Page 9 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
EC's home voting facility for elders, PwDs kicks off for Delhi LS polls
The home voting facility is available to voters above 85 years of age and PwDs, offering them the option to cast their votes from their homes, it said
 "EC's home voting facility for elders, PwDs kicks off for Delhi LS polls")
39% candidates in phase 6 polls crorepatis, average assets Rs 6.8 cr: ADR
About 180 (21 per cent) out of 866 candidates have declared criminal cases against them and 141 (16 per cent) out of 866 have declared serious criminal cases against themselves
Lok Sabha elections: Nearly 67 per cent voter turnout in first four phases
The Election Commission informed that voting has concluded in 379 constituencies, completing the electoral process in 23 States and Union Territories in the initial four phases
 "Lok Sabha elections: Nearly 67 per cent voter turnout in first four phases")
Nearly 67% voter turnout in first four phases of Lok Sabha elections: EC
In a statement, the poll panel urged electorate to come out and vote in large numbers in the coming phases
 "Nearly 67% voter turnout in first four phases of Lok Sabha elections: EC")
LS polls: 49 drones recovered along India-Pak border since MCC enforcement
In Punjab, the highest number of recoveries were made in the Amritsar sector, followed by Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, and Abohar, the data shows
 "LS polls: 49 drones recovered along India-Pak border since MCC enforcement")
Rangeela, viral for Modi's mimicry, says nomination bid denied in Varanasi
Comedian alleges the authorities are not accepting his nomination papers from the Varanasi constituency where PM Modi is the leading candidate
 "Rangeela, viral for Modi's mimicry, says nomination bid denied in Varanasi")
LS polls: 7.5% dip in Indore LS seat turnout as Cong called for Nota
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Indore recorded 69.31% turnout with 5,045 voters opting for Nota
 "LS polls: 7.5% dip in Indore LS seat turnout as Cong called for Nota")
NGOs urge SC to list PIL seeking SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme
A five-judge Constitution bench had on February 15 scrapped the electoral bonds scheme of anonymous political funding introduced by the BJP government
 "NGOs urge SC to list PIL seeking SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme")
Channi's remark on Poonch terror attack in violates MCC, says Punjab CEO
'The BJP knows how to play with people's lives and bodies,' he had further alleged while speaking to reporters in Jalandhar
 "Channi's remark on Poonch terror attack in violates MCC, says Punjab CEO")
Lok Sabha elections: 52.6% voter turnout recorded till 3 pm across 96 seats
Lok Sabha elections 2024: A total of 96 Lok Sabha constituencies in nine states and one Union territory went to polls on Monday
 "Lok Sabha elections: 52.6% voter turnout recorded till 3 pm across 96 seats")
Delhi HC dismisses plea on direction to ECI to take action against PM Modi
Justice Sachin Datta said the plea was misconceived and devoid of merits and the ECI can take an independent view
 "Delhi HC dismisses plea on direction to ECI to take action against PM Modi")
LS polls: Crackdown on corruption to continue, says PM Modi in Bihar
The prime minister also accused the opposition parties of deliberately hurting people's sentiments by making obnoxious statements about the Ram temple in Ayodhya
 "LS polls: Crackdown on corruption to continue, says PM Modi in Bihar")
LS polls: SC to hear NGO's plea for release of voter turnout data on May 17
The non-release of absolute number of votes polled, coupled with the 'unreasonable delay' in release of votes polled data, has led to apprehensions in the mind of the electorate, the NGO said
 "LS polls: SC to hear NGO's plea for release of voter turnout data on May 17")
Lok Sabha polls: Akhilesh, Owaisi, Mahua key names in fourth lap. Full list
Lok Sabha elections: Voting for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections is in progress. There are 1,717 candidates in the fray on 96 seats. We bring you a brief profile of a few high-profile candidate
 "Lok Sabha polls: Akhilesh, Owaisi, Mahua key names in fourth lap. Full list")
Lok Sabha polls 2024: Telangana records 40.38% voter turnout till 1 pm
CM A Revanth Reddy exercised his franchise in his Assembly constituency of Kodangal in Vikarabad district
 "Lok Sabha polls 2024: Telangana records 40.38% voter turnout till 1 pm")
LS polls 2024: Madhya Pradesh records 48.52% voter turnout until 1 pm
Eight parliamentary seats- Dewas, Ujjain, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Dhar, Indore, Khargone and Khandwa- are undergoing polling in the fourth phase of LS polls on Monday from 7 am in the state
 "LS polls 2024: Madhya Pradesh records 48.52% voter turnout until 1 pm")
Lok Sabha polls 2024: 30.85% voter turnout in Maharashtra until 1 pm
Union minister Raosaheb Danve, BJP leader Pankaja Munde and actor-turned-politician Amol Kolhe are among the prominent candidates
 "Lok Sabha polls 2024: 30.85% voter turnout in Maharashtra until 1 pm")
Lok Sabha polls phase 4 today, 177 mn eligible to cast vote. Top 10 updates
Lok Sabha elections: A total of 96 constituencies across ten states and Union territories went to polls on Monday in the fourth stage of elections. Here are ten latest election updates for May 13
 "Lok Sabha polls phase 4 today, 177 mn eligible to cast vote. Top 10 updates")
LS polls 2024: EC rescues 3 kidnapped TDP polling agents in Andhra Pradesh
TDP agents were kidnapped from Bokaramanda village in Chittoor district's Sadum mandal, which falls under the Punganuru Assembly constituency.
 "LS polls 2024: EC rescues 3 kidnapped TDP polling agents in Andhra Pradesh")
Lok Sabha polls fourth phase highlights: Voter turnout for assmebly polls reaches 62.7% by 7pm
Lok Sabha elections live: Voting is underway in 96 LS seats across 10 states. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha also have their assembly polls scheduled today
 "Lok Sabha polls fourth phase highlights: Voter turnout for assmebly polls reaches 62.7% by 7pm")
