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October 15, 2024 3:26 PM

“EVMs are 100% foolproof”: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar dismisses Congress claims ahead of Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls

As the Election Commission of India (ECI) prepares to announce the poll dates for Maharashtra and Jharkhand, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday dismissed allegations of tampering with electronic voting machines (EVMs). Speaking to ANI, Kumar reaffirmed the integrity of the EVMs, saying that they are "100 percent foolproof." He emphasized the public's continued trust in the electoral process, as reflected in the high voter turnout across various elections. "Citizens have shown th...

October 8, 2024 5:02 PM

“Irresponsible, unfounded”: ECI responds to Jairam Ramesh’s ‘misleading trends’ allegations

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday dismissed allegations made by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, who claimed there was a delay in updating the results of the Haryana Legislative Assembly elections on its official website. In an official response, the ECI stated that the counting of votes is being conducted in accordance with Rule 60 of the Conduct of Election Rules, addressing the concerns raised by Ramesh. "With reference to your today's Memorandum regarding the slowdown in updating t...

September 26, 2024 11:55 AM

Second phase of J-K polls records turnout of 57.03 pc till 11:45 pm: ECI

The second phase of J-K assembly polls records turnout of 57.03 pc till 11:45 pm, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said in a press release. The ECI said that Budgam recorded 62.98 percent voter turnout till 11.45 pm, Ganderbal recorded 62.51 percent voter turnout, Poonch recorded 73.80 percent voter turnout, Rajouri recorded 70.95 percent voter turnout, Reasi recorded 74.70 percent voter turnout and Srinagar recorded 29.81 voter turnout. ECI said that the data displayed here is as per the...

September 25, 2024 3:19 PM

J-K records 36.93 % turnout as of 1 pm in second phase of voting

Jammu and Kashmir registered a voter turnout of 36.93 percent by 1 pm on Wednesday during the second phase of assembly polls. According to the Election Commission of India, Reasi recorded the highest voter turnout at 51.55 percent, followed by Poonch (49.94 percent), Rajouri (46.93 percent), Budgam (39.43 percent), and Ganderbal (39.29 percent). Srinagar recorded the lowest turnout at 17.95 percent. Voting, which commenced at 7 am, will conclude at 6 pm. Over 25 lakh eligible voters will decid...

September 25, 2024 3:24 PM

J&K records 24.10 % turnout by 11 am in second phase of voting

Jammu and Kashmir registered a voter turnout of 24.10 percent by 11 am on Wednesday during the second phase of assembly polls. According to the Election Commission of India, Reasi recorded the highest voter turnout at 33.39 percent, followed by Poonch (33.06 percent), Rajouri (30.04 percent), Ganderbal (27.20 percent), and Budgam (25.53 percent). Srinagar recorded the lowest turnout at 11.67 percent. Voting, which commenced at 7 am, will conclude at 6 pm. Over 25 lakh eligible voters will deci...

September 16, 2024 3:29 PM

ECI bans exit polls in Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir during election period

Ahead of the legislative assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a notification regarding the publication of exit polls during the election period. In a notification dated September 3, the ECI stated that any publication of exit polls related to these elections, whether through print, electronic media, or any other form of dissemination, will be prohibited from 7 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18, until 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 5. ...

August 16, 2024 5:31 PM

Assembly Elections: Haryana to vote in single phase on October 1, results on October 4

The Assembly elections for the 90 constituencies in Haryana will be conducted in a single phase on October 1, with the counting of votes scheduled for October 4, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced on Friday. Haryana has a total of 2.01 crore registered voters, including 1.06 crore males, 0.95 crore females, 4.52 lakh first-time voters, and 40.95 lakh young voters. Of the 90 assembly constituencies, 73 are General, 17 are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), and none for Scheduled ...

August 16, 2024 10:45 AM

ECI to announce schedule for Assembly elections today

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to announce the schedule for upcoming assembly elections today at around 3 pm. Elections are due in Haryana and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, with Maharashtra's elections scheduled for later this year. According to sources cited by ANI, the electoral schedule for Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir will likely be revealed today. The announcement will detail key dates for the filing of nominations, polling days, and result declarations. O...

September 16, 2024 5:44 PM

Election Commission completes world’s largest electoral exercise

The General Elections for the 18th Lok Sabha have concluded, marking the end of the world's largest electoral exercise. The final phase, Phase 7, saw a voter turnout of approximately 59.45% as of 8:45 PM. This phase covered 57 parliamentary constituencies. Elections were also completed for the State Legislative Assemblies in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha. The counting of votes for these assemblies will take place on June 2 for Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, and on June 4 ...

September 16, 2024 5:44 PM

Lok Sabha polls Phase 7: 49.68 pc voter turnout recorded till 3 pm, Jharkhand leads with 60.14 pc

The seventh and the final phase of polling for Lok Sabha elections on June 1 across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh saw a voter turnout of 49.68 per cent till 3 pm, the Election Commission (ECI) said on Saturday. As per the ECI, Jharkhand is leading the voter turnout charts at 60.14 per cent till 3 pm. Other states where polling is underway in the seventh phase are Bihar- 42.95 per cent, Chandigarh--52.61 per cent, Odisha--49.77 per cent, Punjab--46.38 per cent, Uttar ...