EC Releases Final Voter Data Amid Controversy Over Missing Polling Details
7 months, 2 weeks ago

EC Releases Final Voter Data Amid Controversy Over Missing Polling Details

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Three days after the fifth phase of voting, the Election Commission on Thursday released the final voter data, which showed 62.2 per cent polling was recorded in 49 parliamentary constituencies in the ongoing general election. The dispute over missing polling station-wise voter turnout data on the EC's website, however, continues unabated. Reacting to the Election Commission's Wednesday affidavit in the Supreme Court that "indiscriminate disclosure" of polling station-wise turnout data will cause chaos in the election machinery, Rajya Sabha MP Mr Kapil Sibal on Thursday said that the absence of the data on the EC's website has given rise to doubts among political parties that there is "something fishy". Mr Sibal's remarks came a day after the poll body filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court in response to a plea of an NGO seeking a direction to the poll panel to upload polling station-wise voter turnout data on its website within 48 hours of the conclusion of polling for each phase of the Lok Sabha elections. The Election Commission has dismissed as false and misleading the allegation that the first two phases of the elections witnessed an increase of "5-6 per cent" in the voter turnout data released on the day of polling and in the subsequent press releases for each of the two rounds.

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Congress questions CEC clean chit to electoral roll additions
1 day, 1 hour ago

Congress questions CEC clean chit to electoral roll additions

The Hindu  

A day after Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar reiterated that the addition of voters to electoral rolls was a fool-proof process, the Congress on Wednesday claimed that the Election Commission appeared to have enrolled more voters in Maharashtra than the adult population of the State as estimated in a report of the National Democratic Alliance government. “We have a simple …

Voter turnout dipped in 2024 Lok Sabha polls though overall voters increased: ECI
2 weeks ago

Voter turnout dipped in 2024 Lok Sabha polls though overall voters increased: ECI

Hindustan Times  

The voter turnout in the 2024 general elections dipped by a little more than 1.3 percentage points in the past decade, from 67.3% in 2014 to 65.978% this year, even as the number of votes cast increased by 5.3%, from 614 million in 2019 to 646.4 million in 2024, the Election Commission of India said on Thursday. The six national …

Maharashtra's 40 Lakh New Voters: Cong Alleges Fraud, EC Denies. Here's the Data
2 weeks ago

Maharashtra's 40 Lakh New Voters: Cong Alleges Fraud, EC Denies. Here's the Data

The Quint  

The Election Commission of India, on 24 December, dismissed allegations of discrepancies in voter data in the recently concluded Maharashtra State Assembly elections. The two main issues raised by the party were: Arbitrary deletion of voters and subsequent addition of over 10,000 voters in each constituency from the final voter lists. In its response, the Commission said that considering 5 …

ECI refutes Congress' claims of voter data discrepancies in Haryana election
2 weeks, 1 day ago

ECI refutes Congress' claims of voter data discrepancies in Haryana election

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday said that it is not possible to alter the actual voter turnout figures, as detailed information about voter turnout is documented in statutory form 17-C, which is available to the authorised agents of candidates at the time the polls close at each polling station. “The Commission is not legally bound to publish any …

No arbitrary addition, deletion in Maha voters list, EC tells Cong
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

No arbitrary addition, deletion in Maha voters list, EC tells Cong

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Amid concerns flagged by the Congress, the Election Commission on Tuesday said there were no arbitrary additions or deletions of voters in Maharashtra where assembly polls were held recently. On discrepancy in voter turnout between 5 pm and 11:30 pm, the ECI said, “At the time of counting, data entered in Form 17C is tallied with data in …

EC tells Congress: 'No arbitrary deletion or addition of voters in Maharashtra polls'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

EC tells Congress: 'No arbitrary deletion or addition of voters in Maharashtra polls'

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday said there were no “arbitrary additions or deletions of voters” in the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections, PTI reported. The EC statement is in response to Congress, which alleged “arbitrary deletion of voters” and addition of over 10,000 voters in each constituency from the final voter lists. “Inexplicable increase in voting percentages from …

Maharashtra polls: ECI denies EVM discrepancies as Opposition continues to question election integrity
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra polls: ECI denies EVM discrepancies as Opposition continues to question election integrity

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The Election Commission of India on Tuesday released a statement denying claims of discrepancies in electronic voting machines and mismatched tallies between EVM and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail slips. The ECI explained that it is mandatory to count the VVPAT slips from five randomly selected polling stations per state assembly constituency and assembly segment. “Accordingly, VVPAT slip count …

SC seeks ECI’s response on increasing voters per polling station
1 month, 1 week ago

SC seeks ECI’s response on increasing voters per polling station

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday emphasised the importance of ensuring that no voter is excluded from exercising their franchise, as it directed the Election Commission of India to explain its 2019 decision to raise the maximum number of voters per polling station from 1,200 to 1,500. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar …

EC invites Congress on December 3, assures review of Maharashtra voter turnout, EVM tampering concerns
1 month, 1 week ago

EC invites Congress on December 3, assures review of Maharashtra voter turnout, EVM tampering concerns

India TV News  

Noting that a transparent process is followed with the involvement of candidates and their agents at every stage of the voting process, the Election Commission has invited a Congress delegation to meet it on December 3 over its apprehensions concerning the voting percentage in Maharashtra elections. No discrepancy in voter turnout data: Election Commission Responding to the issue raised by …

Maharashtra polls: Poll body to hear Congress’ electoral malpractice allegations on Tuesday
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra polls: Poll body to hear Congress’ electoral malpractice allegations on Tuesday

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Reiterating its commitment to a transparent process during the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India on Saturday assured the Congress party of a review of all legitimate concerns. In a letter to the Congress, the ECI stated that it had followed a transparent process involving candidates and their agents at every stage of the voting process. …

Congress claims discrepancies in voter and polling data in Maharashtra, demands in-person hearing to present evidence
1 month, 1 week ago

Congress claims discrepancies in voter and polling data in Maharashtra, demands in-person hearing to present evidence

The Hindu  

Congress leaders on Friday submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission of India, raising concerns over discrepancies in voter turnout data and ‘arbitrary’ addition and deletion in voters list in the Maharashtra Assembly election. Lawyer Omar Hoda, representing Congress leaders Ramesh Chennithala, Nana Patole and Mukul Wasnik, submitted the memorandum, titled ‘Representation on the serious issues identified in the voter …

ECI must clarify how voter turnout rose by over 7 per cent after polling ended: Patole
1 month, 1 week ago

ECI must clarify how voter turnout rose by over 7 per cent after polling ended: Patole

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Thursday demanded that the ECI clarify the rise in voter turnout by over 7 per cent after polling for the assembly elections ended on November 20 evening. Addressing a press conference here, Patole said the “discrepancies” in polling figures put a question mark on the functioning of the Election Commission of India. The …

Worrying: Ex-poll body chief on big variation in Maharashtra final turnout data
1 month, 1 week ago

Worrying: Ex-poll body chief on big variation in Maharashtra final turnout data

India Today  

Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi voiced concern over the wide variation between the provisional voter turnout figures and the final data in the Maharashtra Assembly polls. The final voter turnout, released the next day, saw it go up to 67% -- the highest in almost three decades. In an interview with India Today, SY Quraishi, who was the CEC …

Making the vote count, including in the cities
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Making the vote count, including in the cities

Hindustan Times  

The turnout in Maharashtra, at over 65% is the highest in the last 30 years. This is remarkable for two reasons: One, it shows a nearly four percentage point hike over the 2024 Lok Sabha election figure; and two, it is closer to the average national turnout in elections, which is pegged at around 65-66%. The Maharashtra numbers are closely …

At 65.2%, Maharashtra records highest voter turnout since 1995 assembly election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

At 65.2%, Maharashtra records highest voter turnout since 1995 assembly election

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra, which went to the polls on November 20 to elect a new 288-member assembly, recorded a voter turnout of 65.02 per cent—the highest since the 1995 assembly poll that saw a turnout of 71.7 per cent. The turnout also surpasses the 61.39 per cent recorded during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and is also higher than the 61.4 per …

Maharashtra Elections: 65% updated voter turnout highest since 1995; Mumbai too clocks better than past polls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Elections: 65% updated voter turnout highest since 1995; Mumbai too clocks better than past polls

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election 2024: An estimated 65.11 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the Maharashtra assembly elections on November 20, the Election Commission said in updated numbers on Thursday. The turnout on Wednesday better than 61.39 per cent recorded in Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha elections earlier this year, and the 61.4 per cent in the 2019 Assembly elections. In …

Maharashtra records highest voter turnout in 3 decades with 65.11% polling
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra records highest voter turnout in 3 decades with 65.11% polling

India Today  

Maharashtra witnessed its highest voter turnout in 30 years during the assembly elections, with provincial figures standing at 65.11 per cent. This marks a rise from the 61.44 per cent turnout recorded in the 2019 elections and surpasses the 2024 Lok Sabha turnout of 61.33 per cent. Rural areas, known for higher voter engagement, led the way, with the Karvir …

Maharashtra records highest voter turnout in 3 decades with 65.11% polling
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra records highest voter turnout in 3 decades with 65.11% polling

India Today  

Maharashtra witnessed its highest voter turnout in 30 years during the assembly elections, with provincial figures standing at 65.11 per cent. This marks a rise from the 61.44 per cent turnout recorded in the 2019 elections and surpasses the 2024 Lok Sabha turnout of 61.33 per cent. Rural areas, known for higher voter engagement, led the way, with the Karvir …

2nd Phase of Polling in Jharkhand Sees 68% Turnout
1 month, 2 weeks ago

2nd Phase of Polling in Jharkhand Sees 68% Turnout

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:Jharkhand witnessed peaceful polling in 38 seats in the second and final phase of Assembly elections on Wednesday, with 68 per cent of 1.23 crore voters exercising their franchise amid tight security, officials said. The turnout surpassed the 67.04 per cent voting in 2019, officials said. Jharkhand BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said he had filed a complaint with the …

Assembly polls: Maharashtra records 62.05% voter turnout; 68.01% polling in Jharkhand
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Assembly polls: Maharashtra records 62.05% voter turnout; 68.01% polling in Jharkhand

Hindustan Times  

As the high-stakes Assembly elections came to an end, Maharashtra recorded a 62.05 per cent voter turnout, while Jharkhand saw 68.01 per cent, surpassing the 67.04 per cent turnout in the 2019 assembly elections, the Election Commission of India said on Wednesday. "More than 1185 polling stations were set up in high rise buildings/societies and as per directions from CEC …

Maharashtra voting percentage at 45.53% till 3 pm, will turnout surpass last election tally?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra voting percentage at 45.53% till 3 pm, will turnout surpass last election tally?

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra voting percentage: After a sluggish start, the voter turnout in the Maharashtra assembly election reached 45.53 per cent at 3.00 pm. The Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra recorded the highest voter turnout of 62.99 per cent, while the district of Thane recorded the lowest voter turnout of 38.94 per cent. Mumbai city district recorded 15.78 per cent voting by 11 …

Maharashtra assembly elections see 6.61% turnout in early voting, some glitches reported
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra assembly elections see 6.61% turnout in early voting, some glitches reported

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Maharashtra recorded a 6.61 per cent voter turnout across its 288 constituencies by 9 am, with several polling stations reporting technical difficulties that disrupted the voting process. Other prominent figures who exercised their franchise included deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar, Rajya Sabha MP and Worli candidate Milind Deora, and Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Chavan. …

Maharashtra Election 2024 highlights: Turnout recorded 58.22% as of 5 p.m.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Election 2024 highlights: Turnout recorded 58.22% as of 5 p.m.

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra Assembly election polling is concluded at 6 p.m. on Wednesday with a turnout of 65.02%. Sillod constituency in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district recorded the highest till 5 p.m., with a turnout of 70.46%, as per official data. The Election Commission lamented that despite a range of measures taken by it for ease of voting besides motivational campaigns, urban voters …

No violence recorded for the first time in Jharkhand assembly polls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No violence recorded for the first time in Jharkhand assembly polls

New Indian Express  

RANCHI: In a major achievement, for the first time after the formation of Jharkhand, Assembly polls were conducted here without any incident of Maoist violence. The second phase of polling concluded peacefully for 38 Assembly seats in Jharkhand on Wednesday with an overall voter turnout of 67.59 %. According to Additional Chief Electoral Officer Dr Neha Arora, Maheshpur remained on …

Maharashtra polls: Voter enthusiasm missing in action as state records low turnout
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: Voter enthusiasm missing in action as state records low turnout

India Today  

Assembly elections in 2024 concluded in 288 constituencies in Maharashtra with a fairly low voter turnout. The overall voter turnout in the state remained 58.22 per cent as of 5 pm on November 20, according to the Election Commission of India. Sitting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s constituency Kopri Pachpakhadi recorded 55.77 per cent voter turnout, while Devendra Fadnavis’s constituency Nagpur …

Maharashtra Votes Today: WIll EC efforts boost Mumbai’s low voter turnout trends?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Votes Today: WIll EC efforts boost Mumbai’s low voter turnout trends?

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election 2024: On October 15, while announcing the poll dates for Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections, Chief Electoral Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar blamed ‘urban apathy’ for the lack of enthusiasm among voters that leads to low turnout during elections. Kumar said the issue of ‘Urban and Youth Apathy’ is a major concern for the poll panel and that it is …

Jharkhand: Over 29 pc voter turnout recorded till 11 AM
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jharkhand: Over 29 pc voter turnout recorded till 11 AM

Deccan Chronicle  

Ranchi: A voter turnout of 29.31 per cent was recorded in the first four hours of polling on Wednesday in 43 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where voting is underway in the first phase, officials said. Of the remaining districts, Ranchi recorded 24.75 per cent voter turnout, the second lowest poll percentage, while neighbouring Ramgarh saw the lowest turnout of 24.17 …

Election commission reviews poll preparedness for Haryana assembly poll
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Election commission reviews poll preparedness for Haryana assembly poll

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India conducted a high-level meeting on Monday in Gurugram to review the poll preparedness for the upcoming assembly elections. The Election Commission team was led by Deputy Election Commissioner Hridesh Kumar and included Secretary KP Singh, Principal Secretary Avinash Kumar, and SB Joshi. Kumar also emphasised the importance of engaging Booth Level Officers to meet these …

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: 9.5% Voter Turnout Till 9 AM; CM Saini, Khattar Cast Early Ballots
4 months ago

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: 9.5% Voter Turnout Till 9 AM; CM Saini, Khattar Cast Early Ballots

ABP News  

Stay connected with ABP Live for comprehensive updates on the Haryana Assembly Elections 2024. Approximately 2.03 crore voters are set to decide the fate of 1,031 candidates across the state's 90 Assembly constituencies, with polling scheduled from 7 AM to 6 PM. Chief Electoral Officer Pankaj Agarwal announced that 2,03,54,350 voters, including 8,821 centenarians, are eligible to participate, with 1,07,75,957 …

No active petition over difference in voter turnout: ECI
5 months ago

No active petition over difference in voter turnout: ECI

Hindustan Times  

None of the election petitions challenging the validity of poll results in 79 Lok Sabha constituencies has raised a question over the difference in voter turnout figures released at 7pm on polling day and those reported the following day, the Election Commission of India said on Sunday. These posts were in response to two reports released over the last two …

False campaign being run to discredit LS polls, says EC on turnout figure claims
5 months ago

False campaign being run to discredit LS polls, says EC on turnout figure claims

The Hindu  

The Election Commission on August 4 rejected the analysis by a citizens' platform about unusually big difference between voter turnout figures declared initially and the final figures in the Lok Sabha elections and said a "false campaign" is being run to discredit the polls. The report had said there is an unusually big difference between the voter turnout figures declared …

Respond to report on voter turnout figures benefitting BJP, Congress tells poll panel
5 months ago

Respond to report on voter turnout figures benefitting BJP, Congress tells poll panel

The Hindu  

Quoting the findings of an expert group, the Congress on August 3 claimed that data showed that the BJP may have won as many as 79 seats because of a big difference between preliminary/initial and final voter turnout figures. The principal Opposition sought clarification from the Election Commission of India on the findings of Vote for Democracy, who conducted a …

Bypolls Updates: Polling Concludes In All Booths; TN's Vikravandi Records Highest Voter Turnout
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Bypolls Updates: Polling Concludes In All Booths; TN's Vikravandi Records Highest Voter Turnout

News 18  

Jalandhar West Assembly Bypoll: Voter Turnout Stood At 51.30% A voter turnout of 51.30 per cent was recorded in the Jalandhar West assembly bypoll in Punjab on Wednesday, according to the data issued by the Election Commission at 5 pm. Raiganj assembly bypoll: Polling Concludes, EVM's Being Sealed Uttarakhand Bypolls LIVE: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Confident of BJP's Victory On …

EC Begins Updating Electoral Rolls for J&K Along With Haryana, Jharkhand and Maharashtra
6 months, 2 weeks ago

EC Begins Updating Electoral Rolls for J&K Along With Haryana, Jharkhand and Maharashtra

News 18  

The historic participation from Jammu and Kashmir in Lok Sabha elections 2024 has prompted the Election Commission of India to initiate preparations for Assembly elections in the Union Territory, starting with the updating of electoral rolls. In a statement, issued on Friday, the poll body said that after the successful completion of the Lok Sabha elections, it has initiated preparations …

71 per cent voter turnout in last phase polls in Odisha
7 months, 1 week ago

71 per cent voter turnout in last phase polls in Odisha

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Amid the prevailing hot and humid weather conditions and a rise in cases of sunstroke deaths, Odisha on Saturday recorded brisk polling in the final phase encompassing six Lok Sabha constituencies and 42 Assembly segments with around 70.67 per cent turnout till 11.30 pm. Among the Assembly seats, Bangiriposi reported the highest voting of 77.52 per cent while Aul …

70.67% turnout in Odisha as voters line up to cast their ballots amid scorching heat
7 months, 1 week ago

70.67% turnout in Odisha as voters line up to cast their ballots amid scorching heat

The Hindu  

In the last phase of the election, Odisha recorded a voter turnout of 62.66% by 5 p.m. in six Lok Sabha constituencies in the coastal region of the State amid hot and humid conditions on Saturday. According to Nikunja Bihari Dhal, Chief Electoral Officer, Odisha, the final voter turnout figure could touch 75% given the long queues of voters seen …

Voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir highest in 35 years: Election Commission
7 months, 1 week ago

Voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir highest in 35 years: Election Commission

Hindustan Times  

The five-year old Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir saw the highest voter turnout in the last 35 years at 58.46%, the Election Commission of India said in a statement on Sunday. In the press statement, chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar and election commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu thanked the polling personnel and security officials for the peaceful …

J&K records highest voter turnout in 35 years; CEC indicates Assembly polls to be held soon
7 months, 1 week ago

J&K records highest voter turnout in 35 years; CEC indicates Assembly polls to be held soon

The Hindu  

The Election Commission on May 27 said Jammu and Kashmir recorded the highest voter turnout in a Lok Sabha poll in last 35 years, with the Kashmir Valley witnessing a "massive" 30 points jump in poll participation compared to 2019. The poll panel also said the combined voter turnout at the polling stations for the entire Union Territory with five …

70 per cent voter turnout recorded in Odisha in crucial third phase
7 months, 2 weeks ago

70 per cent voter turnout recorded in Odisha in crucial third phase

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Around 70 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the third phase elections for six Lok Sabha constituencies and 42 Assembly segments in the state till last update at 11.30 pm on Saturday. Puri Lok Sabha constituency recorded the highest turnout of 73.81 per cent, while Dhenkanal stood second with voting of 73.69 per cent followed by Sambalpur at …

Impossible to change data of votes polled: EC
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Impossible to change data of votes polled: EC

Hindustan Times  

The number of votes polled cannot be altered, the Election Commission of India said on Saturday as it released constituency-wise details of the absolute number of votes cast in the first five phases of the ongoing general elections, just over a month after the first rounds were held. “The Commission has therefore decided to expand the format of turnout data …

61 Percent Voting Recorded in 6th Phase of LS Polling
7 months, 2 weeks ago

61 Percent Voting Recorded in 6th Phase of LS Polling

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu, vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Saxena, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Union Cabinet ministers S. Jaishankar and Hardeep Sigh Puri were among the top dignitaries to cast votes in the national capital during the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections on …

EC releases absolute number of votes cast in first five phases of Lok Sabha polls
7 months, 2 weeks ago

EC releases absolute number of votes cast in first five phases of Lok Sabha polls

The Hindu  

The Election Commission on Saturday released the absolute number of votes cast in each constituency in the first five phases of the general election. This is the first time that the EC has shared the total number of votes cast in this Lok Sabha election. “The commission notes the pattern of false narratives and mischievous design to vitiate electoral process,” …

Poll panel releases absolute turnout for 5 phases: 'Impossible to alter data'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Poll panel releases absolute turnout for 5 phases: 'Impossible to alter data'

India Today  

The Election Commission of India on Saturday released absolute number of voters for the first five phases of polling. The poll panel said that it feels “duly strengthened” by the Supreme Court verdict refusing to consider a plea to direct the Election Commission to publish final data on voter turnout in all polling stations on its website. “The Commission and …

SC refuses to issue EC direction to upload voter turnout data amid LS polls
7 months, 2 weeks ago

SC refuses to issue EC direction to upload voter turnout data amid LS polls

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused an NGO's plea to issue the Election Commission directions to upload polling station-wise voter turnout data on its website during the Lok Sabha polls, saying it would be difficult for the poll panel to to mobilise manpower. The top court adjourned the interlocutory application filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms to …

Indiscriminate disclosure of polling station-wise voter turnout data on website will cause chaos: EC to SC
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Indiscriminate disclosure of polling station-wise voter turnout data on website will cause chaos: EC to SC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Election Commission on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that "indiscriminate disclosure" of polling station-wise voter turnout data and posting it on website will cause chaos in the election machinery which is already in motion for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Indiscriminate disclosure of polling station-wise voter turnout data on website will cause chaos: EC to SC The …

Disclosure of voter turnout data based on Form 17C will cause confusion among voters: ECI to SC
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Disclosure of voter turnout data based on Form 17C will cause confusion among voters: ECI to SC

India TV News  

The Election Commission of India filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court on Wednesday, arguing that disclosing voter turnout data based on Form 17C, which includes records of votes polled at each polling station, could confuse voters. Legal standpoint and rules compliance The ECI stated that there is no legal mandate to publish final authenticated voter turnout data for all …

Congress questions delay in release of voter turnout data by EC
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress questions delay in release of voter turnout data by EC

The Hindu  

Highlighting the overall difference of 1.07 crore between real time voter turnout data and the final figures released by the Election Commission of India, the Congress on Wednesday claimed that this difference translated into 28,000 voters in each Lok Sabha constituency. Congress leader Pawan Khera, who heads the media and publicity department of the party, took to social media platform …

DC Edit | Low voter turnout not healthy for democracy
7 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Low voter turnout not healthy for democracy

Deccan Chronicle  

As the elections to the 18th Lok Sabha covers its major portions with voters in 428 of the 543 constituencies exercising their franchise by the fifth of seven phases, the low turnout of voters remains a concern for all, as reflected by the note of the Election Commission of India. While the first four phases saw a collective 66.95 per …

Lok Sabha elections: Phase 5 sees over 57% voter turnout, West Bengal leads with 73% polling
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections: Phase 5 sees over 57% voter turnout, West Bengal leads with 73% polling

Hindustan Times  

An overall voter turnout of 57.51 per cent was recorded in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections held in 49 parliamentary constituencies across eight states and union territories. Maharashtra recorded the lowest voter turnout at 49.01 per cent, with less than 45 per cent polling in Mumbai South. In Bihar, a voter turnout of 52.60 per cent was recorded …

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