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  • VVPAT Checks, Modi's 'Bhrashtachari' Remarks & More From 7 May 2019
    • The Supreme Court rejected a review plea filed by 21 opposition parties seeking an increase in random matching of VVPAT slips with EVMs in the ongoing elections. The Court had directed the Election Commission to increase random matching of VVPAT slips with EVMs from one to five polling booths per assembly segment, previously also on 8th April .
    • Over 200 teachers from Delhi University issued a signed statement condemning remarks Prime Minister Modi made about late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Modi, in a rally on 4 May had called Gandhi Brashthachari no.1. The statement from Delhi University called Modi's remarks derogatory and untrue.
    • Speaking of the BJP and controversial remarks, Union Minister and BJP candidate, Giriraj Singh surrendered before a local court in Begusarai over a violation of the model code of conduct. Singh was charged for making controversial remarks against the Muslim community at an election rally in Bihar. He has been granted bail.
    • The Election Commission asked NITI Ayog for a response to the Congress' claims made that the BJP had misused the think-tank to collect information in advance about places where the Prime Minister was set to campaign.
    • And your last update for the day, a polling officer died while 24 others, including security personnel, were injured when their vehicle overturned in Amethi. The accident took place when they were on way to deposit EVM machines after polling on 6 May.
    • That was your quick 2019 My Vote Elections wrap for the day. You can subscribe to The Quint's podcasts on Spotify, Apple or Google podcasts. You can also log on to The Quint’s website and check out our podcast section!

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      2 min
    • 638: VVPAT Checks, Modi's 'Bhrashtachari' Remarks & More From 7 May 2019
      * The Supreme Court rejected a review plea filed by 21 opposition parties seeking an increase in random matching of VVPAT slips with EVMs in the ongoing elections. The Court had directed the Election Commission to increase random matching of VVPAT slips with EVMs from one to five polling booths per assembly segment, previously also on 8th April .
      * Over 200 teachers from Delhi University issued a signed statement condemning remarks Prime Minister Modi made about late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Modi, in a rally on 4 May had called Gandhi Brashthachari no.1\. The statement from Delhi University called Modi's remarks derogatory and untrue.
      * Speaking of the BJP and controversial remarks, Union Minister and BJP candidate, Giriraj Singh surrendered before a local court in Begusarai over a violation of the model code of conduct. Singh was charged for making controversial remarks against the Muslim community at an election rally in Bihar. He has been granted bail.
      * The Election Commission asked NITI Ayog for a response to the Congress' claims made that the BJP had misused the think-tank to collect information in advance about places where the Prime Minister was set to campaign.
      * And your last update for the day, a polling officer died while 24 others, including security personnel, were injured when their vehicle overturned in Amethi. The accident took place when they were on way to deposit EVM machines after polling on 6 May.
      * That was your quick 2019 My Vote Elections wrap for the day. You can subscribe to The Quint's podcasts on Spotify, Apple or Google podcasts. You can also log on to The Quint’s website and check out our podcast section!
      2 min
    • Punjab Is India’s Only ‘Modi-Mukt’ State: These 5 Charts Show Why

      Punjab has been a bit of an enigma in Indian politics. It went against the Modi wave in 2014 as well as the Congress surge in 2009. Politics here is localised. And given that a handful of families - Badals, Kairons, Majithias, Brars and the Patiala royal family - wield disproportionate clout, there is a deep clamour for change in the state.

      But a common trend in Punjab’s politics, is the people’s distrust of authoritarian leaders. This is as true today as it was centuries ago. Be it Alexander or Aurangzeb, Indira Gandhi or Modi, Punjab has consistently resisted authoritarian leaders.

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      7 min
    • 637: Punjab Is India’s Only ‘Modi-Mukt’ State: These 5 Charts Show Why
      Punjab has been a bit of an enigma in Indian politics. It went against the Modi wave in 2014 as well as the Congress surge in 2009\. Politics here is localised. And given that a handful of families - Badals, Kairons, Majithias, Brars and the Patiala royal family - wield disproportionate clout, there is a deep clamour for change in the state.
      But a common trend in Punjab’s politics, is the people’s distrust of authoritarian leaders. This is as true today as it was centuries ago. Be it Alexander or Aurangzeb, Indira Gandhi or Modi, Punjab has consistently resisted authoritarian leaders.
      7 min
    • Modi’s Politics All About Dead Men: Twitter On PM’s Rajiv Remark

      In another low for Indian politics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday 5 May, while addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh, attacked former PM Rajiv Gandhi in a statement. He said, “Your (Rahul) father was termed ‘Mr Clean’ by his courtiers, but his life ended as ‘Bhrastachari No 1’.”

      Many Opposition leaders condemned the statement and called it ‘shameful’ and ‘unfortunate’.

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      4 min
    • 636: Modi’s Politics All About Dead Men: Twitter On PM’s Rajiv Remark
      In another low for Indian politics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday 5 May, while addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh, attacked former PM Rajiv Gandhi in a statement. He said, “Your (Rahul) father was termed ‘Mr Clean’ by his courtiers, but his life ended as ‘Bhrastachari No 1’.”
      Many Opposition leaders condemned the statement and called it ‘shameful’ and ‘unfortunate’.
      Listen to the podcast now!
      4 min
    • Chunav Tracker Podcast | Is the Mood of The Nation a Coalition?

      51 constituencies has gone to polls on 6 May in the fifth phase of the elections.

      But a lot of new developments are taking place on the side and coalition seems to be the keyword of it all.

      In a recent interview to Bloomberg, the General Secretary of the BJP, Ram Madhav said that the BJP might need help of the allies to form the next government.

      Is the mood of the nation a coalition government be it the UPA or the NDA?

      Political tiffs seem to be extending outside campaigns as well. While on one hand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated how Odisha CM Naveen Pattnaik handled cyclone Fani, PMO sources told reporters that Modi's office called West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee twice to enquire about the cyclone but the calls went unanswered as she was on ‘tour’.

      We know where the snubs are coming from but is the appreciation hinting at a coalition in Odisha?

      All this and more on this episode of Chunav Tracker.

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      24 min
    • 635: Chunav Tracker Podcast | Is the Mood of The Nation a Coalition?
      51 constituencies has gone to polls on 6 May in the fifth phase of the elections.
      But a lot of new developments are taking place on the side and coalition seems to be the keyword of it all.
      In a recent interview to Bloomberg, the General Secretary of the BJP, Ram Madhav said that the BJP might need help of the allies to form the next government.
      Is the mood of the nation a coalition government be it the UPA or the NDA?
      Political tiffs seem to be extending outside campaigns as well. While on one hand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated how Odisha CM Naveen Pattnaik handled cyclone Fani, PMO sources told reporters that Modi's office called West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee twice to enquire about the cyclone but the calls went unanswered as she was on ‘tour’.
      We know where the snubs are coming from but is the appreciation hinting at a coalition in Odisha?
      All this and more on this episode of Chunav Tracker.
      24 min
    • LS Elections for Phase 5, Grenade in Pulwana Polling Booth & More
      • We are in the fifth phase of the elections now. 51 constituencies across 7 states went to polling on 6 May. Several political bigwigs like Mayawati, Jayant Sinha, Rajnath Singh and Yashwant Sinha came out to vote. 
      • The seats to watch out for in this phase are the traditional strongholds of Congress, Rae Bareli and Amethi in Uttar Pradesh. Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister Smriti Irani are also in the fray. This is also the first election in Ladakh division following its split from the Kashmir division earlier this year.
      • Polling was held in 7 seats of West Bengal and yet again there are reported incidences of poll violence from this state. The BJP has asked for a repoll in Barrackpore constituency alleging violence by TMC workers on voters. Union minister Prakash Javadekar accused TMC “goons” of booth-capturing and not letting BJP voters cast their votes.
      • In another part of West Bengal, people of Sabar tribe have called for a boycott of the elections due to unavailability of electricity in their houses.
      • In Amethi where Smriti Irani is facing Rahul Gandhi for the second time there are some allegations of booth capturing. BJP minister Smriti Irani alleged booth capturing by Congress in the constituency and asked Election Commission to take note of the matter.
      • In another incidence of violence, a bomb went off in Jammu and Kashmir outside the polling booths. Militants threw a grenade at a polling station in Pulwama district where polling was underway for the Anantnag Lok Sabha constituency. No injuries or casualties have been reported so far.
      • And some good news for Maharashtra, the Election Commission allowed the relaxation of the model code of conduct to allow the state government to undertake drought relief measures.

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        2 min
      • 634: LS Elections for Phase 5, Grenade in Pulwana Polling Booth & More
        * We are in the fifth phase of the elections now. 51 constituencies across 7 states went to polling on 6 May. Several political bigwigs like Mayawati, Jayant Sinha, Rajnath Singh and Yashwant Sinha came out to vote. 
        * The seats to watch out for in this phase are the traditional strongholds of Congress, Rae Bareli and Amethi in Uttar Pradesh. Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister Smriti Irani are also in the fray. This is also the first election in Ladakh division following its split from the Kashmir division earlier this year.
        * Polling was held in 7 seats of West Bengal and yet again there are reported incidences of poll violence from this state. The BJP has asked for a repoll in Barrackpore constituency alleging violence by TMC workers on voters. Union minister Prakash Javadekar accused TMC “goons” of booth-capturing and not letting BJP voters cast their votes.
        * In another part of West Bengal, people of Sabar tribe have called for a boycott of the elections due to unavailability of electricity in their houses.
        * In Amethi where Smriti Irani is facing Rahul Gandhi for the second time there are some allegations of booth capturing. BJP minister Smriti Irani alleged booth capturing by Congress in the constituency and asked Election Commission to take note of the matter.
        * In another incidence of violence, a bomb went off in Jammu and Kashmir outside the polling booths. Militants threw a grenade at a polling station in Pulwama district where polling was underway for the Anantnag Lok Sabha constituency. No injuries or casualties have been reported so far.
        * And some good news for Maharashtra, the Election Commission allowed the relaxation of the model code of conduct to allow the state government to undertake drought relief measures.
        2 min

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