- Google Doodle marks India’s Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
- Voting symbolizes with ink mark on index finger.
- Google supports voters with election information and fights misinformation.
Google commemorates India’s Lok Sabha elections with a doodle featuring the iconic ink mark on the index finger, symbolizing voting. The doodle directs users to search results for the 2024 General Elections.
Key Election Facts: The ongoing first phase of the elections involves 21 states and Union Territories, with 102 parliamentary seats at stake. By the end of Friday, several regions, including Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Northeastern states, will have completed polling. Concurrently, state assembly elections are underway in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.
Google’s Support: In March, Google pledged support for Indian voters by disseminating essential election information and combating misinformation. Efforts include integrating voting information into Google Search and YouTube, enforcing policies against misleading content, and providing transparency in election ad funding.
