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How BJP is accused of violating 48 Hours-Silence Period even on Poll Day?
Voters greeted with BJP’s ads in newspapers and social media on poll day despite rules that no political party or candidate or any other organization or person shall publish any advertisement in the print media on poll day and one day prior to poll day that is “Silence Period”
Calcutta High Court slams ECI for inaction, restrains BJP from publishing ads in any form of media
The advertisements of BJP blatantly flouted the Modal Code Conduct: the ECI has grossly failed to address the complaints raised by the petitioner in due time, MCC prohibits criticism based on unverified allegations or distortion – the bench observed.
Udhav Thackeray: Officials deliberately delayed voters
As the fifth phase of voting took place yesterday, Mumbai’s voters reportedly faced long queues at poll booths. Shiva Sena leader Udhav Thackeray has even alleged that the polling booth officials are not letting voters cast their vote.
BJP’s Mihir Kotecha facing FIR after allegations of paying people to vote
BJP MLA from Mulund, Mihir Kotecha has come under fire for allegedly distributing cash to influence voters. This came to light when a confrontation erupted over allegations of cash distribution happening at the party office in Mulund.
As Delhi votes this week for the Lok Sabha 2024 election, those affected by demolitions and evictions lack trust in the parties
Housing and Law Rights Network (HLRN) report shows that close to 2.8 lakh people were forcefully evicted in NCT region in 2023 alone
Amethi: Locals claim police beat up Muslims at polling booths
After Sambhal, reports of Muslims being beaten at the poll booth as India’s 18th Lok Sabha elections continue in its fifth phase.
SEC M’tra agrees to make weekly reports to CEC public, assures action on hate speech, urges every citizen to become alert voter: Vote For...
In a 90 minute long meeting with representatives of various organisations, a Vote For Democracy Delegation met Additional SEC, Kiran Kulkarni on Saturday, May 18; Citizens for Justice & Peace presented a detailed tabulation of hate speeches during the five-phase poll in the state; along with Bharat Jodo Abhiyan, Maharashtra Democratic Forum (MDF) and Bombay Catholic Sabha the whole delegation raised issue of missing voters from minority communities and deleted voters as well
BJP Independent of RSS: Are You Joking Mr. Nadda?
The president of BJP in conversation with journalists, Liz...
Delhi candidate Kanhaiya Kumar attacked during campaign
Congress’ MP Candidate and former student leader, Kanhaiya Kumar was attacked in Delhi while campaigning. Four women were also injured in the attack by 7-8 men.
The handover at Rae Bareli
Few public figures in India have faced relentless and unfair attacks as Sonia has — starting with her place of birth, the partner she chose, her accent, her skin colour, her part-time job, her clothes, her children. Yet, Sonia presided over a political system (2004-2014) that undoubtedly was the most just and invested heavily in equity and empowerment.
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