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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.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) faces scrutiny over delays in releasing voter turnout data and significant discrepancies between initial and final figures. The NGO Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has filed a petition seeking the upload of scanned copies of Form 17C, which contains crucial voting information, within 48 hours of polling. The ECI claims no legal obligation to disclose such data but faces allegations of a lack of transparency. Experts and opposition leaders express concerns about the authenticity of polling data, highlighting the absence of polling agents in many booths and the need for public access to Form 17C information.

The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 will witness polling in 49 constituencies across six states and two Union Territories. Voting will take place on May 20 (Monday) in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Voters are encouraged to check their names in the electoral rolls to ensure their eligibility. The Election Commission of India’s website provides various options for checking voter status, including searching by Voter ID number, phone number, or personal details. Additionally, voters can use their EPIC number to download a digital version of their Voter ID and locate their polling station.

The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held on May 20th, covering 49 seats across 6 states and 2 Union Territories. In case voters do not possess a voter ID card, they can use various alternate ID proofs or documents for identification. This includes PAN card, Aadhaar card, driving license, passport, and other specified documents.

Opposition parties and civil society groups have raised concerns over the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision not to disclose absolute voter turnout numbers in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. They are demanding the release of Form 17 C, which contains detailed polling data, to ensure transparency. The ECI has defended its stance, stating that Form 17 C is only shared with candidates and not the public. However, smaller parties and independents face challenges in deploying polling agents at all booths, raising questions about the fairness of the election process.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 15 rejected comedian Shyam Rangeela’s nomination from Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi parliamentary constituency, stating that it was “incomplete.”

Rangeela, who shot to fame for impersonating Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had submitted his nomination papers as an independent candidate. He had been alleging difficulties in submitting his nomination since May 10.

After the rejection of his nomination, Rangeela alleged that citizens were being deprived of their right to contest polls and that while he did not hope to win, he wanted to send out a message.

The Varanasi District Magistrate and Returning Officer (RO) said that the nomination papers had been scrutinized in Rangeela’s presence and that he had been informed of the “deficiencies.”

Mumbai and surrounding areas, including Palghar, Kalyan, and Thane, will observe dry days from May 18 to 20 in view of the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. This measure aims to ensure a fair and peaceful election process. Bars and wine shops will remain closed during these days to maintain public order. Additionally, a dry day will be observed on June 4 during vote counting. Other cities and regions, such as Gurgaon, Pune, and Kolkata, have also announced dry days during the election period.