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Justices Oka and Mithal Dismiss BRS Party's Plea Against Election Symbols

In a complaint to the EC, minister Dadisetti Raja allege that 60 lakh fake votes were added during the Chandrababu rule and called for removing the names of voters who were not not eligible to vote

Election Commission is offering different services, including specially designed apps and portals for the convenience of voters, candidates and political parties this elections

The BRS had earlier approached the Delhi High Court and sought the removal of car-like symbols from the Election Commission's free symbols

In a letter addressed to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, Congress president Lalsawta said that Sunday is a sacred day for the people of Mizoram, when no official programmes are held.

It strictly prohibits corrupt practices like bribing voters, voter intimidation, and canvassing near polling stations. Respect for individuals' private lives and homes is highlighted, discouraging demonstrations or picketing outside residences.

A total 5.6 crore electorates will exercise their votes to elect their MLAs in the 230-member Assembly constituencies. As per the Election Commission, candidates can withdraw their candidature by October 23.

Congress and BJP are the key players in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Telangana is expected to witness a triangular contest between the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi, Congress and BJP.

Elections will be held in Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana on various dates starting from November 7. The results will be announced on December 3, as per the Election Commission's announcement.

According to reports, the ECI is set to announce the schedule during a press conference to be held at 12 noon at Akashwani in New Delhi. The announcement, if not postponed, will see the five States including Telangana going to polls most probably in early December.

ECI on Friday organised briefing meeting for general, police and expenditure observers for the assembly elections in five states- Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana

The extended working committee meeting saw leaders targeting former Union Minister Praful Patel for the split in the NCP but were silent on Ajit Pawar, who became the Deputy Chief Minister in the Maharashtra government.

On Monday, Bushra Bibi approached the IHC seeking protection for her husband. She had ex­press­­ed the apprehension that the jail administration might poison the meal of her husband and sought permission for homemade food for the detained PTI chief.

Election Commission has convened a meeting of its observers on Friday to finalise strategy for smooth conduct of the democratic exercise

He said the team inquired about the progress of the second special brief revision of the voter's list and stressed on making the electoral roll error-free.

The Law Commission is carrying out consultations with poll body, government departments and other stakeholders on a report on simultaneous polls.

The names have been added to the voter list on the orders of the Supreme Court

The commission will now commence the substantive hearing under Para 15 of the Election Symbols (Reservation & Allotment) Order, they said, citing rules.

Election Commission asked Odisha's district collectors to focus on the special summary revision of electoral rolls, and ensure that names of 3.45 lakh deceased people are deleted

The collector asked the officials to give wide publicity about the special camps being organised by the Election Commission for enrolling names in the voter list.