The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections commenced at 7 am and officially concluded at 6 pm on Friday. West Bengal reported a remarkable voter turnout of over 77 percent.
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The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections commenced at 7 am and officially concluded at 6 pm on Friday. West Bengal reported a remarkable voter turnout of over 77 percent.
In a bid to address concerns over the misuse of the RSS name by an organization allegedly linked to Congress, the BJP has approached the Election Commission.
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The process of filing nominations for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, encompassing 88 parliamentary seats across 12 states, commenced on Thursday with the issuance of notifications by the Election Commission.
The NCW chairperson, Rekha Sharma, has written to the Election Commission, demanding immediate measures against the two individuals.
The cash seizure occurred during a routine vehicle check conducted by election officials on Sunday, in accordance with the Model Code of Conduct enforced following the announcement of Lok Sabha polls' dates by the Election Commission on March 16.
Electoral bonds have become a focal point of political financing, shedding light on major donors to ruling parties like the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The Election Commission of India has taken swift action ahead of the General Elections 2024, directing the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to immediately cease the delivery of 'Viksit Bharat' messages over WhatsApp.
The notification stipulates that the last date for filing nomination papers is March 27, except for Bihar where a festival extends the deadline to March 28. Notably, four out of Bihar's 40 seats will undergo polling in this initial phase.
Door-to-Door Services to Facilitate Participation in Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Scheduled across seven phases from April 19 to June 1, the elections are expected to witness a massive turnout of approximately 97 crore voters, with over 88.4 lakh differently-abled individuals and more than 2.18 lakh centenarians among them.