LS polls: Chief Election Commissioner allays fears of EVM tampering
Information about how many votes have been polled in a particular EVM after polling is available with the polling agent and they can verify the EVMs (electronic voting machines) before the counting process, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar added. To a question on misinformation on social media, the chief election commissioner said it is a serious issue. Key Points
Economic TimesPeople displaced by Manipur violence to cast votes at polling stations set up in relief camps
Ahead of LS elections, the ECI, in consultation with state and central govt, has issued directions to state commission. Around 50,000 people have been internally displaced in Manipur. Key Points
ThePrintIran votes in its first parliament election since 2022 protests as questions over turnout loom
Iranian officials and even Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have urged the public to cast ballots, but polling stations in the country’s capital, Tehran, appeared to see... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaSetback for Pakistan Army as PTI takes lead and Nawaz Sharif trails amid poll results delay
Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has accused country's election commission of trying to rig the results, leading to delays. US strongly condemns the violence witnessed on polling day. Key Points
ThePrintCounting of votes begins in Pakistan after polling day marred by Taliban violence, booth capture
At least five killed after militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa opened fire on security forces in different areas across the province. Leaders alleged Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) captured booths in North Waziristan. Key Points
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Revanth Reddy's brother stopped from entering Kamareddy polling booth
According to the Election Commission, Telangana has seen a voter turnout of 20.64 percent till 11 am. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesTelangana Election 2023: Clash erupts between BRS and Congress workers in Rangareddy district
According to the Election Commission, the state recorded 20.64 per cent polling till 11 am, up from 8.52 per cent till 9 am. Key Points
Business TodayTelangana polls: Here is how to check live status of polling booth in Hyderabad
Implemented through the 'My GHMC' app and GHMC website, this initiative covers all polling stations across the 15 assembly constituencies in the Hyderabad district, providing real-time updates on voter queues on November 30. The Queue Live' feature provides guidance to voters on reaching the polling station using Google Maps, with a corresponding link available on the app and website. Key Points
Economic TimesRajasthan Polls: Over 68% voter turnout, two deaths, few incidents of violence mark battle between Congress, BJP
Rajasthan Assembly Elections witnessed a 68.24% voter turnout, with polling booths open from 7 am to 6 pm. Two deaths due to cardiac arrest and incidents of violence were reported. Key Points
mintAssembly elections: 68.24% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan till 5pm
The highest polling was recorded in Jaisalmer district (76.57%) while the lowest polling was recorded in Pali (60.71%) Key Points
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Rajasthan Election 2023 voting today: Here's how to find your polling booth | A step-by-step guide
Rajasthan Election 2023: The voting in Rajasthan will take place between 7 am and 6 pm on November 25. The poll results will be announced on December 3. Key Points
mintKamal Nath's son Nakul 'stopped' from entering Chhindwara polling booth. Watch
Madhya Pradesh assembly election: According to the Election Commission, the state has seen a voter turnout of 27.86 percent till 11 am on Friday. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Timespolling begins in Madhya Pradesh for 230 assembly seats
The single-phase voting covering all seats - 47 reserved for Scheduled Tribes and 35 for Scheduled Castes - has more than 5.6 crore registered voters. Key Points
ThePrintChhattisgarh Polls: Around 60,000 security personnel deployed for over 600 polling booths in Naxal-hit Bastar
Naxalites have called upon voters to boycott the polls in Bastar region. They killed a BJP leader in a village in Narayanpur district on Saturday while he was campaigning for the party. Key Points
FirstpostMore than 125 villages in Chhattisgarh will vote in own booths for first time
126 villages in Chhattisgarh will get a polling station for the first time since Independence. The government has walked the extra mile to showcase normalcy in Bastar, which will vote in the first phase on November 7. Key Points
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Roads, security camps & a bridge put Bastar villages on poll map. Maoists resist with pamphlets & bombs
Bastar, the heartland of the Maoist conflict, votes 7 November in first phase of Chhattisgarh assembly polls. Several initiatives promise to ease the voting experience this time. Key Points
ThePrintWill the Maoists' call for a poll boycott affect the Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh?
As Chhattisgarh gears up for elections in November, the Maoists have called for a boycott, although response varies among residents, especially those residing in remote areas. Security challenges persist, with some polling stations relocated due to safety concerns, and residents facing obstacles, including river crossings and potential Maoist interference, while trying to cast their votes. Key Points
Economic Times‘No CAPF to stop miscreants, we watched helplessly’: Bengal poll officials
Several polling officials in West Bengal complained of malpractices during the recent panchayat elections, including booth capturing and damaging of ballot boxes. They claimed that supporters of a particular political party were involved in these activities, with no Central Armed Police Force personnel present to stop them. The election saw a wave of violence, resulting in at least 19 deaths. The State Election Commission has ordered repolling in 697 booths across 19 districts. Opposition parties have accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of being behind the violence. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesVote from Home: Missed opportunity for many and a choice not picked by others
For some, it was a point of pride or a sense of duty, and for some others, it was a lack of awareness as many senior citizens aged above 80 and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) came to the voting booths instead of choosing the novel postal ballot option provided to them during this year’s election. Across the State, it was a common sight for these people, including nonagenarians and centenarians, to arrive at the voting stations and either take the help of wheelchair or family members to cast their vote. Key Points
The HinduPleasant weather, midweek voting day aid big turnout in Karnataka
Karnataka witnessed a heavy voter turnout across its 58,545 polling stations, with the election commission issuing tokens to people who were queuing at 6 pm to allow them to vote outside of official hours. A 23-year-old woman gave birth in a polling booth in the Ballari district, while a 49-year-old man died of a heart attack after voting in Hassan. Despite some mild clashes reported, police described the overall atmosphere as peaceful, with no polling stations requiring a repoll. Key Points
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Karnataka: Poll turnout may surpass 70% as large numbers turn up for voting
The officials facilitated voting by issuing tokens to citizens who turned up till 6 pm, and extended polling hours as people waited patiently for their turn. Officials expect the polling to surpass the 2018 turnout of 72% and touch around 75% as pleasant weather and choice of a mid-week day influenced larger turnout. Key Points
Economic TimesKarnataka Elections 2023: Nearly 21 pc vote in first four hours of polling
A voter turnout of 8.26 per cent was recorded in the first two hours of polling in Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections on Wednesday, according to Election Commission data. The highest percentage was in the coastal district of Udupi (13.28 per cent) and the lowest in Chamarajanagar district (5.75 per cent) till 9 am. Key Points
Economic TimesVoting in Meghalaya, Nagaland peaceful, no demands for re-poll: Election Commission
Polling across 3,419 polling stations in Meghalaya and 2,291 in Nagaland went off peacefully today.... Advance planning and extensive monitoring by the commission led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar...ensured smooth conduct of elections in the two states with no re-poll reported in any of the 5,710 polling stations, the EC said. Key Points
Economic TimesErode East bypoll live updates | 70.58% votes polled till 5 p.m.
For the first time since the 2021 Assembly election in Tamil Nadu, the State witnesses a by-election in the Erode (East) Assembly constituency on February 27, 2023. polling began at 7 a.m. and ended at 6 p.m. As many as 2,26,898 electors were eligible to cast their votes in 238 polling booths. Key Points
The HinduErode East bypoll live updates | 59.22% votes polled till 3 p.m.
For the first time since the 2021 Assembly election in Tamil Nadu, the State witnesses a by-election in the Erode (East) Assembly constituency on February 27, 2023. polling began at 7 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. Arrangements are in place for 2,26,898 electors electors to cast their votes in 238 polling booths. Key Points
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Erode East bypoll live updates | 44.57% votes polled till 1 p.m.
For the first time since the 2021 Assembly election in Tamil Nadu, the State witnesses a by-election in the Erode (East) Assembly constituency on February 27, 2023. polling began at 7 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. Arrangements are in place for 2,26,898 electors electors to cast their votes in 238 polling booths. Key Points
The HinduErode East bypoll live updates | 27.89 % votes polled till 11 a.m.
For the first time since the 2021 Assembly election in Tamil Nadu, the State witnesses a by-election in the Erode (East) Assembly constituency on February 27, 2023. polling begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. Arrangements are in place for 2,26,898 electors electors to cast their votes in 238 polling booths. Key Points
The HinduErode East bypoll live updates | Congress, AIADMK candidates cast votes
For the first time since the 2021 Assembly election in Tamil Nadu, the State witnesses a by-election in the Erode (East) Assembly constituency on February 27, 2023. polling begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. Arrangements are in place for 2,26,898 electors electors to cast their votes in 238 polling booths. Key Points
The HinduMeghalaya polls: 21 lakh voters to seal fate of 369 candidates on Monday
Polling will begin at 7 am in 3,419 booths and will continue till 4 pm. As many as 640 polling booths have been categorised as 'vulnerable' and 323 as 'critical'. Key Points
Economic TimesLok Sabha elections 2024: Is polling day a ‘paid holiday’ for employees? What the Constitution of India states
The Election Commission of India (ECI) declared the most awaited final dates of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on March 16. Find out whether polling days are paid holidays for employees. Key Points
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Stopped from voting in rural polls, allege voters in Kolkata's New Town
Voters in Kolkata's New Town area claim that they were stopped from voting in the West Bengal panchayat elections by goons blocking access to polling booths. Smart city residents belonging to the New Town Forum group had been protesting against their inclusion in the panchayat area and had also decided to boycott the polls. However, the group accused the ruling Trinamool Congress party of using our boycott call to loot votes . Key Points
Economic TimesSC ordered 2% slip audit in 2019 on parties' petition
The Supreme Court has heard a plea for a complete count of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail paper slips in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The Election Commission of India (EC) has defended its rationale in courts and found support from experts such as the Indian Statistical Institute. Key Points
Economic TimesLok Sabha polls: Deposit weapons by March 31 or face prosecution, says Ludhiana DEO - Times of India
Sakshi Sawhney instructs Ludhiana arms license holders to deposit weapons by March 31 for election safety. Expenditure-sensitive areas identified. Non Key Points
The Times of IndiaAssembly Elections 2023 LIVE: MP records 45.40% voter turnout till 1 pm, Chhattisgarh sees 38.22%
Assembly Elections 2023 LIVE: Voting begins on all 230 MP seats and 70 Chhattisgarh seats. PM Modi encouraged voters in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh on Friday to actively participate in the democratic process by exercising their right to vote. Key Points
FirstpostGet set, go: All preparations almost complete for 2024 Parliamentary elections, says CEC Rajiv Kumar
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced that preparations for the upcoming 2024 Parliamentary elections are nearly finished. He assured that the Election Commission is fully equipped to conduct both the Parliamentary and state Assembly elections. Kumar highlighted efforts to enhance inclusivity in electoral rolls, specifically mentioning special efforts made to enrol 3,380 third-gender voters. Key Points
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Quirky tales from '57 polls: Voter offering prayers to ballot box; candidate filing paper as 'Christ'
During the 1957 elections, a voter in Madras chose to vote only for Sukumar Sen, the first CEC, amidst election propaganda harassment. Unusual incidents added humor to the serious event. Key Points
Economic TimesBengal Panchayat polls: No information was provided on sensitive booths, says BSF DIG
West Bengal State Election Commission didn't provide information on sensitive polling booths to central security forces despite repeated requests from Border Security Force, said a senior BSF official. On June 7, BSF was informed of just the numbers of such booths without their location or other details. Key Points
Economic Times'Haryana Police, CRPF have kidnapped 6 Congress MLAs' alleges Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu
CM Sukhu accuses CRPF and Haryana Police of 'kidnapping' Congress MLAs during counting. He reassures that the missing MLAs are in contact with their families and there is no cause for alarm. Key Points
mintTelangana election 2023: Allu Arjun, Jr NTR, former cricketer Azharuddin and more cast votes
The two superstars stood in line to cast their votes. Allu Arjun arrived alone at the polling booth, while Jr NTR came with his wife, Lakshmi Pranathi, and mother, Shalini Nandamuri. The Megastar Chiranjeevi also came along with his family to cast their vote at the polling booth Key Points
Business TodayRajasthan records 9.77% voter turnout till 9:30 am, says Election Commission
Rajasthan experienced a 9.77% voter turnout as citizens cast their votes in the ongoing polling for the 199 assembly constituencies. This data was reported by the Election Commission at 9:30 am, shedding light on the active participation of the electorate in the democratic process. As voters exercised their franchise, the state set the stage for a crucial electoral event, with political parties closely monitoring the evolving voter dynamics. Key Points
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Karnataka election 2023 exit poll results: Check time, date and other details here
Karnataka election: polling is scheduled to end at 6 pm. There are more than 5.3 crore registered electors in the state. And once polling is declared closed, agencies like CVoter, Lokniti-CSDS, Axis My India and Today's Chanakya are expected to release exit poll results. Key Points
Economic TimesDelays in Pakistan poll results, Imran Khan's party alleges mass rigging
PTI stated that votes of each candidate are tabulated at each polling station on the Form 45. Imran Khan's party emntioned that copies of these forms have been collected by PTI candidate's polling agents, which show them winning by large majority. However, returning officers are now manipulating the results using Form 47. Key Points
Economic TimesWest Bengal Panchayat Election 2023 Live Updates: 8 killed in clashes; long queue of voters at polling booths
West Bengal Panchayat Elections 2023: The voting for panchayat polls in West Bengal is under way. The voting is being held in a single phase. Around 5.67 crore voters are likely to exercise their franchise to choose representatives for nearly 928 seats across 22 zilla parishads, 9,730 panchayat samities, and 63,229 gram panchayat seats. The pre-poll status in the panchayats of the state saw massive violent episodes and the deaths of some. The polls are likely to see a fierce tussle for control of local administrations between the ruling Trinamool Congress, Indian Secular Front and the Bharatiya Janata Party and will be a litmus test for both parties ahead of next year's Lok Sabha elections. In 2018, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) won uncontested, 34 per cent of the seats in panchayat elections, which also saw various instances of violence. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates Key Points
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