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Election Commission Revises Protocol on Storage of Symbol Loading Units Following Supreme Court Order In response to the recent directive from the Supreme Court, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a revised protocol for the handling and storage of symbol loading units (SLUs), officials announced on Wednesday. Background The apex court's latest order on the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) controversy mandated that the machines must be sealed and securely stored in containers within strongrooms for a minimum of 45 days post-declaration of election results. Implementation Details In an official statement released on Wednesday, the Election Commission instructed all state Chief Electoral Officers to establish the necessary infrastructure and provisions to implement the updated protocols for handling and storing SLUs. "The revised protocols, as mandated by the Supreme Court, apply to all instances of symbol loading...

NCP(SP) Leader Jitendra Awhad Faces Legal Action for Posting Fake Video on Manipur Elections Case Registered Against NCP (SP) Leader Jitendra Awhad A case has been registered against the Nationalist Congress Party Case (Sharadchandra Pawar) against NCP (SP) leader Jitendra Awhad for posting a fake video; Manipur CEO issues fake news alert (NCP (SP) ) leader Jitendra Awhad for allegedly posting a fake video related to the Manipur elections. The video purported a mismatch between the button pressed in the Ballot Unit and the Paper Slip generated through the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) in Manipur's Khurai Assembly Segment Polling Station. Charges Filed by Manipur Police The Manipur Police has charged Awhad with various offenses under sections 120-B, 203, 505(1)(2), 171-C, 171-E of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and sections 123 and 136 of the Representation of the People Act. These include criminal conspiracy, providing false information, statements causing publ...

BJP Candidate Elected Unopposed in Surat Lok Sabha Polls In a surprising turn of events, BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal has emerged victorious from the Surat Lok Sabha seat without facing any opposition, as all other candidates withdrew their nominations. This development marks a significant moment in the electoral landscape of Gujarat, with the ruling party securing a landslide victory in the constituency. Congratulations and Best Wishes to Mukesh Dalal Gujarat BJP President CR Paatil took to social media to extend his congratulations to Mukesh Dalal, hailing the win as a testament to the overwhelming support for the BJP in Surat. The District Collector and Election Officer formally presented Dalal with the certificate of Member of Parliament (MP), solidifying his unopposed election. Withdrawal of Nominations by Other Candidates The withdrawal of nominations by other candidates, including Congress' Nilesh Kumbhani and Suresh Padsala, came after a series of complications, including the...