ECI has launched an awareness campaign in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision, asking citizens to help delete fake, duplicate, and ineligible names. Despite limited political party involvement, public participation in updating voter rolls remains strong.
The Bombay High Court concluded hearings on a petition challenging the legitimacy of 76 lakh votes cast after polling hours in Maharashtra’s 2024 Assembly elections. Prakash Ambedkar represented the petitioner, raising serious concerns about electoral transparency. The court will deliver its verdict on June 25, potentially impacting election results and reforms.
The Supreme Court dismissed a review petition challenging the decision to reject tallying VVPAT slips with EVM votes. Justices found no reason to reconsider and emphasized the importance of trust in electronic voting, directing measures to enhance confidence in EVMs. The petitioner argued for more transparency and comprehensive tallying to ensure electoral integrity.
Today(on 25th May),The ECI released absolute voter numbers for the first five polling phases, alongside expanding its data release format. This follows the Supreme Court’s refusal to consider a plea directing the ECI to publish final voter turnout data for all polling stations, which the Commission sees as a validation of its position.