The Election Commission (EC) said after a record polling percentage in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar and Baramulla, the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat too has "shattered" the voter-turnout record with 53 per cent voters exercising their franchise, the highest in 40 years.
Polling in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held on 58 constituencies across seven states and UTs. Delhi, Haryana, UP, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Jammu-Kashmir will vote on May 25.
Voting in the national capital will take place on May 25, the preparations for which have been comprehensively made. The results of the elections will be announced on June 4.
During the hearing, the bench said it would be difficult for the poll panel to mobilise manpower for uploading the voter turnout data on its website. The apex court took into cognisance the EC argument that giving 17C on website could lead to mischief and create mistrust among voters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a blockbuster show on India TV, said that the Lok Sabha Elections were postponed in the entire country after the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi. A user on X shared the "proof" of the Prime Minister's remarks.
Kapil Sibal's statement comes after EC yesterday filed an affidavit in SC saying disclosure of voter turnout data based on Form 17C (records of votes polled in each polling station) will cause confusion among voters as it will also include postal ballot counts.
The ECI highlighted the risk of morphed images and misinformation if Form 17C is uploaded online. It emphasised that in tightly contested elections, publishing this data could cause confusion about the total votes polled, as it would combine in-person and postal votes.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Election Commission is taking this matter very seriously and has directed CEO Mukesh Kumar Meena to inform the DGP to take strict action against all those involved in these incidents.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: With the end of polls in the fifth phase on Monday, voting has been completed in 25 states and Union Territories and 428 constituencies in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
After phase 5, voting in the last two phases -- 6 and 7 -- are left. Phase 6 will vote on May 25 and last phase on June 1. The results of Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be declared on June 4.
TMC had accused the BJP of circulating offensive advertisements that violated electoral guidelines. Despite multiple complaints, the Election Commission did not take timely or appropriate action, according to the court.
The Himachal Pradesh BJP has filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission of India, accusing Congress workers of pelting stones at a procession led by Mandi MP candidate Kangana Ranaut in Kaza, Lahaul, & Spiti districts.
The polling for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha election to take place today. Three Lok Sabha constituencies along with Gandey assembly to vote in the fifth phase. The results will be declared on June 4.
The Election Commission has released the data of poll-time seizures between March 1 and May 18. It has also stated that the amount will soon cross Rs. 9000 crore mark. The unprecedent seizure is resulted by intelligence-based coordinated action, constant review and ESMS-enabled real time monitoring.
The demand for uploading polling data within 48 hours aims to enhance electoral transparency and facilitate public access to crucial information regarding voter participation.
The Election Commission reported a significant voter turnout of 66.95% in the first four phases of the Lok Sabha elections, with nearly 45.10 crore electors casting their votes. Urging sustained participation, the EC intensified efforts to inform and motivate voters.
The Indian National Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party followed suit with fewer applications. The approval process involves multiple advertisements and short films, all subject to the Model Code of Conduct regulations.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: While the NCP (SP) leader raised objections, the returning officer for the constituency, denied the claims, stating that only the display unit was temporarily closed. However, the CEO has not provided any explanation for the temporary closure.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: As the Lok Sabha elections progress, the completion of four phases marks a significant milestone, with political parties intensifying their efforts to gain momentum and sway public opinion in their favour in the remaining three phases.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 4: Sporadic incidents of violence marred the fourth phase of Lok Sabha polls in the eight parliamentary constituencies of West Bengal as TMC and BJP workers clashed in various areas under Birbhum and Bardhaman-Durgapur Lok Sabha seats.
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