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Lok Sabha Election 2024: Phase 6 Records 59.28% Total Voter Turnout, West Bengal Leads With 78.19%
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The voter turnouts in the remaining States/UTs are Bihar - 54.68 per cent, Haryana - 59.36 per cent, Jharkhand - 63.27 per cent, NCT of Delhi - 56.04 per cent, Odisha - 60.97 per cent and Uttar Pradesh - 54.03 per cent.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 58 constituencies in 6 States and 2 Union Territories voted to decide the fate of 889 candidates in the 6th phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Saturday. Despite hot weather in certain parts of the country, an approximate voter turnout of 59.82 per cent was recorded so far in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, according to the Election Commission of India.
West Bengal recorded the highest voter turnout, approximately 78.20 per cent so far and Jammu and Kashmir recorded the lowest, with 53.38 per cent recorded so far, as per the ECI.
The voter turnouts in the remaining States/UTs are Bihar - 54.68 per cent, Haryana - 59.36 per cent, Jharkhand - 63.27 per cent, NCT of Delhi - 56.04 per cent, Odisha - 60.97 per cent and Uttar Pradesh - 54.03 per cent.
Some prominent candidates included Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra and former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi. Bansuri Swaraj, Somnath Bharti, Manoj Tiwari, Kanhaiya Kumar, Dinesh Lal Yadav alias 'Nirahua', Dharmendra Yadav, Abhijit Gangopadhyay, Agnimitra Paul, Naveen Jindal, Raj Babbar, Deepender Singh Hooda, Kumari Selja and Aparajita Sarangia are among other prominent candidates in the fray.
42 assembly constituencies of the Odisha legislative assembly also went to polls simultaneously on Saturday.
Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Congress' Mandi Candidate Slams Kangana Ranaut
Congress candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat Vikramaditya Singh says, "There are 14 lakh daughters in Himachal Pradesh. So many of them studied and became IAS, IFS Et cetera...some of them are into sports as well, and this lady (Kangana Ranaut) is also one of them...but when it comes to Himachal, she has no connection to Himachal's issues, understanding and history...she has no dedication and understanding about the issues. She also doesn't have time...does she have any roadmap?...if you have a roadmap, to fulfil it, you will have to go to ministry, you have to meet officials and observe the situation. But she says that she will go back to Mumbai after 4th June as her films are pending...this is not a 9-5 job..."
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Phase 6 Records 59.28% Total Voter Turnout, West Bengal Leads With 78.19%
As the 6th phase of elections is going across 58 constituencies, 59.28% total voter turnout was recorded till 5 PM, while Bihar(53.74% ), Haryana(58.56%), Jammu & Kashmir (52.28%), Jharkhand (63.20%), Delhi (55.16%), Odisha ( 60.07%), Uttar Pradesh (54.03% ) and West Bengal (78.19%).
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Tejashwi Yadav Responds To PM Modi's 'Looted Bihar' Remark
Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday reacted to PM Modi's 'looted Bihar' remark. Yadav said that the people of Bihar are not afraid of anyone.
"People of Bihar are not afraid of the people of Gujarat... The people of Bihar are not afraid of anyone, our Lord Krishna was born in jail. A 75-year-old man is threatening a 34-year-old youth that if you defeat us in the election, we will send you to jail...the public will decide," Yadav said.
While, PM Modi during his Public rally at Bihar's Karakat said, "NDA government will not spare those who looted Bihar. This is NDA's & Modi's guarantee. INDI alliance can do anything for their personal gains."
Lok Sabha Election Live: 57.70% Total Voter Turnout Records Till 5 PM
As the 6th phase of elections is going across 58 constituencies, 57.70% total voter turnout was recorded till 5 PM, while Bihar(52.24% ), Haryana( 55.93%), Jammu & Kashmir (51.35%), Jharkhand (61.41%), Delhi (53.73%), Odisha ( 59.60%), Uttar Pradesh (52.02% ) and West Bengal (77.99%).
Lok Sabha Election Live: 49.2% Total Voter Turnout Records Till 3 PM
As the 6th phase of elections is going across 58 constituencies, 49.2% total voter turnout recorded, while Bihar(45.21% ), Haryana( 46.26%), Jammu & Kashmir (44.41%), Jharkhand (54.34%), Delhi (44.58%), Odisha ( 48.44%), Uttar Pradesh (43.95% ) and West Bengal (70.19%)
Lok Sabha Election 2024: TMC vs BJP Tussle Continues In Bengal; BJP Candidate Pranat Tudu 'Attacked' In Jhargram
Senior BJP leader and its Jhargram candidate Pranat Tudu on Saturday was attacked in the Garbeta area of West Midnapore district, following which security personnel escorting him were injured and had to be hospitalised. The incident occurred as Tudu was en route to Garbeta following complaints of BJP agents being barred from certain polling booths.
#BigBreaking : बंगाल के झारग्राम में BJP प्रत्याशी प्रणत टूडू पर पत्थरों से हमला, सुरक्षाबलों के साथ जान बचाकर भागे प्रत्याशी #Jhargram #WestBengal #Violence #LoksabhaElections2024 #LoksabhaPolls2024 @JournoPranay @somit_123_com pic.twitter.com/r1b5IG1pNe
— Zee News (@ZeeNews) May 25, 2024
Lok Sabha Election 2024: 'People Are Celebrating Democracy,' Says PM Modi
Prime Minister and BJP senior leader Narendra Modi said that people are celebrating democracy at a fast pace during his public rally at Bihar's Buxar. "Today is also the sixth phase of voting...People are celebrating democracy at a fast pace and strengthening the resolve for a developed India. The voting that is taking place today has shown INDI alliance their place," he said.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: West Bengal Leads With 54.80 % Turnout
Amid the voting for phase 6, 39.13 % voter turnout has been recorded in Phase 6 till 1 pm, West Bengal leads with 54.80 % turnout.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: CPI(M)'s Sitaram Yechury Casts Vote
CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury casts his vote in Delhi. Here's the video:
#WATCH | CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury casts his vote in Delhi pic.twitter.com/xmd7RWEkVq
— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi Reacts On OBC Reservation, Says 'INDI Alliance Can Perform Mujra...'
Addressing a public gathering in Patliputra, Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...For Modi constitution is most important...If the INDI alliance wants to do slavery for their vote bank or even perform 'Mujra', it does not matter to me. I am standing strong with the SC, ST, OBC reservation..."
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi Addresses Public Gathering In Bihar
Addressing a public gathering in Patliputra, Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Calcutta High Court has just revealed another conspiracy of the INDI Alliance before the country. The people of the INDI alliance granted OBC status to 77 Muslim castes in West Bengal 'Khatakhat, Khatakhat'. After this, the benefits in government jobs which should have been given to the backward and OBC castes, started being given to these 77 Muslim castes..."
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Bengal Records 36.88% Voter Turnout Till 11 AM
As the nation gears up for phase 6 elections, West Bengal records 36.88% voter turnout till 11 am, Jharkhand at 27.80%.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal Shows Off Inked Finger
Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Delhi, for the sixth phase of
#WATCH | Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Delhi, for the sixth phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/S8WLWfxQoM
— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024
Bengal Lok Sabha Live: PM Modi To Hold Roadshow In Kolkata, Says Sukanta Majumdar
West Bengal BJP chief and Lok Sabha candidate from Balurghat, Sukanta Majumdar said, "On May 28, the PM will have a historical roadshow in Kolkata... Bengal's culture will be presented there. We are getting the reports that approx 2 lakh people will attend the rally... Kolkata police have implemented section 144 and said that it's routine. But if it's a routine and was in force last year also then the area that has been notified, last year on 25 July, Mamata Banerjee held a meeting there... I think, to hamper the PM's rally and to induce fear in the people, this section has been implemented..."
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Minister Kailash Gahlot Casts Vote
Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot casts his vote for the sixth phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 , at a polling station in Delhi.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Delhi CM Kejriwal Casts Vote With Family
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, his family members show their inked fingers after casting their votes for the sixth phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling booth in Delhi. Check out the video:
#WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, his family members show their inked fingers after casting their votes for the sixth phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling booth in Delhi pic.twitter.com/Za10pO9sW2
— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024
Lok Sabha Elections Live: CEC Rajiv Kumar Slams Propaganda Against EVM
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said, "...An attempt is being made to create an atmosphere of doubt, one day we will tell everyone about it and will reveal how people are misled. Due to this, our voting is also affected because doubts arise in the minds of people about whether EVMs are correct or not, voting list is fine or not. Yesterday the Supreme Court answered all these but we will also answer one day."
Lok Sabha Polls Live: Rahul Gandhi Says People Rejected Lies, Hatred In First Five Phases
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi today cast their votes. "In the first five phases of voting, you have rejected lies, hatred and propaganda and given priority to the ground level issues related to your lives. Your vote will not only improve your life but will also protect democracy and the Constitution. Mother and I contributed to this great festival of democracy by casting our votes. All of you also come out of your homes in large numbers and vote for your rights and the future of your family," said Rahul Gandhi.
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— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 25, 2024
Lok Sabha Polls Live: Bengal Records High Voter Turnout, Odisha Low In Phase 6
West Bengal recorded a high voter turnout at 16.64 per cent till 9 am while Uttar Pradesh also experienced a high voter turnout at 12.33 per cent. Bihar recorded a turnout of 9.66 per cent, Haryana 8.31 per cent, Jammu and Kashmir 8.89 per cent, Jharkhand 11.74 per cent, National Capital Territory of Delhi 8.94 per cent and Odisha 7.43 per cent. The NCT of Delhi recorded 8.94 per cent voter turnout till 9 am.
Delhi Lok Sabha Polls Live: Swati Maliwal Casts Her Vote
Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal said after casting her votes, "It is a very big day for the democracy. I want to appeal to everyone, especially women to come out and cast their votes. In India, women's participation in politics is very important."
Jharkhand Lok Sabha Polls Live Update: 11.74% Voter Turnout In 4 Seats Till 9 AM
Nearly 11.74 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 9 am in four Lok Sabha constituencies in Jharkhand that went to polls in the sixth phase on Saturday, officials said.Voting began at 7 am in Giridih, Dhanbad, Ranchi and Jamshedpur seats, and will continue till 5 pm.Giridih registered the highest polling at 12.91 per cent followed by Ranchi (12.19 per cent), Dhanbad (11.75 per cent) and Jamshedpur (10.05 per cent).
Lok Sabha Live Updates: President Droupadi Murmu Cast Her Vote In Delhi
As the sixth phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections is underway, President Droupadi Murmu cast her vote at a polling booth in the national capital. After casting her vote, President Murmu showed her inked finger. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar along with his wife Sudesh Dhankhar also arrived at a polling booth in Delhi to cast their vote.
Lok Sabha Polls Live: Dinesh Lal Yadav Confident Of BJP's Win From Azamgarh
BJP candidate from Azamgarh, Dinesh Lal Yadav 'Nirahua' said, "The people of Azamgarh are going to cast their votes for development...When SP candidate Dharmendra Yadav loses from Azamgarh then he will understand that the Yadavs of Azamgarh have the capacity to win elections on their own and reach the Parliament...."
Delhi Lok Sabha Polls Live: Kamaljeet Sehrawat Claims BJP Winning Polls
BJP candidate from West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency Kamaljeet Sehrawat said, "Today is a very important day...We have campaigned for 84 days, it is a very long time. So we understood the pulse of the people very well. I have received immense blessings from the people. BJP is fighting elections on the basis of its report card of the last 10 years. We are winning the elections with more majority than last time..."
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: As Anantnag-Rajouri Votes, Mehbooba Mufti Claims PDP Booth Agents Detained
PDP chief and candidate from Anantnag–Rajouri Lok Sabha seat, Mehbooba Mufti says, "PDP workers are being locked up in police stations without any reason. DG, LG, all officials from top to bottom are involved in this. They have locked up PDP polling agents in police stations. You had said that there will be free and fair elections but you are doing all this...Complaints are being received from places that efforts are being made to tamper the machines (EVMs)."
#WATCH | Anantnag, J&K: PDP chief and candidate from Anantnag–Rajouri Lok Sabha seat, Mehbooba Mufti says, "PDP workers are being locked up in police stations without any reason. DG, LG, all officials from top to bottom are involved in this. They have locked up PDP polling agents… pic.twitter.com/BPUe383CBB
— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP's Gautam Gambhir Castes Vote
BJP East Delhi MP and former India Cricketer Gautam Gambhir casts his vote for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at a polling station in Delhi.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi Says, 'I Request The Young Voters...'
PM Modi urges voters on X, "I request all the voters of the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections to come forward to vote in maximum numbers. Every vote matters and your vote is equally important! Democracy flourishes and looks vibrant only when the public participates enthusiastically in the election process. Along with mothers, sisters and daughters, I especially request the young voters to definitely exercise their right to vote."
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Casts Vote
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, his wife Suman Saini show their inked fingers after casting their votes at a polling booth in his native village Mirzapur, Narayangarh
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Minister Hardeep Puri Urges Voters To 'Come Out In Large Numbers'
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says, "Come out in large numbers and vote. Political consciousness is very high in India. Shed your apathy...The issues are very clear, the issues are about development. But the issues that the opposition is framing, they try to create a false narrative in the process they score self-goals...They have lost it...We will have a hattrick in Delhi..."
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP's Sambit Patra Offers Prayers
BJP candidate from Puri Lok Sabha seat, Sambit Patra offers prayers at a temple in Puri.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: EAM Dr. Jaishankar Arrives At Polling Station
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar arrives at a polling station in Delhi to cast his vote for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: When Is The Next Phase Of Voting?
The last phase, that is seventh phase of polling will be on the 1st of June for remaining 57 parliamentary constituencies with the counting of votes scheduled on June 4.
Phase 6 Voting: What Are The Key Seats?
Some of the key seats in this phase include New Delhi, North-East Delhi, North-West Delhi and Chandni Chowk in the national capital and Sultanpur and Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh. Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag-Rajouri, West Bengal's Tamluk, Medinipur, Haryana's Karnal, Kurukshetra, Gurgaon, Rohtak and Odisha's Bhubaneswar, Puri and Sambalpur are some of the other key seats.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Strict Surveillance In Place For Phase 6 Voting
A total of 2222 flying squads, 2295 static surveillance teams, 819 video surveillance teams and 569 video viewing teams are keeping surveillance round the clock to deal with any form of inducement of voters strictly and swiftly.
According to the ECI, a total of 257 international Border check posts and 927 inter-state border check posts are keeping strict vigil on any illicit flow of liquor, drugs, cash and freebies. Strict surveillance has been kept at sea and air routes. Stakes are high for BJP as also for Congress, Aam Aadmi Party and other constituents of INDIA bloc in this phase of election.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voting To Continue Amid Hot Weather
Concerned CEOs and State machinery have been directed to take adequate measures to manage the adverse impact of hot weather or rainfall wherever predicted. The ECI said that polling stations are ready to welcome the voters with ample shade, drinking water, ramps, toilets, and other basic facilities to ensure that polling takes place in a comfortable and secure environment. Polling parties have been dispatched along with machines and poll materials to their respective polling stations.
Lok Sabha Chunaav 2024: How Many Eligible Voters To Caste Vote Today?
As per the ECI, over 11.13 crore voters, including 5.84 crore males, 5.29 crore females, and 5120 third-gender electors will decide the fate of 889 candidate's today.
The ECI also said that there are over 8.93 lakh registered 85+ years old, 23,659 voters above 100 years and 9.58 lakh PwD voters for phase 6 who have been provided the option to vote from the comfort of their homes. Around 11.4 lakh Polling officials will welcome over 11.13 crore voters across 1.14 lakh polling stations.
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