Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:21pm on 18 Apr 2024,Thursday India
India prepares for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections with 102 seats across 21 states and union territories. Over 16.63 crore voters are set to cast their votes. The Election Commission ensures adequate arrangements with 1.87 lakh polling stations and 18 lakh poll officials. Notably, 35.67 lakh first-time voters and 3.51 crore voters aged 20-29 are registered. Various measures, including central force deployment, webcasting, and observer teams, aim for a peaceful and fair election process. The ECI emphasizes voter responsibility and pride in exercising their right.