Live Updates: Lok Sabha elections to be held from April 11 to May 19, counting on May 23

We consider media as a potent force multiplier. Hence, we have directed all officials to have positive engagement with the media. We request media to play a pro-active and constructive role: CEC

1950 is the voter helpline number to check your name and election-related information: CEC

All critical events shall be videographed: CEC

The Model Code of Conduct comes into effect from today itself in the entire country. Any violation will be dealt with in the strictest manner: CEC

Have asked political parties to desist from using environmentally hazardous material during poll campaign: CEC

In order to curb noise pollution, usage of loud speakers is prohibited between 10pm-6am: CEC

The panel aims to familiarize as many voters as possible with EVMs and VVPATs: CEC

The panel has specified elaborate SoPs for EVMs and VVPATs: CEC

17.4 lakh VVPATs to be used in the elections

VVPATs will be used with EVMs at all polling stations: CEC

Basic facilities like drinking water, electricity, etc will be provided at all polling stations: CEC

Approx 10 lakh polling stations in 2019, compared to 9 lakh in 2014: CEC

Voter guide has been prepared for people, carrying all relevant information: CEC

Photo voter slip shall be used for guidance but not as proof of identity at polling stations: CEC

Total electorate in this Lok Sabha elections will be 900 million, of which 15 million voters are in the 18-19 age group

Process of updation of electoral rolls will continue till last date of filing of nomination: CEC

The panel believes that purity of electoral roll is the foundation of fair elections: CEC

Examination schedule of all state boards and factors like festivals, harvest season, etc were taken into consideration while fixing poll dates: CEC

The panel held deliberations with several departments, including railways, to ensure smooth movement and facilitation during the conduct of polls: CEC