Voter
(Search results - 319)IndiaMar 19, 2024, 6:26 PM IST
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Over 1,000 'super seniors' in UP's Prayagraj voting since 1st polls of India in 1952
1049 senior voters aged between 100 to 120 years old are keen to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Prayagraj has a total of 46,64,519 comprising 25,27,676 men, 21,36,224 women and 619 transgenders individuals.
IndiaMar 19, 2024, 4:30 PM IST
Voter Education: How to register to vote in India if you have recently turned 18?
The minimum age requirement to vote in India is 18 years old. If you have just reached the age of 18, then you are eligible to get yourself registered as a voter. If you are above the age of 17, you can also register as a voter in advance.
IndiaMar 19, 2024, 12:14 PM IST
How to vote for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024: A guide for first-time voters
The voting for Lok Sabha elections 2024 will start on April 19. This year India has over 1.8 crore new voters. First-time voters need to register to vote and ensure that their name is on the voter list.
IndiaMar 16, 2024, 4:58 PM IST
Voter Education: How elderly citizens can cast their vote with ease this election?
Photo credit: Election Commission
Challenges related to mobility, vision, and hearing are common among elderly individuals, potentially hindering the elderly individuals ability to participate in voting. However, numerous measures are in place to ensure that senior citizens can vote at polling stations in a manner that respects their dignity. In a bid to make the electoral process truly inclusive and participative, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced groundbreaking measures aimed at breaking barriers for voters above 85 years of age and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with a 40% benchmark disability.IndiaMar 16, 2024, 3:37 PM IST
Voter Education: A step-by-step guide to use Election Commission's Voter helpline app
In the modern era, where technology seamlessly integrates into our daily lives, it's no surprise that the electoral process has also embraced digital advancements. The Election Commission, an independent constitutional authority, plays a pivotal role in upholding the democratic fabric of our nation through the administration and oversight of free, fair, and transparent elections. Its commitment to enhancing voter engagement and participation is evident in the development of the Voter Helpline app, a tool designed to bridge the gap between the electoral body and the electorate.
IndiaMar 16, 2024, 3:25 PM IST
Voter Education: FAQs on Elector Photo Identity Card
If you are a new voter, then acquaint yourself with important information regarding your voter ID cards. Learn about facts and become a smart voter.
IndiaFeb 26, 2024, 2:49 PM IST
Banks and post offices will help Election Commission get voters to booth for Lok Sabha Elections 2024
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has partnered with the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) and the Department of Posts (DoP) to enhance voter outreach and awareness ahead of the 2024 General Elections
India UntoldAug 21, 2023, 4:37 PM IST
Rising from shackles of poverty, this ticket collector became a messiah for people as an IAS officer
Gandham Chandrudu’s first job was as a ticket collector, but he wanted to do more than that. After qualifying for the civil services exam, Gandham Chandrudu helped more than a thousand people receive education, helped get twenty thousand people registered as voters and set up the country’s first Oxygen plant during Covid.
IndiaMar 9, 2021, 6:26 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh: India’s oldest voter gets vaccinated
India’s oldest voter – 103-year-old Shyam Saran Negi – was vaccinated
IndiaJan 22, 2021, 7:16 PM IST
New survey reveals nearly 80 per cent Indians support a free Tibet
The new survey has revealed that nearly 80 per cent Indians support a free Tibet. The survey conducted by Indo-Asian News Service and C-Voter also had two-thirds of respondents endorsing the demand for conferring the country's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna on the Dalai Lama
IndiaAug 10, 2020, 3:25 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh: Samajwadi Party plays Brahmin card ahead of Assembly election
The Samajwadi Party, the main opposition party in Uttar Pradesh, has come forward to cash in by playing the Brahmin card in the state. According to party sources, the SP had decided to raise an issue of the Brahmin community through a different platform to attract them
IndiaJul 7, 2020, 7:00 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh: Congress starts caste politics to regain power; connects with Brahmins
In its bid to regain power in Uttar Pradesh, the Congress is trying to woo Brahmin voters in the state ahead of the 2022 Assembly elections. Jitin Prasad will connect with Brahmins through 'Brahmin Chetna Samad' on social media
IndiaJun 3, 2020, 3:47 PM IST
Loss of face for Rahul Gandhi as his approval rating stands at a dismal 0.58%
It’s a massive loss of face for AICC former president Rahul Gandhi as he has received approval ratings of an abysmal 0.58 percent
IndiaFeb 11, 2020, 11:36 AM IST
Delhi elections 2020: It will be a good day for BJP, says Manoj Tiwari
BJP Delhi chief Manoj Tiwari said that he is confident of victory. 62.59% voter turnout was recorded in Delhi on February 8, when the elections were held in a single-phase.
IndiaFeb 11, 2020, 10:20 AM IST
Delhi elections 2020: Congress leader accepts defeat
The Congress candidate from Vikaspuri Mukesh Sharma accepted defeat even before the Delhi results are announced. He took to Twitter and said, "I accept my defeat, and thank all the voters and Congress workers of Vikaspuri constituency. I hope that there will be a holistic development of the area..."