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Election Commission Seizes Record Rs. 4650 Crore Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls, Surpassing 2019 Figures

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On Monday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) declared that it is expected to document the “highest ever seizures of inducements” in the history of the Lok Sabha elections. According to a notification from the poll board, enforcement agents had already confiscated a record ₹4,650 crore before the first round of polling started. This was “a significant increase over the ₹3,475 crores seized during the entire Lok Sabha election in 2019.”

As part of a “level playing field,” the Election Commission stated that “the enhanced seizures reflect ECI’s unwavering commitment to monitor inducements and curb electoral malpractices, particularly in favor of smaller and less resourceful parties.” Significantly, opioids and drugs—which are the Commission’s specific focus—account for 45% of the seizures.

The poll body continued, “The seizures have been made possible by thorough planning, increased cooperation and coordinated deterrent action by agencies, proactive public participation, and optimal use of technology. The commission also made statistics on the distribution of inducements that were seized and made available for public consumption by the state. With a seizure of over ₹778 crore, Rajasthan topped the list. Gujarat came in second with ₹605 crore, and Maharashtra came in third with roughly ₹431 crore.

CEC Rajiv Kumar underlines ‘Money Power’ as ‘4M’ challenges

In addition to “money, muscle, misinformation, and Model Code of Conduct violations,” Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar highlighted “money power” as one of the four major challenges when he announced the polls last month. The use of black money, above and beyond political finance and the accurate declaration thereof, may upset the level playing field in favor of a more resourceful party or candidate in particular geographies, according to the commission’s statement from Monday.

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The poll authority claims that the ECI’s resolve to hold fair elections for the Lok Sabha without the use of bribes or other electoral irregularities is largely dependent on the seizures. On April 12, the poll panel, which included Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Gyanesh Kumar, and CEC Rajiv Kumar, evaluated every Central Observer stationed in Phase 1 of the polls that were set for April 19. Talks centered on strengthening, observing, and verifying to ensure that the election process is free from inducements. According to the poll body’s statement, the increasing seizures show the ECI’s unwavering commitment to keeping an eye on inducements and stopping electoral malpractices to preserve a “level playing field,” which benefits smaller and less resourceful parties in particular.

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The mystery behind Pulwama remains unsolved. BJP Can Do Anything During Election: Responding To Channi’s Poonch Attack Remark

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The mystery behind Pulwama remains unsolved. BJP Can Do Anything During Election: Responding To Channi’s Poonch Attack Remark

After Congress pioneer Charanjit Singh Channi’s “survey stunt” comment on the Poonch fear assault in which an IAF trooper was killed and four were harmed, the amazing old party’s Punjab unit president and its Lok Sabha up-and-comer from Ludhiana, Amarinder Singh Raja Fighting, said that the BJP can do anything during races.

Fighting proceeded to say that the Pulwama assault, in which more than 40 CRPF members were killed on February 14, 2019, is as yet a “major secret.”.

“Pulwama assault is as yet a major secret and story… I’m not discussing poonch assault, yet the BJP can do anything during decisions,” Amarinder Singh Raja Fighting said.

The Congress chief additionally referenced previous Jammu and Kashmir Lead Representative Satya Buddy Malik, who brought up issues over the Pulwama assault and claimed insight into disappointments.

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BJP Pioneers Respond to Warring’s Comment

BJP pioneer Shehzad Poonawalla sent off a scorching assault on the Congress party, blaming it for “playing vote bank ki Rajniti over Rashtraniti (wading into controversy over vote bank rather than country government assistance)”.

CHARANJIT SINGH CHANNI ON POONCH Assault

Previous Punjab boss clergyman and Congress up-and-comer Jalandhar parliamentary voting public, Charanjit Singh Channi, on Sunday had called the Poonch fear assault a “stunt” intended to make the BJP win the Lok Sabha races.

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Hardeep Nijjar Killing: 3 Arrested Indians Appear in Court; Canada Reiterates ‘Indian Agents’ Allegations

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Hardeep Nijjar Killing: 3 Arrested Indians Appear in Court; Canada Reiterates ‘Indian Agents’ Allegations

The claims that Indian agents killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar remain unproven, according to Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly. This is true, even though there is no proof linking New Delhi to the incident. On Tuesday, three Indian nationals who are charged with killing the country’s designated terrorist made their first appearance via video in a Canadian court. All three Indian nationals living in Edmonton, Karan Brar, 22, Kamalpreet Singh, 22, and Karanpreet Singh, 28, were taken into custody and charged last Friday with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Melanie Joly, in an interview with reporters, stated that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are looking into the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. According to CPAC, she also stated that Canada will keep defending its citizens. Canada has always maintained a clear stance. We must defend Canadians, and we maintain the claim that an Indian agent killed a Canadian citizen on Canadian territory. The RCMP is currently conducting an investigation,” Melanie Joly stated.

Following the Canadian Police’s announcement of the three accused people’s arrests, she made her statement. But as was speculatively reported in Canadian media, Canadian police officers have also not provided any proof of any connection to India. The Globe and Mail, a Canadian news website, reports that on Tuesday, Sikh community members from British Columbia packed a Surrey courthouse to see the first-ever video court appearance of three Indian nationals who are suspected of murdering Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

The three accused, Karan Brar, Karanpreet Singh, and Kamalpreet Singh, were briefly questioned by Judge Delaram Jahani. Brar and Karanpreet Singh decided to make another appearance on May 21 through their counsel. The Globe and Mail stated that Kamalpreet Singh has requested legal representation, but the court has not yet determined a new date for him. From North Fraser Pretrial Center, each of them made their appearance.

The allegations of first-degree murder and plotting to kill Hardeep Singh Nijjar were acknowledged by all three, who also consented to have the hearings conducted in English. A no-contact order that forbids the accused from speaking with any of the seven individuals listed in a part of the Canada Criminal Code was issued by the court to the Crown prosecutor. According to the article, the order names Nijjar’s 21-year-old son Balraj Nijjar along with Harjinder Nijjar, Mehtab Nijjar, Sarandeep Sehaj, Harsimranjeet Singh, Arshdeep Kapoor, and Malkit Singh.

A September Supreme Court of Canada ruling stated that even if found not guilty, the foreign national could still be deported because of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which forbids entry into Canada for those who pose a threat to national security. The ruling was reached unanimously by the nine judges, according to Canadian Lawyer Magazine, which reported on the Vancouver Sun story. The courtroom was filled with hundreds of local supporters of Khalistan. To accommodate an extra fifty people who wished to see the hearing, a second overflow room inside the courthouse was opened. Approximately one hundred other individuals outside the courthouse brandished posters endorsing Sikh separatism and waved Khalistan flags.

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On June 18, 2023, in Surrey, a gurdwara was fired, and Nijjar, a Canadian citizen, was killed. India responded to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s latest words about the killing of Nijjar on Thursday by rejecting them and stating that they once again demonstrated the political leeway that Canada has granted to violence, extremism, and separatism. On Sunday, Trudeau spoke at a Khalsa Day gathering in Toronto that included some pro-Khalistan attendees. Trudeau’s claims in September of last year about the “potential” participation of Indian operatives in the 45-year-old Nijjar’s death severely strained ties between India and Canada. Trudeau’s accusations have been brushed off by India as “absurd” and “motivated.”

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Karnataka Political Scandal: HD Kumaraswamy Alleges ‘25,000 Pen Drives’ Plot Involving Prajwal Revanna Sex Videos

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Karnataka Political Scandal: HD Kumaraswamy Alleges ‘25,000 Pen Drives’ Plot Involving Prajwal Revanna Sex Videos

Following the Lok Sabha elections last month, JD (S) leader HD Kumaraswamy said on Tuesday that 25,000 pen drives containing sexually explicit recordings were distributed around Karnataka. The drives are purportedly owned by his nephew, Prajwal Revanna. HD Kumaraswamy charged that DK Shivakumar, the leader of the Congress, was behind the “conspiracy” to release the films ahead of the election. In Karnataka’s Hassan, Prajwal Revanna is running as an MP and for the JD(s). They are under arrest for allegedly abusing their chef, along with his father, MLA H. D. Revanna. Additionally, a rape charge has been filed against the Hassan MP.

Revanna’s father was arrested earlier this month in connection with an abduction case, including claims of sexual abuse. The Karnataka government has formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate the claims of sexual assault made against Prajwal Revanna. HD Kumaraswamy stated that the SIT was actually the “Siddaramaiah Investigation Team” and the “Shivakumar Investigation Team,” implying that DK Shivakumar was involved.

The former chief minister of Karnataka asserted that the pen drives were initially distributed in Bengaluru Rural, which is DK Suresh’s area. D.K. Shivakumar is his brother. He said that while the polling agent for his party had complained to the returning officer, nothing had happened. At 8:00 p.m. on April 21, Pornachandra (the agent) got a message inviting her to “follow a WhatsApp channel to see Prajwal Revanna’s sleaze video.” A message reading, “Countdown for the release of Prajwal’s sleaze videos,” was posted on this WhatsApp channel, according to Kumaraswamy.

He asserted that the man’s complaint included five names. These persons ought to be jailed, according to HD Kumaraswamy, for “mortgaging the modesty” of women. “Why was nothing done? is the question I have for you. When someone shares something on social media, their home is promptly searched, and they are forced to wait in the police station. Why, in spite of a complaint, was nothing done about these five individuals?” he continued.

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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s claim that all three JD (S) candidates will lose the Lok Sabha elections “raises doubts,” according to HD Kumaraswamy. “Prajwal or Revanna’s names were not mentioned in Nagalakshmi Chowdhary’s letter, but when the chief minister announced the creation of SIT, he referred to it as “Prajwal Revanna’s explicit films” in his post on “X.” The JD’s head asserted, “This demonstrates how the conspiracy was hatched.” JD (S) has put Prajwal Revanna on leave. With Prajwal Revanna missing since April 27, the authorities have sent out a Blue Corner warning to try to find him.

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