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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Check total voter turnout in Saharanpur till 6 pm

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.

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."

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Uttar Pradesh sees 47.44 per cent turnout till 3 pm.

West Bengal records 66.34 per cent voter turnout till 3 pm

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

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

1. Jamui- 44.46%
2. Nawada- 37.77%
3. Gaya- 39.35%
4. Aurangabad- 42.20%

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

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.

• 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.

• 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%.

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%

• 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%

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.”

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.

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.

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%

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.

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.

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.

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%

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.​

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.

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.

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%

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%

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

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.

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..."

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..." 

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.

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. 

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

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

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

"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.

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. 

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

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

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

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Polling preparations underway at a polling booth in Puducherry.

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.."