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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, accompanied by Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, presented President Droupadi Murmu with the names of newly elected Lok Sabha members at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won the majority in the elections, while Narendra Modi is set to take oath as the head of the coalition government for a third term. The meeting is part of the process for the formation of the 18th Lok Sabha, and the newly elected members are expected to meet on June 7 to formally elect Mr. Modi as their leader.

After a month-long electoral process, India’s 2024 Lok Sabha elections have reached their final stage with the crucial vote counting underway across the country. The mammoth exercise, involving 64 crore voters and 543 constituencies, began at 8 AM today and is being overseen by thousands of officials. Each round of counting encompasses 14 EVMs, with results verified against VVPATs from five random EVMs. Postal ballots, facilitating absentee voting, are also being considered. The Election Commission has ensured a decentralized and efficient counting process to ensure timely and accurate results.

As India eagerly awaits the results of the seven-phase Lok Sabha Elections 2024, counting of votes commences today. In accordance with election regulations, a nationwide ban on the sale of liquor is in effect today, June 3rd, to prevent any influence on the vote-counting process. Liquor sales will remain prohibited from 12 a.m. on June 3rd to 12 a.m. on June 4th, affecting all shops, bars, hotels, restaurants, and taverns. However, restaurants and hotels are permitted to serve food and non-alcoholic beverages. The vote-counting process will commence at 8 a.m., commencing with postal ballots followed by the counting of votes cast through electronic voting machines (EVMs). Exit polls have projected a strong performance for the ruling BJP-led NDA, indicating a potential improvement over their 2019 tally of 352 seats.

The Election Commission (EC) has expressed confidence in its ‘robust’ counting mechanism for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar addressed allegations by Opposition parties of Returning Officers and District Magistrates being influenced to vitiate the poll process. Kumar denied these claims, inviting the Opposition to provide evidence and accusing them of creating a ‘fake narrative.’ The counting process will involve over 70 lakh personnel, with Central forces deployed in certain states to prevent post-poll violence. Postal ballots will be counted first, as per existing rules.

Form 17C, mandated by the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, plays a crucial role in verifying election details in India. This form captures crucial information from each polling booth, including the number of votes cast and the number of voters who participated. Candidates use this data to cross-check the results during counting, ensuring transparency and accuracy in the electoral process.

The Madras High Court has issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a petition demanding a nationwide campaign to educate voters about the prohibition of seeking votes based on religion, caste, or language during elections. The petitioner cited the Constitution’s secular nature and Supreme Court rulings declaring such practices as corrupt electoral practices.

The Election Commission of India (EC) has requestedCongress leader Jairam Ramesh to provide evidence to support hisclaim that Home Minister Amit Shah contacted 150 district magistrates(DMs) and collectors ahead of the June 4th Lok Sabha election results. The EC has asked Ramesh toshare specific details of his assertion by 7 p.m. on Sunday. This request stems from a statement made by Ramesh on June 1st, wherein he claimed that the outgoing Home Minister had engaged in inappropriate communication with these officials. The EC’s letter refers to Ramesh’s post on a social media platform, where he alleged that Shah’s actions constituted ‘blatant and brazen intimidation.’

On June 4th, India will count votes for the 2024 General Elections. This process, overseen by the Election Commission of India, involves several key steps and procedures to ensure accuracy and transparency.

Counting agents, appointed by the candidates, monitor the process to ensure the integrity of the counting. The counting hall is laid out with barricades and wire mesh to prevent physical access to the EVMs, but agents can scrutinize the process.

Counting begins with postal ballots, followed by EVM votes. The Control Units of the EVMs are brought to the counting hall and the votes are tallied. The results from 14 EVMs are declared at the end of each round. Once EVM counting is complete, VVPAT slips are tallied to verify the results.

In case of discrepancies, the printed paper slips from the VVPATs take precedence over the EVM count. A candidate or counting agent may request a recount, but the decision lies with the Returning Officer.

To ensure transparency, the counting process is conducted under high security with video surveillance and deployment of security forces. Political parties and activists are advised to monitor the process closely and report any irregularities.

The Excise Department has issued a notification mandating the closure of all liquor stores and licensed premises in the National Capital Region (NCR) ahead of Phase 6 polling for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Delhi on May 25. The ban on liquor sales will be in effect from 6:00 pm on May 23 to 6:00 pm on May 25, covering Delhi, Haryana’s Faridabad, and Gurgaon. The restrictions aim to ensure free and fair voting in the elections, as per the orders of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Additionally, liquor will not be sold on June 4, the vote-counting day.

The Election Commission (EC) has refused to provide voter turnout data to any person other than electoral candidates or their agents, citing a lack of legal mandate. This decision came in response to an application filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), which sought to disclose authenticated records of voter turnout by uploading scanned copies of Form 17C on the EC website after each phase of polling in the General Elections 2024.