Highlights of day: Modi govt used privatisation to weaken reservations, says Congress")
Among national parties, Bahujan Samaj Party's candidate owns fewest assets
Baluswamy owns less than an average Indian household
 "Among national parties, Bahujan Samaj Party's candidate owns fewest assets")
Lok Sabha elections: Several leaders, workers of BJD join BJP in Odisha
BJP's Pradhan said that the members and leaders of other parties are joining the BJP as the people's faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi is increasing
 "Lok Sabha elections: Several leaders, workers of BJD join BJP in Odisha")
Highlights of the day: Voters will score such 'goal' in phase 3, INDI alliance will vanish says PM
From Hamas looking into latest ceasefire proposal from Israel to the developments of the Lok Sabha polls, catch all the latest news from around the world here
 "Highlights of the day: Voters will score such 'goal' in phase 3, INDI alliance will vanish says PM")
Wait for few more days: Kharge on Cong candidates for Amethi, Rae Bareli
Congress is like a flowing river, it is not affected by a few persons leaving it, Kharge asserted
 "Wait for few more days: Kharge on Cong candidates for Amethi, Rae Bareli")
LS polls: Varsity students keen to vote, say it's only way to change nation
Third-year Arts faculty student Kaustav Dey said safeguarding the autonomy of educational institutions amidst perceived interference by state and central authorities was the need of the hour
 "LS polls: Varsity students keen to vote, say it's only way to change nation")
TMC alleges BJP-CBI-NSG conspiracy in Sandeshkhali raid, writes to EC
The Trinamool Congress alleges the Sandeshkhali raid was a bid to smear TMC's image during ongoing polls
 "TMC alleges BJP-CBI-NSG conspiracy in Sandeshkhali raid, writes to EC")
BJP eying anti-incumbency, Modi wave in Odisha to defeat BJD, says Tomar
Tomar claimed the BJP will win at least 16 out of 21 Lok Sabha in the state and 80 of 147 assembly seats here
 "BJP eying anti-incumbency, Modi wave in Odisha to defeat BJD, says Tomar")
Cong accuses CPI(M) of hijacking poll machinery to discourage voters
Venugopal said that despite such alleged moves by the ruling Left party, the pro-UDF wave and the anti-incumbency will help Congress win
 "Cong accuses CPI(M) of hijacking poll machinery to discourage voters")
Lok Sabha polls: 77.35% turnout in second phase in 5 seats in Assam
In the first phase polls held on April 19, 78.25% voter turnout was recorded in Kaziranga, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Sonitpur and Lakhimpur constituencies
 "Lok Sabha polls: 77.35% turnout in second phase in 5 seats in Assam")
Most SC/ST candidates fight without the backing of a political party
Indicative data shows a decline in the proportion of SC and ST candidates who participated in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections compared to previous elections
 "Most SC/ST candidates fight without the backing of a political party")
SC issues notice to EC on plea seeking re-election if NOTA gets majority
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Petition filed by motivational speaker Shiv Khera wants NOTA to be treated as a 'fictional candidate'
 "SC issues notice to EC on plea seeking re-election if NOTA gets majority")
LS polls Highlights: Nearly 61% turnout recorded in 2nd phase of elections
General Elections 2024 news updates: Polling is currently ongoing in 88 Lok Sabha seats across 13 states and Union Territories. Catch all the latest news here
 "LS polls Highlights: Nearly 61% turnout recorded in 2nd phase of elections")
Supreme Court rejects all pleas seeking 100% EVM-VVPAT verification
The top court was hearing petitions seeking a complete verification of VVPATs generated by EVMs during the elections
 "Supreme Court rejects all pleas seeking 100% EVM-VVPAT verification")
LS polls: No violation of MCC in Ajit Pawar's funds for votes' remarks
Sharad Pawar's daughter Sule has been nominated by the NCP (SP). Baramati will go to polls in the third phase of the general elections on May 7
 "LS polls: No violation of MCC in Ajit Pawar's funds for votes' remarks")
EC sends notice to BJP and Congress over hate speech complaints
Congress claimed EC is 'super, super cautious' when it comes to complaints against PM Modi
 "EC sends notice to BJP and Congress over hate speech complaints")
Kerala Oppn leader complains to EC against Delhi LG for MCC violation
Satheesan contended that the Governor was a constitutional head of state and was restricted from involvement in any political activity
 "Kerala Oppn leader complains to EC against Delhi LG for MCC violation")
EC seeks response from PM Modi, Rahul on allegations of hate speech
'Political parties will have to take primary responsibility for the conduct of their candidates, especially star campaigners,' says EC
 "EC seeks response from PM Modi, Rahul on allegations of hate speech")