What if ‘NOTA’ gets more votes than the candidates ?
NOTA was first used in the year 2013. The NOTA was used during polling in Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi.
Blindly distrusting any aspect of the system can breed unwarranted scepticism : SC
They should also be kept in the storerooms for at least 45 days after the election results are declared.
A complaint can be registered on the portal of ‘NGSP’ against malpractices in elections
The portal is available in English and Hindi on the website of the Election Commission of India.
Do not hold elections in the areas that witnessed violence : Calcutta HC
There is a petition in Court, demanding investigation into this case by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). This will be heard on 26 th April.
Surat’s BJP candidate for Lok Sabha elections wins unopposed
Eight candidates from Surat withdrew their nominations hence, Mukesh Dalal won even before even a vote was cast.
Election campaigns banned in Sarundewadi, Kunkeri (Dist. Sindhudurg)
Despite reaching out to ministers and representatives from all the political parties, the villagers feel disheartened by the repeated false promises made during elections.
First phase of voting for General Elections 2024 in Bengal tainted with violence
Based on all these incidents, it should not be a surprise if someone feels enforcing the President’s rule in Bengal is critical.
Phase 1 voting for Lok Sabha elections on 19th April completed
The Election Commission has said that 16 crore 63 lakh voters will exercise their right to vote in this phase.
BJP MLA T Raja Singh defies Congress Government’s opposition to take out Shriram Navami procession
The procession was taken out from Akashpuri Hanuman Temple to Hanuman Gymnasium in Ramkoti.
Election Commission orders removal of 4 posts by ‘X’
An overseas entity that criticises a crucial and constitutional institution of India should face a ban within the country, setting a precedent for compliance among others.