The Election Commission of India (EC) said on Thursday that out of the 279 nominations filed for the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, 244 were deemed valid, while 35 were rejected. The nominations for this phase, which covers 24 constituencies across seven districts, underwent scrutiny on Wednesday. According to the election guidelines, candidates have until 3… Continue reading "J&K Assembly elections: 244 valid nominations for Phase 1, 35 rejected"
The Election Commission of India (EC) on Monday announced a record haul of inducements ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. A staggering ₹4,650 crore in cash, drugs, liquor, precious metals, and freebies was seized between 1 March and 13 April. This marks a 34% increase from the ₹3,475 crore seized during the entire 2019 election campaign. Compared to the… Continue reading "EC pre-poll seizure at ₹4,650 crore"
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) Monday approached the Delhi High Court seeking direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to update in its record the party’s amended bylaws, contending the delay in doing so was coming in the way of the party contesting the Karnataka assembly polls. Justice Prathiba M Singh recused herself from hearing the… Continue reading "AIADMK asks Delhi High Court to direct ECI to update amended bylaws"
