Page 11 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
LS polls: 695 candidates set to contest across 49 constituencies in Phase 5
The highest number of nominations in a single constituency was seen in Maharashtra's Chatra, which received 69 candidatures, followed by Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh with 67 nominations
 "LS polls: 695 candidates set to contest across 49 constituencies in Phase 5")
EC orders repolling at 4 booths in Betul on May 10 after EVMs damaged
The repolling is scheduled from 7 am to 6 pm on May 10 (Friday) on these booths located under the Multai assembly segment of the parliamentary seat, the official said
Karnataka Police summons JP Nadda over BJP's video post targeting Muslims
The investigating officer has issued summonses to JP Nadda and Amit Malviya, granting them a week to comply and appear for questioning
 "Karnataka Police summons JP Nadda over BJP's video post targeting Muslims")
LS polls 2024: Repolling at polling station in Rajasthan's Barmer underway
Repolling is being done after complaints of breach of confidentiality of votes were made after some videos showing bogus voting and the voters being denied their right to franchise went viral
 "LS polls 2024: Repolling at polling station in Rajasthan's Barmer underway")
Over 15 million eligible to vote in Delhi's Lok Sabha elections on May 25
Lok Sabha elections 2024: All 7 Lok Sabha seats in Delhi will go to polls in a single phase on May 25
 "Over 15 million eligible to vote in Delhi's Lok Sabha elections on May 25")
LS polls: PM Modi to address public meeting, hold roadshow in Andhra today
The meeting is scheduled around 2 pm at Kaliri near Rajampeta while the roadshow is expected to commence around 5 pm from the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium on Bandar Road in Vijayawada
 "LS polls: PM Modi to address public meeting, hold roadshow in Andhra today")
EC directs 'X' to take down Karnataka BJP's animated clip on Muslim quota
In a letter to the nodal officer of 'X', the EC took exception to the non-compliance of the directive of the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer to the social media platform for taking down the video
 "EC directs 'X' to take down Karnataka BJP's animated clip on Muslim quota")
Anonymous hoardings still cropping up in Delhi: EC prods CEO to take action
The poll panel reminded the CEO of the various legal provisions and its instructions, including the one issued as recently as in March, to deal with such advertisements
 "Anonymous hoardings still cropping up in Delhi: EC prods CEO to take action")
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Women of Guwahati LS seat seek better future for kids, secure environment
As polling for the prestigious seat commenced along with three other constituencies in the third and final phase in the state, voters braved inclement weather to exercise their right of franchise
 "Women of Guwahati LS seat seek better future for kids, secure environment")
LS elections: Incidents of violence mar 3rd phase polling in Bengal
The EC received 182 complaints by 9 am, most of which were from Murshidabad and Jangipur constituencie
 "LS elections: Incidents of violence mar 3rd phase polling in Bengal")
Kharge writes to opposition leaders on 'discrepancies' in EC's polling data
In his letter, Kharge urged the INDIA bloc leaders to raise their voice against such discrepancies, for 'our only objective is to protect the culture of a vibrant democracy and the Constitution'
 "Kharge writes to opposition leaders on 'discrepancies' in EC's polling data")
Phase 3 Lok Sabha elections 2024: What was the voter turnout at 9 am?
In the Phase 3 of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, 93 out of 543 constituencies have gone to polls in 11 states and Union Territories. Votes will be counted on June 4
 "Phase 3 Lok Sabha elections 2024: What was the voter turnout at 9 am?")
LS polls 2024: PM Modi hails EC for peaceful conduct of first two phases
After casting his vote in Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat, PM Modi also said the way the Indian elections are being conducted could be a learning process for other democracies
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Election Commission's credibility at all-time low: Kharge to INDIA partners
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge writes a letter to INDIA alliance leaders raising concerns on voting data discrepancies and registered voters' list by the ECI
 "Election Commission's credibility at all-time low: Kharge to INDIA partners")
LS polls highlights: 3rd phase sees about 61.43% voter turnout; highest in Assam, lowest in Maha, UP
Lok Sabha Elections LIVE updates: Home Minister Amit Shah and Former MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan are in the fray in 3rd phase. The results of the elections will be declared on June 4
 "LS polls highlights: 3rd phase sees about 61.43% voter turnout; highest in Assam, lowest in Maha, UP")
Remove fake content from social media within 3 hours: EC tells parties
'The parties have been directed to promptly remove any such content within three hours of bringing it to their notice, warn the person responsible in their party reporting unlawful information,'
LS polls 2024: SC grants bail to Umar Ansari in violation of MCC case
On January 25, the top court granted him protection from arrest in the case
 "LS polls 2024: SC grants bail to Umar Ansari in violation of MCC case")
BJP to encourage voter participation in Indore amid Cong's appeal for Nota
There are a total of 14 candidates in the fray, including BJP's sitting MP Shankar Lalwani. Nine of the candidates are contesting as independents
 "BJP to encourage voter participation in Indore amid Cong's appeal for Nota")
ED recovers 'unaccounted' cash in raids from Jharkhand minister's aide
ED sources said the cash was being counted to ascertain the exact amount
 "ED recovers 'unaccounted' cash in raids from Jharkhand minister's aide")
