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VMC Commissioner calls for transparent vote counting process

VMC Commissioner calls for transparent vote counting process

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VMC Commissioner Dhyanachandra H.M., speaking at a meeting, urged a transparent vote‑counting process and outlined the duties of returning officers, the responsibilities of their staff, the set‑up of counting tables, the counting procedure and the guidelines for counting personnel. The State Election Commission has ordered repolling in 12 wards across five districts after reports of booth‑capturing and violent incidents, with the repoll recording a 60.64 percent turnout. Earlier related coverage noted that the BJP has countered Rahul Gandhi’s vote‑theft allegations and defended the SIR process amid an EVM dispute.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Taking part in a meeting, Dhyanachandra H.M. explains the duties of returning officers, the responsibilities of staff working under their supervision, arrangements for counting tables, the vote-counting procedure and the guidelines to be followed by counting personnel

    — The Hindu

  • center · 1 outlet

    Counting for 92 urban local bodies to begin at 8 am on November 3

    — Deccan Chronicle

  • right · 2 outlets

    Vote counting for the Anantapur Municipal Corporation election is underway, with trends showing a close contest between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the main opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP). Of the corporation's 62 wards, results for 18 seats have been officially declared…

    — India TV

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Taking part in a meeting, Dhyanachandra H.M. explains the duties of returning officers, the responsibilities of staff working under their supervision, arrangements for counting tables, the vote-counting procedure and the guidelines to be followed by counting personnel

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article

VMC Commissioner calls for transparent vote counting process

Taking part in a meeting, Dhyanachandra H.M. explains the duties of returning officers, the responsibilities of staff working under their supervision, arrangements for counting tables, the vote-counting procedure and the guidelines to be followed by counting personnel

The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Andhra Pradesh: TDP leads in 8 GVMC wards as counting begins at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam

Counting of votes for the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation elections commenced at Andhra University early in the morning. The Telugu Desam Party received 53 votes, while the YSR Congress Party secured 29 votes during the initial count. Counting began with postal ballots and was completed…

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