During a meeting, the chief election commissioner asked observers to ensure that no inducements are offered close to the voting of the second phase, forces are optimally utilised and law and order are kept under strict watch.
The ECI said it strongly condemns the impugned statement made by the Congress MP.
The home voting facility of the poll panel is aimed at empowering voters who encounter barriers to participating in the electoral process at the polling stations. This facility is extended to senior citizens aged above 85 years and PwDs.
According to the ECI, Section 127A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, unequivocally prohibits the printing or publishing of election pamphlets, posters, placards, or banners without prominently displaying the name and address of the printer and publisher.
Initially, the police requested the TMC leaders to vacate the area. However, upon their refusal to comply, they were subsequently detained and removed from the spot.
While Dilip Ghosh had made derogatory remarks against Mamata Banerjee, Supriya Shrinate shared a controversial post on Kangana Ranaut.
The scrutiny of nominations will take place on 28th March in 20 States and Union Territories while in Bihar on 30th March.
In the first phase, elections will be held in 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories.
Lok Sabha elections 2024 full schedule: Polling will be held in 543 constituencies spanning across 28 states and eight Union Territories.
The petitioners have sought to restrain the Central government from going ahead with the appointment of two Election Commissioners.
