New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Thursday, issued directions to facilitate the elderly, persons with disabilities (PwD), service voters, and voters on election duty, to vote using postal ballots in the upcoming Assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory, an official said. “The Commission, as per Section 60(c) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, has notified that electors above the age of 85 years and persons with disabilities (PwDs) …
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Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IANS) Over 73 per cent of voters cast their ballots in the municipal elections held in 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations in Telangana on Wednesday.The State Election Commission (SEC) said that a voter turnout of 73.01 per cent was recorded across the 123 urban local bodies.Polling, which began at 7 a.m. at 8,191 polling stations, concluded at 5 p.m. However, those standing in queues at 5 p.m. were permitted to cast their votes.A total of 52,17,413 voters were…
Hyderabad, Feb 10 (IANS) More than 52 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes in 116 municipalities and seven corporations in Telangana on Wednesday, officials said on Tuesday. The State Election Commission (SEC) has made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth and peaceful polling in 123 urban local bodies.A total of 52,17,413 voters are eligible to cast their votes at 8,191 polling stations. The polling will be held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.The SEC has deployed 1,379 Returning Officers and 41…
Nagpur, Jan 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday arrived with his family to vote in the local body elections. Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Fadnavis said, “Our democracy is a unit that can be considered the fundamental cornerstone of democracy. Therefore, voting in it is very important. I urge everyone who believes in India’s democracy to go and vote.”I believe that voting is not only your right but also your duty. If we want good governance in a democracy…