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EC to file FIR against Dainik Jagran for running exit polls

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Election-Commissioner-of-IndiaNew Delhi: The Election Commission of India on Monday directed the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh to file an FIR against a publication in Lucknow for running an exit poll, and has sought a report on the matter.The exit poll was conducted by Resource Development International and was carried by Hindi daily Dainik Jagran recently.

An EC official said the action was a “clear violation of Section 126 A and B of the Representation of the People Act” and “wilful disobedience” the poll panel’s directions.”The officer has been asked to lodge an FIR in Lucknow against the publication running the exit polls,” an EC official said. Exercising its powers, the EC had barred the conducting and publicising of exit poll results till voting is over in the assembly elections, lest the results should influence the voters.

As per the EC’s instructions, exit polls cannot be conducted or run by means of print or electronic media or in any other manner between February 4 and March 8 this year – the period when polling is scheduled in five states.The staggered assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh are scheduled between February 11 and March 8. Results are due on March 11.

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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