LS poll from April 19 in 7 phases; results on June 4
Gold Rate
Thursday 09 Jan. 2025
Here are some of the highlights:
– We have 97 crore registered voters, over 10.5 lakh polling stations manned by 1.5 crore personnel, 55 lakh EVMs,
– Total electors include 49.7 crore males, 47.1 crore females, 48,000 transgenders; 1.8 crore first-time voters added to list
– Our electoral roll includes 82 lakh voters of over 85 years of age, 2.18 lakh centenarians
– Nationwide gender ratio among voters at 948, 12 states and UTs have more female than male voters
– We have 1.8 crore first-time voters and 19.47 crore voters between the age group of 20-29 years
Home voting option for elderly, disabled, says EC
In an attempt to ensure inclusivity and participation in the Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission has introduced home voting facilities for individuals aged 85 and above, as well as for voters with a benchmark disability of 40 per cent or more, CEC Rajiv Kumar said
Additionally, polling stations will provide volunteers, wheelchairs, and transportation assistance to facilitate voting for eligible voters, he added.
It’s our promise to deliver national election in a manner that can add to India’s shine on world stage, Kumar said.
