Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) ‘Bangla Paksha’ founder and activist Garga Chatterjee’s bail application was rejected on Wednesday, and he was sent to police custody till May 16.On Tuesday, Kolkata Police arrested him following a complaint lodged at the Maidan Cyber Police Station. Later, the Cyber Cell of Kolkata Police arrested him in connection with another complaint.Regarding the arrest of the founder and general secretary of ‘Bangla Paksha’, Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand said that Chatterjee…
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Lucknow, May 12 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi has landed in trouble over his distasteful and objectionable comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the BJP leaders from the constituency approached the police and lodged a case against him on Tuesday.According to police officials, the SP lawmaker from Mahoba-Hamirpur-Teendwari Lok Sabha constituency has been booked under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and a detailed probe was launched into his …
Kohima, May 4 (IANS) The counting of votes for the Koridang Assembly constituency bypoll in Nagaland, for which the election was held on April 9, commenced at 8 a.m. on Monday under multi-layer security arrangements, officials said. Election officials said that, as per the Election Commission guidelines, postal ballots were being counted first, followed by votes stored in the EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines), and there will be three rounds of counting at the Mokokchung District Deputy Commissio…
Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Friday stated that strict action will be taken against those who create trouble or on account of any laxity during the vote count for the state Assembly polls.Describing the preparations for the election results on Monday, the Bengal CEO said: “Counting will happen according to the rules and regulations. We have made the entire circular according to all the guidelines.””We will take a certificate from each of the DO…
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Voting for the high-stakes Tamil Nadu Assembly elections commenced on Thursday amid reports of technical glitches in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) at several booths, leading to delays in the start of polling in multiple locations. Election officials moved swiftly to address the malfunctions, particularly those related to EVMs and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units, to ensure that the voting process resumed smoothly.Despite the early hiccups, voters bega…
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Delegates of the International Election Visitors’ Programme 2026 (IEVP 2026) on Tuesday witnessed a live demonstration of EVMs and a mock poll, gaining hands-on understanding of India’s robust, tech-driven, and transparent electoral process, an official said. A live demonstration of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) was held at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) for international delegates to IEVP 2026, the official sai…
Thiruvananthapuram, April 14 (IANS) Amid heightened political scrutiny following the conclusion of polling in Kerala, Leader of the Opposition, V.D. Satheesan, on Tuesday urged stringent vigilance at centres where Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are stored, calling for continuous monitoring to ensure transparency and safeguard electoral integrity.In a letter addressed to all 140 United Democratic Front (UDF) candidates, their election agents, District Congress Committee (DCC) presidents, and d…
Patna, April 5 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Sunday remarked that it is not the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) which will be at fault during the upcoming two-phased elections in West Bengal, but rather the result of the incumbent Trinamool Congress will be “bad”.Speaking to reporters, Hussain alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is frustrated because “she knows she will lose (the election)”.He also referred to the alleged attack on judicial offi…
Chennai, March 30 (IANS) The process of filing nomination papers for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections commenced on Monday, marking a crucial phase in the electoral calendar. Election authorities have put in place detailed guidelines to ensure an orderly and transparent nomination process across constituencies.According to officials, candidates arriving to file their nominations must strictly adhere to the prescribed regulations. Only a maximum of three vehicles will be permitted to acc…
Chennai, March 18 (IANS) In a major push to ensure free, fair, and seamless Assembly elections, the Tamil Nadu government has earmarked a substantial Rs 800 crore for election-related activities across the state. The allocation covers a wide range of requirements, with a significant share directed towards personnel management, infrastructure, and voter awareness initiatives.A key component of the expenditure is the remuneration of polling staff, particularly Booth Level Officers (BLOs), who form…