New Delhi [India], Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday said that more than 73,000 applications have been received so far through its Suvidha portal since the announcement of Lok Sabha elections. Suvidha Portal is a technical solution developed by ECI. To ensure level playing field by upholding the democratic principles of free, fair and transparent elections. Demonstrating an impressive track record, the Facilitation Portal streamlined the process of receiving and processing requests for permissions and facilities from political parties and candidates during the election period, "since the announcement of the elections and the mode code In a period of just 20 days." "Since the operationalization of the Conduct of Conduct (MCC), the facilitation platform has received an impressive 73,379 permission requests from political parties and candidates, of which 44,626 requests (60 per cent) have been approved," the Election Commission said. Said that around 11,200 requests were rejected, which is 15 per cent of the total requests received and 10,819 applications were rejected as invalid or duplicate.The poll panel said the remaining applications are in process as per details available till April 7. "The maximum requests were received from Tamil Nadu (23,239), followed by West Bengal (11,976) and Madhya Pradesh (10,636). The minimum requests were received from Chandigarh (17), Lakshadweep (18) and Manipur (20). Elections Recognizing the importance of the campaign period, where parties and candidates engage in activities to reach out to voters, the facility caters to a variety of permission requests transparently on the Porta First In First Out principle, it facilitates organizing rallies, inaugurations The platform not only enhances the efficiency of election processes but also provides real-time status updates of applications. Also ensures transparency by providing tracking.Timestamped submission, and communication via SMS. Elections for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases from April 19. Counting of votes is to take place on June 4.