The ruling NDA and the Opposition INDIA bloc held significant rallies in Mumbai on May 17, 2024. The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a show-cause notice to BJP candidate Abhijit Gangapadhyay for remarks against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. PM Modi’s Rally: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, joined by Maharashtra…
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Elections
“Srinagar Records Historic Voter Turnout; PM Modi Credits Article 370 Abrogation”
On Monday, Srinagar’s polling center witnessed a momentous occasion, achieving a record 36.58% voter turnout by 8 pm, a milestone acknowledged by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and various stakeholders. This remarkable turnout, praised by the Election Commission of India (ECI), involved voters from Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal, Pulwama, and Shopian constituencies,…
Bihar
The Election Commission Reassures Public: No Heat Wave Expected on Fourth Phase Polling Day
New Delhi, The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Sunday that the weather forecast for the upcoming fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections is devoid of any anticipated heat wave-like conditions. This assurance extends to the 96 Lok Sabha constituencies spread across 10 States and Union Territories slated for…
Lok Sabha
“PM Modi Calls on Opposition to Apologize After Supreme Court Ruling on EVMs”
At a campaign rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the INDIA bloc of “creating distrust against EVMs” and urged them to apologise for casting doubts on the integrity of the electoral process. Modi spoke in Bihar’s Araria and Munger districts on April 26, following the Supreme Court’s dismissal of petitions…
Lok Sabha
Election Commission Surpasses 2019 Figures with Record Seizure of ₹4,650 Crore Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls
Before the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission seized a record ₹4,650 crore, surpassing 2019 figures. Rajasthan led with approximately ₹778 crore seized, followed by Gujarat with ₹605 crore, and Maharashtra with about ₹431 crore. The Election Commission of India (ECI) aims for the highest-ever seizures of inducements in Lok…
Lok Sabha
ECI Harnesses Social Media Influence to Boost Young and Urban Voter Engagement for GE 2024
Encouraging young and first-time voters through the ‘Turning 18’ campaign to join the democratic festivities The ‘You are the One’ campaign acknowledges the significance of diverse stakeholders in the electoral process, including the pivotal role of polling machinery in ensuring every vote counts Crafting tailored messaging strategies incorporating compelling themes,…
Elections
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Impact of Election Commission’s Announcement on March 16
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to unveil the dates for the upcoming Lok Sabha 2024 elections at 3 pm on March 16. Following this announcement, the Model Code of Conduct will be enforced nationwide until the declaration of election results. Here are the key changes expected after…
News
Actor Pankaj Tripathi Steps Down as Election Commission’s National Icon for Film Role
Pankaj Tripathi resigns as national symbol of the Election Commission of India, to take up the role of Atal Bihari Vajpayee main point: Actor Pankaj Tripathi has resigned from the post of national symbol of the Election Commission of India (ECI). He has decided to play the role of former…