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- 1South Korea special counsel raids election commission over bid-rigging claims●S. Korea special counsel raids election commission over bid-rigging allegations
South Korean special counsel investigators raided the National Election Commission as part of a probe into alleged bid-rigging involving procurement contracts. The raid marks an escalation of scrutiny into the election watchdog, an institution already under fire over integrity concerns. Details on arrests or charges have not yet been announced, and the commission has not publicly responded to the allegations.
- 2Animal welfare groups push referendum to ban boar snares in Taiwan●Groups renew push for referendum on full ban of boar snares 16:43 Animal welfare groups on Tuesday submitted more than 1
Animal welfare groups in Taiwan on Tuesday submitted more than 12,000 referendum proposal forms to the Central Election Commission, renewing their campaign for a complete ban on wild boar snares. The move revives a long-running effort to end a trapping practice that campaigners say causes prolonged suffering to boars and often injures other wildlife caught unintentionally. The commission will now review whether the proposal meets requirements to advance toward a national vote.
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Political tensions are rising in India over the Election Commission, with 42 former judges issuing an open letter against opposition allegations of vote theft. The INDIA bloc is holding protests, and security around Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been strengthened. The dispute over electoral roll integrity is dominating headlines in Malayalam and national media.
- 4Indian opposition protesters demand election chief resign▼Indian opposition protesters in New Delhi call on election chief to quit
Opposition protesters gathered in New Delhi to demand the resignation of India's chief election commissioner. Demonstrators accuse the Election Commission of bias in the run-up to national polls, and the protest adds to mounting pressure on the electoral body. There is no immediate indication that the commission has responded to the calls.
- 5Congress Launches Fresh Protest Over Election Commission Row●Congress Protest LIVE Update: फिर से बड़ा प्रदर्शन शुरू! | Rahul Gandhi | Supreme Court | Gyanesh
India's Congress party has begun another large public demonstration, with Rahul Gandhi among those leading the action. The protest is linked to ongoing disputes involving the Supreme Court and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, according to live coverage of the event. The party has staged repeated protests in recent weeks over concerns about the election body and voter rolls, keeping the issue at the centre of India's political debate.
- 6France caps presidential campaign spending at about €16.9 million▼Can you guess how much France lets you spend to become President?
French law limits how much a candidate may spend in a presidential election, with a ceiling of roughly €16.9 million for the second round. Candidates who exceed a certain threshold must publicly declare their accounts, which a national commission verifies. The figure draws attention because it is far below the sums typical of United States presidential campaigns.
- 7Protesters brand India's election body a 'cockroach'▼The 'cockroach' protests against India's election body
Protests are under way in India against the Election Commission, with demonstrators adopting the label 'cockroach' as a symbol of resistance. The insult signals deep public anger toward the body that oversees the country's elections, and the story is being picked up by international outlets. The protests come amid ongoing scrutiny of the commission's conduct and independence.