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  • Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024 Dates, Phase, Voting Time, Other Details |

    Maharashtra Election Dates 2024: The Election Commission of India announced the dates for the Assembly Polls for Maharashtra on Tuesday. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with the two Election Commissioners – Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu announced the details of the much-awaited election. The legislative assembly of Maharashtra is set to end on November 3. 

    As per the Election Commission of India trends, the 288 legislative assembly seats are likely to go to the polls in single phase. The counting of votes may get concluded before November 26. 

    The Election Commission of India (ECI) reported, the state has 9.63 crore registered voters, with 4.97 crore male voters and 4.66 crore female voters. A total of 52,789 polling stations will be set up, including 39,048 in rural areas and 13,741 in urban areas.

    Maharashtra Assembly Election Full Schedule 2024 

    Nomination Filing Start Date: 22-10-24
    Nomination Filing End Date: 29-10-24 
    Scrutiny of nomination: 30-10-24
    Withdrawal of nomination: 4-11-24
    Voting Date: 20-11-24
    Result Counting Date: 23-11-24

    In 2019, the assembly elections were held on October 21 while the counting of votes was held on October 24. During the last elections, the BJP and then an undivided Shiv Sena had contested the polls together. The BJP had bagged 105 seats while the Sena had got 56 seats. Congress had managed to win 44 seats, and NCP 56 seats.

    However, the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance failed to form a government after no consensus was reached over sharing the Chief Ministerial post. Then, Shiv Sena had joined hands with Congress and the undivided NCP to form Maha Vikas Aghadi which ruled the state for around three years. Later, a rebellion in Shiv Sena led by current Chief Minister Eknath Shinde propelled the BJP to power. Subsequently, Ajit Pawar led a rebellion in NCP and joined the ruling Mahayuti coalition as well. 

    The Maharashtra elections 2024 will be a litmus test for Shiv Sena-UBT, Shiv Sena-Shinde faction, NCP-Ajit Pawar faction and NCP-Sharad Pawar.

  • Chhattisgarh: New names will be added to the voter list from October 29, special summary revision program of photo voter lists released

    Raipur. The Election Commission of India has announced a special summary revision program of the voter list in Chhattisgarh. Under this program, the citizens of the state will get a chance to make necessary amendments in name registration, deletion, transfer and entry in the voter list. This program is being organized keeping in mind the eligibility date of 01 January 2025.

    According to the program released by the Commission, the preliminary publication of the voter list will be done in all the polling stations of the state on October 29, 2024 (Tuesday) and with this the process of receiving claims/objections will start. All citizens can submit claims/objections till November 28, 2024 (Thursday). During this period, special camps will also be organized in all the polling stations on November 09, 2024 (Saturday), November 10, 2024 (Sunday) and November 16, 2024 (Saturday), November 17, 2024 (Sunday).

    All the claims and objections received during this period will be resolved and the final publication of the electoral roll will be done on January 6, 2025 (Monday). As per the instructions of the Commission, the voter list of all polling stations will also be published on the office website https://ceochhattisgarh.nic.in/ on the initial publication date 29 October 2024 (Tuesday) and the final publication date 06 January 2025 (Monday). As per the instructions of the Election Commission of India, the process of H2H Survey (door-to-door verification) will be completed by all the booth level officers under the state from August 20, 2024 to October 18, 2024 and the process of filling Form-8 / Form-7 for shifted/dead voters will be completed as per the requirement. Apart from this, the process of filling Form-7 for duplicate voters through DSE (Demographically Similar Entries) will also be done during the door-to-door survey.

    Such young citizens, who are completing 18 years of age as on 01 January 2025, can get their names added to the voter list by submitting an application in Form-6. During this period, applications will be received in Form-7 for deletion of names of dead, permanently transferred voters and applications will be received in Form 8 for correction of erroneous names, other necessary amendments and any type of transfer. As per the instructions of the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, apart from 01 January, young citizens who are completing 18 years of age as on 01 April, 01 July and 01 October, 2025 will be able to apply in advance in the prescribed Form 6 to get their names included in the voter list.

    To apply, common citizens can obtain the prescribed form through the booth level officer at their polling station. The Election Commission of India, New Delhi has also provided the facility of online application for citizens through the ‘Voter Helpline App’. This application is available for download on both Android and iOS platforms. Apart from this, voters can also apply online for adding or modifying their names through the website https://voters.eci.gov.in/. For any kind of information or complaint related to registration in the electoral roll, the call center established at the state level 180023311950 can be contacted.

    To make the voter list of the state pure and error-free, the Chief Electoral Officer, Chhattisgarh has appealed to all the citizens for cooperation in this nationwide program and to submit maximum number of online applications.

  • Election Commission To Charge Rs 350 From People Who Fail To Vote? Check Truth Behind Viral Message |

    New Delhi: Amidst the hustle and bustle linked to Lok Sabha Polls, a post is getting viral on social media platforms, stating that the Election Commission of India (ECI) will deduct Rs 350 from the bank accounts of those who will not cast a vote in coming general election. The viral message claims that if the person doesn’t have money in the bank account, then the money would be deducted from the mobile recharge. 

    Now, the Election Commission has clarified that the viral post of fake and there is no such plan. The ECI took a microblogging site X and asserted that this claim is false. “Fake Claim – If you don’t vote, 350 rupees will be deducted from your bank account: Election Commission. Reality: This claim is false. The Election Commission has not made any such decision,” ECI wrote on the official handle.

    नहीं दिया वोट तो बैंक अकाउंट से कटेंगे 350 रुपएः आयोग

     यह दावा फर्जी है, चुनाव आयोग द्वारा ऐसा कोई निर्णय नहीं लिया गया है।#FakeNews #ECI #VerifyBeforeYouAmplify pic.twitter.com/yqnzWwrw6E
     Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) April 2, 2024

    Earlier, the ECI notified many rules and regulations for the contesting parties and the voters, specifically for first-time voters. The commission always notifies the information through their official social media handle or on the website. 

    The Lok Sabha election is scheduled to be held in seven phases for 543 Lok Sabha seats, to start on April 19, the second phase to cast the vote on April 26, the third phase on May 7, the fourth on May 13, the Fifth on May 30, the sixth phase on May 25 and the last phase of Lok Sabha 2024 election voting will be held on June 1. The ECI has announced to declare the result of the general election on June 4, 2024.

  • J&K Assembly Polls Soon After Lok Sabha Elections: CEC Rajiv Kumar |

    NEW DELHI: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, on Saturday said that assembly elections in J&K will be held soon. CEC Rajiv Kumar, while addressing a press conference, stated that assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held soon after the Lok Sabha polls.

    Speaking to reporters, CEC Rajiv Kumar addressed the issue of holding simultaneous central and state elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Kumar cited security concerns as a primary obstacle, leading the poll panel to deem it unfeasible at this time. However, he emphasized the panel’s dedication to conducting elections in the region, assuring that they would proceed following the Lok Sabha polls.

    Kumar highlighted the consensus among all parties in J&K regarding the desire for Assembly elections to coincide with parliamentary polls. Despite this shared sentiment, logistical challenges presented a significant hurdle. The sheer number of candidates expected in each Assembly segment, averaging between 10 to 12, would necessitate substantial security arrangements. Kumar explained that accommodating over 1,000 candidates would be impractical given the existing constraints.

    Nevertheless, Kumar reaffirmed the commitment of the poll panel to facilitate elections in J&K. He assured that once the current electoral processes conclude, the panel would prioritize holding polls in the region. This statement underscores the panel’s acknowledgement of the importance of democratic participation in J&K, despite the complexities involved in ensuring a secure and efficient electoral process.

    Importantly, the Lok Sabha elections in J&K will be held in five phases – April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13 and May 2. 

    The CEC also announced the dates for polls for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, which will be held in 7 phases starting from April 19. Phase 1 voting will be held on April 19, Phase 2 voting will be held on April 26, Phase 3 voting will be held on May 7, Phase 4 voting will be held on May 13, Phase 5 voting will be on May 20, Phase 6 voting will take place on May 25 and Phase 7 voting will be held on June 1. Counting of votes will be held on 4 June.

    Lok Sabha Election 2024 Full Schedule

    Phase 1 voting will be held on April 19, Phase 2 voting will be held on April 26, Phase 3 voting will be held on May 7, Phase 4 voting will be held on May 13,
    Phase 5 voting will be on May 20, Phase 6 voting will take place on May 25 and Phase 7 voting will be held on June 1. The results will be announced on June 4.

    With the formal announcement of the 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule, the Model Code of Conduct has also come into effect across the country. It may be noted that the tenure of the present Lok Sabha ends on June 16 and a new House must be constituted before that. In 2019, the general elections were held over seven phases from April 11 to May 19, with results declared four days later. The BJP-led National Democratic (NDA) won a total of 303 seats, leaving the grand-old party behind at 52 seats, in the 2019 general elections. 

    Total 96.8 Crore Voters Eligible To Cast Votes: CEC 

    A total of 96.8 crore voters will be eligible to cast their vote in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference here to announce the dates of Lok Sabha elections and assembly polls to four states, Rajiv Kumar said there will be 10.5 lakh polling stations and 1.5 crore polling officials and security staff will be deployed to conduct the elections in the world’s largest democracy.

    “We are committed to giving the nation a truly festive, democratic environment. The term of the 17th Lok Sabha is due to expire on 16th June 2024. The terms of the Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim are also due to expire in June 2024. Elections are due in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
    Kumar said approximately 49.7 crore voters are male and 47.1 crore voters are female.

    “We have 1.8 crore first-time voters and 19.47 crore voters between the age group of 20-29 years,” he said, adding that 88.4 lakh voters are of PwD category, 2.18 lakhs are centenarians and 48,000 are transgenders.

  • Lok Sabha Poll Dates Announcement Live: Election Commission Press Meet Shortly |

    Ending the wait for the festival of democracy, the Election Commission of India will announce the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 dates at 3pm today besides announcing the Assembly election dates for some states. In a post on X, a spokesperson of the ECI said, “Press Conference by Election Commission to announce the schedule for #GeneralElections2024 and some State Assemblies will be held at 3 pm tomorrow ie Saturday, 16th March. It will be live streamed on social media platforms of the ECI”. Voting likely to take place in seven to eight phases just like the previous Lok Sabha Elections.

    Watch Live Press Briefing:


    The election dates announcement will mark the implementation of the Mode Code of Conduct for the polls. The Election Commission’s decision to announce the poll dates comes after holding extensive talks with political parties across India. The EC team visited several states including Bihar and Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier this week, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said that the poll body will decide on holding Lok Sabha Elections and Assembly Elections together or separately in Jammu and Kashmir after reviewing the security situation. It’s likely that the poll body may announce the assembly dates for Jammu and Kashmir as well.

    2019 Poll Dates

    In 2019, Lok Sabha elections were held in seven phases from April 11 to May 19 and the results were declared on May 23. The first phase of polls was held on April 11, the second on April 18, the third on April 23, the fourth on April 29, the fifth on May 6, the sixth on May 12 and the seventh on May 19. In 2019 polls, the BJP-led National Democratic (NDA) won a total of 303 seats, leaving the grand-old party behind at 52 seats.

    Campaign, Candidate List

    Political parties have already started announcing candidate lists and their political campaign. While the BJP has released a list of 266 candidates so far, the Congress has announced 82 candidates. Other parties like Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party, Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress and Left have also announced several candidates for their respective states so far.

  • Assembly poll in Rajasthan: Voting in Rajasthan now not on 23 but on 25 November, this is the date of counting of votes

    Assembly poll in Rajasthan: The Election Commission has changed the dates of Rajasthan Assembly elections, now voting will be held on 25th November. Earlier the date of voting was fixed for 23 November. The change in the election date has been announced today by the Election Commission. According to the Election Commission, now notification for the elections will be issued on October 30. The last date for nomination is November 6, while nomination papers will be scrutinized on November 7 and candidates will be able to withdraw their names till November 9. The voting date has been fixed for November 25 and the results will be declared on December 3.