Special Supreme Court bench to hear today TMC plea on counting staff

Trinamool Congress has moved the Supreme Court, challenging a directive mandating central government employees as counting supervisors or assistants for Bengal's assembly election vote count. The party argues this is arbitrary, discriminatory, and creates bias, especially with the BJP at the Centre. They claim it unfairly alters the counting table composition, undermining a level playing field and free elections.

By AMIT ANAND CHOUDHARY

Ireland rejects EU allegations of failure to protect marine habitats

EU commission has given Ireland two months to respond to notice of infringement proceedings on sea life and on plastics pollution

By Caroline O'Doherty

Supreme Court to hear today TMC plea against EC directive on counting supervisors

‘Opened at least 10 times’: Now BJP alleged wrongful strongroom activities day after TMC's Kolkata faceoff

BJP leader Sharadwat Mukhopadhyay said, the strongroom was opened “early” and that it had been opened at least 10 times.

Waiting Game: Bengal Strongroom Politics Shines Spotlight On Poll-Counting Gap

Both TMC and BJP leaders are visiting strongrooms where EVMs with polled votes are kept.

Chua: Duterte tax record scrutiny to bolster ill-gotten wealth allegation

The examination of the income tax returns (ITRs) of Vice President Sara Duterte will strengthen the allegation that she has amassed ill-gotten wealth, Manila Rep. Joel Chua said Friday. Chua, who chairs the House committee on good government and public accountability, said the committee on justice intends to compare the ITRs of Duterte and her

By clopez

‘We’re committed to winning’

Following a Supreme Court judgment, the ADC Rivers State shifts its focus to winning the 2027 general elections, aiming to build a credible alternative. Read More: https://punchng.com/were-committed-to-winning/

By Punch Newspapers