Election Commission’s Unprecedented Move: Press Conference Ahead of Vote Counting

In an unprecedented move, the Election Commission of India has announced a press conference scheduled for June 3, a day prior to the vote counting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This marks a departure from past practices, where deputy election commissioners would brief the media after each phase of polling.

The conference, set to be held in New Delhi at 12:30 p.m., is expected to provide insights into the conclusion of the extensive seven-phase electoral process that commenced on April 19 and concluded on June 1. Additionally, ahead of the vote counting, the Election Commission ordered repolling at specific booths in the Barasat and Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituencies, highlighting the commission’s commitment to ensuring the integrity and fairness of the electoral process.