Page 6 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
INDIA bloc to meet Election commission to discuss counting norms today
Opposition leaders will discuss counting norms with the ECI, and also ask them to ensure that the laid down procedures are followed
 "INDIA bloc to meet Election commission to discuss counting norms today")
Farmers' body writes to EC, calls for 'transparent' counting on June 4
Samyukt Kisan Morcha wrote an open letter on Sunday to the Election Commission of India urging to ensure "free and transparent" counting.
 "Farmers' body writes to EC, calls for 'transparent' counting on June 4")
Exit polls 'bogus', 'deliberate attempt' to justify rigging: Congress
Jairam Ramesh also hit out at Prime Minister Modi for holding several meetings, including a long brainstorming session to review the 100-day agenda of the 'new government'
 "Exit polls 'bogus', 'deliberate attempt' to justify rigging: Congress")
Assembly election result highlights: BJP returns in Arunachal, SKM in Sikkim after landslide victory
From the results of the state assembly elections of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh to Delhi CM Kejriwal's ending interim bail, catch all the latest news from around the world here
 "Assembly election result highlights: BJP returns in Arunachal, SKM in Sikkim after landslide victory")
LS polls: INDIA bloc to get over 295 seats, says Kharge after meeting
Targeting the BJP, he said, 'They are trying to give a narrative through government exit polls and we want to tell the people the truth'
 "LS polls: INDIA bloc to get over 295 seats, says Kharge after meeting")
2024 Odisha Legislative Assembly elections: Here's all you need to know
As voting is currently underway in the fourth phase of the Odisha Assembly polls 2024, here's a quick look at the assembly seats, polling dates and key candidates
 "2024 Odisha Legislative Assembly elections: Here's all you need to know")
Lok Sabha polls 2024: Long, bitter election fight heads towards conclusion
Modi is spending the campaign's final days meditating on a small island off India's southern tip. Opposition figures described the island retreat as a stunt and a violation of election rules
 "Lok Sabha polls 2024: Long, bitter election fight heads towards conclusion")
LS polls 2024: More than 40% voting till 1 pm in 57 constituencies
Till 11 am, the approximate polling percentage was 26.3, according to the EC's voter-turnout app
 "LS polls 2024: More than 40% voting till 1 pm in 57 constituencies")
LS polls highlights: 'Opportunistic INDI Alliance' failed to strike a chord with voters, says PM
Lok Sabha polls LIVE: The voting started at 7 AM and will continue until 6 PM. The results for the elections will be declared on June 4
 "LS polls highlights: 'Opportunistic INDI Alliance' failed to strike a chord with voters, says PM")
PM Modi to begin two-day meditation at Kanyakumari rock memorial today
All arrangements, including heavy security, are in place for Modi's 45-hour stay at the famed, mid-sea memorial, named after the revered Hindu saint
 "PM Modi to begin two-day meditation at Kanyakumari rock memorial today")
EC orders action against Nandighosha TV for telecasting exit poll results
The 2024 Indian general election in Odisha is being held in four phases to elect 21 members of the 18th Lok Sabha
 "EC orders action against Nandighosha TV for telecasting exit poll results")
LS polls highlights: PM Modi begins 'dhyan' at Kanyakumari Vivekananda Rock Memorial
LS polls LIVE: From Anurag Thakur's claim of BJP crossing 400 seats in the 7th phase to JP Nadda's claim of winning 30 plus seats in West Bengal, catch all the latest updates on elections here
 "LS polls highlights: PM Modi begins 'dhyan' at Kanyakumari Vivekananda Rock Memorial")
LS polls: PM spreading 'lies' about providing funds to Bengal, says Mamata
The CM alleged that the BJP has been spreading canards through misleading advertisements
 "LS polls: PM spreading 'lies' about providing funds to Bengal, says Mamata")
EC dedicated to incorporating principles of inclusivity in polls: CEC Kumar
The optional home voting facility has been made available for the first time in Lok Sabha elections
 "EC dedicated to incorporating principles of inclusivity in polls: CEC Kumar")
Good if he is going for 'prayashchit': Kapil Sibal on PM's meditation plan
'The person who does not understand the meaning of 'vivek' (wisdom), what 'dhyan' (meditation) he will do', said Sibal
 "Good if he is going for 'prayashchit': Kapil Sibal on PM's meditation plan")
J&K records highest turnout in 35 yrs, assembly polls to be held soon: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said this achievement sits on a 25 per cent increase in the number of contesting candidates since 2019
Supreme Court rejects BJP appeal against Calcutta HC ban on anti-TMC ads
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Calling the BJP advertisements 'disparaging', the top court urged restraint, reminding that political adversaries aren't enemies
 "Supreme Court rejects BJP appeal against Calcutta HC ban on anti-TMC ads")
Phase 6 turnout reaches 63.36%; ECI releases data for all completed phases
Lok Sabha elections 2024: West Bengal recorded the highest voter turnout in Phase 6 at nearly 83%, Uttar Pradesh had the lowest at 54%
 "Phase 6 turnout reaches 63.36%; ECI releases data for all completed phases")
LS polls phase 6: 59.06% voter turnout; highest in WB, lowest in J&K
The EC said polling percentage in the Anantnag-Rajouri seat in Jammu and Kashmir is the highest in many decades
 "LS polls phase 6: 59.06% voter turnout; highest in WB, lowest in J&K")
LS polls: PoK belongs to India and we will take it, says HM Amit Shah
He also appealed to people to make the BJP victorious in the six assembly seat bypolls for the formation of a BJP government in the state and help achieve the target of '400-paar'
 "LS polls: PoK belongs to India and we will take it, says HM Amit Shah")
