The voter turnout of over 44.73 per cent was recorded till 1 pm in the ongoing polling for 59 assembly constituencies, the Election Commission informed on Monday.
Over 38.68 per cent voter turnout was recorded in Nagaland till 11 am, as polling began amid tight security on Monday, the Election Commission informed.
Meghalaya recorded 12.06 per cent voter turnout till 9 am in the ongoing polling for 59 assembly constituencies, the Election Commission informed on Monday.
Sensing that there could be a "law and order situation problem" after poll results will be declared in the northeastern state of Tripura, on March 3rd, officials of the Election Commission said it will hold "peace meetings" on February 27 and February 28.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday has lauded all those involved in monumental effort by the Election Commission of India to ensure every eligible voter can vote with ease in Meghalaya, said a press release by Prime Minister's Office.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the efforts of the Election Commission and polling personnel in reaching out to the voters till the last mile and facilitating them to exercise their franchise.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's statement comes after Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar alleged that the BJP misused its power to influence the Election Commission's decision on the Shiv Sena name and symbol.
Taking potshots at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he alleged that the Election Commission took a decision favouring the ones in power at the centre.
While reacting to the Supreme court's order refusing to stay the Election Commission's ruling allocating the Party name and symbol to Eknath-Shinde led the camp, Uddhav Thackeray faction leader Anil Desai said they are looking at the SC order in a "very positive manner".
The Supreme Court today refused to stay the Election Commission's decision to give the party name "Shiv Sena" and the symbol "Bow and Arrow" to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay the Election Commission's decision to give the party name "Shiv Sena" and the symbol "Bow and Arrow" to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay the Election Commission's order to allot the name 'Shiv Sena' and the 'Bow and Arrow' symbol to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, saying, "we can't stay an order at this stage".