The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Yesterday (June 17th) joined the political slugfest over the electronic voting machines (EVMs), saying the Supreme Court and the Election Commission need to take a drastic decision on the issue.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray Yesterday (June 18th) said his party would challenge the Mumbai North-West Lok Sabha seat result in court, alleging that their candidate Amol Kirtikar’s victory was undermined by ‘misuse’ of official machinery.
The Supreme Court had directed the Election Commission to conduct elections in J and K by September 30, 2024. PM Modi has said his Government has made a “solemn promise” for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s Statehood and will stand by it, adding the Centre was working very hard to create the right conditions.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud Today (May 17th) agreed to hear urgently at the end of the day an application filed by NGO Association for Democratic Reforms alleging inordinate delay in the publication of voter turnout data of the first two phases of polling in the Lok Sabha elections.
Today, On 10th May, The Andhra Pradesh High Court temporarily stopped cash transfers by the ruling YSR Congress Party to government initiative recipients until after the May 13 elections. This decision follows concerns over potential influence on voters. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy accused political opponents of seeking to obstruct welfare initiatives. The pause is aimed at ensuring a fair electoral process.
