Page 15 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
LS polls: NCP (SP) moves EC over poll symbol allocation in Baramati
The ECI has allotted 'a man blowing turha' (a traditional trumpet) as the poll symbol for the NCP (SP)
 "LS polls: NCP (SP) moves EC over poll symbol allocation in Baramati")
Most SC/ST candidates fight without the backing of a political party
Indicative data shows a decline in the proportion of SC and ST candidates who participated in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections compared to previous elections
 "Most SC/ST candidates fight without the backing of a political party")
Congress tried to give reservations to Muslims out of SC/ST quota: PM Modi
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress of plotting to snatch property, assured reservation for Dalits and backward classes
 "Congress tried to give reservations to Muslims out of SC/ST quota: PM Modi")
EC not acting in non-partisan manner: Kerala CM on PM Modi's Muslim remark
Vijayan contended it was a situation where the EC ought to have acted immediately, but till now it has been silent on the issue
 "EC not acting in non-partisan manner: Kerala CM on PM Modi's Muslim remark")
Election Commission declines to comment on PM Modi's Rajasthan poll speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Congress party, if elected to power at the Centre, would distribute people's property, land and gold among Muslims
 "Election Commission declines to comment on PM Modi's Rajasthan poll speech")
BJP candidate Madhavi Latha files complaint against AIMIM's Owaisi
AIMIM chief Owaisi addressed a public rally in support of party candidate Akhtarul Iman and said that the Lok Sabha elections of Kisanganj people's prestige
 "BJP candidate Madhavi Latha files complaint against AIMIM's Owaisi")
Lok Sabha polls: ECI orders repoll in 8 polling stations in Arunachal
The Commission in an order on Sunday declared the polling in the eight polling stations as void and ordered fresh polling on April 24 from 6 am to 2 pm, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Liken Koyu said
 "Lok Sabha polls: ECI orders repoll in 8 polling stations in Arunachal")
LS polls: From 69.9% to 65.5%, first phase polling sees drop in vote share
The decline in voter turnout in the Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency was over 25 per cent because of calls for a poll boycott across six districts
LS polls: Over 200,000 complaints of election violation received in Kerala
The identity of the complainant will be kept confidential, the Chief Electoral officer added
 "LS polls: Over 200,000 complaints of election violation received in Kerala")
D K Shivakumar faces police case for 'bribery, undue influence at polls'
Shivakumar's brother D K Suresh is seeking re-election from Bangalore Rural in the Lok Sabha elections
 "D K Shivakumar faces police case for 'bribery, undue influence at polls'")
Congress a vine, sucks dry those who lend support to it, says PM Modi
In just 10 years, India has traversed a long road of development, said the BJP's star campaigner
 "Congress a vine, sucks dry those who lend support to it, says PM Modi")
CJI Chandrachud urges voters to not miss voting in 2024 general elections
The elections will be held in seven phases and the results will be announced on June 4 2024
 "CJI Chandrachud urges voters to not miss voting in 2024 general elections")
LS polls: K'taka BJP chief Vijayendra rubbishes 'dynasty politics' charge
The state BJP chief said that the high command will decide on taking action against senior leader Eshwarappa, who has rebelled against the party and is contesting as independent candidate from Shimoga
 "LS polls: K'taka BJP chief Vijayendra rubbishes 'dynasty politics' charge")
LS polls: 5K electors to cast votes for first time at former Maoist hotbed
There are five polling stations in Budha Pahad comprising around 5,000 voters. Earlier, these booths were used to be relocated to safe areas in view of Maoist activities, the official said
 "LS polls: 5K electors to cast votes for first time at former Maoist hotbed")
Lok Sabha election results may send stock market tumbling, warns Bernstein
The markets have factored in close to 350 seats for the BJP and almost 400 seats for the NDA. If they get 50 seats fewer, there will be a market correction, says Bernstein
 "Lok Sabha election results may send stock market tumbling, warns Bernstein")
LS polls 2024: Over 68% polling recorded in J-K's Udhampur amid rains
Voting began at 7 am at 2,637 polling stations across the constituency, including 31 near the International Border, to decide the fate of 12 candidates and ended at 6 pm
 "LS polls 2024: Over 68% polling recorded in J-K's Udhampur amid rains")
LS polls: Share of senior citizens in voting age population highest ever
Southern and Western parts ageing faster than the rest of the country
 "LS polls: Share of senior citizens in voting age population highest ever")
As Lok Sabha elections phase 1 begins, Instagram encourages Indians to vote
Instagram sent an alert urging people to cast their votes in Lok Sabha elections 2024
 "As Lok Sabha elections phase 1 begins, Instagram encourages Indians to vote")
LS polls Highlights: Nearly 60% polling till 5 pm in phase one, says EC
General Elections 2024 news updates: Catch all the news updates on the announcements related to Lok Sabha polls here
 "LS polls Highlights: Nearly 60% polling till 5 pm in phase one, says EC")
LS polls: 150 polling stations in Arunachal Pradesh to be managed by women
Terming it as unique' for a record number of women to participate in the electoral process this time, the CEO highlighted that six district election officers (DEOs) in the state are women
 "LS polls: 150 polling stations in Arunachal Pradesh to be managed by women")
