HARYANA ELECTORAL ROLLS
Rahul seeks timeline after ECI nod to share Haryana, Maha data
Rahul Gandhi has acknowledged the Election Commission's decision. The decision involves sharing electoral roll data from 2009 to 2024 for Haryana and Maharashtra. He inquired about the exact date for receiving the data in a digital format. This follows his earlier allegations of irregularities in voter rolls during the Maharashtra elections.
Can EC announce date by which electoral-roll data of Haryana, Maharashtra will be handed over asks Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has welcomed the Election Commission's reported decision to share electoral-roll data for Haryana and Maharashtra, calling it a "good first step." He urged the EC to specify the exact date for handing over the data in a digital, machine-readable format.
EC to share Maharashtra, Haryana voter rolls since 2009 on Cong plea
The Election Commission has approved the sharing of electoral roll data from 2009-2024 for Haryana and Maharashtra, fulfilling an assurance to the Delhi High Court. This decision follows a request from Congress leaders, including Randeep Surjewala, who sought the data to ensure electoral process transparency.
Rahul alleges Bihar polls like Maha to be fixed, Nadda says electoral losses making him desperate
Rahul Gandhi alleged that the 2024 Maharashtra elections were a blueprint for rigging democracy. He claimed inflated voter turnout and manipulated voter rolls. J P Nadda refuted these claims, accusing Gandhi of fabricating conspiracies after election losses. The BJP leaders accused Gandhi of undermining democratic institutions. They also highlighted inconsistencies in his claims about fake voters.
Hooda serves, Rahul smashes: 'father & grandfather' of defeat act plays out
AICC's meeting in Chandigarh saw a blame game over Haryana's election defeat, with Hooda hinting at AICC's role. Rahul Gandhi accepted responsibility, contrasting his recent criticism of state leaders. Selja criticized the delay in post-election reviews, while others emphasized organizational restructuring and social justice, highlighting internal tensions and the party's efforts to regroup.
All India Congress Committee office bearers to meet on March 18 as organisational tasks loom
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has called for a meeting of AICC office-bearers in Delhi on March 18 to discuss organizational restructuring from the district level upwards. This comes in the wake of recent electoral defeats and aims at revitalizing the party's structure ahead of the 2025 focus year.
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Trinamool raises duplicate voters' ID cards issue
Lok Sabha Trinamool Congress members raised concerns over duplicate voter IDs and irregularities with a call for electoral roll revision. BJP accused Trinamool of enrolling Bangladeshi Muslims and Rohingyas. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge demanded Parliament debate. Trinamool plans to meet the chief election commissioner. The Election Commission identified duplicate EPIC numbers as an ongoing legacy issue.
Abhishek Banerjee skips key TMC meeting on voter list issues, sparks speculation
Abhishek Banerjee's absence from the TMC's voter list verification meeting has sparked speculation about internal party dynamics. His cited reason was involvement in welfare activities in his constituency. Meanwhile, TMC leaders focused on addressing alleged BJP voter list manipulations, pushing for a 'Unique ID' for voter cards.
EC's clarification on duplicate voter ID numbers a cover-up: TMC
The Trinamool Congress alleges a scam in issuing duplicate voter ID numbers, dismissing the Election Commission's explanation as a cover-up. TMC's Saket Gokhale asserts that election guidelines do not permit duplicate EPIC numbers. Accusations include potential voter suppression favoring BJP and calls for impartial investigation, raising concerns over election integrity.
Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of using 'fake voters' to win polls, warns of protest against EC
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of enlisting fake voters from other states with Election Commission support, mirroring tactics used in Delhi and Maharashtra elections. She threatens indefinite protests to correct the electoral roll ahead of upcoming polls.
"Prepared for all 90 assembly seats": JJP leader Dushyant Chautala on Haryana Elections
Jannayak Janata Party leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana, Dushyant Chautala, on Friday welcomed the announcement of assembly elections in Haryana and said that JJP is fully prepared to contest in all 90 assembly seats.
On elections' waiting list: Maharashtra, Jharkhand, 50 bypolls
The Election Commission postponed the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections due to the inclusion of the Jammu and Kashmir poll and floods hindering electoral activities in Maharashtra. The new Maharashtra assembly must be established by November 2024. Ongoing security issues in J&K also influenced the decision.
EC announces poll dates for J&K and Haryana assembly elections 2024: Check full schedule, result date, parties
2024 Assembly Elections Schedule: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the schedule for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. Jammu and Kashmir will hold elections in three phases from September 20, with results announced on October 4. Haryana's election is set for October 1, with results also on October 4.
Ensure level playing field during assembly polls: EC team tells Haryana officials
The Election Commission emphasised impartiality in Haryana assembly elections, directing enforcement agencies to combat illicit activities. The EC team led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar visited Haryana to review poll preparedness, addressing concerns raised by political parties. Measures include ensuring a level playing field, accessible polling stations, and monitoring social media for fake news. The EC also outlined plans for enhanced security and voting options for senior citizens and people with disabilities in the upcoming elections.
ECI sets ball rolling for J&K polls, orders electoral rolls' revision
The full Election Commission of India (ECI) - chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar and election commissioners Sukhbir S Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar - is expected to visit J&K in July or early August for a ground review of electoral preparedness. The ECI has already begun moving the poll process. On Friday, the poll panel announced that it was set to conduct the second special summary revision (SSR) for updation of electoral rolls in the states of Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and UT of Jammu & Kashmir on July 1.
EC to update voters' list in J-K, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Haryana
The Election Commission has started preparations for upcoming assembly elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Jammu and Kashmir, with electoral roll updates by July 1, 2024. The existing legislative assembly terms in the three states end by early 2025, requiring elections before then. Plans to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir are in progress.
EC starts updating electoral rolls for Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir
The Election Commission has prepared for assembly elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand, with July 1, 2024 as the qualifying date. The existing legislative assemblies end on November 3, November 26, and January 5, 2025, and elections must be conducted before their terms end. Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are also being conducted to constitute a new house after delimitation.
Election Commission has not shared any electoral roll data with NATGRID: Government tells Lok Sabha
Citing the EC, Prasad said election commissions of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra use electoral roll data of assembly constituencies for preparing their electoral roll for local body and panchayat elections.
Not many takers for NOTA in Maharashtra, Haryana polls
Percentage-wise, it was 0.9% of the voters who hit the NOTA button in Maharashtra with Haryana seeing 0.4% of the electors going for that option.
Over 50% turnout in Haryana, 40% in Maharashtra
The highest voter turnout was witnessed in Kagal constituency of Kolhapur district while the lowest was at Bramhapuri constituency in Chandrapur district.
Those under preventive detention have right to vote: Election Commission
In another letter, the EC has asked all state police chiefs to ensure that junior level police officials are not allowed to misuse power in this regard.
Assembly polls to be delinked; Maharashtra, Haryana dates may be in October
The sources said the attempt was to see that the fortnight-long campaign period does not fall in the period of religious celebrations.
Election Commission likely to announce Maharashtra , Haryana poll dates next week
Stakes are high for the BJP in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Haryana as the party and its allies had swept the Lok Sabha elections.
Difficult to club assembly polls in Jharkhand, Haryana, Maharashtra, J&K: VS Sampath, CEC
The first sitting of the House of this assembly tenure took place on January 4, 2010 after a five-phase election in November/December, 2009.
10,000 voters increased in Bijwasan constituency: AAP's complaint to poll panel
The party also claims to have found relatives of an elected representative registered in Haryana and also registered in Delhi.
In 10 states, less than 40 per cent new voters are women
Compared to 47.6% women in the national electorate as on February 14 this year, the fairer sex constitutes just 41.4% of the 2.3 crore electors in the 18-19 group.
Carry out verification of voter lists: AAP appeals to Election Commission
AAP appealed to EC to carry out an immediate verification of electoral rolls & ensure that no bogus vote is cast throughout Gurgaon Parliamentary constituency.
Eligible voters can get enrolled tomorrow: EC
In these camps, booth level officers (BLOs) would be present along with electoral rolls, so that people could check their name in the electoral roll, he said.
Over 8 lakh voters included in revised Haryana voters' list
Around 8.05 lakh eligible voters have been included in the revised list of voters in 2013 in Haryana.
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