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Governance

Video explainer: How effective is the Model Code of Conduct, really?

April 27, 2019 Rakesh Dubbudu

Instances of alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in these elections have been numerous. What does the MCC really imply and how binding is it? The next in the Factly series of videos deconstructing various aspects of Indian elections takes a look.

Civic

Voter guide: All you need to know before you cast your vote

April 16, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

How do you check if your name is on the electoral rolls? How do you locate your polling booth? Who are the candidates in your constituency? Can you still vote if you don’t have a voter ID card? Follow the Citizen Matters voters guide for quick answers to these questions and more.

Governance

From ballot papers to EVM and NOTA, a brief history of Lok Sabha elections

April 13, 2019 Rakesh Dubbudu

India witnessed its first ever elections in 1951-52. Since then, the democratic system has undergone a sea change with the number of voters, political parties and other stakeholders growing exponentially. Today, India is the world’s largest democracy. How did it all start and where are we headed next?

Governance

ELECTION PULSE: Tight security, aged voters…and pop goes the poll campaigns!

April 11, 2019 Prerna Chatterjee

As India votes in the ongoing general elections, catch all the news, voting information and tidbits that you should know in this log, updated daily!

Governance

Yet to register as a voter? Check here to see if you still have a chance!

March 19, 2019 PG Bhat

Lok Sabha elections are set to take place between April 11th and May 19th, in seven phases across the country. If you have not registered to vote yet, you may still be able to enrol! Here’s how to do it and other important information for voters.

Civic

City Buzz: Cities gear up for elections | Mumbai foot over bridge collapse | PUBG ban in several cities…and more

March 16, 2019 News Desk

From Ahmedabad to Kolkata, and from Mumbai to Hyderabad, get a quick recap of the latest news and developments in our cities this week.

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