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The Election Commission of India (ECI) is now introducing a streamlined, technology-driven system to provide timely updates on the approximate voter turnout percentage trends. As per official sources, the new process will reduce the time lag associated with the earlier manual reporting methods.
The initiative aligns with ECI's commitment to ensure timely public communication, which has often been underlined by the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar on various occasions.
Under the statutory framework of Rule 49S of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, Presiding Officers (PROs) are required to furnish Form 17C, detailing t...