The signatories expressed concern regarding the large fluctuation in figures of voter turnout in the first two phases of the ongoing general elections.
New Delhi: Transparency activists, lawyers, and retired civil servants have written to the Election Commission of India demanding proactive disclosure of Part-I of form 17 C on the website of the ECI.
Expressing concern regarding the large fluctuation in figures of voter turnout in the first two phases of the ongoing general elections, the signatories urged the ECI to immediately disclose the authenticated record of voter turnout as contained in Part I of Form 17C of every polling station where voting took place in the first three phases.
To enhance transparency and public trust in the electoral process, they demanded that for the remaining phases, this information be publicly displayed on the ECI website within 48 hours of the close of polls.
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