EC delists 86 ‘non existent’ unrecognised political parties; 253 declared inactive \
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EC delists 86 ‘non existent’ unrecognised political parties; 253 declared inactive

13-Sep-2022
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has delisted 86 "non-existent" Registered Unrecognized Political Parties (RUPPs), the poll body said on Tuesday.
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To spread voter awareness Punjabs Chief Electoral Officer unveils election mascot \
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To spread voter awareness Punjabs Chief Electoral Officer unveils election mascot

30-Jan-2022
Chandigarh Jan 30 PTI To increase voter awareness and participation in the February 20 Punjab Assembly polls the state Chief Electoral Officers CEO office unveiled its election mascot Shera on SundayFive persons with disabilities PwDs were specially invited on the occasion as the guests of honourSpeaking on the launch of the poll mascot through an online event Punjab CEO S Karuna Raju said dressed in traditional Punjabi attire Shera depicting a lion represents the rich cultural heritage of the statePromoted under the Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation SVEEP project the mascot aims to increase voter awareness and participation in the upcoming polls and promote ethical voting according to an official statementAs part of the SVEEP plan posters effigies and huge cut-outs of Shera will be used besides extensively disseminating voter awareness messages on social media This will strike a chord with youngsters in particular Raju saidHe further said the voter awareness campaign has been conceived and executed keeping in mind Punjabs culture and the voters preferences Giving an example the CEO said various Nukkad Natak street plays and performances by theatre artistes are being organisedPTI SUN RC
30-Jan-2022 National
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Assembly Elections 2022: ECI to hold review meeting on ban on physical rallies, roadshows tomorrow \
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Assembly Elections 2022: ECI to hold review meeting on ban on physical rallies, roadshows tomorrow

30-Jan-2022
New Delhi [India], January 30 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold a virtual review meeting to assess the situation on Monday when the ban on physical political rallies and roadshows for the upcoming Assembly Elections comes to an end.
30-Jan-2022 National
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Election Commission to take call on holding physical poll rallies, roadshows today \
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Election Commission to take call on holding physical poll rallies, roadshows today

22-Jan-2022
New Delhi [India], January 22 (ANI): The Election Commission of India on Saturday will hold a meeting with the Union Health Secretary and the Chief Health Secretaries of the five poll-bound states to review the ban on holding physical roadshows and rallies by political parties ahead of Assembly elections.
22-Jan-2022 National
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Election Commission to take call on holding poll rallies, roadshows today \
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Election Commission to take call on holding poll rallies, roadshows today

15-Jan-2022
New Delhi [India], January 15 (ANI): Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sushil Chandra will hold a series of virtual meetings on Saturday with the Health Secretary, Chief Secretary, and Chief Electoral Officers of five poll-bound states before taking a call on holding poll rallies and roadshows, said sources.
15-Jan-2022 National
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Assembly polls in five States: Twitter launches “JagrukVoter” campaign to empower voters with right knowledge \
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Assembly polls in five States: Twitter launches “JagrukVoter” campaign to empower voters with right knowledge

13-Jan-2022
New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly elections in five States on February 10, Twitter on Thursday announced a series of initiatives under the 'JagrukVoter' campaign aiming to empower citizens with the "right knowledge before they cast their vote" in the upcoming polls.
13-Jan-2022 National
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Assam by-elections 6960 pc voter turnout recorded at close of polling \
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Assam by-elections 6960 pc voter turnout recorded at close of polling

30-Oct-2021
Guwahati Oct 30 PTI An estimated 6960 per cent of 796 lakh voters exercised their franchise in by-elections to five assembly constituencies in Assam till 5 pm on Saturday when polling ended an official saidVoting has been peaceful in the five seats - Gossaigaon Bhabanipur Tamulpur Mariani and ThowraPolling was conducted with strict adherence to COVID-19 protocolsThe highest voter turnout of 7671 per cent was recorded in Gossaigaon followed by Thowra 7507 per cent Bhabanipur 74 per cent Tamulpur 62 per cent and Mariani 6162 per cent the official of the state Chief Electoral Officers office saidNo untoward incident has been reported so far from the five constituencies the official said adding that Central Armed Police Force CAPF personnel have been deployed in 1176 polling stations PTI ESB NN NN
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