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  • 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

  • LIVE | 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.














    Constituency
    Const. No.
    Leading Candidate
    Leading Party
    Trailing Candidate
    Trailing Party
    Margin
    Status


    AMBALA
    1
    VARUN CHAUDHRY
    Indian National Congress 
    BANTO KATARIA
    Bharatiya Janata Party 
    49036





    BHIWANI-MAHENDRAGARH
    8
    DHARAMBIR SINGH
    Bharatiya Janata Party 
    RAO DAN SINGH
    Indian National Congress 
    40809





    FARIDABAD
    10
    KRISHAN PAL
    Bharatiya Janata Party 
    MAHENDER PRATAP SINGH
    Indian National Congress 
    172914





    GURGAON
    9
    RAO INDERJIT SINGH
    Bharatiya Janata Party 
    RAJ BABBAR
    Indian National Congress 
    73465





    HISAR
    4
    JAI PARKASH (J P) S/O HARIKESH
    Indian National Congress 
    RANJIT SINGH
    Bharatiya Janata Party 
    63381





    KARNAL
    5
    MANOHAR LAL
    Bharatiya Janata Party 
    DIVYANSHU BUDHIRAJA
    Indian National Congress 
    232845





    KURUKSHETRA
    2
    NAVEEN JINDAL
    Bharatiya Janata Party 
    DR SUSHIL GUPTA
    Aam Aadmi Party 
    29021





    ROHTAK
    7
    DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA
    Indian National Congress 
    DR. ARVIND KUMAR SHARMA
    Bharatiya Janata Party 
    343231





    SIRSA
    3
    SELJA
    Indian National Congress 
    ASHOK TANWAR
    Bharatiya Janata Party 
    268497





    SONIPAT
    6
    SATPAL BRAHAMCHARI
    Indian National Congress 
    MOHAN LAL BADOLI
    Bharatiya Janata Party 
    21816




     

    ” Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress, JJP and AAP are the major parties and some other regional parties.  The exit polls predict  Congress is expected to repeat its 2019 performance in Punjab and is projected to win 7-9 of 13 seats, while the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is likely to put up a dismal show and may get 0-2 seats.

     

  • LS Election 2024 Phase 6: ECI praises MS Dhoni for casting vote in Ranchi ‘Thala for reason!’ – The Economic Times Video

    Voting for the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is underway on May 25. The former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni along with his family cast their votes in Ranchi. Meanwhile, as MSD exercised his franchise Election Commission of India praised Dhoni and tweeted “Thala for a reason”. Polling is being held in 58 constituencies spread across six states and two union territories in the 6th phase.

  • ‘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. 

  • Election Commission issues notification for first phase of Lok Sabha elections

    The Election Commission of India on Wednesday issued the notification for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 to be conducted on April 19.

    In the notification, the ECI informed that March 28 will be the last date for filing nominations for Bihar and March 27 for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep and Puducherry.

    “March 30 will be the date for scrutiny of nominations for Bihar and March 28 for others,” the notification said.According to the ECI’s notification, April 2 will be the last date for withdrawal of candidatures for Bihar and March 30 for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep and Puducherry;

    “June 6, the date before which the election shall be completed in all the above-mentioned parliamentary constituencies,” the notification read.

    Elections will be held in 102 Lok Sabha seats in 17 States and Four Union Territories in this phase.39 seats in Tamil Nadu, 12 in Rajasthan, 8 in Uttar Pradesh, and 6 in Madhya Pradesh will go to polls in the first phase.Along with them, five seats in Uttarakhand, Assam and Maharashtra, four seats in Bihar, three in West Bengal, two in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya and one seat in Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep and Puducherry will also go to polls on April 19.

    The Election Commission on March 16, announced the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

    The polling will be conducted in seven phases across the nation from April 19 to June 1. The counting of votes will be on June 4.

  • Plea filed in SC by Congress leader to restrain govt from appointing election commissioner

    Congress leader Dr Jaya Thakur filed an application in the Supreme Court on March 11 seeking to restrain the government from appointing a new Election Commissioner to fill the position vacated by Arun Goel a couple of days ago.

    News agency PTI had reported earlier that two election commissioners were likely to be appointed by March 15 to fill the vacancies created by the retirement of Anup Chandra Pandey and the surprise resignation of Goel.

    A committee under Law Minister Arjun Meghwal and comprising the Home Secretary and the Department of Personnel and Training Secretary was supposed to prepare two separate panels of five names each for the two posts. Thereafter, a selection panel headed by the PM and comprising a Union minister and Leader of the Congress party in the Lok Sabha were to name two persons for the two posts.Goel quit his post on March 9, leaving the Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar alone in the saddle at the poll watchdog. Goel, a former bureaucrat, was appointed as Election Commissioner in 2022.

    As per an ET report, Goel’s move was preceded by differences with the chief election commissioner. The issues seem to have escalated recently following Anup Pandey’s retirement on February 15, it said.

    It may be noted here that Pandey had retired just days before Goel’s sudden announcement, leaving a vacancy in the poll panel.According to an official statement from the Ministry of Law and Justice: “In pursuance of clause (1) of Section 11 of The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, the President is pleased to accept the resignation tendered by Shri Arun Goel, Election Commissioner with effect from the 09th March, 2024”.The Election Commission of India, for most of the past three decades, has been a three-member panel. There have only been two aberrations (1999 and 2009 Lok Sabha elections) when polls were overseen by just two members because of a members’ retirement in the middle of the poll cycle.

    The election commission originally used to have just a chief commissioner. Two additional commissioners were first appointed on October 16, 1989, and thereafter, on October 1, 1993. Since then, the commission has been functioning in a multi-member format, with decisions taken by a majority vote.

  • ‘Follow Model Code Of Conduct’: EC’s Advisory To Political Parties Ahead Of 2024 Lok Sabha Polls |

    NEW DELHI: In an effort to address the declining standards of political campaign discourse witnessed in recent elections, the Election Commission of India has issued a crucial advisory to all political parties. The advisory emphasizes the need to maintain decorum, exercise utmost restraint in public campaigning, and elevate the discourse to focus on issue-based debates.

    Notice To Star Campaigners And Candidates: EC Warns Of Stern Measures

    The Election Commission has put ‘Star Campaigners’ and candidates on notice, cautioning against violations that may breach the Model Code of Conduct. The commission’s meticulous approach aims to assess any indirect violations based on advisory guidelines, providing a fair basis for issuing notices in terms of time and content for the upcoming elections.

     

    Ahead of LS polls, EC asks parties to maintain decorum and utmost restraint, raise level of election campaign to issue-based debate
    — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 1, 2024

     

    EC To Watch Repeat Offences

    For the upcoming general election to the Lok Sabha and four state Legislative assemblies, the Election Commission will consider “repeat” offences across all phases and geographical areas. This approach aims to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of campaign conduct, discouraging parties from flouting ethical standards repeatedly.

    CEC Urges Responsible Political Dialogue

    Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has underscored the importance of fostering ethical and respectful political discourse. Encouraging parties to inspire rather than divide and promote ideas over personal attacks, Kumar’s statements align with the proactive advisory, setting the stage for a more civil and issue-focused 2024 General Election.

     

    Star campaigners, candidates who have received notices in past will face stern action for repeat violation of model code: EC advisory
    — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 1, 2024

     

    Balancing Freedom of Expression And Level Playing Field

    While recognizing the need to balance freedom of expression and maintain a level playing field, the advisory notes the Election Commission’s self-restrained approach. The commission’s notices aim to serve as moral censure, encouraging responsible conduct without outright prohibitions to minimize disruptions to campaigning activities.

    EC Acknowledges IT And Social Media Impact

    The advisory acknowledges the challenges posed by the evolving landscape of information technology and social media platforms. It recognizes the blurred lines between pre-MCC and the 48-hour silence period, urging political parties, leaders, and candidates to adhere to the Model Code of Conduct and legal framework to prevent surrogate or indirect violations.

     

    Social media posts vilifying or insulting rivals, posts that are in bad taste or below dignity not to be shared: EC advisory before LS polls
    — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 1, 2024

     

    Responsibility Of Star Campaigners To Uphold Ethical Standards

    Designated as “star campaigners” under Section 77 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, political party leaders delivering speeches during rallies enjoy privileges but bear the responsibility of upholding the highest ethical standards. The advisory reinforces the harmonious and purposeful construction of the Model Code of Conduct and statutory provisions, emphasizing ethical conduct during election campaigns.

  • INDIA bloc again seeks meeting with CEC over VVPATs

    New Delhi: The Congress sent yet another letter to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, requesting for a meeting of the INDIA bloc leaders with him to discuss their demands such as the voters’ self-checking voter-verified paper audit trail (VVPAT) slips and their larger use in the Lok Sabha election.

    The party also reminded the CEC that he has not given them time for a meeting despite several requests.

    “On December 20, 2023, we again requested for an appointment with the ECI (Election Commission of India) to discuss and provide suggestions on the use of VVPATs based on a resolution passed at a meeting of leaders of INDIA parties held the previous day,” All India Congress Committee general Secretary Jairam Ramesh said in his December 30 letter on behalf of the Congress to the CEC. “We have been trying to meet with the ECI to hand over a copy of this resolution and have a discussion but have not been successful so far in doing so. I once again make a request for an opportunity for a 3-4 member team of the INDIA party leaders to meet with you and your colleagues and take a few minutes to put forward our point of view on VVPATs. Surely this is a perfectly reasonable and justifiable request.”Ramesh also reminded Kumar about the opposition submitting a memorandum to the ECI about concerns over electronic voting machines (EVMs) on August 9 and then making a series of requests on August 9, 10, 16, 18 and 23 for an opposition leaders’ meeting with ECI representatives. He said all that came in response was a “generic clarification” on August 23, in which the ECI told the opposition to refer to the standard FAQs on EVMs available on the ECI website.

  • SC refers to impact of ‘big money’ & ‘partisan media’ on Election Commission of India case: Reports

    The Court was rendering its decision on a batch of pleas challenging the current system of appointing members of the Election Commission of India.

  • Uddhav calls ECI as slave of BJP, says ‘no more democracy left’

    Express News Service

    MUMBAI: After the blow by the elections commission of India (ECI) for denying him the right over his father’s party and symbol, Uddhav Thackeray said ECI has worked as a slave of the ruling party and the country is now marching towards dictatorship.

    Uddhav Thackeray said that if the elections commission of India was preplanning its decisions in favour of rival factions of Shiv Sena, then why did they do the farce of asking them to submit the affidavits and documents and taking the hearing as well?

    “Before the elections commission order that was uploaded on Friday evening, the BJP leader and union minister and even the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra were boastfully claiming that the ECI will give the order on Shinde’s side. How did these BJP leaders know the order before the ECI decision? It shows that all institutions are manipulated and misused by the BJP. ECI is behaving like slaves and eating the cow dung on the order of their political bosses,” Uddhav Thackeray said.

    He said they had requested ECI not to pass its final order till the Supreme Court passes its final order over the disqualifications of 16 Shiv Sena MLAs.

    “But ECI seems to be in a hurry. What pressure they had I do not know. The byelections are going on, and the election code of conduct is in force till the ECI hurriedly passes the order and declares it. It is very unfortunate that one after another institutions that were earlier called independent institutions are destroyed and made stools in the hand of BJP. The entire world is watching what is happening in India,” Thackeray said. 

    He further added India has been celebrating the 75th year of independence but what is happening in the country is quite shameful.

    “There is no more democracy left. Everything is taken under control by hook or crook. The Indian judiciary is the last ray of hope in our country. India Gandhi at least declared the emergency, she was candid in her conduct, but here without declaring the emergency, all acts of emergency are followed and implemented. But we will go to the people’s court and hope for their support. We will build the Shiv Sena like my father did in the 1960s,” he said.

    He also criticized Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde by calling him a thief. “Today ECI has recognized the thief as king, but they should understand the thief will remain thief only even though he has called the king. We will bounce back. People of Maharashtra will take revenge for the ECI order,” he added.

    MUMBAI: After the blow by the elections commission of India (ECI) for denying him the right over his father’s party and symbol, Uddhav Thackeray said ECI has worked as a slave of the ruling party and the country is now marching towards dictatorship.

    Uddhav Thackeray said that if the elections commission of India was preplanning its decisions in favour of rival factions of Shiv Sena, then why did they do the farce of asking them to submit the affidavits and documents and taking the hearing as well?

    “Before the elections commission order that was uploaded on Friday evening, the BJP leader and union minister and even the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra were boastfully claiming that the ECI will give the order on Shinde’s side. How did these BJP leaders know the order before the ECI decision? It shows that all institutions are manipulated and misused by the BJP. ECI is behaving like slaves and eating the cow dung on the order of their political bosses,” Uddhav Thackeray said.

    He said they had requested ECI not to pass its final order till the Supreme Court passes its final order over the disqualifications of 16 Shiv Sena MLAs.

    “But ECI seems to be in a hurry. What pressure they had I do not know. The byelections are going on, and the election code of conduct is in force till the ECI hurriedly passes the order and declares it. It is very unfortunate that one after another institutions that were earlier called independent institutions are destroyed and made stools in the hand of BJP. The entire world is watching what is happening in India,” Thackeray said. 

    He further added India has been celebrating the 75th year of independence but what is happening in the country is quite shameful.

    “There is no more democracy left. Everything is taken under control by hook or crook. The Indian judiciary is the last ray of hope in our country. India Gandhi at least declared the emergency, she was candid in her conduct, but here without declaring the emergency, all acts of emergency are followed and implemented. But we will go to the people’s court and hope for their support. We will build the Shiv Sena like my father did in the 1960s,” he said.

    He also criticized Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde by calling him a thief. “Today ECI has recognized the thief as king, but they should understand the thief will remain thief only even though he has called the king. We will bounce back. People of Maharashtra will take revenge for the ECI order,” he added.