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ECI Busts False Narratives: Absolute Voter Turnout Numbers Revealed

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Breaking News: Election Commission of India exposes false narratives, releases constituency-wise data on voter turnout for Lok Sabha elections.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has come forward to debunk false narratives surrounding the voter turnout data for the Lok Sabha elections. ECI emphasized that the data remains unchanged and is accessible in real-time to the public and candidates through the Voter Turnout App. Addressing concerns over misinformation, ECI highlighted its commitment to transparency and stated that any alteration in the number of votes polled is not possible. The Commission reiterated its dedication to upholding the integrity of the electoral process.

In a move to combat misleading information, ECI released seat-wise polling numbers for the first five phases of the elections. The Commission condemned the spread of false narratives and deceptive tactics aimed at disrupting the electoral process. By providing absolute numbers of voter turnout for each constituency, ECI aims to quash any doubts regarding the accuracy of the data. The release of detailed turnout data underscores ECI's unwavering dedication to promoting fair and transparent elections.

Despite challenges, the Supreme Court upheld a 'hands-off approach' regarding the Election Commission's data dissemination. Refusing to direct ECI to upload specific data, the court emphasized the need for autonomy in electoral proceedings. As the Lok Sabha Election 2024 approaches, ECI continues to expand its data format to include absolute voter numbers for every parliamentary constituency. The decision signifies ECI's proactive measures to enhance transparency in the electoral process and ensure accurate representation of voter turnout.

Interesting Fact: The Voter Turnout App by ECI provides real-time information on voter turnout, enabling the public to stay informed throughout the elections. Additionally, the Supreme Court's stance on maintaining a hands-off approach reflects the importance of autonomous decision-making in the electoral domain.

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ECI highlighted that near real-time information was always accessible to both the public and candidates through its Voter Turnout App.

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The Election Commission said that it has taken note of a pattern of "creating false narratives and mischievous design to vitiate electoral process".

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Releasing the data, the ECI said that it has a “higher responsibility to serve the cause of electoral democracy with undeterred resolution.”

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The EC said it has decided to further expand the format of turnout data to include the absolute number of voters in every parliamentary constituency.

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ECI releases absolute number of voters for 5 phases of Lok Sabha ... (Nagaland Tribune)

New Delhi: Commission says it has noted pattern of false narratives and mischievous design to vitiate electoral process. BY NTN | Saturday, 25 May, 2024.

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NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday stated that nobody can change data of votes polled, shared on poll day with polling agents.

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