The Election Commission of India has scheduled a virtual meeting for all 20 Deputy Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir on July 10 to discuss various pre-Assembly election related issues. These include the ongoing Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls, rearrangements and rationalization of polling stations, and the health of electoral rolls, among others. This meeting is significant in light of the upcoming Assembly elections in the Union Territory, as directed by the Supreme Court, and will also take into account security considerations before making any decisions.
As the election results are announced, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited leaders from neighboring countries such as Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius for his swearing-in ceremony on Saturday. The NDA has elected Modi as their leader and the INDIA bloc has decided to sit in opposition. The Chief Election Commissioner and his team will also meet the President to submit the list of newly elected members and the process of forming the government will commence.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announces the success of India's Parliamentary elections in 2024, with a world record of 642 million voters. This is 1.5 times the voters of all G7 countries and 2.5 times the voters of 27 countries in EU. Stay updated on the latest news and live updates by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Also, check out our article for more information.
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali got frustrated when actor Richa Chadha struggled to deliver a performance on the set of upcoming streaming series Heeramandi. The altercation caused Chadha to feel humiliated and cry, until nailing the shot and mending the situation. The behind-the-scenes drama sheds light on Bhansali's demanding work ethic.
The Supreme Court has heard a batch of petitions seeking complete cross-verification of votes polled on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips. As the court expressed concerns about preserving the people's faith in the system, the Election Commission of India (ECI) was questioned on the technical and operational aspects of EVMs and VVPATs. The court emphasized the need to allay any apprehensions and ensure the sanctity of the electoral process. The Senior Deputy Election Commissioner clarified the technical aspects of the machines and reiterated that all information about their functioning is in the public domain.
As the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 begin with the first phase of voting, the opposition INDIA bloc has raised questions about the performance of the ruling BJP government. They have accused the government of neglecting border security, orchestrating scams, and failing to address issues like unemployment and inflation. Meanwhile, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has reassured voters about the safety and integrity of Electronic Voting Machines as voters turn out in large numbers to participate in the "festival of democracy". Congress leader Sachin Pilot has also predicted that the INDIA alliance will surpass the majority mark of 272 seats, with the Congress winning more seats than the BJP in Rajasthan.
As the Lok Sabha elections draw near, the Central government has extended 'Z' category CRPF security cover for Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar all over India. The Ministry of Home Affairs took this decision in light of recent threat assessments by the Intelligence Bureau. This move comes amidst the model code of conduct in place and Kumar's need to travel across the country to ensure free and fair elections. The extended security cover, consisting of over three dozen armed CRPF commandos, will provide round the clock protection for him.
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using the Election Commission of India's (ECI) name to threaten officials in Odisha with transfers if they do not support the party during the upcoming elections. The BJD leader Sasmit Patra has written to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), alleging violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and criminal activity. The BJP has denied these allegations and has challenged the BJD to provide evidence to the ECI.
The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the highly-anticipated Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on March 16. The polls will be held in seven phases, starting from April 19 and ending on June 1, with the results being declared on June 4. The Chief Election Commissioner, along with newly-appointed Election Commissioners, announced the dates for the elections, which will also include state assembly elections in certain states.
The Election Commission of India has announced that the 18th Lok Sabha elections, also known as the world's largest election, will be held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1. This exercise will involve close to a billion eligible voters, with over 10 million polling and security personnel being deployed. The Model Code of Conduct is now in place, putting a halt to any government announcements or use of government machinery for electioneering. The Chief Election Commissioner has appealed for all eligible voters, particularly young voters and women voters who make up a significant portion of the electoral roll, to come out and participate in this democratic process.