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Following the successful conclusion of the second phase on April 26, Phase 3 of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections is set to take place on May 7. The upcoming phase will involve 89 constituencies across various regions of the country, including 11 constituencies in Maharashtra. As part of the safety measures, schools and colleges in these constituencies will remain closed on election day. This decision aims to ensure the safety of students and staff while minimizing disruptions during the voting process. By closing educational institutions, it also facilitates smoother movement for election officials and voters, encouraging wider participation in the election.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public meeting in Pune on April 29, while the Supreme Court will hear a petition from the West Bengal government challenging an order by the Calcutta High Court. Mahindra & Mahindra is set to unveil its latest offering, the Mahindra XUV 3XO, and the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to Prime Minister Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). In addition, Kolkata Knight Riders will face off against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2024, and 30 companies are set to announce their Q4 results on April 29.

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has welcomed the Supreme Court’s order rejecting pleas to replace Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The court also dismissed requests for complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with VVPAT, stating that ‘blindly distrusting’ the system is unwarranted. Meghwal accused opposition parties of ‘defaming’ the Election Commission of India (ECI) by raising questions about EVM credibility. He emphasized that EVMs have been successfully used in numerous elections without any evidence of tampering.

As part of promoting the initiative by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to increase voter participation, the National Capital Regional Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is providing a complimentary upgrade to the premium coach in the ‘NaMo Bharat’ train for individuals who have voted. This offer is available only on April 26th, the day of the parliamentary elections, and is subject to the availability of seats. To participate, voters must book their standard coach tickets through the ‘RRTS Connect’ app and present their inked finger at the platform-level automated fare collection (AFC) gates of the premium lounge.

BJP candidate K Madhavi Latha from Hyderabad has declared assets worth Rs 218 crore in her nomination papers for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Latha, who is contesting from a constituency considered a stronghold of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, has declared movable assets worth Rs 165.46 crore and immovable assets worth Rs 55.92 crore. The BJP candidate’s family owes a total liability of Rs 27 crore. The Lok Sabha elections 2024 are set to be a high-voltage contest in Hyderabad, with the Election Commission of India (ECI) taking cognizance of alleged model code of conduct violations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued notices to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress chief Mallikaarjun Kharge, and Member of Parliament (MP) Rahul Gandhi seeking responses by Monday morning for alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). The notices stem from complaints regarding campaign speeches made by the three leaders. The ECI has emphasized that star campaigners should maintain higher standards of compliance in their discourse. The opposition has criticized Modi’s comments about Muslim voters, while the ruling party has accused Gandhi of making derogatory remarks against the Prime Minister. The ECI’s notices do not explicitly mention specific sections of the MCC or Indian Penal Code (IPC) that have been violated, but they have requested responses from the relevant parties.

In India’s sprawling national election, spanning from the Himalayan peaks to the Andaman’s tropical shores, officials are employing a remarkable array of transportation methods to distribute electronic voting machines. Helicopters, buses, trucks, boats, donkeys, and mules are traversing jungles, mountain tracks, and rivers, transforming remote tents, shipping containers, and school buildings into polling stations. The massive seven-phase election, involving over 1.4 billion people, commenced last week and concludes on June 1, with nearly 970 million voters casting their ballots for 543 Parliament members. The votes will be tallied on June 4.

On Wednesday, the Himachal Pradesh High Court concluded arguments in a petition challenging the appointment of chief parliamentary secretaries. The court has set May 8 as the next date for the hearing. Advocates from both sides have presented their arguments, with the advocate general indicating that the state is hiring senior advocates for defense. Additionally, a complaint regarding derogatory remarks against a BJP candidate has been forwarded to the Election Commission of India, and the BJP’s election manifesto has raised concerns about property and asset security.

The Election Commission has initiated an investigation into allegations of model code of conduct violations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The commission has requested responses from both parties by April 29th. Stay tuned for further updates.

Electronics Corporation of India Ltd (ECIL) and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) have declined to disclose the names and contact details of manufacturers and suppliers of various components used in electronic voting machines (EVMs) and voter-verifiable paper audit trails (VVPATs). This response was made to Right to Information (RTI) applications filed by activist Venkatesh Nayak, who sought details on the entities involved in assembling and supplying these electoral devices.