The allocation of the clock symbol holds significant symbolic importance for both factions, as it represents not only the party's identity but also its electoral prospects and legitimacy in the eyes of the voters. The legal dispute reflects the intense power struggle unfolding within the NCP.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: EC has put special emphasis on purity and health of the electoral roll along with disclosures and transparency in the revision of electoral rolls, an official pointed out.
In a setback to Sharad Pawar, the EC recognised the camp led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar as the real NCP and also allotted the party name and symbol to it.
Maharashtra NCP president (Sharad Pawar group) Jayant Patil said the Supreme Court is the "last hope" for them and they are expecting a stay on the ECI ruling. He said the NCP was founded by Sharad Pawar who developed it from the grassroots.
Maharashtra: The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance contested the elections together in 2019. However, disagreements arose when it came to forming the government. Eventually, Shiv Sena allied with the NCP and Congress to form the government.
The move emphasises the need to protect children from exposure to political activities and ensure their well-being during the electoral process.
Prashant Kishor ruled out the possibility of tampering of EVMs and said that he has written to the Election Commission urging to upload Form 19 and 20 on the website in a bid to bring an end to the controversy surrounding the EVMs.
The blast comes six days ahead of the upcoming general elections in Pakistan. The incident occurred in Karachi's Saddar area.
Upon the conclusion of Narwekar's reading, supporters of Chief Minister Shinde celebrated with firecrackers, while leaders from the Sena (UBT), including Sanjay Raut and Aaditya Thackeray, announced their intention to challenge the Speaker's order in the Supreme Court.
Bangladesh general elections are underway amid incidents of pre-poll violence in the past few days. The elections are taking place under the observation of the UN, and Indian officials. The country's main Opposition leader is boycotting the polls.
ECI said that Commission has been made aware of use of derogatory or offensive language in the political discourse about Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Usage of such semantics in speech/ campaign by members of any political parties or their candidates, can be interpreted as an affront to the PwDs
The Bill replaced the Election Commission (Conditions of Service of Election Commissioners and Transaction of Business) Act, 1991.
The suspension had been imposed due to his meeting with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy during the counting of votes for the assembly polls.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted to the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also hailed the Supreme Court's decision.
A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud was hearing the batch of petitions in the top court.
Rajasthan Assembly polls: BJP emerged victorious in Rajasthan elections and is set to form govt in 200-member state Assembly, as the party crossed the majority mark by securing 115 seats. Congress came a distant second with 69 seats.
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, on the other hand, received nearly Rs 720 crore in contributions from entities, electoral trusts, individuals and its lawmakers during the financial year 2022-23. Both the BJP and the Congress are recognised national parties.
Mizoram Election Results 2023: The outcome of the delayed counting, now set to be revealed, will shape the political landscape in Mizoram and determine the party or coalition that will lead the state in the coming years.
The Election Commission has suspended the Director General of Police (DGP) in Telangana due to alleged violations of the model code.
The incident occurred amid the heightened enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct, resulting in significant seizures of cash, liquor, and other items totaling Rs 737 crores statewide, with cash seizures reaching Rs 301.93 crores.
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