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  • LIVE Updates | Panipat Rural Vidhan Sabha Chunav Result 2024: Mahipal Dhanda leads |

    Panipat Rural Assembly Constituency Set to Elect New MLA

    Haryana’s Panipat Rural is preparing to declare its new Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) today as the vote counting for the state’s 90 assembly seats begins at 8 a.m. The constituency went to the polls on October 5 as part of the state-wide single-phase elections, and the results for the Panipat Rural Assembly Election 2024 will be announced today, October 8. With an estimated voter turnout of around 68% in Haryana, Panipat Rural is poised for a crucial decision in determining its representative for the next legislative term. The voter turnout in Haryana is estimated to be around 68%, indicating an engaged electorate.

    Panipat Rural Constituency’s Electoral History: 2019, 2014, and 2009

    In the past three election cycles, Panipat Rural has witnessed consistent victories from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In 2019, Mahipal Dhanda of the BJP emerged as the winning candidate, securing 67,086 votes. He defeated Devender Kadian of the Jannayak Janata Party (JNJP), who managed to garner 45,125 votes, making the margin of victory significant.

    Panipat Rural Vidhan Sabha Chunav Vote Counting 2024 LIVE:

    Similarly, in the 2014 elections, Mahipal Dhanda also represented the BJP and won the seat with 62,074 votes. He defeated Independent candidate Dhara Singh Rawal, who received 25,942 votes. In 2009, however, the dynamics were different, with Om Prakash Jain, an Independent candidate, winning the election with 23,770 votes, before the BJP’s dominance in the following years.

    Panipat Rural Constituency in the 2024 Haryana Assembly Election

    The Panipat Rural Assembly Constituency is one of the 90 constituencies in Haryana participating in the 2024 Assembly elections. Voting took place on October 5, and today, October 8, the final results will be announced, determining the winner of this critical race. The competition in Panipat Rural is expected to be intense, with several prominent candidates in the fray.

     

    Key Dates for Panipat Rural Assembly Election 2024

    The Election Commission of India (ECI) scheduled the voting date for the Panipat Rural constituency on October 5, 2024. After the votes have been tallied, the results will be declared today, October 8, bringing clarity on the constituency’s political future.

     

    Candidates for Panipat Rural Assembly Election 2024

    Following the announcement of the election schedule by the ECI, various political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and other key players, revealed their candidates for the Panipat Rural Assembly seat. Mahipal Dhanda is once again contesting on the BJP ticket, while opposition parties have fielded their own strong contenders, hoping to unseat the BJP incumbent.

     

    Panipat Rural Constituency Assembly Election 2019: A Recap

    In the 2019 Haryana Assembly elections, Mahipal Dhanda of the BJP won with 67,086 votes, securing a clear lead over Devender Kadian of the JNJP, who received 45,125 votes. The BJP’s vote share and Dhanda’s leadership helped him maintain a firm grip over the constituency.

     

    Panipat Rural Constituency Assembly Election 2014: A Recap

    In 2014, Mahipal Dhanda of the BJP won the Panipat Rural Assembly seat with 62,074 votes. He defeated Independent candidate Dhara Singh Rawal, who garnered 25,942 votes. This victory marked the BJP’s growing influence in the constituency, which continues to be a stronghold for the party.

    As the results for the Panipat Rural Assembly Election 2024 are awaited, the political landscape in this constituency is poised for another significant decision, shaping the future of its representation in the Haryana Assembly.

  • Congress Lok Sabha Election Winners Candidate FULL List 2024: Check Constituency Wise Full List Of Winners Candidate Name Total Vote Margin and More |

    The Indian National Congress (INC), which has strong roots in India’s political history, is preparing for the 2024 Lok Sabha election. The party that carried the country to independence and shaped its early years has had fluctuating electoral fortunes over the decades.

    In the first general election of 1951-52, the INC won 364 seats. This supremacy lasted into the 1960s, with the party winning a majority in every election. However, the 1967 elections represented a watershed moment, as the INC’s seat count fell below 300 for the first time, winning 283 out of 520 seats.

    In recent years, the Congress has faced challenges in the form of electoral defeats and internal restructuring. However, the party continues to hold substantial influence in various regions and remains a central figure in the opposition alliance. 

    In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Indian National Congress (INC) faced a significant setback, securing only 52 seats. This result was a stark contrast to its historical performance, where it often led with a majority. As the Lok Sabha elections 2024 draw near, the INC’s campaign is expected to focus on key issues such as economic growth, social justice, and national unity.












    S.No
    Parliament Constituency
    Winning Candidate
    Total Votes
    Margin
    Party


    1
    Dhubri
    RAKIBUL HUSSAIN
    1471885
    1012476
    Congress


    2
    Nagaon
    PRADYUT BORDOLOI
    788850
    212231
    Congress


    3
    Jorhat
    GAURAV GOGOI
    751771
    144393
    Congress


    4
    Kishanganj
    MOHAMMAD JAWED
    402850
    59692
    Congress


    5
    Katihar
    TARIQ ANWAR
    567092
    49863
    Congress


    6
    Sasaram
    MANOJ KUMAR
    513004
    19157
    Congress


    7
    South Goa
    CAPTAIN VIRIATO FERNANDES
    217836
    13535
    Congress


    8
    Banaskantha
    GENIBEN NAGAJI THAKOR
    671883
    30406
    Congress


    9
    AMBALA
    VARUN CHAUDHRY
    663657
    49036
    Congress


    10
    SIRSA
    SELJA
    733823
    268497
    Congress


    11
    HISAR
    JAI PARKASH (J P) S/O HARIKESH
    570424
    63381
    Congress


    12
    SONIPAT
    SATPAL BRAHAMCHARI
    548682
    21816
    Congress


    13
    ROHTAK
    DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA
    783578
    345298
    Congress


    14
    Chikkodi
    PRIYANKA SATISH JARKIHOLI
    713461
    90834
    Congress


    15
    Gulbarga
    RADHAKRISHNA
    652321
    27205
    Congress


    16
    Raichur
    G. KUMAR NAIK.
    670966
    79781
    Congress


    17
    Bidar
    SAGAR ESHWAR KHANDRE
    666317
    128875
    Congress


    18
    Koppal
    K. RAJASHEKAR BASAVARAJ HITNAL
    663511
    46357
    Congress


    19
    Bellary
    E. TUKARAM
    730845
    98992
    Congress


    20
    Davanagere
    DR. PRABHA MALLIKARJUN
    633059
    26094
    Congress


    21
    Hassan
    SHREYAS. M. PATEL
    672988
    42649
    Congress


    22
    Chamarajanagar
    SUNIL BOSE
    751671
    188706
    Congress


    23
    Kasaragod
    RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN
    490659
    100649
    Congress


    24
    Kannur
    K. SUDHAKARAN
    518524
    108982
    Congress


    25
    Vadakara
    SHAFI PARAMBIL
    557528
    114506
    Congress


    26
    Wayanad
    RAHUL GANDHI
    647445
    364422
    Congress


    27
    Kozhikode
    M. K. RAGHAVAN
    520421
    146176
    Congress


    28
    Palakkad
    V K SREEKANDAN
    421169
    75283
    Congress


    29
    Chalakudy
    BENNY BEHANAN
    394171
    63754
    Congress


    30
    Ernakulam
    HIBI EDEN
    482317
    250385
    Congress


    31
    Idukki
    ADV. DEAN KURIAKOSE
    432372
    133727
    Congress


    32
    Alappuzha
    K. C VENUGOPAL
    404560
    63513
    Congress


    33
    Mavelikkara
    KODIKUNNIL SURESH
    369516
    10868
    Congress


    34
    Pathanamthitta
    ANTO ANTONY
    367623
    66119
    Congress


    35
    Attingal
    ADV ADOOR PRAKASH
    328051
    684
    Congress


    36
    Thiruvananthapuram
    SHASHI THAROOR
    358155
    16077
    Congress


    37
    Nandurbar
    ADV GOWAAL KAGADA PADAVI
    745998
    159120
    Congress


    38
    Dhule
    BACHHAV SHOBHA DINESH
    583866
    3831
    Congress


    39
    Amravati
    BALWANT BASWANT WANKHADE
    526271
    19731
    Congress


    40
    Ramtek
    Shyamkumar (Babalu) Daulat Barve
    613025
    76768
    Congress


    41
    Bhandara Gondiya
    DR. PRASHANT YADAORAO PADOLE
    587413
    37380
    Congress


    42
    Gadchiroli – Chimur
    DR. KIRSAN NAMDEO
    617792
    141696
    Congress


    43
    Chandrapur
    DHANORKAR PRATIBHA SURESH ALIAS BALUBHAU
    718410
    260406
    Congress


    44
    Nanded
    CHAVAN VASANTRAO BALWANTRAO
    528894
    59442
    Congress


    45
    Jalna
    KALYAN VAIJINATHRAO KALE
    607897
    109958
    Congress


    46
    Mumbai North Central
    GAIKWAD VARSHA EKNATH
    445545
    16514
    Congress


    47
    Latur
    DR. KALGE SHIVAJI BANDAPPA
    609021
    61881
    Congress


    48
    Solapur
    PRANITI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE
    620225
    74197
    Congress


    49
    Kolhapur
    CHHATRAPATI SHAHU SHAHAJI
    754522
    154964
    Congress


    50
    Inner Manipur
    ANGOMCHA BIMOL AKOIJAM
    374017
    109801
    Congress


    51
    Outer Manipur
    ALFRED KANNGAM S ARTHUR
    384954
    85418
    Congress


    52
    Tura
    SALENG A SANGMA
    383919
    155241
    Congress


    53
    Nagaland
    S SUPONGMEREN JAMIR
    401951
    50984
    Congress


    54
    Koraput
    SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA
    471393
    147744
    Congress


    55
    Gurdaspur
    SUKHJINDER SINGH RANDHAWA
    364043
    82861
    Congress


    56
    Amritsar
    GURJEET SINGH AUJLA
    255181
    40301
    Congress


    57
    Jalandhar
    CHARANJIT SINGH CHANNI
    390053
    175993
    Congress


    58
    Ludhiana
    AMRINDER SINGH RAJA WARRING
    322224
    20942
    Congress


    59
    Fatehgarh Sahib
    AMAR SINGH
    332591
    34202
    Congress


    60
    Firozpur
    SHER SINGH GHUBAYA
    266626
    3242
    Congress


    61
    Patiala
    DR DHARAMVIRA GANDHI
    305616
    14831
    Congress


    62
    GANGANAGAR
    KULDEEP INDORA
    726492
    88153
    Congress


    63
    CHURU
    RAHUL KASWAN
    728211
    72737
    Congress


    64
    JHUNJHUNU
    BRIJENDRA SINGH OLA
    553168
    18235
    Congress


    65
    BHARATPUR
    SANJNA JATAV
    579890
    51983
    Congress


    66
    KARAULI-DHOLPUR
    BHAJAN LAL JATAV
    530011
    98945
    Congress


    67
    DAUSA
    MURARI LAL MEENA
    646266
    237340
    Congress


    68
    TONK-SAWAI MADHOPUR
    HARISH CHANDRA MEENA
    623763
    64949
    Congress


    69
    BARMER
    UMMEDA RAM BENIWAL
    704676
    118176
    Congress


    70
    TIRUVALLUR
    Sasikanth Senthil
    796956
    572155
    Congress


    71
    KRISHNAGIRI
    GOPINATH K
    492883
    192486
    Congress


    72
    KARUR
    JOTHIMANI. S
    534906
    166816
    Congress


    73
    CUDDALORE
    M.K. VISHNUPRASAD
    455053
    185896
    Congress


    74
    MAYILADUTHURAI
    SUDHA R
    518459
    271183
    Congress


    75
    SIVAGANGA
    KARTI P CHIDAMBARAM
    427677
    205664
    Congress


    76
    VIRUDHUNAGAR
    MANICKAM TAGORE B
    385256
    4379
    Congress


    77
    TIRUNELVELI
    ROBERT BRUCE C
    502296
    165620
    Congress


    78
    KANNIYAKUMARI
    VIJAYAKUMAR (Alias) VIJAY VASANTH
    546248
    179907
    Congress


    79
    Saharanpur
    IMRAN MASOOD
    547967
    64542
    Congress


    80
    Sitapur
    RAKESH RATHOR
    531138
    89641
    Congress


    81
    Rae Bareli
    RAHUL GANDHI
    687649
    390030
    Congress


    82
    Amethi
    KISHORI LAL
    539228
    167196
    Congress


    83
    Allahabad
    UJJWAL RAMAN SINGH
    462145
    58795
    Congress


    84
    Barabanki
    TANUJ PUNIA
    719927
    215704
    Congress


    85
    Maldaha Dakshin
    ISHA KHAN CHOUDHURY
    572395
    128368
    Congress


    86
    KORBA
    JYOTSNA CHARANDAS MAHANT
    570182
    43283
    Congress


    87
    Khunti
    KALI CHARAN MUNDA
    511647
    149675
    Congress


    88
    Lohardaga
    SUKHDEO BHAGAT
    483038
    139138
    Congress


    89
    Peddapalle
    VAMSI KRISHNA GADDAM
    475587
    131364
    Congress


    90
    Zahirabad
    SURESH KUMAR SHETKAR
    528418
    46188
    Congress


    91
    Nagarkurnool
    DR.MALLU RAVI
    465072
    94414
    Congress


    92
    Nalgonda
    KUNDURU RAGHUVEER
    784337
    559905
    Congress


    93
    Bhongir
    CHAMALA KIRAN KUMAR REDDY
    629143
    222170
    Congress


    94
    Warangal
    KADIYAM KAVYA
    581294
    220339
    Congress


    95
    Mahabubabad
    BALRAM NAIK PORIKA
    612774
    349165
    Congress


    96
    Khammam
    RAMASAHAYAM RAGHURAM REDDY
    766929
    467847
    Congress


    97
    Chandigarh
    MANISH TEWARI
    216657
    2504
    Congress


    98
    Lakshadweep
    MUHAMMED HAMDULLAH SAYEED
    25726
    2647
    Congress


    99
    PUDUCHERRY
    VE VAITHILINGAM
    426005
    136516
    Congress

  • Haryana Election Results 2024: Check Full List of Winners-Losers Candidate Name, Total Vote Margin |

    Haryana Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Winners List: The 18th general Lok Sabha election for 543 constituencies concluded on June 1, 2024. Haryana, which has 10 Lok Sabha seats went to polls on six phases starting from on May 25. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce the Lok Sabha election results 2024 winner candidates list. The result of the election will be announced on Tuesday, June 4.  The result of the election will be announced starting 8am. Vote counting will be done collectively across the country revealing the parliamentary representatives of Haryana along with other states.

    Check Haryana Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Full List of Candidates












    Constituency
    Leading Candidate
    Leading Party
    Margin
    Result status
    State


    AMBALA
    VARUN CHAUDHRY
    Congress
    23728
    Declared
    Haryana


    BHIWANI-MAHENDRAGARH
    DHARAMBIR SINGH
    BJP
    46055
    Declared
    Haryana


    FARIDABAD
    KRISHAN PAL
    BJP
    151349
    Declared
    Haryana


    GURGAON
    RAO INDERJIT SINGH
    BJP
    11447
    Declared
    Haryana


    HISAR
    JAI PARKASH (J P) S/O HARIKESH
    Congress
    26917
    Declared
    Haryana


    KARNAL
    MANOHAR LAL
    BJP
    188141
    Declared
    Haryana


    KURUKSHETRA
    NAVEEN JINDAL
    BJP
    6968
    Declared
    Haryana


    ROHTAK
    DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA
    Congress
    224885
    Declared
    Haryana


    SIRSA
    SELJA
    Congress
    231095
    Declared
    Haryana


    SONIPAT
    SATPAL BRAHAMCHARI
    Congress
    858
    Declared
    Haryana

     

  • ‘Surprising…’: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Questions ECI’s Priority In Voter Turnout Row |

    New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday asserted that it is surprising to see the Election Commission responding to a letter written by him to the leaders of the INDIA-bloc but choosing to ignore several complaints Kharge raised directly to the ECI. 

    Earlier, in a letter addressed to the CEC and several election commissioners, Kharge pointed out the electoral committee’s lack of prompt action in addressing the overtly communal and caste-driven remarks made by leaders of the governing party. 

    Reacting to the letter by the Congress president expressing concerns regarding the delay in disclosing the voter turnout for the two phases of Lok Sabha polls, the Commission said that it is an attempt to promote a prejudiced narrative under the pretext of seeking clarifications. 

    Kharge responded to the EC’s remark and said that the letter was clearly addressed to the alliance leaders and not the commission. 

    “It is surprising that the Election Commission of India wanted to respond to this letter while ignoring several other complaints given directly to it. I have certain misgivings about the language of the letter, but I will not press on that issue as I understand the pressures they are working under,” reported PTI, citing Kharge’s letter sent to the EC on Saturday. 

    He said that while the EC letter says that it respects citizens’ right to inquire, on the other hand, it “threatens citizens in the form of an advice to exercise caution.” 

    Kharge said, “I am happy that the Commission understands that it has the mandate to conduct smooth, free, and fair elections under the constitution. However, the lack of urgency shown by the Commission in acting against blatantly communal and casteist statements being made by the leaders of the ruling party that vitiate the electoral process seems puzzling,” reported PTI. 

    In a five-page reply containing several annexures, the election commission dismissed accusations of mismanagement and tardiness in disclosing voter turnout statistics for the initial two phases of the Lok Sabha elections. It labelled Kharge’s allegations as unwarranted,” ” “without facts,” and “reflective of a biased and deliberate attempt to spread confusion”.  

    In the letter, the Congress leader mentioned that, besides delaying voter turnout, the ECI did not mention several crucial data points, such as votes cast in each parliamentary constituency and their corresponding assembly constituencies. 

    Opposition leaders on Friday met with senior officials of the Election Commission to address concerns over voter turnout statistics and complaints about the violations of the model code by leaders of the ruling party. 

  • What Is An Electoral Bond? |

    NEW DELHI: The State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender, recently provided the details of all electoral bonds sold from 2019 to 2024 to the Election Commission of India (ECI), which is now being published on its website in a phased manner. In compliance with the Supreme Court’s directive, SBI shared the information with the poll panel on March 12 and presented the affidavit about the same with the apex court on March 13. Importantly, the top court had given the ECI time till March 15 to upload the data on its website. The electoral body has uploaded the ‘Disclosure of Electoral Bonds’ submitted by SBI into two sections on “as is where is basis”.

    Electoral Bonds In Political Funding

    Electoral bonds have emerged as a novel mechanism in the domain of political funding since their inception in 2017. They provided individuals and corporate entities with the opportunity to donate unlimited sums of money to political parties anonymously. Until a landmark Supreme Court decision in mid-February, the bonds were acquired from SBI in fixed denominations and handed over to political parties without the need for disclosing the donors’ identities, thus revolutionizing the funding landscape.

    Who Can Buy Electoral Bonds?

    Electoral bonds are accessible to individuals who are citizens of India or entities incorporated or established in the country. Both individuals and groups have the liberty to purchase these bonds either individually or jointly with other individuals.

    Who Can Receive Funding Through Electoral Bonds?

    Only political parties registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and securing at least one percent of the votes polled in the last General Election to the House of the People or the Legislative Assembly of the State are eligible to receive electoral bonds.

    How To Encash Electoral Bonds?

    The encashment of electoral bonds is exclusively facilitated through authorized bank accounts held by eligible political parties. These parties can redeem the bonds only through designated banks within a specified period.

    Which Bank Can Issue And Encash Electoral Bonds?

    The Government of India has designated the State Bank of India (SBI) as the sole authorized entity for issuing and encashing electoral bonds through its specified branches during allocated sale phases.

    What Is The Validity Period For An Electoral Bond?

    Electoral bonds are valid for fifteen calendar days from the date of issue. Failure to encash the bonds within this timeframe renders them ineligible for payment to the beneficiary political party.

    How Do Electoral Bonds Work?

    These bonds, available in various denominations, can be procured from SBI branches during designated periods specified by the government. Upon acquisition, political parties can encash these bonds through their designated bank accounts within the stipulated timeframe.

    Who Benefits From Electoral Bonds?

    Political parties are the primary beneficiaries of electoral bonds, receiving contributions from public or corporate entities. The opacity surrounding donor identities has prompted calls for enhanced transparency and accountability in the political funding process.

    How To Buy Electoral Bonds?

    Eligible individuals and entities can purchase electoral bonds from specified branches of SBI in various denominations ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1 crore.

    Are Electoral Bonds Tax-Free?

    Electoral bonds, while tax-exempt for individuals or entities, are subject to the provisions of Section 13A of the Income Tax Act. This provision governs the acceptance of donations by political parties.

    Why Electoral Bonds Are Issued?

    Introduced through the Finance Act, 2017, electoral bonds were purported to promote transparency in political funding by directing donations through banking channels. However, concerns have been raised regarding the opacity surrounding the sources of these funds.

    Who Can Accept Electoral Bonds?

    Legally registered political parties meeting specified criteria can accept electoral bonds within fifteen days of issuance.

    Electoral Bonds Vs Electoral Trusts?

    Electoral bonds, challenged before the Supreme Court, have supplanted electoral trusts as the primary mode of political funding. The distinction lies in the level of transparency offered, with electoral bonds prioritizing donor anonymity.

    Do Electoral Bonds Come Under RTI?

    A Supreme Court verdict deemed the electoral bonds scheme violative of the right to information, citing concerns about transparency and free speech. The anonymous nature of the scheme was identified as a barrier to accountability.

    What Are The Concerns Regarding Electoral Bonds?

    Critics have voiced apprehensions about electoral bonds, citing the potential for corruption and undue influence resulting from undisclosed donor identities. Calls for reforms aim to address these concerns and ensure integrity in the political funding process.

    How Electoral Bonds Impact Political Funding?

    The advent of electoral bonds has transformed political funding dynamics, providing a legal avenue for contributions while maintaining donor anonymity. However, concerns persist about the implications for transparency and accountability.

    How Will Political Funding Work Now?

    Despite challenges, political funding avenues remain open through direct donations and electoral trusts. However, stringent regulations and increased scrutiny are imperative to mitigate potential loopholes and ensure compliance.

    How Much BJP And Other Parties Received?

    The Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the highest beneficiary of electoral bonds, encashing bonds worth Rs 6060.5 crore between April 12, 2019, and January 24, 2024. Other major parties, including the All India Trinamool Congress and the Congress, also received substantial sums through this mechanism.

  • SC refers to affect of ‘giant cash’ & ‘partisan media’ on Election Fee of India case: Reviews

    The Court docket used to be rendering its resolution on a batch of pleas difficult the present gadget of appointing contributors of the Election Fee of India.

  • Uddhav calls Election Fee ‘slave of BJP’, says ‘not more democracy left’

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    MUMBAI: An afternoon after the Election fee (EC) denied him the suitable over his father’s celebration and image, former Leader Minister Uddhav Thackeray mentioned the EC was once running as “a slave of the ruling celebration” and added that the rustic is “marching against dictatorship.”

    In a large blow to Thackeray, the ballot watchdog on Friday allocated the title ‘Shiv Sena’ and its ballot image ‘bow and arrow’ to the crowd led through Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde.

    Thackeray mentioned that if the EC was once pre-planning its choices in favour of rival factions of Shiv Sena, then “why did they do the farce of asking them to put up the affidavits and paperwork and taking the listening to as neatly?”

    “Ahead of the EC order that was once uploaded on Friday night, the BJP chief and union minister or even the deputy leader minister of Maharashtra had been boastfully claiming that the EC will give the order on Shinde’s aspect. How did those BJP leaders know the order earlier than the EC resolution? It displays that each one establishments are manipulated and misused through the BJP. The EC is behaving like slaves and consuming the cow dung at the order in their political bosses,” Uddhav Thackeray mentioned.

    He mentioned that they had asked ECI to not move its ultimate order until the Best Court docket passes its ultimate order over the disqualifications of 16 Shiv Sena MLAs.

    “However EC appears to be in a rush. What drive that they had I have no idea. The byelections are happening, and the election code of behavior is in power until the EC hurriedly passes the order and proclaims it. It is rather unlucky that one after some other establishments that had been previous referred to as impartial establishments are destroyed and made stools within the hand of the BJP. All of the international is looking at what is going on in India,” Thackeray mentioned. 

    He additional added India has been celebrating the seventy fifth yr of independence however what is going on within the nation is reasonably shameful.

    “There is not any extra democracy left. The whole lot is taken underneath keep watch over through hook or criminal. The Indian judiciary is the final ray of hope in our nation. India Gandhi no less than declared the emergency, she was once candid in her behavior, however right here with out stating the emergency, all acts of emergency are adopted and applied. However we can pass to the folk’s court docket and hope for his or her strengthen. We can construct the Shiv Sena like my father did within the Sixties,” he mentioned.

    Thackeray informed his supporters that the celebration’s ‘bow and arrow’ image has been stolen and the thief must be taught a lesson, a statement geared toward Shinde.

    “These days ECI has identified the thief as king, however they must perceive the thief will stay thief handiest even if he has referred to as the king. We can jump again. Folks of Maharashtra will take revenge for the ECI order,” he mentioned.

    “The bow and arrow were stolen. The thief must be taught a lesson. He has been stuck. I problem the thief to come back out at the box with a bow and arrow and we can counter it with a flaming torch,” Thackeray added.

    The EC had previous allocated the ‘flaming torch’ as an emblem to Thackeray’s faction final yr. 

    In the meantime, Thackeray’s loyalists amassed in massive numbers out of doors ‘Matoshree’ and raised slogans in opposition to Shinde and reaffirmed their cohesion against Thackeray. 

    Thackeray requested his celebration leaders to excursion the state and mobilise the cadre, a celebration chief mentioned.

    MUMBAI: An afternoon after the Election fee (EC) denied him the suitable over his father’s celebration and image, former Leader Minister Uddhav Thackeray mentioned the EC was once running as “a slave of the ruling celebration” and added that the rustic is “marching against dictatorship.”

    In a large blow to Thackeray, the ballot watchdog on Friday allocated the title ‘Shiv Sena’ and its ballot image ‘bow and arrow’ to the crowd led through Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde.

    Thackeray mentioned that if the EC was once pre-planning its choices in favour of rival factions of Shiv Sena, then “why did they do the farce of asking them to put up the affidavits and paperwork and taking the listening to as neatly?”

    “Ahead of the EC order that was once uploaded on Friday night, the BJP chief and union minister or even the deputy leader minister of Maharashtra had been boastfully claiming that the EC will give the order on Shinde’s aspect. How did those BJP leaders know the order earlier than the EC resolution? It displays that each one establishments are manipulated and misused through the BJP. The EC is behaving like slaves and consuming the cow dung at the order in their political bosses,” Uddhav Thackeray mentioned.

    He mentioned that they had asked ECI to not move its ultimate order until the Best Court docket passes its ultimate order over the disqualifications of 16 Shiv Sena MLAs.

    “However EC appears to be in a rush. What drive that they had I have no idea. The byelections are happening, and the election code of behavior is in power until the EC hurriedly passes the order and proclaims it. It is rather unlucky that one after some other establishments that had been previous referred to as impartial establishments are destroyed and made stools within the hand of the BJP. All of the international is looking at what is going on in India,” Thackeray mentioned. 

    He additional added India has been celebrating the seventy fifth yr of independence however what is going on within the nation is reasonably shameful.

    “There is not any extra democracy left. The whole lot is taken underneath keep watch over through hook or criminal. The Indian judiciary is the final ray of hope in our nation. India Gandhi no less than declared the emergency, she was once candid in her behavior, however right here with out stating the emergency, all acts of emergency are adopted and applied. However we can pass to the folk’s court docket and hope for his or her strengthen. We can construct the Shiv Sena like my father did within the Sixties,” he mentioned.

    Thackeray informed his supporters that the celebration’s ‘bow and arrow’ image has been stolen and the thief must be taught a lesson, a statement geared toward Shinde.

    “These days ECI has identified the thief as king, however they must perceive the thief will stay thief handiest even if he has referred to as the king. We can jump again. Folks of Maharashtra will take revenge for the ECI order,” he mentioned.

    “The bow and arrow were stolen. The thief must be taught a lesson. He has been stuck. I problem the thief to come back out at the box with a bow and arrow and we can counter it with a flaming torch,” Thackeray added.

    The EC had previous allocated the ‘flaming torch’ as an emblem to Thackeray’s faction final yr. 

    In the meantime, Thackeray’s loyalists amassed in massive numbers out of doors ‘Matoshree’ and raised slogans in opposition to Shinde and reaffirmed their cohesion against Thackeray. 

    Thackeray requested his celebration leaders to excursion the state and mobilise the cadre, a celebration chief mentioned.

  • CPI accuses EC of ‘overstretching’ its constitutional mandate

    Through PTI

    NEW DELHI: The CPI has written to the Election Fee alleging that the ballot frame has “over-stretched” its constitutional mandate by way of asking political events to subscribe to a standardised election proforma whilst making guarantees.

    The letter, written by way of birthday celebration normal secretary D Raja, states that the letter from the Election Fee of India (ECI) on that is an “encroachment” upon the powers of the Parliament and political events.

    “It’s with nice fear that our birthday celebration responds to the letter below reference from ECI. What considerations me is the plain overstretch of ECI’s mandate by way of asking political events to subscribe to a standardised disclosure proforma whilst making guarantees,” Raja stated.

    He stated other political events move to other folks in search of votes on other pretext, and that issues of coverage and spendings are other as more than a few political outfits have numerous priorities.

    “As to the allegations that making guarantees to other folks is being fiscally accountable, it should be understood that political events with other ideologies view fiscal sources very in a different way,” he stated.

    ALSO READ | Large query mark over Election Fee’s equity in previous couple of years: Prashant Bhushan

    The Left chief added that the EC must no longer prohibit political events in attaining the electorate with the time table they need to pursue.

    Following up on ballot guarantees and being important of the incumbent is the activity of opposition events and it must be perfect left to them, he argued.

    “Changing its stand from what used to be submitted to the Best Courtroom, the ECI’s letter has reached political events at a time when there’s a debate happening round freebies and the Top Minister has known as them ‘revadis’ and that they’re being very unhealthy for the rustic.

    “I wish to imagine that the ECI’s timing has not anything to do with the perspectives expressed by way of the Top Minister,” Raja mentioned within the letter.

    NEW DELHI: The CPI has written to the Election Fee alleging that the ballot frame has “over-stretched” its constitutional mandate by way of asking political events to subscribe to a standardised election proforma whilst making guarantees.

    The letter, written by way of birthday celebration normal secretary D Raja, states that the letter from the Election Fee of India (ECI) on that is an “encroachment” upon the powers of the Parliament and political events.

    “It’s with nice fear that our birthday celebration responds to the letter below reference from ECI. What considerations me is the plain overstretch of ECI’s mandate by way of asking political events to subscribe to a standardised disclosure proforma whilst making guarantees,” Raja stated.

    He stated other political events move to other folks in search of votes on other pretext, and that issues of coverage and spendings are other as more than a few political outfits have numerous priorities.

    “As to the allegations that making guarantees to other folks is being fiscally accountable, it should be understood that political events with other ideologies view fiscal sources very in a different way,” he stated.

    ALSO READ | Large query mark over Election Fee’s equity in previous couple of years: Prashant Bhushan

    The Left chief added that the EC must no longer prohibit political events in attaining the electorate with the time table they need to pursue.

    Following up on ballot guarantees and being important of the incumbent is the activity of opposition events and it must be perfect left to them, he argued.

    “Changing its stand from what used to be submitted to the Best Courtroom, the ECI’s letter has reached political events at a time when there’s a debate happening round freebies and the Top Minister has known as them ‘revadis’ and that they’re being very unhealthy for the rustic.

    “I wish to imagine that the ECI’s timing has not anything to do with the perspectives expressed by way of the Top Minister,” Raja mentioned within the letter.

  • Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi writes to ECI, calls for polling be postponed

    By means of PTI

    CHANDIGARH: Punjab Leader Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has recommended the Election Fee of India to delay the February 14 meeting polls by means of six days in view of Guru Ravidas Jayanti.

    Balloting for Punjab’s 117 meeting seats might be hung on February 14 and the counting of votes will happen on March 10.

    In a letter to Leader Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra, Channi wrote that it used to be delivered to his understand by means of some representatives of the Scheduled Castes neighborhood, which contributes round 32 according to cent of the state’s inhabitants, that the beginning anniversary of Guru Ravidas falls on February 16.

    “In this instance, numerous SC devotees (about 20 lakh) from the state are prone to seek advice from Banaras in Uttar Pradesh from February 10 to 16,” Channi wrote.

    “In this kind of scenario, many of us from this neighborhood would now not have the ability to solid their votes for the state meeting, which is another way their constitutional proper,” he said within the letter written on January 13.

    “They have got asked that the balloting date could also be prolonged in this kind of manner that they can seek advice from Banaras from February 10 to February 16 as additionally take part within the meeting elections,” he stated.

    Channi stated, “It is thought of as honest and suitable that the balloting for Punjab meeting elections 2022, could also be postponed for a minimum of six days, enabling about 20 lakh other folks to utilise their proper to vote for the state legislative meeting.”

    Previous, Bahujan Samaj Birthday celebration’s Punjab leader Jasvir Singh Garhi had demanded from the ECI to reschedule polls from February 14 to February 20.