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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the Director General of Police to apprehend all individuals involved in the post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh. Incidents of violence have persisted in the state for three days since polling concluded. The ECI emphasizes the gravity of the events at Tadipatri, Macherla, Chilakaluripet, and Chandragiri Assembly Constituencies, according to Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena. The ECI has instructed the police to file cases against those who damaged EVM machines. They are prohibited from citing ‘unknown persons’ as perpetrators because video footage from polling stations can identify the responsible individuals. Police officials and election staff who neglected their duties will face severe punishment. Arrests have already begun, targeting both direct perpetrators and instigators. Police presence has been increased at 715 locations, and Section 144 of the CrPC has been implemented in specific areas as needed.

Ahead of the fifth phase of India’s Lok Sabha Election 2024, a Mumbai resident discovered an anomaly on his mother’s voter ID card issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The card, meant to facilitate voting, had no name printed on it, leaving the man astonished. The user shared the issue on Reddit, highlighting the error and seeking advice from the community. The post sparked concerns among netizens, who questioned the validity of the card at polling booths. Some suggested using Aadhar cards as an alternative, while others criticized the government’s software for such mistakes. The incident has raised questions about the reliability of voter IDs, particularly in key Maharashtra Lok Sabha seats like Mumbai, Palghar, Kalyan, and Thane, which will go to polls on May 20.

A viral video showing a man removing slips from a voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) is being falsely linked to the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. The video, which has been traced back to at least December 2022, shows a scene from a strong room in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar constituency. The Collector and District Magistrate of Bhavnagar has confirmed that the VVPAT slips were removed and put in a black envelope as per the instructions given by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The ECI’s website also provides instructions on the steps to be followed to remove the VVPAT slips after the completion of voting.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the immediate transfer of Director-General (Intelligence) P. Sitaramanjaneyulu and NTR Police Commissioner Kanthi Rana Tata. The officers have been instructed to hand over their responsibilities to their successors and are prohibited from performing any election-related duties.