The Election Commission is holding a press conference in the national capital in which the Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora is announcing the polling dates of the Lok Sabha elections.
Here are key Highlights:
– 900 million people will vote in the 2019 polls.
– VVPATS to be used with EVMs at all polling booths: CEC Sunil Arora
– Photo of the candidate also on EVMs to avoid voter confusion
– 84 million more voters will be casting their vote this time, compared to 2014
– There will be approximately 10 lakh polling stations in this Lok Sabha Elections as compared to 9 lakh polling stations in 2014
– The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into effect from today itself in the entire country. Any violation will be dealt with in the strictest manner: CEC SunilArora
– 1950 is the election helpline number to check your name and election related information
– All candidates to be required to give details on their social media accounts
– All content on social media to be governed by the election code of conduct
– Lok Sabha elections to be held in 7 phases.
– Phase one process starts from March 18. First phase poll date April 11. Date of counting 23 May
– Date of polling
Phase 1 11/04/2018
Phase 2 18/04/2018
Phase 3 23/04/2018
Phase 4 29/04/2018
Phase 5 06/05/2018
Phase 6 12/05/2018
Phase 7 19/05/2018
– Break up of 7 phases:
Phase 1: 91 (20 states)
Phase 2: 97 (13 states)
Phase 3: 115 (14 states)
Phase 4: 71 (9 states)
Phase 5: 51 (7 states)
Phase 6: 59 (7 states)
Phase 7: 59 (8 states)
PM Modi tweets aftethe r announcement of the poll dates:
The festival of democracy, Elections are here.
I urge my fellow Indians to enrich the 2019 Lok Sabha elections with their active participation. I hope this election witnesses a historic turnout.
I particularly call upon first time voters to vote in record numbers.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 10, 2019
Best wishes to the Election Commission, all those officials and security personnel who will be on the field, across the length and breadth of India assuring smooth elections. India is very proud of the EC for assiduously organising elections for several years.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 10, 2019
Today, the people of India know that it is possible to:
Become the fastest growing economy.
Give a befitting reply to terror.
Eliminate poverty at a record pace.
Make India Swachh.
Remove corruption and punish the corrupt.
Ensure inclusive and extensive development.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 10, 2019
Today:
50 crore Indians have access to good quality and free healthcare.
42 crore people of unorganised sector have access to old-age pension.
12 crore farmer households get yearly monetary support of Rs. 6000.
Crores of middle class families are exempt from income tax.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 10, 2019
India is proud that:
2.5 crore families have electricity for the first time.
7 crore households have smoke-free kitchens.
1.5 crore Indians got their own homes.
These, and many other instances show that with the right approach and futuristic policies, nothing is impossible!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 10, 2019