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Why MVA lost and Mahayuti won: Key takeaways from Maharashtra Election Results
Maharashtra Election Results: The Mahayuti alliance secured a significant victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP coalition won over 200 seats. Key factors included successful schemes and strong leadership. The Congress and opposition leaders faced setbacks. Hemant Soren emerged strong in Jharkhand, securing tribal support. The BJP's success provides momentum for the 2024 general elections.
BJP has disgraced democracy, doesn't follow any rules of EC: Samajwadi Party leader on UP by-polls
The BJP and Samajwadi Party traded accusations of electoral misconduct during the Uttar Pradesh by-polls. The SP alleged voter intimidation and police interference, prompting an Election Commission investigation and disciplinary action against some officers. The BJP, in turn, claimed instances of fake voting and demanded a probe. Despite the allegations, Moradabad SSP Satpal Antil assured a fair election process.
Assembly Elections 2024: Maharashtra voter turnout at 62%, Jharkhand at 68%
Voter Turnout in Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election: Voting for all 288 Maharashtra assembly seats and the remaining 38 Jharkhand constituencies took place on Wednesday, with results expected on November 23. As of 3 pm, Maharashtra's voter turnout neared 50%, while Jharkhand reached 61.4%.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Here is how to verify your name on ECI voter list and find your polling station online
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: Maharashtra gears up for a single-phase Assembly election on November 20, with the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance facing off against the opposition MVA. Over 97 million eligible voters will decide the fate of 4,136 candidates vying for 288 seats. The Election Commission urges voters to verify their details and polling stations in advance.
Inciteful, ECI should take action against this: BJP's Pradeep Bhandari on Kharge's remarks on BJP-RSS
BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari has criticized Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's recent statements about the BJP and RSS, deeming them as potentially inflammatory and urging the Election Commission of India to intervene. Kharge, during a rally in Maharashtra, had compared the BJP-RSS to "poison" and labeled them as a political threat.
Congress complains to EC about ads being strategically placed to promote Mahayuti campaign
The Congress party in Maharashtra has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against the Shiv Sena for allegedly airing paid political advertisements disguised as regular scenes within Marathi television serials. The complaint alleges that these ads, featuring campaign slogans, are strategically placed within the serials' flow and constitute a violation of election rules.
ECI issues show cause notice to West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar
The Election Commission issued a show cause notice to West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar for allegedly insulting the national emblem and the West Bengal police. The Trinamool Congress filed a complaint alleging that Majumdar made the remarks during a by-election campaign event. The ECI has given Majumdar until 8 pm today to respond.
Congress files complaint with ECI over BJP's "false" ad
Congress submitted a complaint to the Election Commission of India against the BJP. The complaint alleged that a BJP advertisement on social media misrepresented leaders from the JMM, INC, and RJD. Congress claimed the advertisement violated the Model Code of Conduct and electoral laws. They urged the ECI to take action.
EC must act against Sarma's 'communal rhetoric', campaigning by Odisha governor: Jairam Ramesh
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the Election Commission for its response to the party's concerns about irregularities in the Haryana assembly polls. Ramesh condemned the EC's tone and language, stating it implied the Congress was doing a favor by meeting them.
Not surprised ECI gave itself 'clean chit' over Haryana Assembly Polls: Congress
The Congress criticized the Election Commission of India's response to its EVM malfunctioning complaints during the Haryana election, calling it standard and condescending. The party argued that the EC's explanations were generic and did not address the specific issues raised, warning of potential legal action if this attitude continued.
'Like angels in Ralam': ECI Chief Rajiv Kumar narrates how villagers came to his rescue in Uttarakhand
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar extends heartfelt gratitude to brave villagers and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police for their crucial rescue mission in Ralam village, Pithoragarh district, where Kumar and others were stranded at over 12,000 feet due to an emergency helicopter landing amid severe weather conditions.
Major distortion due to exit polls: ECI questions 'early trends' on counting day
The Election Commission of India raised concerns about distorted election expectations due to inaccurate exit polls by media houses. CEC Rajiv Kumar highlighted the discrepancies between these early predictions and actual results, urging the press to introspect on the matter and avoid creating misleading expectations.
Maharashtra, Jharkhand election schedule to be announced today
Maharashtra Elections: The Election Commission of India is set to announce election schedules for Jharkhand and Maharashtra. The Maharashtra assembly term ends on November 26, and Jharkhand's on January 5, 2025. Key contenders in Maharashtra's elections are Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition and Maha Yuti Alliance.
Congress submits one more complaint of 'EVM tampering' in Haryana to ECI
With this, the total number of complaints now stands at booths of 20 constituencies, where the party has asked the poll body to seal all EVMs and a "time-bound" probe. "We request you to urgently take action on the enclosed complaints and ensure all the EVMs from these are immediately sealed. It is further requested that a detailed inquiry is initiated on our complaint and the same is completed in a time-bound manner," party leader Jairam Ramesh noted in the complaint to the ECI.
Haryana election result: Congress submits seven written complains regarding EVMs to EC
Congress leaders met Election Commission officials to demand verification of VVPAT copies against EVM vote tallies in the Haryana elections. The party alleged EVM tampering and lodged 20 complaints, seven of which are written. The EC assured it would investigate. Congress highlighted discrepancies in machine performance between constituencies where BJP and Congress won.
Another round of campaigning soon as ECI pads up for Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls
With the polls in Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana concluded, the Election Commission of India is set to announce upcoming assembly polls for Maharashtra and Jharkhand, as well as 50 bypolls. Maharashtra polls are proposed post-festival season by November 15. Delhi assembly polls are also on the horizon.
Assembly Election Results Today: Check time, where and how to watch live on ECI
Vote counting for the recently held assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir will begin shortly. The process, starting at 8 a.m., will first count postal ballots before moving to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). For those following the election the ECI website will have all the figures. Early trends will emerge by midday, with results expected by late afternoon. Both states have high political stakes, particularly Jammu & Kashmir, which is holding its first election since the revocation of Article 370. Exit polls predict tough competition, with potential losses for the BJP in both states.
'Thalapathy' Vijay's TVK officially registered as a political party by ECI
The Election Commission of India on Sunday officially registered Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam as a political party and granted permission to participate in electoral politics as a registered party.
Revision of electoral rolls to be carried out in Delhi from next month
The Delhi Assembly polls, scheduled for February 2025, will see a special summary revision of electoral rolls starting next month. Booth Level Officers will conduct house-to-house verification to update voter details. The final electoral roll will be published on January 6, 2025. Citizens are urged to participate actively in this exercise.
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