Lok Sabha Polls

September 16, 2024 5:35 PM

Indian elections are indeed a miracle, created world record of 642 million voters: CEC Rajiv Kumar

India recorded the highest voter turnout in the world during the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said on Monday. Addressing a press conference, Kumar commended the voters who participated in the elections and said that the Indian elections are “indeed a miracle." "We have created a world record of 642 million voters. This is a historic moment for all of us. This is 1.5 times the voters of all G7 countries and 2.5 times the voters of 27 coun...

September 16, 2024 5:43 PM

Lok Sabha polls: Jubilation in BJP camp, INDIA bloc says ‘no truth’ in exit polls

While Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders rejoiced at the exit poll results predicted a landslide victory for the National Democratic Alliance, the opposition INDIA bloc leaders rubbished the outcomes saying that they will be forming the government at the Centre winning at least 295 seats. Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren said that the INDIA bloc will win more than 10 seats in the state and more than 295 seats in the country. "...INDIA alliance is winning more than 295 seats...there is ...

September 16, 2024 6:42 PM

Modi government committed to reforms, technology, and transparency: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

As the Lok Sabha elections draw closer to their final phase on June 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday highlighted the Modi government's dedication to reforms, cutting-edge technology, and transparency to build a developed India. In a series of posts on social media platform X, Sitharaman assured that, if re-elected, the government will continue to "maximize the value and impact" of hard-earned taxpayer money, ensuring it is put to the best possible use for the benefit of all. Sh...

September 16, 2024 5:56 PM

Lok Sabha elections: 36.73 percent voter turnout recorded till 1 pm in fifth phase

The fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections began on Monday in 49 parliamentary constituencies across six states and two Union territories (UTs). The Election Commission of India (ECI) reported a voter turnout of 36.73 percent till 1 pm. According to the poll body, Ladakh recorded the highest voter turnout (52.02 per cent) followed by West Bengal (48.41 per cent), Jharkhand (41.89 per cent), Uttar Pradesh (39.55 per cent), Odisha (35.31 per cent), Jammu and Kashmir (34.79 per cent), Bihar (34.62 per...

September 16, 2024 5:56 PM

Lok Sabha elections: 10.28 percent voter turnout recorded till 9 am in fifth phase

The fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections began on Monday in 49 parliamentary constituencies across six states and two Union territories (UTs). The Election Commission of India (ECI) reported a voter turnout of 10.28 percent until 9 am. State-wise voter turnout figures are as follows: Bihar (8.86 percent), Jammu and Kashmir (7.63 percent), Jharkhand (11.68 percent), Ladakh (10.51 percent), Maharashtra (6.33 percent), Odisha (6.87 percent), and West Bengal (15.35 percent). Simultaneously with the ...

September 16, 2024 6:08 PM

Lok Sabha polls: West Bengal records 49.27 pc voter turnout; Goa inches closer at 49.04 pc till 1 pm

West Bengal is still leading the voter turnout at 49.27 percent while Goa is inching closer to it at 49.04 percent voter turnout till 1 pm, as per the data provided by the Election Commission of India. Chhattisgarh is also witnessing a high voter turnout of 46.14 percent. Maharashtra has the lowest turnout till 1 pm at 31.55 percent. Voting percentages for other states participating in the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls as of 1 pm are-- Assam—45.88 percent, Bihar—36.69 percent, Gujarat...

May 7, 2024 9:11 AM

Amit says, vote for corruption-free, caste-free, dynasticism-free system

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged voters to step out and vote for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections and asked voters to elect a government that has experience in "public welfare" and a "blueprint" for a developed India. "In the third phase of the Lok Sabha Election, I appeal to all the voters who are going to cast their votes today to accept voting as a duty towards contributing to nation-building. Once again, vote for a corruption-free, caste-free, and dynasticism-free system. Elect...

May 7, 2024 9:02 AM

‘India’s election process is an example for world’s democracies’, PM Modi after casting his vote

After casting his vote in the third phase of Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised the importance of 'Daan' in our country and said that India's election process and election management are examples for the world's democracies to learn from. Speaking to reporters in Ahmedabad, the Prime Minister urged the voters to cast their votes in large numbers. "Today is voting for 3rd phase of the Lok Sabha Election 2024. I appeal to countrymen that they should vote in large...

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 26, 2024 8:46 AM

CEC Rajiv Kumar appeals to voters to participate in large numbers, saying festival of democracy is country’s pride

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has said that adequate arrangements have been made for smooth polling in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls and urged voters to participate in the festival of democracy in maximum numbers. In an interview with ANI, Kumar said various amenities have been provided to voters in polling booths and adequate security measures have been taken. "We have made complete preparations for today's elections. Polling booths have been decorated. There is no possibility...