General Elections 2024

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 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 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 6, 2024 5:49 PM

Lok Sabha elections: Phase 3 set to decide the fate of prominent leaders

The third phase of voting for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 is scheduled for Tuesday, covering 93 seats across 11 states and Union territories. This phase will witness the participation of several prominent candidates from various political parties. Voting in the third phase will occur in two constituencies in Goa, all 25 in Gujarat except Surat, seven in Chhattisgarh, and 14 in Karnataka. Additionally, voting will be held for two Lok Sabha seats in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Othe...

May 3, 2024 3:48 PM

1,717 candidates to contest in phase 4 of Lok Sabha polls: ECI

A total of 1,717 candidates from 10 states and Union territories will contest in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India said on Friday. According to the poll body, a total of 4,264 nominations were filed for 96 parliamentary constituencies across these states. The polling will be held on May 13. The ECI said that the maximum number of nominations were received from Telangana, totaling 1488, followed by Andhra Pradesh, with 1103 nominations. Constituency-...

April 29, 2024 12:36 PM

Election Commission issues notification for sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued a notification for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections, which will take place on May 25 in 57 constituencies across six states and one Union Territory including Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and New Delhi. According to the ECI's notification, the last date for filing nominations is May 6. The scrutiny of nominations will take place on May 7. Deadline for the withdrawal of nomination is May 9. The first...

April 26, 2024 11:19 PM

Phase 2: Peaceful Voting Across 13 States/UTs, Over 60% Turnout

Voters from across 13 States/Union Territories turned out in large numbers today for the second phase of General Elections 2024. Despite scorching temperatures, approximately 60.96% of eligible voters had cast their ballots by 7 PM. The polling was peaceful and 102 villages in Bastar division witnessed polling in Lok Sabha for the first time. From bustling cities to remote villages, citizens of all walks of life, ranging from newlyweds to senior citizens, tribals to IT professional...

April 23, 2024 5:49 PM

Rajnath Singh slams Congress over their anti-minority remarks on PM Modi

Senior BJP leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday criticised the Congress, saying it had a history of dividing society based on religion. The defence minister was addressing a rally in Gautambudh Nagar. Dismissing the Congress' allegations against the PM Modi of being anti-minority, Singh said the BJP has never engaged in divisive politics. "I have known PM Narendra Modi for a long, and he has never done politics on the basis of religion or created a rift among religions. He has ...

April 23, 2024 10:38 AM

LS Polls: PM Modi to hold rallies In Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan today

Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address election rallies in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan today. In a post on X, PM Modi said he plans to visit Tonk-Sawaimadhopur in Rajasthan, along with Janjgir-Champa and Mahasamund in Chhattisgarh, on Tuesday. "In the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP-NDA is receiving immense support from people all over the country. Amid this atmosphere of enthusiasm, I will be among my family members in two states today. At around 10:45 am, I wi...

April 18, 2024 7:56 PM

Election Commission’s Measures Ensure Smooth Voting Process

The Election Commission of India has put in place several measures to ensure the peaceful and smooth conduct of the General Elections 2024. With central forces deployed at polling stations to secure the voting process, the Commission is taking decisive steps to maintain order and integrity. Webcasting will cover more than 50% of polling stations, along with micro observers stationed at every polling station to ensure transparency. Additionally, 361 observers, including general, police, and ...