EC SEIZED ₹10,000CR IN RECORD-BREAKING 2024 ELECTION SEIZURES
Why in the news?
- Election Commission (EC) seized a record ₹10,000 crore during the 2024 polls.
- Only 39 repolls were required in 2024, compared to 540 in 2019.
- High turnout in J&K and Valley; overall voter participation recorded at 64.2%, with 31.2 crore women voters.
source:wordpress
About Election Commission of India (ECI):
- Establishment: Autonomous constitutional authority founded on January 25, 1950.
- Responsibilities: Administers Union and State election processes, excluding panchayats and municipalities.
- Constitutional Provisions: Part XV (Article 324-329) delegates election-related functions and establishes the commission’s authority.
About ECI’s Voter Turnout Programs:
Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) Program: ○ Launched in 2009. ○ Promotes voter awareness and literacy. ○ Interventions tailored to the state’s profile and electoral history. Voter Helpline App: ○ Launched in 2019. ○ Provides voter services and information. ○ Features include voter roll verification, registration, ID card download, grievance lodging, and real-time turnout data. |