Polling Day

Exit poll confusion: EC first bans, then allows exit polls on 12 May

The Commission has taken the decision on the basis that repolling could take place in some constituencies and exit polls could influence results.

Uttar Pradesh records 51 percent polling till 5pm

Complaints of EVM malfunction were received from nearly eight booths in Bhadohi and five booths in Bahraich which saw delay in voting process.

WB sees 73% voter turnout by 3pm despite occasional violence

Central security forces have been deployed across all booths in the Maoist belt along with Bomb disposal squads, road opening parties and anti-landmine vehicles

AAP's allegations of booth capturing in Amethi rejected by EC

The EC said AAP has also alleged rigging in 13 other booths in Amethi but sector magistrates who visited the booths found that no untoward incidents have taken place.

Elections 2014 likely to see record voter turnout

The country has added over 23 million people in the 18-19 age group to voter rolls this time. This group now constitutes about 3 percent of total voters, against 0.75 percent in 2009.

Ghaziabad: Rats in room with EVMs keep authorities on their toes

District Magistrate SVS Ranga Rao has issued an order in this regard and asked electoral officials to ensure that EVMs are protected from rats.

Telangana: 90,000 security personnel deployed ahead of polls

Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police B Prasada Rao today said the police department is fully geared up for conducting the elections and has taken all measures for maintenance of law and order

Jharkhand: Maoists trigger landmine blast killing 8 on polling day

Eight persons - six polling officials and two policemen - were killed and seven others injured in the landmine blast

'Unfortunate' that we couldn't vote, say Bollywood celebs attending IIFA

It was an important day back home in Mumbai as it was election day in the city, but a host of Bollywood celebrities chose to attend the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards here than casting their vote.

Madhya Pradesh: Both BJP, Cong claim advantage from brisk polling

Most pollsters are keenly watching the Vidisha constituency where Sushma Swaraj, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha is locked in stiff contest against Congress’ Laxman Singh.