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The Election Commission of India on Sunday, March 10 had announced dates for Lok Sabha Elections 2019, which would commence from April 11 to May 19, with the counting of votes on May 23. More than 900 million people above the age of 18 are expected to cast their ballots at a million polling stations. Of the total electorate, 15 million will be in the age group of 18 to 19 years.
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4:00 PM | PIL moved in Delhi HC, seeking direction to EC to ban Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti from participating in upcoming election
The PIL asks the Delhi High Court to direct EC to ban Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti as their ‘statements are against the Indian constitution’.
11:30 AM | SC issues notice to EC on party representatives over remarks pertaining to religion or caste
SC issues notice to Election Commission on a PIL seeking strict action against the political parties if their spokespersons deliver speech and make remarks in media pertaining to religion or caste. A Bench headed by the CJI has sought the response from EC by April 15.
9:30 AM | RJD releases manifesto for the upcoming polls
Rashtriya Janata Dal has released its poll manifesto. The party has promised reservation in private.
Bihar will be voting in all the seven phases of the elections, starting 11 April.
8:00 AM | BJP to release poll manifesto today
The Bharatiya Janata Party will release its party manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls today.
