Results for: Voting

The second phase of the Lok Sabha elections commenced on Friday across 88 Parliamentary Constituencies. Over 15.88 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes at 1.67 lakh polling stations. The Election Commission has deployed over 16 lakh polling officials, along with 89 general observers, 53 police observers, and 109 expenditure observers to ensure smooth and fair conduct of the election. Special arrangements have been made to facilitate voting in hot weather conditions, including extending the polling time in certain areas.

As part of promoting the initiative by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to increase voter participation, the National Capital Regional Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is providing a complimentary upgrade to the premium coach in the ‘NaMo Bharat’ train for individuals who have voted. This offer is available only on April 26th, the day of the parliamentary elections, and is subject to the availability of seats. To participate, voters must book their standard coach tickets through the ‘RRTS Connect’ app and present their inked finger at the platform-level automated fare collection (AFC) gates of the premium lounge.

In preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, liquor shops in Noida and Greater Noida will be closed for 48 hours. The shutdown will commence on Wednesday evening and continue until the end of voting on Friday. The decision has been made by the District Excise Officer Subodh Kumar Srivastava, who has emphasized strict enforcement, with violators facing legal repercussions.

The Election Commission of India (EC) has announced the dates for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The polls will be held in 7 phases from April 19 to June 1, covering a total of 543 constituencies. The results will be declared on June 4, 2024. In Rajasthan, the BJP won all 25 parliamentary seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha election. However, in 2019, the BJP bagged 24 seats while the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) managed to secure the other remaining seat. In Kota, BJP’s Om Birla is contesting against Congress nominee Prahlad Gunjal in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Each week during the spring season, fans are invited to vote for the Metro Detroit Athlete of the Week. Voting closes at 9 a.m. on Friday mornings, and the winners are announced shortly after. To nominate an athlete for future voting, send their stats and information to japurcell@mlive.com with “athlete of the week” in the subject line. It’s important to note that the results of the poll do not affect any of MLive’s postseason honors and are purely for bragging rights and to express fan appreciation.

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As the second phase of Indian elections commences, concerns arise over low voter turnout amid an ongoing heatwave in various states. Data indicates a strong correlation between high temperatures and decreased participation, prompting election officials to take precautionary measures. The India Meteorological Department has issued heat alerts for West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka, where temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius.

As the presidential election draws near, the debate over the role of third-party candidates intensifies. Some argue that third-party voters are wasting their votes, while others believe that third-party candidates are essential for preserving democracy. In this episode of Slate’s “Hear Me Out” podcast, Valdosta State University professor argues that third parties have the power to shape the political landscape and foster healthy debate.

More than 30 student-athletes are in the running for the MLive Muskegon Athlete of the Week award, presented in alphabetical order by last name.