Morning Digest | EC always in favour of transparency, but must protect donor privacy: CEC on electoral bonds scheme; Standing on cusp of history, PM Modi says NDA ready for polls, and more
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Standing on cusp of history, PM Modi says NDA ready for polls
The schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha election was announced by the Election Commission on Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a third term in office, declaring that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by him was fully prepared for the election. He framed the polls as a contest between the NDA that ushered in “a glorious turnaround” and an Opposition that was “rudderless and issueless”.
Election Commission always in favour of transparency, but must also protect donor privacy: CEC on electoral bonds scheme
Amid the storm over the scrapping of the electoral bonds scheme and its donor data being made public, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said that the Election Commission of India has always been in favour of transparency, but added that there was a need to ensure that the donors’ privacy is protected.
On the final day of Nyay Yatra, Rahul criticises Gautam Adani, PM Modi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi continued his tirade against billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani during his visit to Dharavi, one of the largest slum clusters in the world. He underscored the significance of Dharavi’s residents, affirming, “Desh dalal nahi, Dharavi ke log banate hai [the nation is shaped by the people of Dharavi, not by brokers].”
Lok Sabha election 2024 date updates | Voting to be held from April 19 in 7 phases, results to be announced on June 4
Jharkhand Assembly election results show BJP's "Bangladeshi infiltration" rhetoric failed, with NDA losing ST seats and INDIA bloc gaining.
JMM-led alliance retains Jharkhand Assembly with highest vote share, defeating BJP in a humiliating defeat.
Greater Chennai Corporation celebrates World Heritage Week with guided heritage walk at Ripon Buildings, educating residents on city's history.
MVA critiques BJP-led Mahayuti alliance after unexpected Maharashtra Assembly election results, questioning voter support and electoral integrity.
Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra Assembly election with BJP as largest party, MVA routed, no Leader of Opposition expected.
Speakers honor S.S. Badrinath's legacy in ophthalmology, emphasizing his commitment to affordable eye care and training doctors nationwide.
Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada MP, on Saturday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to facilitate speeding up of ongoing critical infrastructure works in the region, including Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 widening, establishment of Indian Coast Guard Academy, and merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with the Indian Railways.
Prime Minister Modi celebrates BJP's victories in Maharashtra and bypolls, emphasizing unity and development over divisive politics.
Udhayanidhi Stalin urges cadres to launch campaign for securing 200 seats in 2026 Assembly elections
Udhayanidhi Stalin urges DMK members to gear up for 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, aiming for 200 seats.
A.P. Chambers and Tourism Forum urge Police Commissioner to allow round-the-clock access to RK Beach, address safety concerns.
Iran protests violent arrest of students in Kazan, seeks explanations from Russian authorities, demands accountability for incident.