23.66 Per Cent Voter Turnout Till 11 AM, Maharashtra Recorded only 15.93% Turnout
A total of 695 candidates are in the fray in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections. According to the information pooled from the Election Commission of India, with 4.69 crore males and 4.26 crore females, 8.95 crore Indians are to cast vote on 49 parliamentary constituencies spread across the six states and two union territories in the last third phase of the 18th General elections.
Supreme Court Rejects Plea on Dummy Candidates with Similar Names, Affirms Right to Name Children After Public Figures
Sabu Stephen, the petitioner, argued that these candidates are strategically fielded to manipulate election results by misleading voters.
Election Commission Imposes 48-Hour Campaigning Ban on K Chandrashekar Rao
After reviewing Niranjan's complaint and Rao's response, along with other relevant records, the Commission concluded that Rao's statements at the Sircilla press meet breached MCC provisions and the Commission's directives.
Delhi HC Rejects PIL For Virtual Campaigning By Arrested Political Leaders
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking permission for incarcerated political leaders to conduct virtual campaigning via VC.
Delhi High Court Rejects Petition Demanding Ban Of PM Modi From Contesting Election For 6 Years
The petition demanded action against PM Modi for violating the model code of conduct by seeking votes in the name of God and place of worship.
Congress Protests Anurag Thakur’s Controversial Remarks, Lodges Complaint with Election Commission
The Congress lodges a complaint with the Election Commission of India regarding Anurag Thakur's controversial speech in Himachal Pradesh.
TMC Alleges BJP, CBI, NSG Conspiracy: Seeks EC Action on Sandeshkhali Raid
The TMC alleged that the CBI orchestrated the raid at an empty site in Sandeshkhali while elections were underway in three Parliamentary Constituencies in West Bengal: Darjeeling, Raiganj, and Balurghat.
Tripura’s Voter Turnout Stands At 54.47% Till 1 pm In Second Phase Of Lok Sabha Elections
Voting in 88 Parliamentary Constituencies located over 12 States and Union Territories started at 7:00 am on Friday for the second round of the Lok Sabha elections 2024.
CEC Rajiv Kumar Assures Smooth Polling, Urges High Voter Turnout In Second Phase Of Lok Sabha Elections
Highlighting the significance of voter participation, Rajiv Kumar called upon citizens to exercise their right without hesitation, describing the electoral process as the pride of the nation.
Election Commission Issues Notice to BJP in Delhi, PM’s Inheritance Tax Remarks Roil Madhya Pradesh
In Morena, PM Modi reiterated his claim about the Congress' manifesto being influenced by the Muslim League, sparking a strong response from the Congress. Mr. Kharge countered, highlighting historical ties between the BJP and the Muslim League.
