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LS Polls: Meghalaya sees 74.41% voter turnout
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 12 (ANI): Voter turnout recorded in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections held on Thursday was 71.41 per cent in Meghalaya, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Friday.
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Makers of 'PM Narendra Modi' move SC over stalling of film's release
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Apr 12 (ANI): Makers of biopic 'PM Narendra Modi' have moved the Supreme Court over the stalling of the film's release.
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Electoral bonds: SC asks political parties to submit details of donations
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 12 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday asked political parties to submit in a sealed cover to the Election Commission of India (ECI) details of the donations received through electoral bonds.
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EC directs Delhi CEO to ensure broadcast of only pre-certified content on
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 12 (ANI): Election Commission of India has directed Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi to ensure prohibition of political content being broadcasted on NaMo TV.
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EC sends notice to Yogi, Mayawati for 'violation' of Model Code of Conduct
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 11 (ANI): Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday sent notices to Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati and UP CM Yogi Adityanath over their speeches delivered in Deoband in Saharanpur on April 7 and 9 respectively, which allegedly violated the Model Code
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First phase of polling remains peaceful; WB, Tripura witness over 80 pc vo
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 11 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) said that the first phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections ended in a "peaceful manner" on Thursday barring a few incidents of clashes. West Bengal and Tripura witnessed over 80 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm.
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Police did not allow dalits to vote in Uttar Pradesh, alleges BSP in compl
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Apr 11 (ANI): BSP has lodged a complaint with Election Commission of India alleging that Dalit voters were stopped from casting their votes by police and administration in Uttar Pradesh.
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BJD writes to EC over alleged violation of EC guidelines by BJP
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 11 (ANI): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has written to Chief Electoral Officer, Bhubaneswar, over alleged violation of Election Commission (EC) guidelines by BJP for holding a press meet on Thursday and details of the same being provided on scrolling news on OT
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EC refutes Balyan's allegation of fake voting in Muzaffarnagar
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Apr 11 (ANI): Hours after Muzaffarnagar BJP candidate Sanjeev Balyan alleged 'fake voting' in his constituency, the Election Commission on Thursday refuted his claim, saying women officials verify everyone wearing a veil.
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SC declines urgent hearing to plea seeking prosecution of voters indulging
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
ew Delhi (India) Apr 11 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to grant urgent hearing on a petition seeking a direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) for prosecution of voters who indulge in electoral malpractices during the Lok Sabha polls.
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AP: Naidu writes to EC seeking extension of polling time
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Anantapuram (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 11 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has written a letter to the Election Commission of India (ECI), requesting an extension of polling time in the state to compensate for the time lost due to reported technical glitches i
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1st phase of polling today: Voters to seal fate of candidates in 91 consti
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): After a high-decibel election campaign and prominent leaders travelling extra miles for election rallies, polling is set to be held today at 91 parliamentary constituencies of the country.
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