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Rahul Gandhi to File Nomination from Raebareli, KL Sharma from Amethi: Insider Sources According to insider sources, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is anticipated to enter the Lok Sabha electoral fray from Raebareli, with the party finalizing his candidature for the constituency. Simultaneously, it's reported that Congress loyalist KL Sharma will vie for the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi, a seat Rahul Gandhi lost to BJP leader Smriti Irani in the 2019 general elections. Significance of Candidate Selections Friday marks the deadline for filing nominations for seats scheduled to go to polls on May 20, forming the fifth round of the seven-phase general elections. Despite the sources' disclosure, the Congress is yet to issue an official statement regarding its candidate selections for Amethi and Raebareli, historically considered the party's strongholds. Historical Context of Raebareli and Amethi Raebareli, Sonia Gandhi's stronghold, has been a Congress bastion for decades....

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...