ADR Demands Clarity on Vote Discrepancies in Lok Sabha Polls

The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has requested the Election Commission of India to address and justify discrepancies found between the votes polled and the votes counted in the latest Lok Sabha elections. A total of 5,54,598 votes were less than the votes polled in 362 constituencies, while 35,093 votes were in excess in 176 constituencies.

The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has raised concerns regarding discrepancies in the electoral process, highlighting inconsistencies between the votes polled and those counted in India's recent Lok Sabha elections.

According to ADR's analysis, 5,54,598 fewer votes were counted compared to those polled in 362 constituencies, while 35,093 excess votes were recorded in 176 constituencies.

In a letter to the Election Commission of India (ECI), ADR emphasized the need for comprehensive action to ensure reliable electoral results, noting previous issues flagged in 2019 that remain unresolved.

(With inputs from agencies.)