June 3, 2024
2 mins read

Germany lauds India on conducting world’s largest polls

Lok Sabha elections in India were held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1….reports Asian Lite News

The German Foreign Office has congratulated Indians for successfully conducting the “world’s largest democratic elections.” It said that Germany is looking forward to working with India’s new government and taking cooperation to the next level.

In a post on X, the German Foreign Office stated, “Congratulations to the Indian people for successfully concluding the world’s largest democratic #elections – we are looking forward to working with India’s new government and to taking our cooperation with #India to the next level.”

Students of Gurukul School of Art paint portraits of PM Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and others ahead of the Elections result, in Mumbai. (ANI Photo)

Lok Sabha elections in India were held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1. Polling for the earlier six phases of Lok Sabha elections was held on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, and May 25. Votes will be counted on June 4.

Assembly polls have also been held in Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh. Odisha is also seeing simultaneous polls to Lok Sabha and assembly in the last four phases.

The seventh and final phase of polling for Lok Sabha elections on June 1 across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh saw an approximate voter turnout of 62.36 per cent as per the latest trends, the Election Commission (ECI) said on Saturday.

As per the ECI, West Bengal is leading the voter turnout charts at 73.79 per cent. Other states where polling is underway in the seventh phase are Bihar- 51.92 per cent, Chandigarh- 67.90 per cent, Odisha– 70.67 per cent, Punjab- 61.32 per cent, Uttar Pradesh- 55.59 per cent and Himachal Pradesh 70.05 per cent.

The polling for the last phase ended on Saturday in the 57 parliamentary constituencies spread across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

Ahead of the announcement of results for the Lok Sabha on June 4, the Election Commission of India has issued a set of instructions for all poll officials on the procedure to be followed for counting of votes from Electronic Voting Machines, VVPATs and Postal Ballots for the Lok Sabha elections as well as bye-election to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. (ANI)

ALSO READ: Narrative set for 2029 Lok Sabha elections

Previous Story

Narrative set for 2029 Lok Sabha elections

Next Story

Mamata rejects exit poll predictions

Latest from -Top News

Hasina’s Defiant Words Before Ouster

Reportedly before leaving Hasina wanted to record a farewell speech to be aired on television, but military officials declined….reports Asian Lite News Following a violent student uprising last year, the Bangladeshi military

US Lawmakers Push AI Watchdog on China

The lawmakers stressed that “there is a strong national security need for better understanding, predicting, and preparing for the PRC’s AI progress…reports Asian Lite News Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja

Trump’s 51st State Pitch to Canada

The development follows a meeting between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 6, where Trump praised Carney’s political success….reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump claimed that he

Azhar Acquittal Sparks Outrage in Bangladesh

Jailed for nearly 13 years for war crimes, Azharul was received by party leaders and activists at the jail gate by his radical supporters….reports Asian Lite News Once accused of committing crimes

Trump Warns Putin: ‘Playing with Fire’

Trump on Sunday made harsh remarks on both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that he is “playing with fire”
Go toTop

Don't Miss

India a committed advocate of multilateralism, says UNGA Prez  

Former Prime Minister of Cameroon Philemon Yang will take over

No night landing facility for 44 Indian airports

These airports include Shimla, Kushinagar, Darbhanga, Deoghar, Bilaspur and many