On June 2, 2024, a delegation from the I.N.D.I.A bloc met with the Election Commission in Delhi to present several demands. Among their primary requests, they emphasized the importance of strictly adhering to the Conduct of Election Rules 1961, Section 54A. The delegation, including CPI General Secretary D Raja and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, insisted on the necessity of counting postal ballots first and declaring their results before those of electronic voting machines (EVMs). They also stressed the need for unbiased counting and ensuring no complaints during the process. The three demands were presented to ensure transparency and fairness in the election process.
A delegation of the I.N.D.I.A bloc parties today approached the Election Commission and demanded the counting of the postal ballots and declaring their results first ahead of #EVMs. https://t.co/SU3B0Y13qY
INDIA delegation approaches EC, demands counting of postal ballots first https://t.co/YdjnnPICIy
#WATCH | Delhi: After the INDIA block delegation meets with the Election Commission, CPI General Secretary D Raja says, "... We primarily demanded that the Election Commission should strictly adhere to the Conduct of Election rules 1961, section 54 A..." https://t.co/SDz9a3f6BR
I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders arrive at the Election Commission's office to meet the ECI officials. I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders will put forth 3 demands to the ECI- - Postal ballots to be counted first - Counting to be in an unbiased manner - Ensure no complaints @niyamikas & @swatij14… https://t.co/Lvo4CluXi9
#WATCH | Delhi: An INDIA bloc delegation met the Election Commission today. Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi says, "...The vital importance of counting postal ballots first, of declaring the results of postal ballots first. This is very clearly stated in the statutory… https://t.co/cUK4aUZdtA