EC tells states to prepare flawless electoral rolls

EC tells states to prepare flawless electoral rolls

BureauUpdated: Monday, June 24, 2019, 11:32 AM IST
article-image

New Delhi: In view of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission (EC) has asked the states and the union territories to prepare error-free electoral rolls, said a letter, dated Dec 11, released Sunday.

“An accurate error-free electoral roll is the cornerstone of free and fair elections,” it stated. The letter has instructions for preparing flawless electoral rolls.

Speaking at a thinktank in the US, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) V.S. Sampath had said Saturday that EC has started preparations for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Around 780 million people are likely to cast their votes at over 800,000 polling booths using over 1.18 million electronic voting machines in the general elections, likely to be held April-May next year.

The CEC also said the new Lok Sabha would be formed by June 1, 2014.

RECENT STORIES

India, Turkmenistan Among Asian Countries Hit By Heatwave In 2023, Says UN Report

India, Turkmenistan Among Asian Countries Hit By Heatwave In 2023, Says UN Report

Live Breaking News Updates: Court Extends Judicial Custody Of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, BRS Leader K...

Live Breaking News Updates: Court Extends Judicial Custody Of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, BRS Leader K...

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Protests Delay In Drought Relief Funds, Criticises PM Modi & Home Minister...

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Protests Delay In Drought Relief Funds, Criticises PM Modi & Home Minister...

78-Year-Old Bengaluru Man Dies Of Heart Attack While Swimming From Sri Lanka To India

78-Year-Old Bengaluru Man Dies Of Heart Attack While Swimming From Sri Lanka To India

Liquor Policy Case: Court Extends Judicial Custody Of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, BRS Leader K Kavitha...

Liquor Policy Case: Court Extends Judicial Custody Of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, BRS Leader K Kavitha...