The Supreme Court said it would examine the scope of the Election Commission’s powers on implementing the model code of conduct. The court was hearing plea by an NRI seeking strict action against political parties, who use religion and caste during campaigns to seek votes.
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The Congress, on Friday, filed a memorandum with the Election Commission of India seeking an “urgent and necessary intervention” against “deliberate, corrupt and wilful falsification of facts” by Union minister Smriti Irani regarding her educational records.
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The Supreme Court directed all political parties to submit details of political funding received so far to the Election Commission in “sealed covers” by May 30.
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Over 150 defence veterans have purportedly written an open letter to President Ram Nath Kovind against political parties using the military for their political objectives, especially during the election season.
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The film – “PM Narendra Modi” – was initially scheduled to be released on April 11, but a day before its release, the Election Commision put a ban on it until the Lok Sabha election is over. The Supreme Court has listed the case to be heard on Monday.
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The Lok Sabha election began with voting 91 constituencies, spread across 18 states and 2 Union territories, going to the poll in the first phase. Sporadic violence, malfunctioning of EVMs and missing names from voters’ list were reported from various parts of India.
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The Congress, during a media interaction, alleged that a laser was pointed at party chief Rahul Gandhi’s head which could have come from a “sniper rifle”. However, the Centre said the light came from a mobile phone.
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The Election commission banned the screening of the biopic “PM Narendra Modi”, until the completion of Lok Sabha election. Vivek Oberoi plays the role of Narendra Modi in the film depicted on the life of the prime minister.
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The opposition complained to the EC against PM Narendra Modi for politicizing the sacrifices of armed forces when he urged first-time voters to dedicate their vote to the CRPF jawans killed in the Pulwama terror attack and the airmen who carried out the bombing in Pakistan’s Balakot.
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The Supreme Court dismissed the plea of a Congress activist seeking stay on release of “PM Narendra Modi” a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The apex court said that the Election Commission should decide if the film violates the election model code of conduct.
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