The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday said its Suvidha portal has received over 73,000 applications since the Lok Sabha polls were announced, seeking permission for various campaigning activities.
The applications submitted by parties and candidates include requests for booking rally grounds, opening temporary party offices and operating video publicity vans, the EC said.
More than 44,600 requests have been approved with the first in-first out principle ensuring a level playing field for parties and candidates, it said.