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The Election Commission of India (ECI) is all set to announce the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as reported by India Today citing ECI sources last week. Ground assessments of election readiness in various states are currently underway by Election Commission teams, with the conclusion of the exercise expected around March 13, the report said.
As per the report, senior officials of the Election Commission of India are in regular meetings with Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) from different states, addressing concerns ahead of the much-awaited elections. Practical issues such as the movement of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), the need for security personnel, and vigilance along state borders are among the topics under consideration.
The report citing sources suggested that EC teams are scheduled to visit West Bengal, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and other states in the coming weeks, with a visit to Jammu and Kashmir slated for March 13.
The Election Commission had earlier stated that around 97 crore Indians will be eligible to vote in this year's Lok Sabha elections, marking a 6 per cent increase in registered voters since 2019. Electoral rolls were published across all States/UTs in early February following the months-long Special Summary Revision 2024.
Efforts are underway to assess the feasibility of conducting simultaneous elections nationwide. A High-Level Committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind reviewed its activities on Wednesday. The One Nation One Election team also consulted with former Chief Justices Deepak Mishra and SA Bobde on Monday.
Several states, including Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh, are gearing up to hold simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls in the coming months.
Whenever Shivraj Chouhan Gets Chance, He Wins With Great Margin: MP CM Mohan Yadav
"With the announcement, there is a wave of new excitement and enthusiasm in the entire state...Whenever Shivraj Singh Chouhan gets a chance, he wins every election with a great number," Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav told ANI.
#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav says, "With the announcement, there is a wave of new excitement and enthusiasm in the entire state...Whenever he (Shivraj Singh Chouhan) gets a chance, he wins every election with a great number..." pic.twitter.com/AExoBpR9Jm
— ANI (@ANI) March 2, 2024
BJP Leader Manoj Tiwari Thanks Party On Being Fielded From North-East Delhi
"The people of this country have Prime Minister Narendra Modi in their hearts and no one has any doubt on his hattrick...I want to thank the party for trusting me. This time we have to increase the vote share," BJP's Manoj Tiwari told ANI after being fielded from North-East Delhi Lok Sabha seat.
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