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National Governance & Policy 16 Oct 2026, 01:35 PM IST

Nandigram Police Station Officer-in-Charge Replaced on Eve of By-Election After Opposition Complaint

The officer-in-charge of Nandigram police station has been replaced a day before the bypoll, following complaints from Opposition parties to the Election Commission that he was close to the ruling party. The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of policing and administrative neutrality in one of West Bengal’s most politically sensitive constituencies.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 09:17 PM IST

Thackeray Cousins Lead March to BMC as Opposition Escalates Fight Against Election Commission Over SIR

The Thackeray cousins led a march to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Tuesday, sharpening the Opposition’s campaign against the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision process and the panel’s functioning. The demonstration in Mumbai added fresh political pressure on the poll body and signalled that the dispute over electoral administration is widening beyond Parliament and into the streets.

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India Sports & Cricket03 Oct 2026, 04:41 PM IST

India’s Asian Games 2026 Medallists: Full List of Winners Across Sports

India’s medal haul at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 reflects a broad-based performance across individual and team events, underscoring the country’s growing depth in Olympic-cycle sport. The final list of medallists, organised by discipline, offers a clear snapshot of where India converted promise into podium finishes and where the next phase of development still needs to be sharpened.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 06:04 AM IST

Sharmila Reiterates Demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation Over Election Commission Transparency Concerns

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y. S. Sharmila has renewed her call for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign, accusing the Election Commission of India of taking unilateral decisions that undermine transparency and collective accountability. Her remarks add to growing political scrutiny of the poll body at a time when questions over institutional independence and procedural openness are drawing sharper attention.

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National Governance & Policy12 Oct 2026, 02:21 PM IST

Prakash Rajpurohit’s Appointment Signals a Reset at the Election Commission

The appointment of Deputy Election Commissioner Prakash Rajpurohit comes at a sensitive moment for the Election Commission of India, which is facing public scrutiny over internal work allocation and protests calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The move is being read as both an administrative adjustment and a test of whether the poll body can restore confidence in its internal functioning and public neutrality.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 07:54 PM IST

Prakash Rajpurohit Named Deputy Election Commissioner, Vivek Khare Appointed NTA Joint Secretary

The Centre has appointed Prakash Rajpurohit as Deputy Election Commissioner, with a tenure extending until April 8, 2030, in a move that places him in a key administrative role within India’s election machinery. Vivek Khare has also been named Joint Secretary in the National Testing Agency, underscoring parallel personnel changes across important governance institutions.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 01:12 PM IST

Opposition Leaders Hold Symbolic Prayer at Rajghat, Escalate Pressure for Removal of Chief Election Commissioner

Opposition leaders on the third day of their protest in Delhi over alleged vote manipulation staged a symbolic prayer at Rajghat, saying they were seeking wisdom for the government to remove the Chief Election Commissioner. The demonstration also doubled as a show of INDIA bloc cohesion, with leaders from the Samajwadi Party, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) joining Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for lunch.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 07:11 PM IST

DMK Seeks Election Commission Action Against TVK Candidate Over Alleged Expenditure Breach

The DMK has moved the Election Commission of India seeking action against a TVK candidate from Dharapuram over an alleged violation of poll expenditure rules. The complaint, filed by DMK MLA S. Austin with Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik at the Secretariat in Chennai, adds a fresh compliance dispute to the election campaign in Tamil Nadu.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 01:52 AM IST

High Court Seeks Clear Instructions From Election Commission on SIR Procedures

The High Court has asked the Election Commission of India to issue clear instructions on Special Intensive Revision procedures, underscoring the need for administrative clarity in a process central to electoral roll accuracy. The move comes amid growing scrutiny over how voter list revisions are implemented and communicated across jurisdictions.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 12:37 PM IST

Kerala Government Receives Legal Opinion to Proceed Against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Abetment Case

Kerala’s government has received legal advice indicating there is no legal bar to proceeding against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in connection with an abetment to suicide case linked to the death of Malaysian national Lee See Been. The opinion, issued by Director General of Prosecution T. Asaf Ali, strengthens the state’s position as the matter moves into a sensitive legal and institutional phase.

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