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NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule vows Electoral Reform Bill to curb horse-trading in elections

NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule vows Electoral Reform Bill to curb horse-trading in elections

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Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) leader Supriya Sule on Saturday announced that she would introduce a private member’s bill in Parliament aimed at bringing greater transparency to elections where allegations of horse-trading frequently emerge, reported the PTI. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

BJD MP Patra raises concerns over alleged deletion of 9.8 lakh voters in Odisha

BJD MP Patra raises concerns over alleged deletion of 9.8 lakh voters in Odisha

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Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra on Tuesday raised serious concerns about the possible deletion of nearly 9.8 lakh voters in Odisha. The issue is linked to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state, reported ANI. “9.8 lakh electors deleted in pre-SIR exercise in Odisha”: BJD MP Sasmit Patra urges inquiry, transparency Read @ANI Story| https://t.co/rKNysi5A0s #SasmitPatra #Odisha #SIR pic.twitter.com/VbdlJREgIw — ANI Digital (@ani_digital) April 21, 2026 In a letter addressed to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Patra urged the Election Commission to ensure that no voter is removed without proper जांच (inquiry) and transparency, reported ANI. Concerns over process and transparency Patra said that while updating electoral rolls is important, the scale and method of the current exercise are worrying. He noted, “approximately 9.8 lakh electors have been identified for potential deletion… the scale, pattern, and process raise serious concerns.” He also claimed there is early evidence suggesting possible irregularities. According to him, there is a “real risk of wrongful disenfranchisement,” meaning eligible voters could be …

Poll violations: More than 250 complaints/day by citizens on election app, 1014 on Friday alone | Mumbai News

Poll violations: More than 250 complaints/day by citizens on election app, 1014 on Friday alone | Mumbai News

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THE cVIGIL application that empowers citizens to flag any violation of rules by political parties in the run up to elections has so far received more than 7,400 complaints since the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into effect on October 15. Of these 7360 complaints have been taken care off by the state election commission as per data provided by them on Friday evening. Of the 7400 complaints, 1014 complaints were received on Friday alone. Since October 15 when MCC came into effect in the state till November 14, a total of 7,400 complaints have been received by SEC through the cVIGIL app coming up to nearly 250 complaints per day, as per their data. Of these, 6381 complaints have been taken care of by officials. The official said that in the first week they received 773 complaints, and in the second week ending November 1, a total of 2062 complaints had been received on the app. In the past two weeks the number of complaints has doubled. “usually, as the polling day approaches, …

EC seeks clarification from Maharashtra Principal Secretary, DGP over non-compliance with transfer orders – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE PHOTO Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar addresses a press conference. The Election Commission issued a stern warning to the Maharashtra government, seeking an explanation from the chief secretary and state police chief for not fully implementing its orders on official transfers earlier and the upcoming assembly elections on Friday. Transfer orders are not followed In a strongly worded circular, the EC revealed that despite the July 31 order to transfer police officers who have served more than three years in their home states or their current posts, the state government has not completed the project. The compliance report was supposed to be submitted by August 31, but the new police chief submitted it only partially while the chief secretary was yet to issue a full response. More than 100 inspector-level officers remain in key positions Sources revealed that more than 100 inspector-level officers in Mumbai, as well as revenue officials in important positions across Maharashtra, were not transferred as per knowledge. The electoral system considers these changes necessary to …