ECI announces schedule for General Elections 2024

April 22, 2024 10:51 am

Published by: PreetiMahajan

The Fact News Service

New Delh, March 16

Election Commision of India announces schedule for General Elections 2024.

“We have 97 crore registered voters, 10.5 lakhs polling stations, 1.5 crores polling officials and security staff, 55 lakhs EVMs, 4 lakhs vehicles.” said Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.

“We are committed to give 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 added.

“In 12 states the ratio of women voters is higher than men voters.” Chief Election Commisioner informed.

“We have 1.8 crore first-time voters and 19.47 crore voters between the age group of 20-29 years. We are also ready to facilitate vote from home for electors above 85 years of age and for persons with disabilities across country:.” ECI Commisioner added.

“Four challenges before us — Muscle, Money, Misinformation, MCC violations,” said CEC Rajiv Kumar.

“There is no place for bloodbath and violence in the elections…From wherever we will receive the information of violence, we will take action against them…” said the official.