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Hardeep Singh Puri Left Out as BJP Announces Eight Rajya Sabha Candidates for Uttar Pradesh
The BJP has announced eight candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, leaving Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri out of the list. Puri's current Rajya Sabha term is due to end in November, while polling for 10 Uttar Pradesh seats is scheduled for October 16.
Supreme Court Seeks Election Commission Response, Says Decisions Must Comply With Law
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Election Commission and the Centre over allegations that certain decisions were taken without the required concurrence of the other Election Commissioners. The court said it would examine the records and could reconsider decisions found to have violated statutory requirements.
Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Election Commission and the Centre on petitions seeking suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations concerning unilateral decision-making. The court declined to grant an immediate interim suspension and said it would examine the official records.
Congress Questions Gyanesh Kumar's Continuation as CEC After Supreme Court Remarks
Congress leaders have renewed their demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's removal, citing remarks by Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan concerning voting rights and disenfranchisement. The comments were made in a broader legal and political debate over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Abhijeet Dipke Backs MPSC Aspirants' Protest, Calls for Chairman's Resignation
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has joined the protest by Maharashtra Public Service Commission aspirants in Pune and supported their demand for the resignation of MPSC chairman Rajesh Bhimanwar. The agitation centres on allegations of examination irregularities and concerns over recruitment transparency.
INDIA Bloc to March to Election Commission Over “Vote Chori” Row; AAP to Stay Away
Opposition parties belonging to the INDIA bloc are scheduled to march to the Election Commission in New Delhi on October 6 over their concerns regarding electoral-roll revision. The Aam Aadmi Party has said it will not join the INDIA bloc march and will pursue the issue independently.
Congress Announces Nationwide “Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao” Campaign Over Electoral Roll Dispute
The Congress has announced a nationwide “Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao” campaign against what it describes as irregularities in electoral-roll revision and the functioning of the Election Commission. The programme includes marches, public meetings and a planned “Delhi Chalo” mobilisation later in November.
Kerala Orders Fresh Vigilance Probe Into 2006 Case Linked to CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Kerala government has ordered a fresh Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau inquiry into allegations connected with a 2006 case involving the death of Malaysian civil engineer Lee See Been, during the period when Gyanesh Kumar served as the state's Public Works Department Secretary. The inquiry concerns allegations and does not itself establish wrongdoing by Kumar.
Journalists Protest in Delhi After Allegations of Harassment During Jantar Mantar Demonstration
Journalists and protesters gathered in Delhi after women reporters alleged sexual harassment by police personnel while covering a demonstration at Jantar Mantar. The complaints have been transferred to the Crime Branch, which is expected to examine the allegations and record statements from those involved.
Rahul Gandhi Seeks Answers Over Alleged Harassment of Women Journalists at Jantar Mantar Protest
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned the authorities after three women journalists alleged sexual harassment by police personnel while covering a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Delhi Police said the complaints had been received and transferred to the Crime Branch for an inquiry.
Mamata Throws Weight Behind CJP Protest Against Gyanesh Kumar, Dipke Thanks Her, His Post Gets Restricted on X
Mamata Banerjee extended her support to the CJP's agitation seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal, and founder Abhijeet Dipke's X post thanking her was subsequently restricted on the platform, prompting him to warn his own account could be taken down.
Mamata's 2021 Nandigram Leg Injury Was Fake, Suvendu Adhikari Says He Has Proof
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged on Saturday that Mamata Banerjee faked her 2021 Nandigram campaign leg injury, citing a medical report he said showed no evidence of fracture or dislocation, and announced a fresh government inquiry into the matter.
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