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A 14-member election commission of India team is set to visit Mumbai from September 26-28 to review preparations for the Maharashtra Assembly elections. They will hold discussions with political parties, government officials, and law enforcement agencies. The current assembly term expires on November 26, and election dates are expected to be announced soon.

A delegation of the election commission of India, led by chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar, conducted a meeting with senior police officials of Jharkhand to review the poll preparedness for assembly elections in the state, expected to be held later this year.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray criticized the Maharashtra government and election commission of India for not filling the State Election Commissioner post since September 5. The state has asked Suresh Kakani to manage emergency poll-related work without an official order. Thackeray raised concerns as assembly elections are approaching.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar announced that the INDIA alliance will meet within 8 to 10 days to discuss One Nation One Election. The central government has approved a report on this issue, requiring opposition support for constitutional amendments. Pawar also discussed seat sharing within Maha Vikas Aghadi and raised concerns about farmers' issues in Maharashtra.

In the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir's assembly elections, a voter turnout of 11.11% was recorded by 9 am, with Kishtwar leading at 14.83%. Voting commenced at 7 am under stringent security measures across 24 constituencies. Officials observed significant voter enthusiasm, predicting record-breaking participation.

Badshapur has emerged as Haryana's largest assembly constituency with a voter base of 5.2 lakh, surpassing Gurgaon. The upcoming elections feature key candidates from BJP, Congress, and an Independent candidate Kumudini. Narnaul remains the smallest constituency with just 1.6 lakh voters, highlighting significant disparities in voter distribution across Haryana.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal cannot call for early elections without recommending the dissolution of the assembly. Experts explain that although the Election Commission can hold polls six months early, it cannot act solely on a government's advice. If Kejriwal resigns, his entire government must step down, leading to new elections being scheduled.

In Jammu and Kashmir, over 2,350 permissions for election campaigns have been issued since the assembly elections began last month. The 'Suvidha' application has played a crucial role in streamlining the permission process, allowing candidates and political parties to acquire necessary approvals efficiently and ensuring smooth campaign activities.

The BJP is set to urge the election commission of India to cancel the nomination papers of National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah. This action follows accusations that he threatened people with death if they did not support his party. An additional deputy commissioner has lodged a complaint against him.

The BJP is set to urge the election commission of India to cancel National Conference leader Omar Abdullah's nomination, accusing him of threatening voters with death if they don't back his party. A former sarpanch from Ganderbal allegedly issued the threat with Omar's consent, and an official complaint has been filed against him.

Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls will be held in three phases on September 18, 25 and October 1.

The election commission of India is working to prevent voter inducement by monitoring illegal liquor, narcotics, and cash movements through various state agencies. Since August 16, 2024, seizures worth Rs.10.87 crore have occurred in Haryana. Multiple departments are taking action under the Model Code of Conduct to ensure fair elections.

In Srinagar district's upcoming polls on September 25, women voters outnumber men in six out of eight assembly segments. The district has a total of 7,74,462 registered voters. To ensure smooth voting, the Election Commission has established 932 polling stations. Zadibal constituency leads with the highest number of registered voters.

Haryana minister Aseem Goel expressed confidence in BJP's victory in the upcoming state assembly elections, aiming for a third consecutive win in Haryana and Ambala City. He emphasized the party's development agenda under Chief mnister Nayab Singh Saini. The BJP has announced its candidates, with elections scheduled for October 5 and vote counting on October 8.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has issued its fourth list of candidates for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. Among the six candidates is J&K unit chief Ravinder Raina, running from Nowshera. The elections will occur in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1, with vote counting on October 4.

The election commission of India announced the polling dates for the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory’s first assembly election post-Article 370 abrogation. Elections will occur in three phases starting September 18. Major parties including BJP, AAP, Congress, and National Conference have revealed their candidates and manifestos, promising various initiatives and reforms for the region.

The election commission of India established 24 special polling stations for Kashmiri migrants in Jammu, Udhampur, and New Delhi for the J&K assembly elections 2024. Migrants in Jammu and Udhampur no longer need to fill Form-M, while those elsewhere can self-attest the certificate. Voting will occur across 90 constituencies in three phases.