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May 16, 2024 4:55 PM

Voter turnout reaches 66.95% in first four phases of Lok Sabha elections

The Election Commission of India on Thursday said that 451 million people have cast their votes in the first four phases of the Lok Sabha elections, indicating a voter turnout of approximately 66.95% across polling stations. In a statement issued on Thursday, the ECI highlighted various initiative to boost voting turnout. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in voter awareness programs, noting the enthusiastic participation of various insti...

May 15, 2024 5:21 PM

EC summons Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary & DGP over post-poll violence in state

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on has summoned the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police (DGP) of Andhra Pradesh to New Delhi to "personally explain" the recent surge in post-poll violence in the state, sources said. This directive comes as the ECI takes a stringent stance on the failure of the local administration to contain the unrest following the elections. According to the sources, the Commission has demanded a detailed explanation from the officials regarding the lap...

May 14, 2024 5:27 PM

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking disqualification of PM for alleged hate speech in campaigns

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking to disqualify Prime Minister Narendra Modi for six years from elections for allegedly making hate speeches and invoking religion during campaigns. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Satish Chandra Sharma later allowed the petitioner to withdraw the plea. "You must approach authority. If you want to withdraw, we will permit you," the bench told the petitioner who had approached the apex court request...

May 13, 2024 3:00 PM

Lok Sabha Elections: 40.32 pc Voter turnout recorded till 1 PM

As the voting for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election is underway in 96 constituencies across nine states and one Union Territory, a voter turnout of 40.32 per cent was reported by 1 pm. According to the data issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), West Bengal recorded the highest voter turnout of 51.87 per cent while Jammu and Kashmir recorded the lowest voter turnout of 23.575 per cent. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh recorded 48.52 per cent, Andhra Pradesh recorded 40.26 per cent...

May 13, 2024 12:49 PM

Lok Sabha Elections: 24.87 pc Voter turnout recorded till 11 am; West Bengal records highest, J-K lowest

With voting for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election underway in 96 constituencies across nine states and one Union Territory, a voter turnout of 24.87 per cent was recorded by 11 am. According to the data issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), West Bengal recorded the highest voter turnout of 32.78 per cent while Jammu and Kashmir recorded the lowest voter turnout of 14.94 per cent. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh recorded 32.38 per cent, Andhra Pradesh recorded 23.10 per cent, Bih...

May 13, 2024 10:29 AM

Lok Sabha Elections: 10.35 pc Voter turnout recorded till 9 am, polling underway in 96 constituencies

As the voting for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election is underway in 96 constituencies, the total voter turnout till 9 am was recorded at 10.35 per cent. According to the data issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), West Bengal recorded the highest voter turnout of 15.24 per cent. Madhya Pradesh recorded 14.97 per cent, Jharkhand recorded 11.78 per cent, Uttar Pradesh recorded 11.67 per cent, Bihar recorded 10.18 per cent, Telangana recorded 9.51 per cent, Andhra Pradesh recor...

A man is casting his vote in the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) at a polling station during the third phase of the Indian General Elections in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, India, on May 7, 2024. (Photo by Kabir Jhangiani/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

May 12, 2024 7:29 PM

Election Commission prepares meticulously for Phase 4 of general elections

As the nation gears up for the fourth phase of the General Elections on Many 13th, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is leaving no stone unturned to ensure smooth and peaceful polling across various constituencies. In a massive electoral exercise, polling will be conducted for 96 Parliamentary Constituencies spread across 10 States and Union Territories. Simultaneously, all 175 seats of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and 28 seats of the Odisha Legislative Assembly will also witnes...

May 8, 2024 6:59 PM

695 candidates set to contest phase-5 of Lok Sabha election

A whopping 695 candidates are set to contest the Lok Sabha Elections in Phase 5 across 8 States and Union Territories (UTs). The Election Commission revealed that a total of 1586 nominations were filed for the 49 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs) up for grabs in Phase 5. After rigorous scrutiny, 749 nominations were deemed valid, paving the way for a competitive electoral battle. Among the states, Maharashtra leads the tally with 512 nomination forms filed for its 13 PCs, closely followed by U...

May 7, 2024 7:53 PM

60.97 pc voter turnout recorded so far in Lok Sabha polls Phase 3, Assam records highest

The voter turnout was recorded at approximately 60.97 per cent across the 11 States/Union Territories in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, according to the latest data issued by the Election in Commission of India (ECI). Assam recorded the highest voter turnout of 75.01 per cent and the lowest was recorded in Maharashtra, where it was 53.95 per cent. Voting percentages for other States participating in the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls as per latest data are- Bihar --56.55 p...

May 6, 2024 10:47 PM

ECI issues guidelines for ethical social media use in campaigns

In response to recent violations of election rules on social media, the Election Commission has issued directions to political parties regarding the responsible and ethical use of these platforms during election campaigns. The Commission has warned against the misuse of AI-based tools to create deep fakes, which can distort information and spread misinformation, thereby undermining the integrity of the electoral process. The Election Commission has reminded political parties of existing legal p...