The model code of conduct that came into force on March 16 with the announcement of the Lok Sabha election has been lifted. In a communication to the Union Cabinet Secretary and state chief secretaries, the Election Commission said as results of Lok Sabha elections and assembly polls in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, along with some assembly… Continue reading "Model code of conduct lifted, says poll body"
The Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Thursday that the overall voter turnout in the first four phases of the Lok Sabha elections was recorded at around 66.95 per cent. “Lok Sabha elections 2024 have seen the voter turnout at polling stations of about 66.95 per cent so far, as approximately 451 million people voted during the first four… Continue reading "67 pc voter turnout recorded in first four phases of LS polls: ECI"
The Election Commission of India has issued a new protocol for handling and storage of the Symbol Loading Unit (SLU) in compliance with the Supreme Court’s directions, the poll watchdog said in a statement on Wednesday. SLUs will need to be sealed and stored for 45 days after the declaration of election results. Currently, only three components of the electronic… Continue reading "ECI issues new protocol for handling and storage of Symbol Loading Unit"
The Election Commission of India on Tuesday said the poll body was examining the complaint filed by the Congress against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “A complaint regarding the Prime Minister’s speech has been received and is under consideration of the Commission,” sources said. The opposition leaders, however, alleged that the ECI is dragging its feet as no action was taken… Continue reading "We are examining Modi’s Rajasthan speech, says EC"
The Election Commission of India (EC) on Monday announced a record haul of inducements ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. A staggering ₹4,650 crore in cash, drugs, liquor, precious metals, and freebies was seized between 1 March and 13 April. This marks a 34% increase from the ₹3,475 crore seized during the entire 2019 election campaign. Compared to the… Continue reading "EC pre-poll seizure at ₹4,650 crore"
The Congress on Monday filed a complaint to the Election Commission against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remark comparing the party’s Lok Sabha polls manifesto with the ideology of the pre-independence Muslim League. A Congress delegation met the EC officials and raised several issues including the use of pictures and large cut-outs of the prime minister in government buildings and colleges.… Continue reading "Congress moves EC against Modi’s manifesto remarks"
The Election Commission of India (ECI) held a conference on low voter turnout on Friday aimed at addressing the issue of low poll participation ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Municipal commissioners and district election officers (DEOs) from select districts across the country, particularly those with a history of low voter turnout, were in attendance to strategise on increasing voter… Continue reading "ECI holds conference on steps to increase voter turnout in Lok Sabha polls"
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday issued show-cause notices to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi for allegedly making false statements against Prime Minister Narendra Modi while campaigning for the assembly elections in five states. On the basis of separate complaints by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the poll panel sought… Continue reading "AAP, Priyanka get EC notice for remarks on PM"
The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the stand of the Election Commission (EC) and the AIADMK on a petition against the approval of amendments to the “original constitution” of the party. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav issued notice on a petition by B Ramkumar Adityan and KC Suren Palanisamy, who claimed to be primary members of All India Anna Dravida… Continue reading "Delhi High Court seeks ECI’s stand in approving amendment to AIADMK law"
In a boost for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections next year, the Election Commission (EC) recognised it as a national party on Monday. The Trinamool Congress (TMC), Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Communist Party of India (CPI), however, lost their national party status. The EC’s decision was based on a review of the parties’… Continue reading "AAP gets national party tag, NCP, TMC, CPI lose status"