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Lok Sabha Elections 2024, phase 1: Final voting percentage to be out today post scrutiny of form 17A

Lok Sabha Elections: An approximate voter turnout of 61.06 per cent was recorded in Lok Sabha polls held on Friday in Nagpur, Ramtek, Bhandara-Gondiya, Chandrapur and Gadchiroli-Chimur in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region, though final figures will be updated by Saturday, an official said.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024, phase 1 voting: The National Democratic alliance (NDA) under Prime Minister Modi is seeking a stronger majority for a third consecutive term, while the constituents of the opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc are hoping for a rebound after facing reverses in the 2014 and 2019 elections. A voter turnout of nearly 63 per cent was recorded in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories amid sporadic incidents of violence at some places and an accidental explosion of a grenade launcher shell in Chhattisgarh that left a CRPF jawan dead. The Election Commission said polling for the first and biggest phase of the seven-phase elections remained largely peaceful. The electoral battle featured prominent figures such as Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Kiren Rijiju, Sarbananda Sonowal, Jitendra Singh, and Bhupender Yadav, along with contenders like Gaurav Gogoi from the Congress, Kanimozhi from DMK, and K Annamalai, the Tamil Nadu BJP chief. The southern region, with 39 seats from Tamil Nadu and one from Puducherry, dominated the first phase of polling. Apart from Tamil Nadu, voting is now concluded in various other states, including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, and Assam etc. 

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  • 11:39 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Arunachal Pradesh: Nearly 66 per cent turnout in Assembly elections, 42 injured in sporadic violence

    An estimated 65.79 per cent of 8.92 lakh electors on Friday exercised their franchise in Arunachal Pradesh where polling for 50 assembly seats was held on Friday, amid reports of sporadic violence and bids to snatch EVMs from a few districts, leaving 42 people injured, an official said. The voter turnout for the two Lok Sabha seats in the northeastern state was slightly higher at 67.13 per cent. The difference between turnouts of Lok Sabha and assembly polls exists as BJP candidates in 10 assembly seats were elected unopposed and thus elections were not held in these segments.

  • 11:29 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Uttarakhand: Over 54 per cent voting on five seats in first phase of LS polls

    A voter turnout of over 54 per cent was recorded in the five parliamentary constituencies of Uttarakhand where polling was held in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Friday, a drop of around five percentage points compared to the 2019 general elections. The voter turnout in Uttarakhand in the 2019 general elections was over 61.48 per cent. In this year's election, all the five Lok Sabha seats went to poll in the first phase and authorities said 54.22 per cent of the electorate cast their votes.

     

     

  • 10:19 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Lok Sabha polls: Over 72 per cent voting in 5 seats in Assam

    More than 72 per cent of 86.48 lakh electors cast their votes on Friday during the first phase of polling across five Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam. According to Election Commission data, around 72.1 per cent of 86,47,869 electors, including 42,82,887 men, 43,64,859 women and 123 third gender, exercised their franchise to decide the fate of 35 candidates in Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur and Kaziranga seats.

     

  • 10:01 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Tripura records 80.17 per cent voter turnout till 9 pm

  • 9:41 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    PM Modi thanks people who have voted in Phase 1 polling today

  • 9:39 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    EVMs brought to Maharana Pratap Sports College after 1st phase of voting concludes

  • 9:21 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Final voting percentage to be out on April 20 post scrutiny of form 17A

    An aggregate 60.03 per cent voter turnout was recorded in phase one of the Lok Sabha polls on Friday, the Election Commission (EC) said. While the figures were issued after the conclusion of polls, the commission said people who were in the queue when voting ended at 6 pm were allowed to exercise their franchise. "The voting percentage is likely to go upwards when reports from all polling stations are obtained as polling is scheduled till 6 PM in many constituencies. Final figures will be known on Saturday after the scrutiny of form 17A," the EC said. Polling took place in 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories in the first of the seven-phase elections. The commission described the turnout as "high", noting that voting remained "largely peaceful". In the first phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the voter turnout was recorded at 69.43 per cent. Some of the constituencies were different then and the total number of seats which went to polls were 91.

  • 9:19 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Tamil Nadu records 72.09 per cent voter turnout

    Tamil Nadu recorded a voter turnout of 72.09 percent in the Lok Sabha polls held in a single phase on Friday with no major untoward incidents. About 1.3 lakh police personnel and 190 companies of Central Armed Police forces were deployed for free and fair polls in 68,321 polling stations, that were manned by 3,32,233 election personnel in 39 Lok Sabha constituencies across the state. In 2019 LS polls, Tamil Nadu registered 72.44 per cent polling. The lone Puducherry Lok Sabha seat recorded 77.86 per cent polling, according to the union territory election authorities. The fight is between BJP's A Namassivayam and Congress MP V Vaithilingam, seeking a successive term.

     

  • 8:52 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Madhya Pradesh: 66.44 pc turnout in six seats; Chhindwara tops with over 78 per cent voting

    A voter turnout of 66.44 per cent was recorded across six Lok Sabha seats, including high-profile Chhindwara, in Madhya Pradesh in the first phase of general elections, which was by and large peaceful, on Friday, an official said. "The voting figures are still trickling in. It will take another two to three hours to draw a final conclusion regarding the total vote cast," MP chief electoral officer Anupam Rajan.

     

  • 8:51 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Tripura records 79.90% voter turnout till 7 pm

  • 8:40 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    'Bumper voting' in first phase of polls: Amit Shah

    Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said "bumper voting" has taken place in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections and claimed that people were heard chanting "Modi, Modi" after casting their votes. Twelve parliamentary seats in Rajasthan were among the 102 that went to polls in the first phase of the seven-phase elections. Addressing an election rally when voting was underway in the seats, Shah said, "In the first phase, bumper voting is taking place across the country. Whoever goes in, comes out shouting 'Modi, Modi." The rally took place in Bhopalgarh in the Pali parliamentary constituency, which will go to polls in the second phase on April 26.

     

  • 8:31 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    58 pc voter turnout recorded on eight western UP seats in first phase

    About 58 per cent voter turnout was recorded on eight seats of western Uttar Pradesh where polling took place in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Friday. According to the Election Commission's Voter Turnout app, 63.29 per cent voting was reported in Saharanpur, 57.83 per cent in Moradabad, 60.39 per cent in Kairana, 59.17 per cent in Nagina, 60.23 per cent in Pilibhit, 54.68 per cent in Bijnor, 52.42 per cent in Rampur and 54.91 per cent in Muzaffarnagar. These seats fall in the Jat and sugarcane belt of the state. "By 6 pm, voting at most of the polling stations in the state was completed. Exact polling figures along with comparative figures of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls will be given on Saturday. The polling was completely peaceful and no information of any untoward incident was received," UP's Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa told reporters.

     

  • 8:07 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Check voter per cent turnout till 7 pm of 21 states/UTs | Here's FULL LIST

    Check voter per cent turnout till 7 pm of 21 states/UTs | Here's FULL LIST

  • 8:03 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Check total voter turnout in Saharanpur till 6 pm

    Check total voter turnout in Saharanpur till 6 pm

  • 7:55 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    63.5 per cent turnout in six seats in MP; Chhindwara tops with nearly 74 per cent

    More than 63 per cent voter turnout was recorded in six Lok Sabha seats, including high-profile Chhindwara, in Madhya Pradesh in the first phase of general elections, which was by and large peaceful, on Friday, an official said. Chhindwara recorded the highest turnout of 73.85 per cent, followed by Balaghat with 71.08 per cent, Mandla at 68.96 per cent, Shahdol at 60.40 per cent, Jabalpur at 56.74 per cent, and Sidhi at 51.56, the official said. "Approximately 63.5 per cent voter turnout was recorded as polling in the first phase," he said.

  • 7:54 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Nitin Gadkari confident of victory by huge margin from Nagpur seat

    Union minister Nitin Gadkari, the ruling BJP's candidate from the Nagpur Lok Sabha seat, on Friday expressed confidence that he would win the election by a huge margin. The senior BJP leader, who is seeking his third term in Parliament from Nagpur, also thanked the party workers for their support. Gadkari cast his vote at the polling booth at Town Hall in Mahal area of the city with his wife, two sons and daughters-in-law. Speaking to reporters later, the minister said, "I will certainly win the elections by a huge margin."

     

  • 7:47 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    60.03 per cent aggregate voter turnout at 7 pm in phase one of Lok Sabha polls: EC

    60.03 per cent aggregate voter turnout at 7 pm in phase one of Lok Sabha polls: EC

  • 7:31 PM (IST) Posted by Ashesh Mallick

    NDA will win all 4 seats: BJP's Samrat Choudhary in Bihar

    "The voting percentage is almost equal to that of the last time," he said.

  • 7:16 PM (IST) Posted by Ashesh Mallick

    EVMs dispatched to strong room after polling in Pilibhit concludes

    EVMs were dispatched to strong room after polling in Pilibhit concluded.

  • 7:15 PM (IST) Posted by Ashesh Mallick

    Voting has taken place in favour of grand alliance: Tejashwi

    "We are sure that we will win all four seats," he said.

  • 7:06 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    EVMs being dispatched to strong room after polling in Pilibhit concludes

  • 7:01 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Jammu and Kashmir: Voting concludes in Kathua district

  • 7:00 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Music composer AR Rahman casts his vote in Chennai

  • 6:52 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Chhattisgarh: 63.41% turnout till 5 pm in Naxal-hit Bastar

    A voter turnout of more than 63 per cent was recorded till 5 pm on Friday in Chhattisgarh's Naxal-affected Bastar Lok Sabha constituency, which saw the death of a CRPF constable after a grenade accidentally went off and injury to an officer in an IED blast, officials said. Polling in the Bastar seat started at 7 am and was held in different time slots amid tight security in the first phase of elections. A voter turnout of 63.41 per cent turnout was registered till 5 pm, an election official said.

  • 6:44 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Rampur: First Phase of Lok Sabha Election 2024 concludes

  • 6:31 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer Satyabrata Sahoo on voting percentage till 5 pm

  • 6:15 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Rajasthan: Over 50 pc polling recorded in 12 seats till 5 pm

    Over 50 per cent voter turnout was recorded up to 5 pm on Friday in 12 parliamentary constituencies of Rajasthan where voting is underway in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election, officials said. According to the Election Commission, polling began at 7 am amid tight security and 50.27 per cent voting took place till 5 pm, with one more hour of polling to go. As many as 114 candidates are in the fray in the first phase of polling in the state.

     

  • 5:57 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Lok Sabha elections 2024: 'Nearly 60 per cent polling till 5 pm in phase one polling,' says EC

    Nearly 60 per cent polling recorded till 5:00 pm in phase one of Lok Sabha polls 2024: Election Commission.

  • 5:53 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Uttar Pradesh registers 57.54 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm

    54.68% in Bijnor

    58.68% in Kairana

    57.65% in Moradabad

    54.91% in Muzaffarnagar

    58.05% in Nagina

    60.23% in Pilibhit

    52.42% in Rampur

    63.29% in Saharanpur

  • 5:50 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Here's estimated voter turnout in 21 states/ UTs at 5 pm

    Here's estimated voter turnout in 21 states/ UTs at 5 pm

  • 5:49 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Tamil Nadu: Chennai Central maintains low voter turnout

    Polling in Chennai Central, one of the three Lok Sabha constituencies in the city, has been the lowest in Tamil Nadu, which went to polls on Friday, till 3 pm. Voter turnout in this constituency was 24.09 percent at 11 am, 32.31 percent at 1 pm and 41.47 percent at 3 pm, Chief Electoral Satyabrata Sahoo said.

     

  • 5:43 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    West Bengal records 77.57 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm

    1. Cooch Behar- 77.73%
    2. Alipurduar- 75.54%
    3. Jalpaiguri- 79.33%

    West Bengal records 77.57% voter turnout till 5 pm, the highest amongst the State/UTs voting in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls today.

  • 5:30 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh BJP chief Purandeswari file nominations

    TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu and Andhra Pradesh BJP chief D Purandeswari filed their nominations for the forthcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections respectively in the state on Friday.

     

  • 5:21 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    'Your presence today in such large number is proof that target of 'Viksit Maharashtra' & 'Viksit Bharat' is not too far', says PM Modi

  • 5:17 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    BJP's 'first day, first show'- a big flop: Akhilesh Yadav

  • 5:12 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Manipur: One civilian injured after firing by unidentified miscreants at a polling booth

    There was a firing and clash by unidentified miscreants at a polling booth in Moirangkampu Sajeb Awang Leikai of Imphal during voting in Lok Sabha elections today. 1 civilian was injured in the incident. Block Level Officer, for Moirangkampu Sajeb Surbala Devi said, "Suddenly two men here came and asked for polling agents of Congress and BJP. They took the Congress agent outside by holding his hand. Then the two men fired shots from inside the car. One person got injured."

  • 5:06 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    'Our polling has concluded, as soon as it was 4 pm we closed gates', says Manipur Polling officer

  • 5:01 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Lok Sabha elections 2024: Voting concludes in Imphal East

  • 5:00 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Madhya Pradesh: 53.40 per cent voter turnout recorded across six seats till 3 pm

    A voter turnout of 53.40 per cent was recorded till 3 pm in six Lok Sabha constituencies in Madhya Pradesh, where elections are underway in the first phase on Friday, an official said. The constituency-wise polling percentage is: Balaghat 63.69 per cent, Chhindwara 62.57, Jabalpur 48.05, Mandla 58.28, Shahdol 48.64 and Sidhi 40.60, the official said. Voting in Baihar and Paraswada assembly constituencies under the Balaghat Lok Sabha seat was held from 7 am to 4 pm for security reasons due to Naxal influence, he said, adding that a centre in Dublai area in Baihar constituency saw 100 per cent voting, with all 80 voters there exercising their franchise. The early voters in the state included former chief minister Kamal Nath, his son Nakul Nath, who is contesting from the Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat, and their spouses.

     

  • 4:42 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Over 45 per cent voter turnout recorded in Uttarakhand by 3 pm

    More than 45 per cent polling was recorded till 3 pm in the five Lok Sabha constituencies of Uttarakhand on Friday, officials here said. A total of 55 candidates are in the fray and more than 83 lakh people are eligible to cast their votes. The polling in the hill state is being held in a single phase. The voting began at 7 am and the five constituencies recorded an overall poll percentage of 45.62 at 3 pm, the officials said. The Nainital-Udham Singh Nagar seat recorded the highest voter turnout of 49.94 per cent, followed by Haridwar (49.62 per cent), Tehri Garhwal (44.05 per cent), Pauri Garhwal (42.12 per cent) and Almora (38.43 per cent). The final voter turnout in the 2019 general election in Uttarakhand was 61 per cent.

     

  • 4:40 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Tamil Nadu: 102-yr-old woman arrives at polling station to cast her vote | VIDEO

  • 4:37 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Tamil Nadu: 51.41 per cent voter turnout recorded, 45.43% in Vilavankode Assembly by-election till 3 pm

  • 4:30 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Mizoram records over 49 per cent polling till 3 pm

    More than 49 per cent of total 8.56 lakh voters in Mizoram have exercised their franchise for the lone Lok Sabha seat till 3 pm on Friday, election officials said. Polling for the lone Lok Sabha seat in the state is underway amid tight security arrangements, they said. The state recorded 49.77 per cent voting till 3 pm, according to an election official.

     

  • 4:27 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    'I appeal to people to vote', says RLD Chief Jayant Chaudhary

  • 4:16 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Average turnout at 44.7 per cent in 5 seats in Maharashtra till 3 pm; 38.4 per cent in Nagpur

    Nearly 44.7 per cent of the 95 lakh eligible voters have cast their ballots till 3 pm on Friday in the five Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra where polling is underway in the first phase of the general elections, an official said. A snake on the premises of the KDK College here briefly disrupted polling at the booth there, said the person who rescued the reptile. Altogether 97 candidates, including Union minister Nitin Gadkari, are in the fray in Nagpur, Ramtek (SC), Bhandara-Gondia, Chandrapur and Naxal-hit Gadchiroli-Chimur (ST) constituency, all located in eastern-most parts of the state. The voter turnout stood at 45.88 per cent in Bhandara-Gondia till 3 pm, the official said. Chandrapur recorded a turnout of 43.48 per cent, Gadchiroli-Chimur 55.79 per cent, Nagpur 38.43 per cent and Ramtek 40.10 per cent till 3 pm, the official said.

     

  • 4:15 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Phase 1 of Lok Sabha elections 2024: 'Estimated voter turnout at 3 pm stands at 49.78 per cent', says EC

    Estimated voter turnout at 3:00 pm stands at 49.78 per cent, said Election Commission.

  • 4:14 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Asaduddin Owaisi files nomination for Lok Sabha polls

  • 4:12 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Arunachal Pradesh records 53.02 per cent voter turnout till 3 pm

  • 4:09 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Here's estimated voter turnout till 3 pm in 21 states/UTs

    Here's estimated voter turnout till 3 pm in 21 states/UTs

  • 4:06 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Sikkim registers 52.73 per cent polling till 3 pm

    Over 50 per cent of the 4.64 lakh voters in Sikkim have exercised their franchise in the 32 Assembly seats and in the lone Lok Sabha constituency till 3 pm on Friday, an official said. Voting for the 32 Assembly constituencies and in the lone Lok sabha seat in the Himalayan state began at 7 am and will end at 5 pm. Till 3 pm the Himalayan state has registered 52.73 per cent polling, the official said Polling is underway in 573 polling stations, out of which 88 are in urban and 485 in rural areas, Sikkim Chief Electoral Officer D Anandan said. Thirteen companies of CAPF have been deployed in Sikkim, of which five companies are from ITBP and eight from SSB, he added.

     

  • 4:06 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Check voter per cent turnout till 3 pm of several states | Here's FULL LIST

    Assam - 60.70

    Bihar - 39.73

    Chhattisgarh - 58.14

    Jammu and Kashmir - 57.09

    Lakshadweep – 43.98

    Madhya Pradesh- 53.40

    Maharashtra- 44.12 

    Manipur- 63.03

    Meghalaya - 61.95

    Mizoram – 49.77

    Nagaland – 52.35

    Puducherry – 58.86

    Rajasthan -41.51

    Sikkim – 52.72

    Tamil Nadu - 51.10

    Tripura – 68.35

    Uttar Pradesh - 47.44

    Uttarakhand - 45.62

    West Bengal - 66.34

    Constituencies of Maharashtra

    Bhandara- Gondia - 45.88

    Chandrapur - 43.48

    Gadhchiroli – 55.79

    Nagpur - 38.43

    Ramtek - 40.10

  • 4:01 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Tamil Nadu registers 51.41 per cent voter turnout till 3 pm

    Tamil Nadu registers 51.41 per cent voter turnout till 3 pm.

  • 3:59 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Uttar Pradesh sees 47.44 per cent turnout till 3 pm

    Uttar Pradesh sees 47.44 per cent turnout till 3 pm.

  • 3:58 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    West Bengal records 66.34 per cent voter turnout till 3 pm

    West Bengal records 66.34 per cent voter turnout till 3 pm

  • 3:47 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands records 45.4 per cent polling till 3 pm

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands records 45.4 per cent voter turnout till 3:00 pm in Phase 1 polling. 

  • 3:46 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    48.82 per cent voting took place till 3 pm in Udham Singh Nagar

    At least 48.82 per cent voter turnout registered till 3:00 pm in Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar.

  • 3:29 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Check voter turnout till 3 pm in different areas of Bihar

    1. Jamui- 44.46%
    2. Nawada- 37.77%
    3. Gaya- 39.35%
    4. Aurangabad- 42.20%
  • 2:51 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Polling stopped at Imphal after women alleged irregularities and created ruckus

    Polling stopped at 5 Thongju, 31 Khongman Zone in Imphal after some women alleged irregularities and created a ruckus on Friday. 

  • 2:47 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Chhattisgarh: 42.57 per cent turnout recorded till 1 pm in Bastar LS seat

    A voter turnout of more than 42 per cent was recorded till 1 pm on Friday in the Naxal-hit Bastar Lok Sabha constituency of Chhattisgarh, which saw a CRPF officer getting injured in an explosion of a pressure IED planted by Naxalites, officials said.

  • 2:20 PM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Sikkim records 36.75% voter turnout by 1 PM

    • As of 1 PM on Friday, Sikkim has seen a voter turnout of over 36.75% out of its 4.64 lakh eligible voters.

    • The state is voting for 32 Assembly seats and a single Lok Sabha constituency.

    • Voting commenced at 7 am and will continue until 5 pm.

    • Polling is conducted across 573 polling stations, with 88 in urban and 485 in rural areas, according to Sikkim’s Chief Electoral Officer D Anandan.

  • 2:08 PM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Rajasthan witnesses over 33% turnout by 1 PM

    • Over 33% voter turnout registered in 12 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan during the first phase of polling.

    • Polling commenced at 7 am with robust security measures in place.

    • By 1 pm, approximately 33.73% of eligible voters had cast their ballots across the constituencies.

    • Ganganagar constituency reported the highest turnout at 40.72%, while Karauli-Dholpur witnessed the lowest at 28.32%.

  • 2:01 PM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Uttar Pradesh records voter turnout till 1 PM

    By 1 PM in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh witnessed the following voter turnout percentages:

    • Bijnor: 36.08%

    • Kairana: 37.92%

    • Muradabad: 35.25%

    • Muzaffarnagar: 34.51%

    • Nagina: 38.28%

    • Pilibhit: 38.51%

    • Rampur: 32.86%

    • Saharanpur: 42.32%

  • 1:51 PM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Phase 1 voting update: Turnout figures across states till 1 PM

    • Bihar: 32.41%

    • Chhattisgarh: 42.57%

    • Madhya Pradesh: 44.18%

    • Maharashtra: 32.36%

    • Uttar Pradesh: 36.96%

    • West Bengal: 50.96%

    • Jammu and Kashmir: 43.11%

    • Rajasthan: 33.73%

    • Tripura: 53.04%

    • Assam: 45.12%

    • Arunachal Pradesh: 34.99%

  • 1:48 PM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Phase 1 polling update: Voter turnout by 1 PM

    As the first phase of polling progresses across various states and union territories, significant variations in voter turnout have been observed.

    Lakshadweep: Lowest TurnoutLakshadweep, the union territory consisting of a cluster of islands, recorded the lowest voter turnout by midday, with only 29.91% of eligible voters casting their ballots.

    Tripura: Highest TurnoutOn the other hand, Tripura, one of the northeastern states, witnessed the highest voter turnout, with an impressive 53.04% of voters exercising their franchise by 1 PM.

  • 1:39 PM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Tejashwi Yadav expresses confidence in his party's prospects

    Tejashwi Yadav, former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), expressed confidence in his party's prospects in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, particularly in the first phase. According to Yadav, feedback indicates victory in all four contested seats. He cited significant voter turnout and public discontent with the incumbent government as contributing factors to their optimism.

     

  • 1:32 PM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    BJP’s Shivraj Singh Chouhan pledges service to Vidisha

    Vidisha: Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and BJP candidate from Vidisha Constituency, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, reaffirmed his commitment to serve the people of Vidisha as he cast his vote. Expressing gratitude for the opportunity given by the BJP, Shivraj Singh Chouhan vowed to continue his dedicated service to the constituents of Vidisha, pledging to address their concerns and work tirelessly for their welfare.

     

  • 1:23 PM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Violence and EVM destruction mar elections in Manipur

    The electoral process in Manipur faced severe disruptions as incidents of violence, including firing, attempts of booth capturing, and destruction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), unfolded across various polling stations. Reports suggest that multiple polling stations were targeted, leading to chaos and hindrance in the voting process. In one such instance, armed individuals fired shots at a polling station located in Thamanpokpi, within the Moirang assembly segment.

    Furthermore, instances of vandalism within a polling station were reported in the Thongju Assembly seat of Imphal East district, exacerbating concerns over the integrity of the electoral process. The affected areas were part of the ongoing polling for Manipur’s Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency and 15 assembly segments of the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency. The remaining 13 assembly segments of the Outer Manipur constituency are scheduled for voting on April 26.

     

  • 1:14 PM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Violence and EVM destruction mar elections in Manipur

    The electoral process in Manipur faced severe disruptions as incidents of violence, including firing, attempts at booth capture, and destruction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), unfolded across various polling stations. Reports suggest that multiple polling stations were targeted, leading to chaos and hindrances in the voting process. In one such instance, armed individuals fired shots at a polling station located in Thamanpokpi, within the Moirang assembly segment.

    Furthermore, instances of vandalism within a polling station were reported in the Thongju Assembly seat of Imphal East district, exacerbating concerns over the integrity of the electoral process. The affected areas were part of the ongoing polling for Manipur’s Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency and 15 assembly segments of the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency. The remaining 13 assembly segments of the Outer Manipur constituency are scheduled for voting on April 26.

  • 1:00 PM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Amit Shah files nomination from Gandhinagar seat

    Union Minister and prominent BJP leader Amit Shah has officially submitted his nomination papers for the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat as part of the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

     

  • 12:50 PM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Candidate alleges booth capturing in Muzaffarnagar: Seeks intervention from Election Commission

    Harendra Singh Malik, the candidate representing the I.N.D.I.A bloc in Muzaffarnagar, has penned a letter to the Election Commission, raising serious concerns about alleged booth capturing by BJP agents in Kutba village, the hometown of BJP leader Sanjeev Balyan. Malik has urged the Election Commission to take immediate action and deploy paramilitary forces to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.

     

    Candidate alleges booth capture in Muzaffarnagar

  • 12:41 PM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Navy veteran shows commitment to democracy: Casts vote in Jaipur polling booth

    In a heartwarming display of civic duty, a 95-year-old retired Navy veteran, arriving on a wheelchair, made his way to a ‘zero waste’ polling booth in Jaipur, Rajasthan, to cast his vote in the ongoing elections. Despite being eligible for the ‘vote from home’ facility for senior citizens, the veteran chose to personally visit the polling station, stating, “It feels good to come here and cast vote.”

     

  • 12:31 PM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    CRPF Assistant Commandant injured in IED blast during election duty in Chhattisgarh

    In a concerning development in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, an Assistant Commandant of the CRPF sustained injuries in an IED blast while on election duty near Chihka village of Bhairamgarh. The injured officer has been swiftly transported to Bhairamgarh Hospital for immediate medical attention, as confirmed by Bijapur Police.

     

  • 12:27 PM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Arunachal Pradesh voter turnout update: 19% cast votes by 11 AM

    As of 11 AM on Friday, polling in Arunachal Pradesh witnessed an estimated 19 per cent voter turnout out of the total 8,92,694 eligible voters. The ongoing elections cover two Lok Sabha seats and 50 assembly constituencies in the state, according to officials.

  • 12:18 PM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Madhya Pradesh: Voting reaches 30.46% by noon on 6 Lok Sabha seats

    By noon, voting on the 6 Lok Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh recorded a turnout of 30.46%. Here’s the breakdown for each constituency:

    • Chhindwara: 32.5%

    • Balaghat: 35.64%

    • Mandla: 32.03%

    • Jabalpur: 27.41%

    • Shahdol: 29.57%

    • Sidhi: 26.3%

  • 12:11 PM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along casts vote in Mokokchung

    Temjen Imna Along, a popular figure on the internet and a minister in Nagaland, exercised his franchise during the first phase of the Lok Sabha Elections. He was seen voting at a polling station located in Alongtaki, Mokokchung.

     

  • 12:02 PM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Maharashtra witnesses robust voter turnout by 11:00 AM

    Nagpur: 17.53%
    Chandrapur: 18.94%
    Bhandara-Gondiya: 19.73%
    Gadchiroli-Chimur: 24.88%
    Ramtek: 16.14%

    As of 11:00 AM, significant voter turnout has been recorded in various constituencies across Maharashtra.

  • 11:59 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Tamil Nadu witnesses a significant voter turnout

    As of 11:00 AM, Tamil Nadu witnessed a significant voter turnout, reaching 24.37%. Voters are actively participating in the democratic process across the state.

     

  • 11:52 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Muzaffarnagar district hits 23.2% by 11 AM

    As the Lok Sabha elections progress, Muzaffarnagar witnesses a notable turnout, reaching 23.2% by 11 AM.

    Constituency-wise breakdown:

    • Budhana (AC 11): 19.8%

    • Charthawal (AC 12): 23.62%

    • Muzaffarnagar (AC 14): 22.76%

    • Khatauli (AC 15): 24.75%

    • Sardhana (AC 44): 22.67%

    • Total for Muzaffarnagar PC: 22.62%

    Additionally,

    • Purkazi (AC 13): 24.1%

    • Meerapur (AC 16): 24.32%

     

  • 11:40 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio casts vote in Kohima

    Kohima: Neiphiu Rio, the Chief Minister of Nagaland, exercised his franchise at a polling booth in Kohima, setting an example of civic responsibility.

     

  • 11:31 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma exercises voting right in Tura

    Tura, West Garo Hills: The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma, fulfilled his civic duty by casting his vote at a polling booth in Tura, West Garo Hills. Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma set an example for citizens by actively participating in the electoral process, emphasizing the importance of exercising one’s voting right.

     

  • 11:22 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis urges voters to participate in democracy

    Nagpur: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized the significance of voting after casting his ballot, urging citizens to actively participate in the democratic process. “Festival of democracy has started. I appeal to all the people to vote and strengthen democracy and register their participation in this festival of democracy,” Fadnavis stated, highlighting the importance of citizen engagement in the electoral process.

  • 11:08 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    First 2 hours of polling witness 10.67% voter turnout in Rajasthan

    During the initial two hours of polling in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections across 12 parliamentary seats in Rajasthan, a voter turnout of over 10 percent was reported. The polling process commenced at 7 am in the Lok Sabha constituencies of Churu, Nagaur, Ganganagar, Jhunjhunu, Bikaner, Sikar, Jaipur Rural, Jaipur, Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli-Dholpur, and Dausa.

    By 9 am, officials reported a voter turnout of 10.67 percent. Notably, the highest turnout of 14.14 percent was recorded in Ganganagar, followed by Alwar with 12.03 percent. The significant voter turnout within the first few hours of polling reflects the active participation of citizens in the democratic process and underscores the importance of exercising the right to vote.

  • 11:01 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    World’s smallest living woman casts vote in Nagpur

    Jyoti Amge, recognised as the world’s smallest living woman, exercises her democratic right by casting her vote in Nagpur during the ongoing Phase 1 of the Lok Sabha elections. Amge’s participation in the electoral process symbolizes the inclusive nature of democracy, emphasizing the importance of every citizen’s voice, regardless of physical stature.

    Her act serves as a reminder of the significance of civic engagement and highlights the empowerment that comes with exercising one’s voting rights.

     

  • 10:50 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    First phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 commences in Bastar, Chhattisgarh

    Bastar Inspector General (IG) P Sundarraj reports the commencement of voting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, expressing satisfaction with the enthusiastic turnout at polling booths. IG Sundarraj highlights the implementation of comprehensive security measures in the region, including three-layer cordon security arrangements and the deployment of additional forces to ensure a peaceful voting process.

    Special forces from neighboring states like Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha are actively collaborating with local authorities to bolster security measures, particularly in border areas, contributing to the overall security framework during the electoral process.

     

  • 10:38 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Newlywed couple exercises their franchise soon after wedding

    In a heartwarming display of democracy, a newlywed couple in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, was seen casting their votes together at a polling station. The bride and groom arrived at the polling booth soon after their wedding, showcasing their commitment to participating in the electoral process. The bride appealed to everyone to exercise their right to vote for the development of the nation and the region.

    Visually impaired voter makes a statement

    Meanwhile, at another polling station in Udhampur, visually impaired voter Mohammad Shahid cast his vote, emphasizing the value of a single vote. Accompanied by his family, Shahid urged everyone to participate in the electoral process.

    Voters braved rain to cast ballots

    Despite heavy rainfall, voters in Udhampur-Kathua are stepping out of their homes to cast their ballots. Special arrangements, including the setup of polling stations at the District Development Commissioner’s office, have been made to facilitate the voting process. Elderly voters are also turning up in large numbers at various polling booths across Udhampur-Kathua. Today’s voting is taking place for one of the four seats in Jammu and Kashmir, with peaceful polling reported so far.​

     

  • 10:31 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Actor Kamal Haasan exercises voting right in Chennai

    Renowned actor and founder of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) party, Kamal Haasan, exercised his fundamental right to vote in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in Chennai.

  • 10:01 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands voter turnout update

    Polling figures:

    • Voter Turnout: Over 8.64%

    • Total Voters: 3,15,148

    Details:

    • As of 9 A.M. today, over 8.64% of the total 3,15,148 voters in Andaman and Nicobar Islands have cast their votes for the lone Lok Sabha seat in the union territory.

    • Chief Electoral Officer, B S Jaglan, has confirmed that the voting process is underway peacefully.

    • Jaglan has urged all eligible voters to actively participate in the democratic process by exercising their franchise.

  • 9:57 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Voter turnout update: Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and More

    Bihar:

    • Aurangabad: 11.25%

    • Gaya: 9.45%

    • Jamui: 9.80%

    • Nawada: 6.61%

    Uttar Pradesh:

    • Total Voter Turnout until 9 A.M.: 12.66%

    • Constituency-wise Breakdown:

    • Bijnaur: 12.37%

    • Kairana: 12.45%

    • Muradabad: 10.89%

    • Muzaffarnagar: 11.31%

    • Nagina: 13.36%

    • Rampur: 10.66%

    • Saharanpur: 16.49%

    • Pilibhit: 13.36%

    Other States:

    • West Bengal: 15.09%

    • Uttarakhand: 10.54%

    • Tripura: 15.21%

    • Tamil Nadu: 8.60%

    • Assam: 11.15%

    • Chhattisgarh: 12.02%

    • Madhya Pradesh: 15.00%

    • Rajasthan: 10.67%

     

     

     

  • 9:51 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Voter turnout until 9 A.M. in Bijnaur and Nagina Lok Sabha constituencies

    Bijnaur Lok Sabha Constituency:

    • Total Voter Turnout Percentage: 12.37%

    • Assembly-wise Breakdown:

    • Mirapur: 12.98%

    • Purkazi: 11.20%

    • Hastinapur: 11.90%

    • Bijnaur: 11.50%

    • Chandpur: 14.50%

    Nagina Lok Sabha Constituency:

    • Total Voter Turnout Percentage: 13.91%

    • Assembly-wise Breakdown:

    • Nagina: 15.91%

    • Noorpur: 14.31%

    • Nahtaur: 13.63%

    • Najibabad: 11.81%

    • Dhampur: 13.90%

     
  • 9:48 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    15% voter turnout till 9 AM in Coochbehar

    In the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, the voter turnout percentage has been recorded until 9 A.M.

     

    15% voter turnout till 9 AM in Coochbehar

  • 9:40 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Union Minister Nitin Gadkari expresses confidence ahead of Polls in Nagpur

    Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate contesting from Nagpur, voiced his enthusiasm for the ongoing democratic process. Emphasizing the significance of voting, Gadkari urged citizens to exercise their fundamental right responsibly. He expressed confidence in his electoral prospects, stating his conviction in securing a substantial victory margin.

    Contesting candidates

    Gadkari faces competition from Vikas Thakre, fielded by the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), representing the Congress party. As the electoral battle heats up in Nagpur, both candidates are vying for the support of constituents in the region. With the democratic festival in full swing, the outcome of this contest will shape the political landscape in Nagpur.

  • 9:19 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev casts his vote

  • 9:16 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami votes

    Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami after casting his vote said, "...'Pehle matdaan phir jalpaan'...I appeal to everyone to participate in the festival of democracy. We get an opportunity to choose our government once in 5 years. We have to elect a government which increases the respect of our country in the world...We have to make sure that PM Modi becomes the Prime Minister for the third time..."

  • 9:10 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    Sanjeev Balyan and his wife Sunita Balyan cast their votes

  • 9:06 AM (IST) Posted by Nivedita Dash

    O Panneerselvam votes

    Former Tamil Nadu CM and Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency candidate O Panneerselvam says, "The BJP alliance will definitely win. There is a BJP wave across the country. AIADMK will come back to me..." 

  • 8:50 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Stone pelting incident mars voting in West Bengal's Coochbehar

    An alleged incident of stone pelting by workers affiliated with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) disrupted voting in Chandamari, Coochbehar. Reports indicated that the incident was aimed at obstructing voters, resulting in injuries to the BJP’s booth president. According to reports, chaos ensued at the Chandamari polling station as TMC workers allegedly resorted to stone pelting, targeting voters and obstructing the electoral process. The incident led to injuries sustained by the BJP’s booth president.

     

  • 8:43 AM (IST) Posted by Vaidehi Jahagirdar

    Congress leader P Chidambaram casts his vote in Sivaganga

    Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram cast his vote today during the first Lok Sabha elections phase. He said the INDIA bloc will win all 39 seats in Tamil Nadu. 

  • 8:28 AM (IST) Posted by Vaidehi Jahagirdar

    Actor Rajnikanth casts his vote

    Phase one of the Lok Sabha election 2024 kickstarted today. Actor Rajnikanth casts his vote at a polling booth in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 

  • 8:25 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Union minister Kiren Rijiju casts his vote in his native village Nafra in Arunachal Pradesh

    Union minister Kiren Rijiju casted his vote in his native village Nafra in Arunachal Pradesh.

  • 8:13 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    TN BJP chief K Annamalai casts his vote at polling booth in Uthupatti

    Tamil Nadu BJP president and party candidate from Coimbatore seat K Annamalai casts his vote at Uthupatti polling booth in Karur village. 

     

  • 7:50 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    'I have full faith in the people of Chhindwara': Kamal Nath

    "I have full faith in the people of Chhindwara," said Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath. His son and Congress leader Nakul Nath is contesting from the Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat.

     

  • 7:30 AM (IST) Posted by Vaidehi Jahagirdar

    Voting begins in eight Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh

    Eight Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh kicked off voting in the first phase of the parliamentary elections. The seats include Saharanpur, Bijnor, Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Nagina (reserved), Moradabad, Rampur, and Pilibhit. 

  • 7:20 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    PM Modi urges public to participate in voting across in phase 1 of Lok Sabha Elections

    PM Narendra Modi urged the public to vote in the first phase of the Lok Sabha Elections.

  • 7:18 AM (IST) Posted by Vaidehi Jahagirdar

    Voting underway in Chhattisgarh's naxal-affected Bastar constituency

    Amid heightened security measures, voting began at the Maoist-affected Bastar Lok Sabha constituency in Chhattisgarh. 

  • 7:12 AM (IST) Posted by Vaidehi Jahagirdar

    RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat casts vote in Nagpur

    Voting began for the first-phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat casts his vote in Nagpur today. 

  • 7:07 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Polling for Phase 1 begins in 102 constituencies

    Voting for the first phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 begins.

  • 6:59 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    How to search your voter ID using EPIC number?

    With the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Voters List now available, citizens are encouraged to verify their voter ID using their EPIC number and name through a step-by-step guide provided below, facilitating seamless participation in the democratic process. READ MORE

  • 6:57 AM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Polling preparations underway in Puducherry

    Polling preparations underway at a polling booth in Puducherry.

  • 6:48 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    CEC Rajiv Kumar urges women, PwDs, senior citizens to vote in maximum number

    CEC Rajiv Kumar said, "We have done an earmarking in our electoral rolls of the Persons with Disabilities 40% and above - there is a facility to them to cast vote from the comfort of their home, of they so want. But our experience is that many of them want to come to the polling station. We provide them a volunteer, we provide them the wheelchairs and it's not a question of physical comfort which we want to provide, it's a question of giving them the due respect, the empowerment.."