Questions and concerns have been raised by the political parties about ensuring free and fair elections, including the need for stringent action against government machinery misuse, adequate security at sensitive polling stations, and improved facilities for elderly and female voters.

The Election Commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and SS Sandhu, will visit Jammu and Kashmir from August 8-10 to review the preparedness for the upcoming assembly elections in the Union Territory.

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi commended the Election Commission of India (ECI) for its participatory approach towards addressing the concerns raised by the INDIA bloc.

"India created a world record with 64.2 crore voters, including 31.2 crore women, participating in the Lok Sabha elections this year," said Kumar.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar cast his vote at a polling booth in Delhi and spoke about the Supreme Court's recent decision regarding the Election Commission's handling of voter turnout data.

The Election Commission of India has made significant changes in the police leadership of two major cities in Punjab amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

More than a thousand policemen from Mizoram faced challenges in voting during the Lok Sabha polls on April 19, as revealed by state election officials.