Election Commission
Ready for ECI Probe, Truth Will Prevail: Vinod Tawde Responds to 'Cash for Votes' Allegation
In his first reaction after the cash controversy ahead of assembly polls in Maharashtra, BJP General Secretary said that he was briefing the party workers for polling day and it was a conspiracy by the rival groups to stir a needless controversy.
Assam to Hold Bypolls for Five Assembly Seats on Nov 13; BJP to Contest Three
The five seats fell vacant after five legislators including one cabinet minister were elected to the parliament in this year's Lok Sabha polls.
ECI Announces Notification for Second Phase of J&K Assembly Elections
The ECI issued the notification for filling of nomination papers by candidates for the second phase. The last date for filling nomination papers is September 5 while scrutiny will be done on September 6.
24 Polling Stations Established by ECI to Facilitate Kashmiri Migrant Voting in J&K Assembly Elections
According to P.K. Pole, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of J&K, these polling stations will be distributed across Jammu, Udhampur, and New Delhi to accommodate Kashmiri migrants wishing to vote in the legislative assembly elections.
Legal Challenge Demands Disqualification of 99 Congress MPs Over Financial Promises in LS Campaign
The PIL has also prayed for directions to the Election Commission of India for taking action against the campaign of the Congress, wherein it was alleged that ECI did not take appropriate steps to enforce its advisory issued on May 2, this year which had warned all political parties against such malpractices. It is further claimed that despite issuance of the said warning, the Congress continued distributing guarantee cards, undermining the integrity of the electoral process.
Revised Voter Turnout for Sixth Phase of Elections Reaches 63.37%
Breaking down the revised numbers, the turnout among males stood at 61.95 percent, while females recorded a turnout of 64.95 percent. Third-gender voters participated at a rate of 18.67 percent.
Fourth Phase Witnesses 62.84% Voter Turnout Amid Peaceful Polling, Srinagar Voters Approach Record Levels of Enthusiasm
Noteworthy was the increased participation in the Srinagar constituency of J&K, marking its first election post the abrogation of Article 370, with a turnout of 40.94 per cent, the highest since 1996.
Phase 4 of Lok Sabha Elections Sees Voter Turnout Surge to 67.25%
This turnout reflects an increase of 1.74 percentage points compared to the corresponding phase during the 2019 parliamentary elections. The EC emphasized that these figures are subject to continuous updates as polling teams return and report from the field.
EC Reports 61.45% Voter Turnout in Third Phase as Lok Sabha Polls Reach Halfway Mark
Polling commenced at 7 a.m. and officially ended at 6 p.m., with voters persevering through the heat to exercise their democratic rights. Even after the official closing time, individuals in queues were allowed to cast their votes. With the conclusion of Phase 3, half of the Lok Sabha seats (283) have now completed their polling, spanning 20 states and Union Territories.
EC Requests AAP to Revise Election Campaign Anthem; Party Responds Critically
The campaign song, lasting over two minutes and written and sung by AAP MLA Dilip Pandey, was unveiled at the party's headquarters earlier last week.
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