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As Congress crosses majority mark in Karnataka, BJP has some reason to cheer in UP. Here’s why
The results of the Uttar Pradesh municipal elections are not likely to be as exciting as those of the Karnataka Assembly elections. The incumbent BJP is expected to win at least 10 municipal corporation seats. It is currently ahead in Ayodhya and Lucknow
Poll Position: Karnataka gets inked as it makes big election decision today
From Nirmala Sitharaman to Kantara's Rishab Shetty, all the big names came out to cast their vote in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections. People also beat the heat and queued up outside polling booths across the state
Karnataka Polls 2023: EC to pilot facial recognition at polling booths for ease of voting
To be a part of the system, voters will be required to use EC’s Chunavana mobile application following which they will enter their Elector's Photo Identity Card (EPIC) number, and mobile number and an OTP will be sent to their registered numbers
Karnataka Election 2023 LIVE Updates: 'Will develop Hanuman temples if we come to power,' says Congress' DK Shivakumar
Karnataka Election LIVE Updates: The Congress has slammed the BJP over its 'double-engine' pitch in the Karnataka polls, saying the 10 May election is to propel the Karnataka engine which got 'derailed' by the BJP in the last four years
Around 60 per cent voter turnout in three constituencies in Nepal by-polls
According to the Election Commission, the voter turnout in Tanahun-1 was 53 per cent
Karnataka Polls 2023: Election Commission seizes over 40 kg gold from Tarikere constituency in poll-bound state
The election on 224 sets of Karnataka Assembly will be held in a single phase on 10 May. The results will be declared on 13 May. The BJP, Congress and JD(S) are the three main players in the Karnataka polls 2023.
Election Commission 'not in hurry' for Wayanad bypoll
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said the poll panel has taken decisions on vacancies that have occurred till February
Karnataka Assembly Election 2023: Voting on May 10, results on May 13
Addressing a press conference here, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said the notification for the elections to the 224-member Assembly will be issued on April 13 and the last date for filing nomination papers will be April 20
How SC verdict on EC appointments is a road map for the future of Indian democracy
The highest court of the land has chosen to include the Leader of Opposition and CJI along with the Prime Minister in a special committee to advise the President to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and his two colleagues. This enhances India’s shining reputation as the largest democracy
Nagaland polls: 75.49 voter turnout recorded till 3 pm
The highest voter turnout was recorded at 85.82 per cent in Mon area. The polling began in 59 Assembly constituencies at 7 am this morning amid tight security
Ahead of next year’s Lok Sabha polls, nearly Rs 1,900 crore allocated for buying EVMs
In the annual Budget, Rs 1,891.78 crore has been allocated for purchase of EVMs by the poll panel. Ahead of several assembly polls this year and Lok Sabha elections in 2024, the Union Cabinet had last month approved a proposal for funds to procure additional electronic voting machines for the EC
Sri Lanka police investigates death threats on members of independent election commission
On 19 January, two members SB Divaratne and KP Pathirana lodged complaints over telephonic threats to resign. Later MM Mohamed, another member, received similar threats. Fourth member PSM Charles had reportedly offered her resignation from the membership
Is EC going back to traditional ballot papers in Bangladesh?
Meanwhile, tens of thousands of opposition supporters rallied in Bangladesh’s capital last month to demand the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign
Amit Shah’s ‘taught a lesson’ remark didn’t violate poll code, says Election Commission
After going through the report of the state chief electoral officer and seeking legal opinion, the poll panel concluded that referring to taking action against “miscreants” was not violative of the provisions of the poll code
National party status to vote cutter: What Gujarat election results mean for Kejriwal's AAP
From Anna Hazare movement, when Arvind Kejriwal became a politician and founded the AAP, he began his political career by destroying the vote of the Congress party in Delhi. Since Kejriwal's first election in 2013, the BJP has maintained around 35% of the vote in Delhi
Bypoll Results 2022 LIVE: SP candidate Dimple Yadav wins Mainpuri parliamentary bypoll by over 2.8 lakh votes
Bypoll Results 2022 LIVE: The polling was held on December 5 in six assembly seats in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh and in the Mainpuri Lok Sabha seat
Explained: How votes are counted for the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections
Counting votes in India is a complex and multi-tiered process. As we await the results of the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, here’s a better understanding of the people involved, the role of the Election Commission, and how the process plays out
Fake social media narratives key challenge for poll bodies, says CEC Rajiv Kumar
Over one crore polling personnel are deployed to ensure robust electoral processes for holding free, fair, inclusive elections, the CEC said, adding the poll body ensures participation of political parties at every stage
Pakistan's Election Commission initiates process to remove Imran Khan as chairman of PTI party
Khan ,70, is in the crosshairs for buying gifts, including an expensive Graff wristwatch he had received as the premier at a discounted price from the state depository called Toshakhana and selling them for profit
Case against Samajwadi Party’s Azam Khan for remarks on police, EC
The FIR was lodged on Friday evening at Kotwali Police Station on the complaint of one Sujesh Kumar Sagar, the in-charge of the video surveillance team set up by a poll panel for the Rampur by-election