Lok Sabha Polls

April 22, 2024 3:49 PM

Lok Sabha polls: ECI holds meeting to discuss measures for mitigating heatwave risks

The Election Commission of India convened a high-level meeting on Monday to discuss measures aimed at protecting voters from predicted heatwaves, expected to intensify over the next two months during the remaining six phases of the Lok Sabha polls. Chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, the meeting involved key stakeholders such as officials from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), National Disaster Man...

September 16, 2024 5:58 PM

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 60% Voter Turnout Till 7 PM In Phase 1 Lok Sabha Polls

The first phase of General Elections 2024 saw a remarkable turnout of voters across various states and union territories, despite the scorching heat wave. Citizens from diverse backgrounds participated enthusiastically, showcasing their civic responsibility and pride. Preliminary reports indicate a voter turnout of over 60% across 21 states/UTs by 7 PM. Final figures are expected to rise as reports from all polling stations are compiled, with voting allowed until 6 PM and voters reaching po...

April 19, 2024 5:48 PM

Lok Sabha election 2024: Tripura, West Bengal lead in voter turnout by 3 pm; moderate polling in Bihar, Rajasthan

Parliamentary seats in northeastern states and West Bengal recorded high voter turnout until 3 pm in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls on Friday. However, voter turnout was comparatively lower in Bihar, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand. Voting is being held in 102 seats in the first phase of Lok Sabha election. Voting for India's parliamentary election, the largest democratic exercise in the world, began at 7 am with Election Commission urging people to exercise their franchise in m...

September 16, 2024 5:58 PM

Northeast states record high voter turnout, Tripura leads with 53 percent turnout by 1 pm

Halfway through the first phase of the Lok Sabha 2024 elections, the northeastern states of India have recorded impressive voter turnout, with Tripura emerging as the frontrunner at 53.04% by 1 pm, according to data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The robust participation in the northeast was reflected in states like Meghalaya (48.91%) and Manipur (46.92%) that also witnessed brisk polling activity. Among other states, West Bengal recorded an encouraging 50.96% turnout by th...

September 16, 2024 5:54 PM

LS polls 2024: BJP releases election manifesto ‘Sankalp Patra’

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced its election manifesto named ‘Sankalp Patra,’ for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, on the birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar, honouring one of the main framers of the Constitution with this move. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who chaired BJP's 27-member manifesto committee, while addressing the pary's Sankalp Patra release programme at its headquarters ,said, "I am happy and satisfied that, under Prime Minister Narendra ...

September 16, 2024 5:08 PM

Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi to address rally in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to kick off the Lok Sabha campaign for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Chhattisgarh by addressing a rally in Chhattisgarh's Bastar on Monday. Chhattisgarh Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap on Sunday said that the Prime Minister would start the Vijay Sankalp Shankhnaad rally, which is starting from Bastar. "Prime Minister's Vijay Sankalp Shankhnad Maharally is starting here from the land of our Bastar. He will address a rally in Aamabal village in Bhanpuri in ...

September 16, 2024 5:07 PM

Election Commission launches multi-pronged campaigns to encourage young and urban voters

In the rup-up to the 18th Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission has rolled out a range of campaigns on social media platforms to encourage young and urban voters to participate, by casting their ballots. ‘Turning 18’ and ‘You are the One,’ are capturing attention due to their well crafted messaging strategy, which aligns seamlessly with the overarching theme of ‘Chunav Ka Parv, Desh Ka Garv.’ ‘Turning 18’ One of ECI’s flagship campaigns, ‘Turning 18,’ targets young ...

April 4, 2024 2:54 PM

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Prime Minister Modi addresses public meeting in Bihar’s Jamui

Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the NDA’s Lok Sabha election campaign on Thursday from Bihar’s Jamui constituency. He addressed a rally in Jamui while campaigning for Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan, who recently joined the alliance. PM Modi highlighted India’s economic progress over the last decade and reiterated the government’s vision to build a ‘Viksit Bharat (developed India). "Today, we are showing the way to the world...th...

April 4, 2024 8:48 AM

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to visit India post Lok Sabha polls

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh is slated to visit New Delhi after the conclusion of the general elections in India later this year. Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud confirmed to the media that the "prime minister will visit India after the elections. The official schedule is yet to be fixed". The announcement comes amidst recent speculation sparked by several media reports suggesting that Sheikh Hasina's visit to India is scheduled for June. If realised, this visit would mar...

April 3, 2024 4:46 PM

ECI calls crucial meeting with top officials to review law and order on borders ahead of LS polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has called a crucial meeting on Wednesday with all the top officials of the states, union territories and central agencies to review the law and order situation on borders ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, sources said. "The conduct of elections involves elaborate security management, which includes not just the security of polling personnel, polling stations and polling materials, but also the overall security of the election process." ECI press release ...