STATE ELECTION COMMISSIONER
Nagaland local body elections see 80% voter turnout despite ENPO boycott call
State Election Commissioner (SEC) T. John Longkumer reported that no votes were cast in the six eastern Nagaland districts due to the boycott call by the ENPO. Longkumer stated, "Earlier 79 candidates from these six districts filed their nominations, but they later withdrew their candidatures. No candidate is contesting in the town councils in eastern Nagaland, where ENPO gave a vote boycott call in support of their statehood demand for 'Frontier Nagaland Territory'."
ECI sets ball rolling for J&K polls, orders electoral rolls' revision
The full Election Commission of India (ECI) - chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar and election commissioners Sukhbir S Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar - is expected to visit J&K in July or early August for a ground review of electoral preparedness. The ECI has already begun moving the poll process. On Friday, the poll panel announced that it was set to conduct the second special summary revision (SSR) for updation of electoral rolls in the states of Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and UT of Jammu & Kashmir on July 1.
Labour Codes: Secy to meet officials to take stock of state rules
The BJP-led NDA government is preparing to implement the four labour codes and will hold a meeting on June 20 with state labour secretaries and commissioners to review state rules. The aim is to align state rules with the Centre's model rules to ensure uniformity. Labour reforms are part of the government's 100-day agenda to enhance ease of doing business and attract investments. The government consolidated 29 central labour laws into four codes, with most states having framed rules across these codes.
Lok Sabha polls: Overall voter turnout reduces to 65.79 per cent in 2024 from record high of 67.40 per cent in 2019
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections saw a voter turnout of 65.79%, with Assam leading at 81.56% and Bihar at 56.19%. India set a global benchmark with 64.2 crore voters, surpassing G7 nations' total by 1.5 times, including 31.2 crore women. Only 39 re-polls were needed, a significant decrease from 2019.
Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 7 Date: State-wise and constituency-wise full list and key details
The Election Commission announced the 2024 Lok Sabha elections schedule in seven phases, culminating on June 1st, with results expected on June 4th. Various political parties are gearing up for the polls. In the preceding parliamentary elections in 2019, voting spanned seven phases from April 11th to May 19th, culminating in the declaration of results for the 17th Lok Sabha members on May 23rd, 2019. Similarly, in 2014, the electoral process unfolded across multiple phases.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 6 Date: Here are state-wise and constituency-wise full list and key details
The Election Commission of India revealed the 2024 Lok Sabha elections schedule, with the sixth phase set for May 25th covering 57 constituencies in various states. Results are anticipated on June 4th. The sixth phase will be held in 57 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha and some regions of north India. Meanwhile, the gazette notification will be issued on April 29 and the polling will take place on May 25.
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Count of postal ballots will commence first: CEC
The process of simultaneous counting of postal ballots and EVM votes followed in 2019 elections continues in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. VVPAT slips are matched with EVM results for transparency.
Record Rs 10,000 crore seized during elections: Chief Election Commissioner
India's Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar revealed the Election Commission's record seizure of Rs 10,000 crore during the recent Lok Sabha elections, preventing vote buying and corruption. The number was Rs 3,477 crore seized in 2019. Kumar praised the EC's efforts in curbing the distribution of freebies like liquor and clothing, noting a decrease in such practices. He highlighted the prevention of money giveaways in southern states and emphasised the importance of stringent measures.
Braving icy heights: Election at world's highest polling station
The polling station at Tashigang, serving 62 voters from Tashigang and Gete, has been made a model polling booth.
Lok Sabha elections phase 7: India to witness last phase of polls on June 1, check key details
Lok Sabha elections phase 7: India is gearing up for the final phase of its elections on June 1, 2024. This concluding segment will see voters heading to polls in 57 constituencies across multiple states. The states participating in this decisive phase include Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Why Election Commission has suspended Naveen Patnaik's special secretary DS Kutey
Naveen Patnaik: The Election Commission of India (ECI) suspended D S Kutey, special secretary to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, for election interference. Kutey, a 1997 batch IPS officer, must report to the Office of Resident Commissioner, Odisha, in New Delhi. The ECI also ordered a medical examination for IPS officer Ashis Singh and called for a probe into BJP candidate Prasanta Jagadev’s alleged EVM damage.
LS polls phase-6: Dignitaries, politicians, wrestlers queue up to cast vote
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and wrestlers Babita Phogat and Yogeshwar Dutt voted in the Lok Sabha polls. In Jharkhand's Ranchi, urban polling percentage increased with free bike-taxi services. People along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir voted without fear of shelling.
TMC lodges complaint with EC against West Bengal Guv CV Ananda Bose
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, alleging that he used his office to canvass for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by wearing their party symbol at an event in Kolkata. The TMC alleged that Bose's conduct was undemocratic, violating constitutional values and impairing free and fair elections in the state. The TMC pointed out that the Election Commission of India has taken action against governors who have used their offices for canvassing for political parties, such as former Governor of Himachal Pradesh Gulsher Ahmad in 1993 and then Governor of Rajasthan Kalyan Singh in 2019.
Arunchal forged ID case: State Human Rights Commission registers complaint
Rita Chakma filed a complaint of forgery and cheating committed by Drishyamuni Chakma with respect to his forged voter ID bearing No. UBV2587045 from 3-Avoipur village under 49 Diyun-Bordumsa constituency, Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh and staying in Arunachal Pradesh without taking Inner Line Permits (ILP) in violation of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873.
"Confident that the people of Maharashtra are going to vote for Mahayuti," says CM Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde praises PM Modi during voting. Lok Sabha elections in Phase 5 with key leaders contesting. ECI monitors 94,732 polling stations.
"Mumbai police will stay alert till the entire voting procedure gets done," says Mumbai Police Commissioner
Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar announced early deployment of police personnel at polling booths ahead of the fifth phase of voting in Mumbai's six Lok Sabha constituencies. Over 8.95 crore voters, including notable leaders, will decide the fate of 695 candidates in this phase across eight states/UTs.
TMC lodges complaint with Election Commission against Assam CM for hate speech
The Assam chapter of the Trinamool Congress has filed a complaint with the Election Commission, accusing Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of delivering a hate speech targeting the Muslim community while in Jharkhand.
Nearly 67 per cent voter turnout in first four phases of Lok Sabha elections: EC
A total of 379 seats across 23 states and Union Territories have voted in the first four phases of elections. A high voter turnout, Rajiv Kumar felt, would be a message from Indian voters to the world about the strength of Indian democracy. He urged voters to cast their ballot in huge numbers, as voting day is not a holiday but a day of pride to participate in the festival of democracy.
Lok Sabha elections: CEC Rajiv Kumar urges women, PwDs, senior citizens, other sections to vote in maximum number
CEC Rajiv Kumar emphasizes inclusivity, technological interventions, and young voters' engagement in Lok Sabha Elections. Focus on voter education, social media awareness, and accessibility measures. High turnout expected for the 102 constituencies in the first phase.
Cynical to make EVMs scapegoats for poll defeats
The ECI has attempted a compilation titled 'Legal history EVMs and VVPATs' -- an analysis of various court cases and this is being regularly updated. It is neither possible nor desirable in this limited space to analyse each case. However, it is often found that it is parties/individuals who lose elections who start finding faults with the EVM, to the extent of raising a shrill crescendo in favour of going back to the paper ballot.
Election Commission transfers 8 DMs and 12 SPs in five states
The Election Commission recently issued transfer orders for eight district magistrates and 12 superintendents of police across five states as part of its regular review process. Chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, the decision aims to maintain fairness in the electoral process.
Odisha Assembly Election 2024: Here's date, time, and complete schedule
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the dates for the 2024 Assembly elections to be held in four states -- Sikkim (32 seats), Arunachal Pradesh (60 seats), Andra Pradesh (175 seats), and Odisha (147 seats). Here is complete schedule for Odisha Assembly Election 2024.
12 states have more women voters than men: EC
Twelve states in India have more female voters than males, with a total of 47.1 crore registered females. The Election Commission highlighted the healthy gender ratio of 948 women to 1000 men, indicating significant female participation in the electoral process.
It's biggest scam of independent India: Jairam Ramesh on electoral bonds scheme
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the electoral bonds scheme, labeling it as the "biggest scam of independent India" and claiming that the data shared by the Election Commission (EC) was incomplete. Ramesh emphasized the Congress's support for electronic voting machines (EVMs) but stressed the importance of using voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) to ensure vote accuracy.
ECI to follow apex court order on electoral bonds issue: Poll panel chief Rajiv Kumar
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar stated that the Election Commission will abide by the directives of the Supreme Court regarding the electoral bonds scheme, emphasizing transparency in information dissemination and involvement. Kumar mentioned that the commission's affidavit to the Supreme Court expressed support for transparency, and it will take action as directed by the court once the order is issued.
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