'No need to be afraid': Mamata to TMC counting agents; assures 'win after sunset' Directing the party candidates and counting agents not to leave the couting centre, Mamata said her party would win after the sunset and that there is "no need for anyone to be afraid". Mamata, who is seeking the fourth strait term, alleged a foul play by the Election Commission, and claimed that there's a BJP's plan to show themselves ahead first. #Mamata #Election_Commission #agents #counting #counting_agents #TMC_counting #couting_centre #party_candidates #afraid #Directing
'Ten lifetimes won't be enough': TMC's Abhishek Banerjee dares BJP to contest from Falta amid EVM tampering row TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee challenged the BJP and Election Commission to contest from Falta after a repoll was announced due to "severe electoral offences." The Election Commission cited widespread tampering of EVMs and compromised integrity of recorded votes at multiple booths, leading to the decision for a fresh poll on May 21. #Election_Commission #Abhishek_Banerjee #TMC_Abhishek #Ten_lifetimes #Banerjee_dares #Falta_amid #Banerjee_challenged #dares_BJP #row_TMC #severe_electoral
Election Commission releases final data: 4.88 crore people voted in Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu witnessed a record 85.1% voter turnout in the recent assembly elections, with 4.88 crore citizens casting their ballots. Women voters significantly outnumbered men, continuing a trend from previous years. The Election Commission faced delays in releasing data but assured robust security and transparency for the upcoming vote counting on May 4. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Election_Commission #Nadu_witnessed #Nadu_Tamil #crore_people #crore_citizens #releases_final #people_voted
West Bengal polls: Election Commission scraps Falta election, orders repolling on May 21 Bengal's electoral landscape has shifted as the Election Commission cancelled polling in Falta constituency due to widespread EVM tampering. A repoll is set for May 21, making it a unique post-result election. Allegations of threats against villagers and the arrest of a candidate's aides have heightened tensions, focusing attention on the remaining seats to decide the state's next government. #West_Bengal #Election_Commission #Bengal_electoral #Bengal_polls #EVM_tampering #Falta_constituency #Commission_scraps #Commission_cancelled #widespread_EVM #scraps_Falta
'Subversion of democratic process': EC orders fresh polling in West Bengal's Falta constituency on May 21 The Election Commission ordered a repoll in Falta constituency on May 21 due to alleged subversion of the democratic process, following BJP claims of EVM tampering. This decision comes amid heightened political tensions in the Diamond Harbour region. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court declined a TMC plea challenging the deployment of central government staff for vote counting. #West_Bengal #Election_Commission #Commission_ordered #EVM_tampering #Bengal_Falta #Falta_constituency #democratic_process #BJP_claims #alleged_subversion #orders_fresh
'No further orders necessary': Special SC bench rejects TMC's plea on counting staff The Supreme Court of India dismissed TMC's plea against deployment of Central staff for West Bengal vote counting, recording the Election Commission of India’s assurance that its April 13 circular will be followed. It said rules were not violated and noted TMC agents would be present. The Calcutta High Court had earlier rejected the plea. #India #Supreme_Court #West_Bengal #Election_Commission #Bengal_vote #TMC_plea #India_dismissed #Central_staff #rejects_TMC #dismissed_TMC
West Bengal elections: TMC alleges strongroom breaches, BJP mocks claim Trinamool Congress has raised concerns with the Election Commission regarding alleged CCTV blackouts and unauthorized access to EVM strongrooms. BJP dismissed these claims as tactics by a party anticipating defeat. TMC representatives reported seeing individuals inside sealed rooms without party agents present, fueling suspicion ahead of counting day. #West_Bengal #Election_Commission #Trinamool_Congress #BJP_mocks #Bengal_elections #alleged_CCTV #CCTV_blackouts #EVM_strongrooms #claim_Trinamool #strongroom_breaches
TMC moves SC to scrap EC order excluding State staff from vote counting supervisor duty The high court also said while dismissing the petition, “It is the prerogative of the office of the Election Commission of India to appoint the counting supervisor and counting assistant either from the state government or the central government. This court does not find any illegality for appointing counting supervisor and counting assistant from the central government / central PSU employee instead of state government employee.” #Election_Commission #state_government #central_government #TMC_moves #counting_supervisor #counting_assistant #order_excluding #supervisor_duty #excluding_State #State_staff
To foil West Bengal post-poll unrest, Election Commission to retain 70,000 CAPF personnel Ahead of West Bengal's vote counting, the Election Commission is deploying approximately 70,000 central forces to maintain order, especially in areas prone to post-poll violence. Control rooms will monitor counting day, May 4, for immediate action against any disturbances. Strict legal action awaits those involved in violence, aiming to prevent a repeat of the 2021 incidents. #West_Bengal #Election_Commission #Bengal_vote #CAPF_personnel #foil_West #Bengal_post-poll #personnel_Ahead #deploying_approximately #central_forces #maintain_order
Election Commission introduces QR code entry system for counting halls to ensure secure, tamper-free access #Election_Commission #tamper-free_access #Commission_introduces #ensure_secure #code_entry
'Alarming!' TMC posts video of 'gross electoral fraud', calls EC 'puppet' The Trinamool Congress has accused the BJP and the Election Commission of "gross electoral fraud" and "murder of democracy" following alleged ballot box tampering. The party shared CCTV footage, claiming it shows unauthorized opening of ballot boxes ahead of the May 4th counting. TMC leaders have begun a sit-in protest, with Mamata Banerjee expected to visit the site. #Mamata_Banerjee #Election_Commission #Trinamool_Congress #TMC #fraud #gross_electoral #electoral_fraud #Alarming #TMC_posts #gross
Election Commission transfers 4 cops in 3 Kolkata police stations #Kolkata #Election_Commission #Kolkata_police #Commission_transfers #police_stations
'Smacks of ulterior motives': Congress to EC on notice to Mallikarjun Kharge over terrorist remark The Congress has submitted a preliminary response to the Election Commission's notice concerning party president Mallikarjun Kharge's "terrorist" remark. The party alleges the notice, citing discrepancies and a rushed deadline, indicates ulterior motives and a lack of due diligence. They have requested a week to provide a detailed reply and seek an audience with the EC. #Congress #Mallikarjun_Kharge #president_Mallikarjun #Election_Commission #Mallikarjun #Kharge #Commission_notice #preliminary_response #terrorist_remark #ulterior_motives
'Let the notice come, we will reply': Congress chief Kharge reacts to EC ultimatum over 'terrorist' remark Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has responded to an Election Commission notice regarding his "terrorist" remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kharge stated his party would reply to the EC's ultimatum, which warned of action if he failed to explain his stand within 24 hours. The controversial comment was made during campaigning in Chennai. #terrorist #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #Mallikarjun_Kharge #Election_Commission #chief_Mallikarjun #Congress_chief #remark_Congress #Commission_notice
‘Public will punish Congress’: BJP delegation meets EC over Kharge’s ‘terrorist’ remark on PM Modi The BJP lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "terrorist." Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that such language is unprecedented and demanded strict action and an apology from Kharge and the Congress party. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #Mallikarjun_Kharge #Election_Commission #chief_Mallikarjun #punish_Congress’ #calling_Prime #BJP_delegation #BJP_lodged
'Submit public apology': BJP moves EC against Mallikarjun Kharge over 'terrorist' remark, seeks action under poll code The Bharatiya Janata Party has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India. The party seeks action against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his recent statement. Kharge reportedly called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'terrorist'. The BJP deems this a violation of the Model Code of Conduct. #Mallikarjun_Kharge #Election_Commission #party_seeks #Bharatiya_Janata #Janata_Party #public_apology #Submit_public #seeks_action #BJP_moves #Submit
'Over Rs 100 crore not disclosed’: Madras high court flags 'irregularity' in Vijay's poll affidavit A Bench comprising chief justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan issued notices to Vijay, along with the Director General of Income Tax (Investigation), the Election Commission of India (ECI), and the Returning Officers for the Perambur and Tiruchirappalli (East) constituencies. The petitioner has alleged that the disappearance of a high-value asset amounts to a clear case of suppression of assets, raising serious concerns regarding beneficial ownership, routing of funds, and the concealment of material particulars. #Election_Commission #Madras_high #Income_Tax #Arul_Murugan #Director_General #Returning_Officers #Vijay_poll #Bench_comprising #Murugan_issued #chief_justice
'PM Modi's address on women's quota violated model code': CPI(M), CPI write to Election Commission; flag use of state broadcasters #Election_Commission #CPI_write #Modi_address #model_code #state_broadcasters
Not seen 'dirty party' like BJP, says Mamata Banerjee; flags ‘logical discrepancy’ in SIR process West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Election Commission and BJP, alleging selective application of the SIR process to benefit the BJP. She accused the BJP of attempting to divide the state and urged voters to unite against "Bangla-Birodhi Zamindars" to secure a fourth term for TMC. #Chief_Minister #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Election_Commission #SIR_process #Minister_Mamata #Bengal_Chief #process_West #Banerjee_criticized #dirty_party
'Crucial to ensure transparency': Kerala assembly opposition leader Satheesan urges EC to release poll data Kerala's opposition chief VD Satheesan passionately called upon the Election Commission to promptly disclose the official polling figures for the elections held on April 9. He raised concerns over the delay in releasing detailed constituency data and postal ballot outcomes, stressing the need for accountability and public confidence. #Election_Commission #Kerala_assembly #leader_Satheesan #Satheesan_urges #Satheesan_passionately #Kerala_opposition #elections_held #ensure_transparency #data_Kerala #release_poll
