Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - Election Updates

• Commission dedicates violence-free polls to the Father of the Nation
• Election Commission of India submits list of newly elected members to the 18th Lok Sabha to the Hon'ble President of India
• Due Constitution Notification of General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024
• General Election to the House of People (Lok Sabha), 2024 - Lifting of Model Code of Conduct - regarding
• 65.79% voter turnout recorded at polling stations in GE 2024
• ECIs reply to Mr Jairam Ramesh response
• Letter to INC leader Mr. Jairam Ramesh
• Voter Turnout - 61.63% as of 11:45 PM for phase 7
• Polling now completed for 7 phases, largest electoral exercise in the world Phase-7 voter turnout 59.45 % as of 8:45 PM
• Administrtive Standard Operating Procedure (Administrative-SOP) for checking and verification of burnt memory/microcontroller of EVM (Ballot Unit, Control Unit and VVPAT) post the announcement of results.
• General Elections 2024 -Dissemination of Counting Day Trends and Results
• We, the people echo in unison and keep the wheels of democracy spinning as voting for the 18th Lok Sabha election ends
• 7th and last phase of Lok Sabha election 2024 tomorrow
• Home Voting for eligible voters extended pan India for the first time in General Elections 2024
• Voter turnout of 63.37% recorded in phase-6 of General Elections 2024
• J&K makes an indelible mark on India’s electoral history with highest voter turnout in a General Election in last 35 years
• Bye Election to the Council of States from Maharashtra- reg.
• Biennial Election to the Council of States from Kerala due to retirement of sitting members on 01.07.2024-reg.
• Voter Turnout – 61.20% as of 11:45 PM for phase 6
• Peaceful polling across 58 PCs in 8 States/UTs in Phase 6 Phase-6 Voter Turnout of 59.06% as of 7:45 PM
• Anantnag-Rajouri PC makes history, as it records its highest turnout in the last 35 years, at 51.35
• EC releases absolute number of voters for all completed phases
• General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024- List of Contesting Candidates in Form 7A for Phase-7
• All set for penultimate phase (Phase-6) polling tomorrow
• Biennial election to the Maharashtra Legislative Council from 02 Graduates’ and 02 Teachers’ Constituencies-reg.
• Voter turnout of 62.2% recorded in phase-5 of General Elections 2024
• Commission's directions to President, Indian National Congress regarding Model Code of Conduct - regarding
• Commission's directions to President, Bharatiya Janata Party regarding Model Code of Conduct - regarding
• 904 candidates to contest elections across 08 States/UTs going for polls in Phase 7 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024
• Model Code of Conduct - Commission’s Order dated 21.05.2024 to Shri Abhijit Gangopadhyay, Candidate of Bharatiya Janata Party from 30-Tamluk PC of West Bengal
• Instructions on use of Symbol Loading Unit (SLU) and storage of SLUs after commissioning of EVMs and VVPATs - regarding.
• Voter Turnout – 60.09% as of 11:30 PM for phase 5
• Peaceful polling across 49 PCs in 8 States/UTs in Phase-V
• Baramulla is heading for the highest turnout in the last 8 Lok Sabha elections; records 54.21% as of 5 PM
• General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024- List of Contesting Candidates in Form 7A for Phase-6
• Biennial Election to the Karnataka Legislative Council by the Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to fill the seats of members retiring on 17.06.2024- reg.
• All arrangements in place for Phase-5 polling tomorrow
• Model Code of Conduct - Commission's Notice dated 18.05.2024 to Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, President, West Bengal Unit of Bharatiya Janata Party on complaint of AITC dated 05.05.2024.
• Model Code of Conduct - Commission's Notice dated 18.05.2024 to Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, President, West Bengal Unit of Bharatiya Janata Party on complaint of AITC dated 04.05.2024.
• Model Code of Conduct - Commission's Order dated 18.05.2024 to Shri Humayun Kabir, AITC MLA from 69-Bharatpur Assembly Constituency.
• Election-time seizures to cross Rs.9,000 crores soon
• 889 candidates to contest elections across 8 States/UTs going for polls in Phase 6 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024
• Citizens join big time with EC to check electoral malpractices and enforce clean elections
• Voter turnout of 69.16% recorded in phase-4 of General Elections 2024
• Model Code of Conduct - Commission's Show Cause Notice to Shri Abhijit Gangopadhyay, BJP Candidate, 30- Tamluk PC, West Bengal
• Commission takes tough stand against post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh
• Voter turnout in first four phases 66.95%
• List of Star Campaigner of Political Parties - Himachal Pradesh State
• List of Star Campaigner of Political Parties - Punjab State
• Commission’s second Suo motu report on two month’s enforcement of MCC during GE 2024
• Biennial election to the Maharashtra Legislative Council from Graduates’ and Teachers’ Constituencies- Postponement of schedule- reg.
• Voter Turnout – 67.25 % as of 11:45 PM for phase 4
• Srinagar PC records 36.58% voter turnout at 8 pm, highest in many decades
• Peaceful polling across 96 PCs in 10 States/UTs in Phase-IV
• General Election to the Lok Sabha, 2024- List of Contesting Candidates in Form 7A for Phase 5
• All arrangements in place for Phase-4 polling tomorrow
• Voter turnout of 65.68% recorded in phase-3 of General Elections 2024
• Allegation by the President, INC regarding release of voter turnout data- Rejection by the Commission thereof - Alongwith missing annexures
• Allegation by the President INC regarding release of voter turnout data- Rejection by the Commission thereof
• 75 delegates from 23 countries witness the poll process first-hand in 6 States as part of IEVP
• Voter Turnout – 65.68% as of 10 PM for phase 3
• 695 candidates to contest elections across 8 States/UTs going for polls in Phase 5 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024
• Biennial Election to Maharashtra Legislative Council from 02 Graduates' and 02 Teachers' Constituency
• Voter Turnout – 64.4% as of 11:40 PM for phase 3
• Peaceful polling across 11 States/UTs in Phase-III of General Elections Voter Turnout - 61.45% as of 8PM
• Take down request to 'X' for post by 'BJP4Karnaraka
• Anonymous Hoardings, Bill boards, pamphlets and other apparatus etc. for political Advertisements- strict action to be taken -Regarding
• General Election to the Lok Sabha, 2024 - Deferement of Rythu Bharosa (erstwhile Rythu Bandhu) Assistance till date of poll in Telangana-MCC - regarding
• List of Expenditure Observers in Odisha Legislative Assembly
• List of Expenditure Observers in Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
• List of Expenditure Observers Phase VII
• List of Expenditure Observers Phase VI
• List of Expenditure Observers Phase V
• List of Expenditure Observers Phase IV
• General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024- Election Commission Notification under Section 30 & 56 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 for Phase 7
• Preparations in place for Phase-3 polling tomorrow
• Simultaneous General Elections to the Lok Sabha and APLA, 2024-Order to Shri Nara Chandra Babu Naidu, President, TDP- MCC - Regarding
• Simultaneous General Elections to the Lok Sabha and APLA, 2024-Order to Shri Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, President, YRSCP - MCC - Regarding
• ECI directs responsible and ethical use of social media platforms by political parties and their representatives
• Responsible and ethical use of social media- letter to all political parties
• General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024- List of Contesting Candidates in Form 7A for Phase-4
• Largest ever global delegation to witness India's General Election
• On ECI’s invitation, 75 International visitors from EMBs of 23 countries arrive to watch the world’s largest elections unfold
• ECI remains keenly focussed on enhancing voter turn out
• Filling of Affidavit by candidate at an election -No Dues Certificate -reg.
• General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024- List of Contesting Candidates in Form 7A for PCs of Andhra Pradesh for Phase 4
• 1717 candidates to contest elections across 10 States/UTs going for polls in phase 4 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024
• ECI directs all political parties to cease enrolling/ registering voters for post- election beneficiary-oriented schemes under the guise of surveys
• Model Code of Conduct - Advisory to Political Parties – Regarding registering of voters for post-election beneficiary-oriented schemes by getting pamphlets or forms filled or conducting surveys for the same purpose through forms or digitally.
• Biennial election to the Karnataka Legislative Council from 03 Graduates’ and 03 Teachers’ Constituencies
• Corrigendum - Order to Shri K Chandrashekar Rao, President, BRS and Star Campaigner for BRS - MCC - Regarding
• General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024- Election Commission Notification under Section 56 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951- Increase of Hours of Poll in State of Telangana
• General Election to the Lok Sabha, Telangana, 2024-Order to Shri K Chandrashekar Rao, President, BRS and Star Campaigner for BRS - MCC - Regarding
• ECI issues direction for handling and storage of Symbol Loading Units in compliance of Supreme Court Order
• Instructions on use of Symbol Loading Unit (SLU) and storage of SLUs after commissioning of EVMs and VVPATs -regarding.
• General Election to the House of the People, 2024- Notification under Section 56 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951- Change in Date of Poll for 3 Anantnag-Rajouri PC of UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Voting by tribal communities blossoms as ECI’s outreach to them bears fruit
• General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024- Change in Date of Poll in 3-Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary Constituency of UT of Jammu and Kashmir
• Voter turnout of 66.14% in phase 1 and 66.71% in phase 2 recorded in General Elections 2024
• Election Commission's Notification under Section 30 and 56 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 for Phase 6 of General Election to the House of the People, 2024.
• General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024- List of Contesting Candidates in Form 7A for Phase 3
• Peaceful polling across 13 States/UTs in phase 2 of General Elections Voter Turnout 60.96 as of 7PM
• General Election to the Lok Sabha, Telangana, 2024-Order to Smt. Konda Surekha, Star Campaigner for INC, Minister, Govt. of Telangana - MCC - Regarding
• Election Commission's Notification under Section 30 and 56 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 for Phase 5 of the General Election to the House of the People, 2024
• Every arrangement in place for phase 2 polling tomorrow
• Commission's Notice dated 25.04.2024 to President, Indian National Congress- regarding
• Commission's Notice dated 25.04.2024 to President, Bharatiya Janata Party - regarding
• Bye Election to the Telangana Legislative Council from Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates’ Constituency- reg.
• General Election to the House of the People, 2024- Notification under Section 56 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951- Change in poll hours for Bihar.
• General Election to the House of the People, 2024- Notification under Section 56 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951- Change in poll hours for Bihar.
• General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024- List of Contesting Candidates in Form 7A for Phase 2- Corrigendum.
• 1351 candidates to contest elections across 12 States/UTs going for polls in phase 3 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024
• General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024- Advisory on prevention of Heat wave impact - regarding.
• IMD forecasts Normal weather for Phase 2 Lok Sabha Poll
• High turnout in Phase 1 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 despite heat wave Polling remains largely peaceful across 21 States/UTs
• Voters show great enthusiasm, with reports and visuals rolling in, as polling reaches halfway mark
• General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024- List of Contesting Candidates in Form 7A for Phase-2.
• Commission holds Video-Conference with over 250 Observers of Phase 2, directs them to ensure smooth, free and fair polling
• India set to celebrate world’s biggest festival of democracy: voting for General Elections 2024 commences tomorrow
• Election Commission’s Notification under Section 30 and 56 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 for Phase 4 of General Election to the House of the People, 2024.
• Commission's Show Cause Notice to Shri K. Chandrasekhar Rao, President, Bharat Rashtra Samithi regarding violation of Model Code of Conduct
• Commission's Order to Shri Randeep Singh Surjewala, Member of Parliament, Indian National Congress regarding violation of Model Code of Conduct
• ECI states position on enforcement of MCC during first month
• With General Elections 2024 underway, ECI is on track for the highest ever seizures of inducements recorded in the 75 year history of Lok Sabha elections in the country
• 102 PCs in 21 States/UTs and 92 Assembly Constituencies in Arunachal & Sikkim are all set for polling on 19th April, 2024
• Major relief to Kashmiri migrant voters; ECI abolishes cumbersome procedure of Form-M for migrants residing at Jammu and Udhampur
• ECI walks the extra mile to reach at the doorstep of elderly and PwD voters
• Election Commission's Notification under Section 30 and 56 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 for 29-Betul(ST) PC of Madhya Pradesh
• Election Commission's Notification under Section 30 and 56 of Representation of the People Act, 1951 for the General Election to House of the People, 2024 for Phase 3
• Gazette notification for Phase 3 of General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 to be issued on April 12, 2024
• ECI cracks down on anonymous political hoardings; directs disclosure of publishers and printers for traceability and accountability
• General Election to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim, 2024 - Restriction on printing of pamphlets, posters etc.
• General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024 - Schedule for Conduct of Poll in 29-Betul (ST) Parliamentary Constituency of Madhya Pradesh adjourned due to death of contesting candidate of Bahujan Samaj Party, a recognised National Party
• Commission's letter to Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, President, Indian National Congress regarding violation of Model Code of Conduct
• Commission's Show Cause Notice to Shri Randeep Singh Surjewala, Member of Parliament, General Secretary, Indian National Congress
• 1210 candidates to contest elections across 13 States/UTs going for polls in phase 2 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024
• General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024- List of Contesting Candidates in Form 7A for Phase-1 of election
• ECI leverages power of social media to engage young and urban voters for enhanced participation in GE 2024
• Over 73,000 applications received on Suvidha Portal since the announcement of General Elections 2024; more than 44,600 requests approved
• List of Expenditure Observers Phase III
• In a first, ECI holds 'Conference on Low Voter Turnout' with Municipal Commissioners and DEOs from select districts to increase voter turnout in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
• Notice to Ms. Atishi reg. alleged violation of provisions of MCC and Electoral Laws
• ECI to meet with Municipal Commissioners and DEOs from cities/districts in 11 lowest-polling States tomorrow to find ways to improve voter turnout in Lok Sabha Elections
• ECI directs Chief Secretaries and Director General of Police of all States/UTs and heads of central agencies to ensure peaceful and inducement free General Elections 2024
• General elections to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha & Sikkim, 2024 - Media Coverage during the period referred to in Section 126 of the R.P. Act, 1951 and other guidelines regarding.
• Commission transfers 8 DMs and 12 SPs in five states
• ECI introduces 'Myth vs Reality Register' to proactively combat mis-information in General Elections 2024
• General elections to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha Sikkim, 2024 - Pre-certification of Political Advertisements in Print Media on the day of poll and one day prior to poll - reg.
• Special Observers (General and Police) deployed in six states - Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal
• Commission's Order to Ms. Supriya Shrinate, Chairperson, Social Media and Digital Platform, All India Congress Committee
• Commission's Order to Shri Dilip Ghosh, Member of Parliament, Medinipur Constituency, West Bengal
• ECI's C-Vigil app a big hit with voters : over 79,000 violations reported so far through the complaints app since announcement of General Elections; 99% cases disposed off
• General Election to Lok Sabha 2024 and State Legislative Assemblies 2024 - Allotment of Broadcast/Telecast time to Recognized National/State Political Parties -regarding.
• Election Commission's Notification under Section 30 and 56 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 for General Election to the House of the People, 2024 for Phase-II
• Commission's Show Cause Notice to Ms. Supriya Shrinate, Chairperson, Social Media and Digital Platform, All India Congress Committee
• Commission's Show Cause Notice to Shri Dilip Ghosh, Member of Parliament, Medinipur Constituency, West Bengal
• Withhold Bye-Election to 30-Akola West Assembly Constituency of Maharashtra
• Filing of nominations in the second phase of General Elections begins tomorrow after ECI issues Gazette notification for Phase 2
• Public disclosure by ECI of the data relating to electoral bonds as supplied by the State Bank of India today ie 21st March 2024
• General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024 Complaint regarding distribution of gift items - reg.
• General Election to Legislative Assembly of Sikkim, 2024- COUNTING OF VOTES
• General Election to Legislative Assembly of Sikkim, 2024- PAID HOLIDAY
• General Election to Legislative Assembly of Sikkim, 2024- DRY DAY
• General Election to Legislative Assembly of Odisha, 2024- COUNTING OF VOTES
• General Election to Legislative Assembly of Odisha, 2024- PHASE WISE DRY DAY
• General Election to Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh, 2024- COUNTING OF VOTES
• General Election to Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh, 2024- PAID HOLIDAY
• General Election to Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh, 2024- DRY DAY
• General Election to Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh, 2024- COUNTING OF VOTES
• General Election to Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh, 2024- PHASE WISE PAID HOLIDAY
• General Election to Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh, 2024- PHASE WISE DRY DAY
• General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024 and Bye-elections to ACs of various States- COUNTING OF VOTES
• General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024 and Bye-elections to ACs of various States- PHASE WISE PAID HOLIDAY
• General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024 and Bye-elections to ACs of various States- PHASE WISE DRY DAY
• Regarding no further delivery of Messages regarding Viksit Bharat during Model Code of Conduct.
• Commission transfers such DMs & SPs who are not conferred IAS and IPS respectively; transfers 8 non-cadre SPs/SSPs and 5 non-cadre DMs in four states of Gujarat, Punjab, Odisha and West Bengal
• Commission's Notification under Section 60(c) of the RP Act, 1951 for the purpose of voting through postal ballot for Absentee voters in the category of electors above the age of 85 years, electors with physical disability and COVID-19 suspect or affected persons
• Immediate action to be taken for enforcement of Model Code of Conduct after announcement of General Elections to House of the People (Lok Sabha), 2024 and State Legislative Assemblies in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim and certain bye-elections- regarding.
• Commission's Notification under Section 60(c) of the RP Act, 1951 for the purpose of voting through postal ballot for Absentee voters in the category of persons employed in essential services-regarding.
• Preparation of electoral roll for conduct of elections
• Clarification on preparation of electoral roll for conduct of election - Disposal of advance application w.r.t. 01.04.2024 as the qualifying date -reg.
• Registration of political parties under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951-Public Notice Period - regarding.
• Filing of nominations in the first phase of General Elections began this morning after ECI issues Gazette notification for Phase 1
• Commission's Notification under Section 60(c) of the RP Act, 1951 for the purpose of voting through postal ballot for Absentee voters in the category of electors above the age of 85 years, electors with physical disability and COVID-19 suspect or affected persons
• Election Commission notification under Section 30 and 56 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 for General Election to the House of the People for Phase-1
• Commission's Notification under Section 60(c) of the RP Act, 1951 for the purpose of voting through postal ballot for Absentee voters in the category of persons employed in essential services-regarding.
• Preparation of electoral roll for conduct of elections
• Immediate action to be taken for enforcement of Model Code of Conduct after announcement of General Elections to House of the People (Lok Sabha), 2024 and State Legislative Assemblies in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim and certain bye-elections.
• Release of funds under MPs’/MLAs’ Local Area Development Scheme - General Elections to House of the People (Lok Sabha), 2024 and State Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim and certain bye-elections.
• Application of Model Code of Conduct – General Elections to House of the People (Lok Sabha), 2024 and State Legislative Assemblies in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim, and certain bye-elections.
• Change of counting of votes in respect of Assembly Constituencies of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim
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