POLL OFFICIAL
After 20 years, Nagaland holds civic body polls, over 20% voting recorded in two hours
This was a historic election in the northeastern state as the polling to three municipalities and 22 town councils was being conducted after a gap of 20 years. The last elections were held in 2004.
'No OTP needed': Poll official junks EVM 'unlocking' charge
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has dismissed a newspaper report claiming that a phone was used by a relative of Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Waikar to unlock an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) inside a counting centre in Maharashtra. The ECI issued a notice to a tabloid newspaper in Mumbai, which claimed Waikar's relative Mangesh Pandilkar was using a phone that generated an OTP to open the EVM.
'No OTP needed for unlocking EVMs': Mumbai North West Returning Officer rubbishes claims of a Mumbai daily
A poll official on Sunday said an EVM was a standalone system that does not need an OTP to unlock it. Vandana Suryavanshi, returning officer of Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency, was reacting to a report in Mid-day newspaper about a kin of Ravindra Waikar, the Shiv Sena candidate who emerged victorious there by a wafer thin margin of 48 votes, using a mobile phone connected to an EVM during vote counting on June 4.
'No OTP needed to unlock EVMs, It's standalone system', says Senior Poll Official Vandana Suryavanshi
After a report by a Mumbai-based newspaper stated that Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Waikar's relative was carrying a mobile phone inside a counting centre in Maharashtra's Goregaon that was allegedly used for generating the OTP that unlocked the Electr...
Poll results a stamp of approval on hard work of govt staff: PM Modi to PMO personnel
The prime minister gave credit to the government officials also for the election results as they have dedicated themselves for a vision. He asked officials who, he said, gave him 10 years of support, to look for ways in which they can do even better, faster and on a larger scale.
311 out of 369 candidates lose security deposit in MP amid BJP's clean sweep in Lok Sabha polls
The most spectacular victory was registered by BJP's sitting MP from Indore, Shankar Lalwani, who bagged the seat by the potentially highest-ever margin of 11,75,092 votes. Congress did not contest the Indore seat after its candidate Akshay Kanti Bam crossed over to the BJP. All other 13 candidates lost their deposit in Indore. BSP candidate Lakshman Solanki pocketed 51,659 votes and ranked second in Indore, but he lost his deposit.
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All 11 candidates for MLC polls in Karnataka likely to get elected unopposed
All 11 candidates from the Congress, BJP, and JD(S) who filed nominations for the Karnataka Legislative Council polls are expected to be elected unopposed. The elections for the 11 seats, scheduled for June 13, will see candidates from the three parties securing positions based on the existing strength in the assembly. The ruling Congress has nominated prominent figures including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son, while the BJP has fielded former national general secretary C T Ravi among others.
INDIA bloc leaders urge EC officials to ensure guidelines followed during counting of votes
A delegation of opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc, including Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi and Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, met with the full bench of the Election Commission in New Delhi on Sunday. They urged the Commission to ensure that all guidelines are followed during the counting of votes on June 4, particularly emphasizing the need to declare the results of postal ballots before those of the electronic voting machines (EVMs).
EC asks Jairam Ramesh to give 'factual' info over allegation of Amit Shah calling 150 officials before vote count
The Election Commission has asked Congress leader Jairam Ramesh to provide factual information regarding his claim that Home Minister Amit Shah called 150 District Magistrates before vote counting in the Lok Sabha elections. Ramesh must respond by June 2. The EC emphasized the importance of maintaining trust in the vote-counting process.
Arunachal assembly polls: Votes to be counted on Sunday, 133 candidates wait anxiously
The counting for the 50 Assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh will be done on Sunday. As many as 133 candidates contested the election. The final results expected by noon. 82.71% voted in the Assembly polls. Security arrangements are in place and media centers will provide real-time updates. The ruling BJP won 10 seats unopposed.
Exit polls result 2024: Axis, C-Voter, VMR, CSDS, or Chanakya? Whose predictions were close in 2019 & 2014
After the completion of the 18th Lok Sabha elections, attention will shift to exit poll predictions across 57 constituencies in eight states and Union Territories. Various agencies forecast outcomes based on voter surveys. Notable past predictions include India Today-Axis My India's 2019 forecast of 339-365 seats for NDA and 77-108 for UPA. Actual results in 2019 showed NDA winning 353 seats, closely aligning with some predictions. In 2014, NDA's strong performance was accurately indicated by most exit polls.
Voting for 6 LS segments and 42 assembly seats begins in Odisha amid tight security
Polling commenced for six Lok Sabha constituencies and 42 assembly seats in Odisha amid tight security. Approximately 1 crore voters across 10,882 booths are eligible to cast their votes in the fourth and final round of simultaneous elections. Notable leaders, including Odisha assembly Speaker Pramila Mallik and BJP national vice-president Baijayant Panda, are among the 66 candidates contesting.
48 polling stations in West Bengal damaged by Cyclone Remal: Official
Polling for the nine Lok Sabha seats - Dum Dum, Barasat, Basirhat, Jaynagar, Mathurapur, Diamond Harbour, Jadavpur, Kolkata Dakshin, and Kolkata Uttar - is scheduled on Saturday. Among these, several assembly constituencies under Diamond Harbour and Basirhat seats were hit by the cyclonic storm.
Bihar: 55.45 pc voter turnout at close of polling in eight Lok Sabha seats
Lok Sabha polls in Bihar's eight constituencies saw a 55.45% provisional voter turnout, slightly lower than 2019. Paschim Champaran had the highest turnout at 59.75%.
Polling begins for 6 Lok Sabha constituencies, 42 assembly seats in Odisha
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) NB Dhal said that adequate arrangements for voters' convenience have been made in all booths. A total of 35,000 security personnel and 70,000 polling personnel have been engaged in this round of twin polls in the state, he said.
8,360 candidates in fray in 2024 LS polls, highest since 1996
A total of 8,360 candidates are contesting the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, the highest since 1996. The number of candidates per constituency has increased from 4.67 in 1952 to 15.39 in 2024, marking a significant rise from previous elections. The first Lok Sabha elections in 1952 had 1,874 candidates, while the 2014 elections saw 8,251 candidates participating.
Jhansi's two polling booths hit 100% voter turnout
According to an official statement issued by District Election Officer (DEO) and District Magistrate Akshay Tripathi, all 375 voters -- 198 men and 177 women -- at booth number 277 in Saulda of Mehrauni Assembly cast their votes. Similarly, at booth number 355 in Bamhora Nagal village, all 441 registered voters -- 235 men and 206 women -- participated, it said.
63 pc voter turnout recorded in Jharkhand, polling peaceful: Official
Jharkhand's Lok Sabha constituencies witnessed a peaceful 63% voter turnout. Hazaribag had the highest turnout at 64.32%. The polls concluded peacefully under the supervision of Chief Electoral Officer K Ravi Kumar. Notably, the Gandey Bypolls registered a significant turnout of 68.26%.
Uttar Pradesh: Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav return without giving a speech in Phulpur as crowd turns unruly. Watch video
Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav abandon Phulpur rally due to chaos. Amarnath Maurya mentioned as SP candidate. Ujjwal Raman Singh's father criticizes police. Reference to change in Allahabad and Delhi.
Poll officials check Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's luggage in Nashik
Poll officials in Nashik checked Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's luggage at a helipad after allegations of carrying cash in a helicopter. The officials did not find anything suspicious. Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut had accused Shinde of carrying cash, prompting a response from Shinde. Security was heightened during Sena (UBT) rally in Nashik ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Bihar: Polling for 5 Lok Sabha seats peaceful, 56.85 pc voter turnout recorded
In the fourth phase of Bihar Lok Sabha elections, peaceful polling occurred in five parliamentary seats with a 56.85% voter turnout. The electoral fate of 55 candidates was sealed by 95.83 lakh voters.
Congress claims Kharge's helicopter checked in Bihar, says poll officials 'targeting' opposition leaders
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's helicopter was checked in Kerala and, now, party president Kharge's has been checked in Bihar's Samastipur, Congress leader Rajesh Rathorre claimed in a video message on X. Rathorre, who is the chief spokesperson of the Congress' Bihar unit, also shared a video to claim that the chief electoral officer of Bihar is herself monitoring the checking of Kharge's helicopter in Samastipur.
Madhya Pradesh: Bus carrying polling personnel, burst into flames, EVMs destroyed. Watch video
A bus carrying polling officials and electronic voting machines caught fire in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district, causing damage to a few EVMs, according to a senior official. However, no polling staff and the driver of the bus suffered any injury in the incident, Betul Collector Narendra Suryavanshi told PTI over phone.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: Voter turnout stands at 64.5%; highest in Assam, lowest in UP
LS Poll Phase 3 Voters Turnout: The third phase of the Lok Sabha election covered 93 constituencies across 11 states, with 64.58% turnout. Notable contenders include Amit Shah and Jyotiraditya Scindia. The Election Commission has enforced robust security measures for fair voting. Over 17.24 crore voters are facilitated by 18.5 lakh polling officials. This phase features 1,300 candidates, including 120 women.
Gujarat records provisional voter turnout of 56.91 pc in 25 seats
56.91% voter turnout in Gujarat's single-phase polling. Data awaited. Surat didn't vote. BJP won uncontested. CEO P. Bharathi overseeing. Shah contested. High temperatures. BU, CU, VVPAT replaced. Villages boycotted. Modi, Shah, Patel voted.
BJP expels 27 disgruntled leaders for contesting polls against party candidates in Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal BJP expelled 27 leaders like Yeshi Tsewang, Wangdi Dorjee Khirmey for six years, contesting April 19 elections with NPP, NCP, PPA tickets.
Telangana: Mahabubnagar ready for polls as all arrangements and polling preparations finalised, says official
Collector Ravi Gugulothu ensures all arrangements for Telangana's Mahabubnagar Parliament Constituency are in place, including EVM randomization, heat wave preparations, and measures for electoral integrity. Home voting teams are organized for the upcoming polling phase on May 13.
LS Polls 2024: Many poll officials in Bengaluru missed out on polling as their ballot slips never came
Election duty officials in Bengaluru were unable to cast their votes in the recent election, despite reminders and due process. Some officials received ballot papers late or not at all, leading to concerns about their voting rights. Election Commission officials stated that complaints would be investigated to ensure fair treatment of all officials involved in election duty.
Delhi: MCD mayoral polls postponed
Polls to elect the new mayor and deputy mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi that were slated for April 26 stands postponed amid the non-appointment of a presiding officer, an official order said on Thursday. The civic body postponed the mayoral polls after the Raj Niwas issued a letter on behalf of Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, stating that he "does not deem it appropriate to exercise his power as administrator to appoint the presiding officer in absence of the inputs from chief minister".
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