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Worry takes root even as hope grows in fields of western Uttar Pradesh
Sugarcane farmers, whom Business Standard spoke to, shared that conditions have improved over the last decade; however, there are still unfulfilled needs
 "Worry takes root even as hope grows in fields of western Uttar Pradesh")
BJP's manifesto a collection of jumlas, INDIA bloc will win: Congress
A Congress leader said that the BJP will have to face a crushing defeat in the Lok Sabha elections and the INDIA bloc will form its government at the Centre with the blessings of the people
 "BJP's manifesto a collection of jumlas, INDIA bloc will win: Congress")
EC seizes record $557 million in illicit cash, goods before LS elections
The commission has vowed to crack down on black money used to bribe voters in the world's biggest election, which kicks off on Friday
 "EC seizes record $557 million in illicit cash, goods before LS elections")
LS polls: Mamata dares I-T officials to check chopper of BJP leaders
The TMC supremo also accused the BJP of misusing central agencies and not allowing a 'level playing field for all political parties,' in the elections
 "LS polls: Mamata dares I-T officials to check chopper of BJP leaders")
BJP's idea that India should have only one leader is insulting, says Rahul
India is like a bouquet of flowers and each one has to be respected because it promotes the beauty of entire bouquet, the Wayanad MP said
 "BJP's idea that India should have only one leader is insulting, says Rahul")
ECI permitted WB to pay ex-gratia to families affected by storm: Adhikari
At least five people were killed and over 200 were rendered homeless, after a sudden storm and heavy rain wreaked havoc in Jalpaiguri town and its surrounding areas on March 31
 "ECI permitted WB to pay ex-gratia to families affected by storm: Adhikari")
LS polls: U'khand to cast votes at over 11,000 polling booths on Apr 19
Notably, among the 543 Lok Sabha seats, Uttarakhand contributes just five seats
 "LS polls: U'khand to cast votes at over 11,000 polling booths on Apr 19")
MCC nodal officer issues warning to Shashi Tharoor over 'unverified claims'
Tharoor claimed that Chandrasekhar was offering money to voters and religious leaders in exchange for votes
 "MCC nodal officer issues warning to Shashi Tharoor over 'unverified claims'")
EC takes care of electoral rolls, not me: Owaisi on bogus votes allegation
Owaisi launched his campaign on Friday and undertook door-to-door canvassing in the Bahadurpur assembly segment
 "EC takes care of electoral rolls, not me: Owaisi on bogus votes allegation")
Special polling booths arranged for 5K voters displaced by Manipur violence
All arrangements to enable displaced people to vote have been made in accordance with the guidance received from the central government
 "Special polling booths arranged for 5K voters displaced by Manipur violence")
Friends are foes, foes turned friends in Maharashtra's electoral battle
In the seat-sharing arrangement of the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP 'Mahayuti' alliance, Shirur seat went to Ajit Pawar, and with the intention of defeating Kolhe, he inducted Adhalrao Patil into the NCP
Lok Sabha polls: CSDS survey reveals dip in trust in Election Commission
The decline in the trust in poll body corresponds to doubts over the electronic voting machines and the alleged use of federal agencies by the ruling party for personal vendetta
 "Lok Sabha polls: CSDS survey reveals dip in trust in Election Commission")
Lok Sabha polls 2024: EC updates 'Form M' procedure for Kashmiri migrants
Kashmiri migrant voters in Jammu and Udhampur zones won't fill out Form M anymore; they'll be assigned 'special polling stations'
 "Lok Sabha polls 2024: EC updates 'Form M' procedure for Kashmiri migrants")
Violation of law: CIC pulls up EC for not replying to RTI query on EVMs
Terming it a "gross violation" of the law, the CIC has also directed the EC to submit a written explanation
 "Violation of law: CIC pulls up EC for not replying to RTI query on EVMs")
Nomination process for 4 Assam Lok Sabha seats in third phase begins
The process started with issuance of the notification for the third phase across the country
 "Nomination process for 4 Assam Lok Sabha seats in third phase begins")
Case booked against BJP TN prez Annamalai over alleged poll violation
Following a complaint lodged by a DMK member, Peelamedu police booked cases against four BJP functionaries under various sections of the IPC
 "Case booked against BJP TN prez Annamalai over alleged poll violation")
Nomination process begins for Phase 3 of Lok Sabha elections on May 7
Voting for the seven-phase polls to elect the 18th Lok Sabha begins on April 19 and concludes on June 1. Votes will be counted on June 4
 "Nomination process begins for Phase 3 of Lok Sabha elections on May 7")
Congress' Muttemwar writes to EC over agitation by BJP near his Nagpur home
The Congress leader said he came to know from media persons that activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were planning an agitation in front of his residence for some statements made by him
 "Congress' Muttemwar writes to EC over agitation by BJP near his Nagpur home")
SBI refuses to disclose details of electoral bonds under RTI Act
Supreme Court directed the SBI on February 15 to furnish the complete details of the bonds purchased since April 12, 2019 to the EC
 "SBI refuses to disclose details of electoral bonds under RTI Act")
No bar on political parties from contesting municipal polls: Delhi HC
The court has also said the allocation of poll symbols to political parties by the SEC for municipal elections is reasonable and not arbitrary
 "No bar on political parties from contesting municipal polls: Delhi HC")