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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Polling Concludes; Over 64% Voter Turnout Recorded
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Voting Coverage Updates: In the first round of polls, voting was being held in 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories. 16.63 crore voters were eligible to cast their votes at approximately 1.87 lakh polling stations.
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Lok Sabha Elections Live: Tripura Records Over 80% Turnout
As per ECI, Tripura recorded 80.17% voter turnout, in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections which saw polling in 21 States and UTs.
Lok Sabha Voting Live Updates: Tripura Records Highest Turnout, Shows EC Data
As per ECI, Tripura recorded 79.90% voter turnout till 7pm, in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections which saw polling in 21 States and UTs.
Live Lok Sabha Polls: Chirag Paswan Says Got 'Superb Feedback'
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan said, "We got superb feedback, which was also expected. We are going to win all seats with a high margin... No big leader from Congress came here to campaign for the first phase... His (Rahul Gandhi) presence makes no difference in his party, what difference will it make in the alliance..."
Lok Sabha Voting Live Updates: 57.54% Turnout Recorded In Uttar Pradesh
Live: Bengal Records Highest Voter Turnout So Far
West Bengal recorded 77.57% voter turnout till 5pm, the highest amongst the State/UTs voting in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls today.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: West Bengal Records 77.57% Voting Till 5 PM
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.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Nearly 60% Voting Till 5 PM, Says EC
Nearly 60% voter turnout has been recorded till 5 PM, according to the Election Commission.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: INDI Bloc Only Knows How To Insult And Abuse, Says PM
''INDIA bloc suffers from the bankruptcy of development ideas, it only knows how to abuse, and insult. The country has decided to vote for a strong, decisive government. Voting for the INDI bloc is like wasting one's vote'', says PM Modi adding the country is looking to Modi's guarantee which has a roadmap and commitment.
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Congress, INDI Alliance Are Anti-National, Anti-Farmer, Says PM
PM Modi says in Wardha, ''Before 2014, there was the perception that there can be nothing good in India, there was despair everywhere. 2024 polls will be vote for Mahatma Gandhi's vision of Viskit Bharat, Atmanirbhar Bharat.'' "The thinking of Congress and INDI alliance has been anti-national and anti-farmer, that is why the condition of farmers in the country remained bad for decades...Stones were laid in the name of the family, generations passed but the work was not completed," PM Modi tells the crowd in Wardha.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: 'Viksit Bharat' Is Not Too Far, Says PM In Wardha
PM Modi has arrived in Maharashtra's Wardha where he is addressing a rally. “Your presence today in such a large number is proof that the target of 'Viksit Maharashtra' and 'Viksit Bharat' is not too far,” says PM Modi.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: People Are Not Able To Vote Independently, Says Ex-Sikkim CM
Former Sikkim CM and Sikkim Democratic Front leader Pawan Chamling says, "The people are not able to vote independently because the ruling party is threatening the people. There have also been some violent incidents... This is what I heard but overall, people are casting their vote..."
Manipur Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Live Updates: Voting Ends In Imphal East
Voting concludes in Imphal East for Lok Sabha elections. EVMs, and VVPATs machines are being sealed. The timing for casting vote in Manipur was from 7 am to 4 pm.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Your Problems Will Increase In Next 5 Years, Says Jayant Chaudhary
On the first phase of Lok Sabha polls, RLD Chief Jayant Chaudhary says, "I appeal to the people to vote. Your problems will increase in the next 5 years if you don't vote. Choose your representative on the basis of the government you want... The opposition is saying that the EVM is hacked, democracy is over, and the constitution will be finished, these are the fears they are showing to the people and making pessimistic comments because they don't have any agenda... On the other hand, NDA is working with a long-term vision..."
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal Says Will Not Contest Polls
Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, who was the party's likely candidate from the Nashik seat, has said that he will not contest the polls. "The issue regarding Nashik seat has not been cleared yet. The MVA declared its candidates three weeks ago and started campaigning. The more time we take the more loss we will face. Therefore this deadlock had to be broken...I decided that I did not want to be part of this fight...I have decided that I will not be the candidate (from Nashik)...” he says, referring to Maharashtra's ruling alliance (BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP) amid a seat-sharing dispute among the three parties.
Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: 51.41% Voting Till 3 PM
51.41% voter turnout has been recorded in Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha elections and 45.43% in Vilavankode Assembly by-election till 3 pm. On the percentage of voting in Tamil Nadu in the first phase of elections, the state Chief Electoral Officer Satyabrata Sahoo says, "Till 3 PM, the voting percentage for the entire state is 51.41%. The highest percentage of voting has been noted in Dharmapuri at 57.86%. Namakkal comes second with 57.67% voting... Minimum voting has been reported in the three constituencies of Chennai. Chennai Central is at 41.47%, Chennai South is at 42.10%, Chennai North is at 44.84%. Voting is going on smoothly in all the places."
Hyderabad Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Asaduddin Owaisi Files Nomination
AIMIM president & candidate from Hyderabad constituency, Asaduddin Owaisi files nomination for Lok Sabha elections.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Voting Turnout Till 3 PM
Voting percentage recorded in different states till 3 PM:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands – 45.48 %
Arunachal Pradesh - 55.58 %
Assam – 60.70 %
Bihar - 39.73 %
Chhattisgarh - 58.14 %
Jammu Kashmir - 57.09 %
Lakshadweep – 43.98 %
Madhya Pradesh - 53.40 %
Maharashtra - 44.12 %
Manipur - 63.03 %
Meghalaya – 61.95 %
Mizoram - 49.97 %
Nagaland – 53.38 %
Puducherry – 58.86 %
Rajasthan - 41.51 %
Sikkim – 52.72 %
Tamil Nadu - 51.18 %
Tripura - 68.35 %
Uttar Pradesh - 47.44 %
Uttarakhand - 45.62 %
West Bengal - 66.34 %Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: 49.78% Voting Till 3 PM, Says EC
Estimated voter turnout at 3 PM stands at 49.78 per cent, says Election Commission. Tripura records 68.35% voter turnout till 3 pm, the highest amongst the State/UTs voting in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls today.
UP Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Live Updates: Will Scrap Agniveer Scheme If INDI Bloc Comes To Power, Says Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav addresses an election rally in UP's Gautam Budh Nagar, says, "I want to tell the youth that the day the INDIA alliance comes to power, we will scrap the Agniveer scheme..."
J&K Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Mehbooba Mufti Releases PDP Manifesto
Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party President and former CM Mehbooba Mufti releases party's manifesto for Lok Sabha elections. The PDP chief says, "We are not a big party, we are releasing a small manifesto by keeping in mind the situations of Jammu & Kashmir... The biggest responsibility as of now is to go to the Parliament and to give a voice to the pain of the people of the state. Land-related laws which were under the state list were changed which led to our resources be it electricity, water, or lithium being gifted to outsiders. Contracts for the developmental work are being given to outsiders. Instead of providing jobs, people are being removed from their jobs. For the last 5 years, many youths have been in jail without any evidence and no one is talking about it. Horticulture has been negatively affected. Traders are being raided through ED, CBI, I-T..."
Telangana Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Live Updates: BJP Leader Clarifies On Viral Video
On a video showing her allegedly pretending to shoot an arrow at the mosque in Hyderabad during Ram Navami Yatra, BJP candidate from Hyderabad, Madhavi Latha says, "The video was from Ram Navami. We worship Lord Ram with 'Ram Baan'...We were praying to Lord Ram. From where did the Masjid come? Asaduddin Owaisi expert in giving provocative speeches and now has started making provocative videos...PM Modi is moving forward for the Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, and Christians...If the EC had seen, they would have been behind bars not once but again and again..."
J&K Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: BJP Yet To Win Heart Of Kashmiris, Says Omar
Former J&K CM and National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah says Home Minister Amit Shah and his party are 'yet to win Kashmiris' heart'. "After August 2019, this is the first time that the Lok Sabha elections are taking place here. Then, the BJP launched their candidates on all seats in Kashmir. Now, the home minister is saying that first, they will win people's hearts and then fight the elections... This means that they could not win hearts," said National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Shivraj Singh Chouhan Files Nomination
Former MP CM and BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan has filed his nomination from the Vidisha Lok Sabha seat.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Bihar Village Boycotts Polling Over 'No Development'
Residents of Nehuta village in Bihar's Aurangabad boycott polling over development issues.
Lok Sabha Chunav 1 Live Updates: Polling Halted At 5 Manipur Booths After ‘Ruckus’
Polling has been stopped at 5 Thongju, 31 Khongman Zone in Imphal after some women alleged irregularities and created a ruckus. The polling officer closed the polling booth, says Imphal East DC. According to PTI, armed miscreants reportedly entered a polling booth in Khongman, Imphal East, and engaged in proxy voting.
MP Lok Sabha Chunav 1 Live Updates: 'Aatank Ka Supplier' Is Now Begging For Flour, PM Modi Taunts Pakistan
Addressing a public rally in Damoh, PM Narendra Modi taunted Pakistan by calling it a 'supplier of terrorism. "Hamara ek padosi jo aatank ka supplier tha vo ab atta (flour) ki s'upply ke liye taras raha hai..." PM Modi said in the Damoh rally.
MP Lok Sabha Chunav 1 Live Updates: 'BJP Sarkar Na Kisi Se Dabti Hai Aur Na Hi Kisi Ke Saamne Jhukti Hain'
Addressing a public rally in Damoh, PM Narendra Modi says, "Aaj desh mein vo BJP sarkar hai jo na kisi se dabti hai aur na hi kisi ke saamne jhukti hain'. Our principle is nation first. India should get cheap oil, hence we took the decision in the interest of the country...Today, the condition of many countries in the world is very bad, many countries are going bankrupt..."
MP Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Live Updates: PM Modi Addresses Rally In Damoh
PM Narendra Modi is addressing a rally in MP's Damoh. ''This is an election to make India a big power in the world.. When there is an atmosphere of war in the world, then a government working on a war footing is very important in India. In such a time, there should be a strong government and only the BJP government with full majority can do this,'' says PM.
Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Live Updates: There Is A Wave In Favour Of INDIA Bloc In Country, Says Misa Bharti
RJD leader Misa Bharti says there is a clear wave of the INDIA alliance across the country. ''We went to the public and told them how NDA did not fulfil any of their promises. They were talking about unemployment, doubling the income of farmers and reducing inflation but no work was done on the ground,'' says Misa Bharti.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: INDI Bloc Will Get 272+ Seats, Says Sachin Pilot
Congress leader Sachin Pilot has said that the opposition's INDIA bloc with cofortably cross the majority mark of 272 seats in the Lok Sabha elections adding that his party will win more seats than Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajasthan.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Nearly 40% Voting Across States Till 1 PM
Nearly 40% voter turnout has been recorded across various states and union territories till 1 PM.
Take a look at the voter turnout till I PM
Andaman and Nicobar Islands – 35.70%
Arunachal Pradesh - 35.65
Assam – 45.12
Bihar - 32.41
Chhattisgarh - 42.57
Jammu Kashmir - 43.11
Lakshadweep – 29.91
Madhya Pradesh - 44.43
Maharashtra - 32.36
Manipur - 46.92
Meghalaya – 48.91
Mizoram - 37.03
Nagaland – 39.33
Puducherry – 44.95
Rajasthan - 33.73
Sikkim – 36.82
Tamil Nadu - 39.51
Tripura - 53.04
Uttar Pradesh - 36.96
Uttarakhand - 37.33
West Bengal - 50.96Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Polling LIVE: Voter Turnout In Arunachal, Sikkim
Arunachal Pradesh records 37.53% voter turnout till 1 PM while Sikkim registers 36.88% voting in State Assembly elections 2024.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: 43% Voter Turnout In J&K Till 1 PM
Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 43% voter turnout till 1 PM for Lok Sabha Elections, according to the latest election commission estimates.
Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Polling LIVE: Delighted To See The Enthusiasm Of Voters, Says CEC
The Chief Election Commissioner CEC Rajiv Kumar is delighted to see the enthusiasm among the voters hours after voting began in 102 constituencies nationwide. “Delighted to see this enthusiasm of the voters of the country. We are getting reports from the field that even if rains are happening…, people are turning out in large numbers. Women, youth, old age people… everyone is rushing towards the polling stations. It’s a delightful situation to see that people are dancing to the tune of democracy," said CEC Rajiv Kumar.
Karnataka Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Live Updates: BJP Worker Dies After Being Run Over By Car
A BJP worker died after being hit and run over by a car during election campaigning in Kodagu. Party leaders & workers raise slogans and protest outside Kodagu Police Station. Kodagu SP says that an FIR U/S 302 of the IPC (murder) has been registered against three people. The incident took place in Valnoor village of Kushalanagar taluk. One arrested.
Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Live Updates: Amit Shah Files Nomination, Urges Voters To Help BJP Cross '400 Seats'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...In this election, the whole country is excited to make Narendra Modi the Prime Minister for the third time with 400 'paar'...Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the country has gained glory in the entire world...The 10 years that the people of the country gave were spent in filling the holes made by the UPA government and these next 5 years to be the years of laying the foundation for building a Viksit Bharat...I appeal to people to vote and make the lotus blossom everywhere with a huge majority and make us successful in achieving the target of crossing 400 seats..."
Gujarat Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Amit Shah Files Nomination From Gandhinagar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has filed his nomination from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat for the Lok Sabha Polls. Shah exuded confidence in scoring a victory from the Gandhinagar seat. The minister also thanked PM Narendra Modi and party chief JP Nadda after filing his nomination for the seat today. Gandhinagar seat falls in Gandhinagar district, which also serves as the capital of Gujarat - the home state of PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Congress has fielded its party secretary Sonal Patel from Gandhinagar.
Gujarat Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Amit Shah Files Nomination From Gandhinagar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has filed his nomination from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat for the Lok Sabha Polls. Shah exuded confidence in scoring a victory from the Gandhinagar seat. The minister also thanked PM Narendra Modi and party chief JP Nadda after filing his nomination for the seat today. Gandhinagar seat falls in Gandhinagar district, which also serves as the capital of Gujarat - the home state of PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Congress has fielded its party secretary Sonal Patel from Gandhinagar.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: EC Shares Images Of Voters From J&K
The Election Commission has shared images from some polling booths located in Jammu & Kashmir's Uddhampur. This is the first time that people in Jammu & Kashmir are voting after the abrogation of Article 370.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Casts His Vote
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma casts his vote at a polling booth in Chawlhhmun, Aizawl today.
Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: CRPF Officer On Election Duty Injured In IED Blast
An Assistant Commandant of CRPF got injured in an IED blast while on election duty near Chihka village of Bhairamgarh in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. The injured Assistant Commandant was brought to Bhairamgarh Hospital for treatment, said Bijapur Police.
Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Live Updates: Voting In Arunachal, Sikkim Till 11 AM
Arunachal Pradesh records 19.46% voter turnout till 11 AM, Sikkim 21.20%, according to the latest Election Commission figures.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: 33.28% Voting In Tripura Till 11 AM, Lowest In Lakshadweep
Voter turnout recorded till 11 AM for Phase 1 of polling:
Lakshadweep records the lowest - 16.33%; Tripura records the highest - 33.28%.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Voter Turnout In Bihar Till 11 AM
Voter turnout recorded in Bihar till 11 AM
Aurangabad - 15.03%
Jamui - 19.33%
Gaya - 14.50%
Nawada - 17.65%
MP Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Shivraj Performs Puja, Pledges To Serve Vidisha
Former Madhya Pradesh CM and BJP candidate from Vidisha Constituency, Shivraj Singh Chouhan performs puja at his residence ahead of filing his nomination papers today. "I am fortunate that BJP, PM Modi and the party president JP Nadda have once again given me an opportunity to serve the people of Vidisha. Since childhood, I started my struggle to serve the public and after becoming MP and Chief Minister, I left no stone unturned in the development of Vidisha. Serving the public is the worship of God for me...I will try with all my might to serve the people, develop the region and work for my country..."
Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Udhayanidhi Stalin Casts Vote In Chennai
Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin along with his wife cast his vote at a polling booth in Chennai. Udhayanidhi Stalin says, "The mood of the voters of Tamil Nadu is that the DMK and INDIA alliance will sweep the elections."
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi Mocks Rahul, Akhilesh In UP's Amroha
While addressing a public rally in Amroha, UP, PM Modi says, "Once again the shooting of a film starring two princes is going on in UP which has already been rejected. Every time these people set out to ask for votes from the people of UP carrying the basket of nepotism, corruption and appeasement. In their campaign, these people leave no opportunity to attack our faith. The Congress candidate from here has difficulty even saying 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. When Ram temple was built in Ayodhya, both SP and Congress parties rejected the invitation for Pran Pratishtha. These people are abusing Ram Mandir and Sanatana faith everyday. Recently, on Ram Navami, a grand Surya Tilak of Lord Ramlala has been done. Today, when the whole country is filled with the devotion of Lord Ram, the people of Samajwadi Party publicly call the devotees of Lord Ram as hypocrites..."
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates: World's Smallest Living Woman Votes In Nagpur
Jyoti Amge, who is the world's smallest living woman, casts her vote at a polling booth in Maharashtra's Nagpur.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates: 'BJP Moving Ahead With Big Vision', Says PM Modi In UP's Amroha
Addressing a rally in UP’s Amroha, PM Modi said, “BJP is moving ahead with a big vision and big goals for the villages and the poor. But the entire energy of the people of the INDI alliance is spent in making the villages and rural areas backwards.” “Areas like Amroha and Western Uttar Pradesh have suffered the biggest loss due to this mentality…The BJP government is building textile parks to promote the textile industry in the country. The garment industry of Amroha will also benefit from this. This will create more and more employment,” he added.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates: Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Casts Vote
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang casts his vote for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 and state Assembly Elections at a polling station in Gangtok.
Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates: Kamal Haasan Casts His Vote
Actor and MNM chief Kamal Haasan casts his vote at a polling booth in Koyambedu, Chennai. Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) is not contesting the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The party has supported and campaigned for DMK.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates: 'Big Day For Festival Of Democracy', Says PM Modi
Addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha, PM Modi says, ''Today, the first phase of elections is taking place. This is a big day for the festival of democracy. I want to appeal to all the voters to use their rights and cast their votes…”
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates: Google Doodle Celebrates Elections In India
Google Doodle commemorated the commencement of voting for the first phase of the Lok Sabha election 2024 across the country by depicting an index finger marked with ink.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates: Voting Recorded In First 2 Hours
Uttar Pradesh has recorded a voter turnout of around 11 per cent while it has been the lowest in Arunachal Pradesh with around 4 per cent as voting began for the first phase at 7 am.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands – 8.64%
Arunachal Pradesh - 4.95%
Assam - 11.15%
Bihar - 9.23%
Chhattisgarh - 12.02%
Jammu Kashmir - 10.43%
Lakshadweep -5.59%
Madhya Pradesh - 14.12%
Maharashtra - 6.98%
Manipur - 7.63%
Meghalaya - 12.96%
Mizoram – 9.36%
Nagaland – 7.65%
Puducherry – 7.49%
Rajasthan - 10.67%
Sikkim – 6.63%
Tamil Nadu - 8.21%
Tripura – 13.62%
Uttar Pradesh - 12.22%
Uttarakhand - 10.41%
West Bengal - 15.09%Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates: Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna Cast Vote
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev Patanjali Ayurved's Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna reached a polling station in Haridwar to cast their vote.
UP Lok Sabha Elections Polling LIVE: Voter Turnout In 8 UP Constituencies
The voting percentage recorded in 8 constituencies of Uttar Pradesh till 9 AM
Saharanpur- 16.49%
Kairana- 12.45%
Muzaffarnagar- 11.31%
Bijnor- 12.37%
Nagina - 13.91%
Moradabad- 10.89%
Rampur- 10.66%
Pilibhit- 13.36 %Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Polling LIVE: Voter Turnout In Assam, Bihar & Chhattisgarh
Assam: 11.15%
Bihar: 9.23%
Chhattisgarh: 12.02%
Tripura Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates: Tripura CM Manik Saha Casts His Vote
Tripura CM Manik Saha casts his vote at a polling booth in Agartala. "Feels great after voting. Everyone should vote and a government which thinks about development should come to power. People are coming to vote and elections should be conducted peacefully," Tripura CM says.
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates: NCP's Praful Patel Casts His Vote
NCP leader Praful Patel casts his vote for the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at a polling booth in Gondia, Maharashtra.
Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates: Anil Baluni Casts His Vote
BJP candidate from Pauri Garhwal constituency in Uttarakhand Anil Baluni casts his vote at a polling booth in Pauri Garhwal. Congress has fielded its former chief of the Pradesh Congress Committee Ganesh Godiyal from this seat. The BJP has won the seat for the last two consecutive parliamentary elections, in 2014 and 2019.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: People Have Faith In PM Modi, Says Rajasthan Dy CM
After casting her vote, Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari says, "Every person, every voter has faith in PM Modi, has faith in his work, has faith in what he says and has seen him serve the people of the country for 10 years..."
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: Low Voter Turnout In Arunachal, Sikkim
State Assembly elections 2024 | Arunachal Pradesh records 6.44% voter turnout till 9 am, Sikkim 7.90%
Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Polling LIVE: Highest Voting In Tripura, Lowest In Lakshadweep Till 9 AM
Voter turnout recorded till 9 AM for phase 1 of polling:
Lakshadweep records the lowest - 5.59%; Tripura records the highest - 15.21%
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: 101% Confident Of Victory, Says Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister and BJP candidate from Nagpur, Nitin Gadkari says, "We are celebrating the festival of democracy today. Everyone should vote, this is our fundamental right as well as duty. You can vote for anyone but casting your vote is important...I am 101% confident that I will win by a good margin." Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has fielded Congress leader Vikas Thakre as the candidate against him.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Casts Vote
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu casts his vote for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 and state Assembly Elections at a polling station in Tawang.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: Manipur CM Casts Vote, Says PM Modi Will Become PM Again
Manipur CM N Biren Singh casts his vote at a polling booth in Luwangsangbam Mamang Leikai, in Imphal East. "I am delighted today that the first phase of elections is being held and I can cast my vote. We have to make PM Modi the Prime Minister for the third time..." says Biren Singh.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev Casts Vote
Spiritual guru Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev casts his vote in Coimbatore for the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Madhya Pradesh Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: MP Voting Turnout Till 9 AM
Voting turnout recorded in MP till 9 AM:
Chhindwara: 14.39%
Balaghat: 14.39%
Jabalpur: 13.50%
Mandala: 16.39%
Shahdol: 13.07%
Seedhi: 11.93%Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: Fight To Protect Our Constitution, Democracy, Says Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge urges voters to cast their votes "carefully," stating that the "fight to protect our Constitution and democracy begins today." "The fight to protect our Constitution and Democracy begins today. My dear citizens, from 21 States and UTs who are voting in the First Phase of the Lok Sabha elections, I request you to carefully cast your vote," he says in a post on X.
Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: 'Pehle Matdaan, Phir Jalpaan', Says CM Dhami
Urging the people to prioritize their right to vote, CM Dhami says, "Pehle Matdaan PhirJalpaan'. Today is the mega festival of democracy. I appeal to everyone to cast their votes and choose a good government. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has seen new heights in the last 10 years and our country has got global recognition. PM Modi wants to create a strong India and a strong Uttarakhand".
Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: BJP Wave Across Country, Says O Panneerselvam
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..." O Panneerselvam earlier cast his vote at a polling booth in Theni.
Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: BJP Has No Space Here, Says Kanimozhi
DMK leader Kanimozhi says, "In Tamil Nadu, I do not even think they (BJP) will come to the second place. The fight is clearly between DMK and AIADMK. BJP does not find space here...In Tamil Nadu, INDIA alliance will get 39 seats and 1 seat in Puducherry..."
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: BJP's Trivendra Singh Rawat Casts His Vote
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Haridwar, Trivendra Singh Rawat casts his vote along with his family at a polling booth in Dehradun. Congress has fielded former Uttarakhand CM and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat's son, Virendra Rawat here.
West Bengal Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: BJP Office Attacked In Bengal
BJP office in West Bengal has been attacked by some miscreants amid polling in the area. According to reports, BJP and TMC workers clashed in the Chandmari area of Cooch Behar in West Bengal. Stone pelting was also reported from both sides in which one person got injured.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates | 'Choose Strong, Decisive Leadership': Amit Shah
Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah urges voters to "Choose Strong, Decisive Leadership" amid polling in 102 constituencies.
Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Polling LIVE: Your Vote Will Decide Your Future, Says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urges voters to vote in large numbers to strengthen the democracy in India. ''Today is the first phase of voting! Remember, each of your votes is going to decide the future of Indian democracy and the coming generations. So come out and strengthen democracy by applying the balm of your vote to the wounds inflicted on the soul of the nation in the last 10 years. Defeat hatred and open 'mohabbat ki dukaan' in every corner,'' Rahul Gandhi writes in a post on X.
UP Lok Sabha Elections Polling LIVE: Cast Your Vote To Save Democracy, Urges SP Leader
On the first phase of voting, Samajwadi party leader ST Hasan says, "This is the festival of democracy in which people cast their vote... Casting votes are required to save democracy and the Constitution...The kind of 'jumle' they (BJP) provide and messages they deliver to fool people..." On PM Modi's rally today, Hasan adds, "...Election Commission should take the cognizance of the matter. I believe that this is not justified for free and fair elections."
Lok Sabha Elections Polling LIVE: Gaurav Gogoi Casts His Vote
Congress MP and candidate from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat, Gaurav Gogoi casts his vote at a polling booth in Jorhat.
Lok Sabha Elections Polling LIVE: Rajyavardhan Rathore Hails PM Modi's 'Gurantee'
Rajasthan Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore says "The message is that it is voters build a nation and this election is not a small election. It is an election of the largest democracy in the world. It is the country that is the fifth largest economy in the world and will soon become the third largest economy. It is a decisive election, that is going to make us a developed country with 'Modi Guarantee'..."
Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Chunav Voting LIVE: CM MK Stalin Casts His Vote
Tamil Nadu CM & DMK chief MK Stalin arrives at a polling booth in Chennai to cast his in the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Lok Sabha Elections Polling LIVE: Ex-Assam CM Casts Vote In Dibrugarh
Union Minister and BJP candidate from Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency, Sarbananda Sonowal casts his vote at a polling station in Dibrugarh. Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) president Lurinjyoti Gogoi is the opposition's candidate for this seat.
Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Polling LIVE: Rajasthan CM Casts His Vote
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma casts his vote for the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 , in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Lok Sabha Elections Polling LIVE: TN BJP Chief Confident Of Victory
Tamil Nadu BJP chief and party's candidate from Coimbatore constituency, K Annamalai says, "People of Tamil Nadu are with PM Modi. We are confident, our party is strong and the people are with us and June 4 will be a historic result for NDA...In Karnataka, we are expecting a clean sweep this time. BJP will be the number-one party in Telangana... Tamil Nadu this time will deliver a very big resounding result, an increase in vote share...Dravidian politics time is over..."
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Polling LIVE
Congress leader & former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath says, "I have full faith in the people of Chhindwara. I have full hope that they will stand by the truth." His son and Congress leader Nakul Nath is contesting from the Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat
Lok Sabha Elections Polling LIVE: Actor Ajith Casts His Vote In Thiruvanmiyur
Actor Ajith Kumar arrives at a polling Booth in Thiruvanmiyur to cast his vote in the first phase of voting for Lok Sabha polls.
Lok Sabha Chunav Voting LIVE: PM Modi Encourages Record Voter Turnout
On Friday, as the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections began with polling in 102 constituencies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on voters to turn out in unprecedented numbers. He made a special appeal to young and first-time voters to participate actively in the voting process.
“The 2024 Lok Sabha elections kick off today! With 102 seats across 21 States and UTs participating in the polls, I encourage all eligible voters in these constituencies to cast their votes in record numbers,” he stated in a post on X.
He further emphasized, “I specifically urge the young and those voting for the first time to come out in large numbers. Remember, every vote is important and every voice makes a difference!” Modi made this appeal in several Indian languages.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Bihar Commences Voting for 4 Seats
Voting kicked off for four Lok Sabha seats in Bihar under stringent security measures, as stated by a senior official. The polling, which began at 7 am in Nawada, Aurangabad, Gaya, and Jamui, will continue until 6 pm.
In these four constituencies, the future of 38 candidates will be determined by over 75 lakh voters. In Nawada and Aurangabad, as well as the reserved seats of Gaya and Jamui, robust security arrangements have been implemented. Nearly 5,000 polling booths in these districts, which have a history of naxal violence, have been designated as “sensitive”.
Among the four seats, Nawada has the largest voter base with 20.06 lakh voters. Gaya has the smallest number of voters, 18.18 lakh, but the largest number of candidates, 14. In this constituency, former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, an ally of the NDA, is attempting once again to secure a seat in Parliament.
Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Chunav Voting LIVE: Voting Begins For 5 Lok Sabha Seats
Voting for the five Lok Sabha seats in Uttarakhand started on Friday morning, according to election officials. The voting, which is taking place at 11,729 polling stations, started at 7 am and will continue until 5 pm. The seats up for election in Uttarakhand are Haridwar, Pauri Garhwal, Tehri Garhwal, Nainital-Udham Singh Nagar, and the reserved seat of Almora. Over 83 lakh voters will be deciding the future of the 55 candidates running for these seats.
The BJP has fielded its sitting MPs Ajay Bhatt, Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, and Ajay Tamta from Nainital-Udham Singh Nagar, Tehri Garhwal, and Almora respectively. The party has changed its candidates in Haridwar and Pauri Garhwal, with former Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat replacing Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank in Haridwar and Anil Baluni replacing Tirath Singh Rawat in Pauri Garhwal.
The Congress has nominated former state unit chief Ganesh Godiyal from Pauri Garhwal, former Chief Minister Harish Rawat’s son Virendra Rawat from Haridwar, Jot Singh Gunsola from Tehri Garhwal, Prakash Joshi from Nainital-Udham Singh Nagar, and Pradeep Tamta from Almora.
Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Polling LIVE: Voting Begins In 12 Seats Of Rajasthan
The first phase of elections for the Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan started on Friday morning, with voting for 12 out of the total 25 seats. The voting, which started at 7 am, is taking place in several constituencies including Churu, Nagaur, Ganganagar, Jhunjhunu, Bikaner, Sikar, Jaipur Rural, Jaipur, Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli-Dholpur, and Dausa, and will go on until 6 pm.
In this round of the two-phase election in Rajasthan, over 2.54 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes. A total of 114 candidates are vying for the 12 seats. In the 2014 elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party won all 25 seats in Rajasthan. In the 2019 elections, the National Democratic Alliance won 25 seats, with the saffron party securing 24 seats and the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party winning one seat.
Sikkim Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Polling LIVE: Voting Begins For Lone Seat
Voting for the 32 assembly seats and the single Lok Sabha constituency in Sikkim started at the same time at 7 am on Friday. The voting is planned to finish at 5 pm. There are over 4.64 lakh voters who can vote to choose their representatives in the assembly and a Member of Parliament for Lok Sabha from this state in the Himalayas.
There are 146 candidates in total, including the current Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, the previous Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling, the former football player Bhaichung Bhutia, and Tamang’s wife Krishna Kumari Rai. They are all competing for the 32 assembly seats.
The current Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba and SDF’s PD Rai are two of the 14 candidates for the single Lok Sabha seat. Both Tamang and Chamling are running in two assembly constituencies each.
The voting is happening in 573 polling stations. Of these, 88 are in cities and 485 are in the countryside, according to the Chief Electoral Officer of Sikkim, D Anandan.
There are 13 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in Sikkim for the election. Five of these companies are from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and eight are from the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
Lok Sabha Elections Polling LIVE: 8 Union Ministers In Fray In Phase 1
Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, who has overseen a significant growth in the country’s infrastructure, is running for election in Nagpur, Maharashtra. His fellow cabinet members Sarbananda Sonowal, Jitendra Singh, Bhupender Yadav, and Arjun Ram Meghwal are also contesting from Dibrugarh in Assam, Udhampur in J&K, and Alwar and Bikaner in Rajasthan, respectively.
Union Minister Kiran Rijiju is in the race from Arunachal Pradesh, where he is up against former Chief Minister Nabam Tuki of the Congress. His colleague in the ministry, L. Murugan, is running in the Nilgiris constituency of Tamil Nadu, where his opponent is DMK leader and former Union Minister A. Raja. Another minister, Nisith Pramanik, is contesting from Cooch Behar in West Bengal.
Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Polling LIVE: RSS Chief Casts His Vote In Nagpur
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat casts his vote in Maharashtra's Nagpur. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is the NDA candidate from here.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Voting Live: Polling Begins In 102 Seats
Polling begin for the first phase of Lok Sabha Chunav at 7 am on Friday. Over 16.63 crore voters, including 35 lakh first-time voters and 3.51 crore young voters in the age group of 20-29 years, are eligible to head to 1.87 lakh polling stations across the country to decide the fate of 1,625 candidates,
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1: Over 64% voter turnout has been recorded across 21 states and Union Territories in the first phase voting today for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. In the first round of polls, voting was held in 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories. This included places from Jammu and Kashmir to Andaman and Nicobar, Bihar to Lakshwadeep, and Maharashtra to Mizoram. The Election Commission of India reports a staggering 16.63 crore voters were eligible for Phase 1. This included 35 lakh people who are voting for the first time and 3.51 crore young voters between 20-29 years old. The candidates voted to choose from 1,625 candidates, including many big names like Union Ministers, a former Governor, and two former Chief Ministers.
Tripura led from the front with over 80 per cent voting followed by West Bengal around 79 per cent. Bihar recorded lowest voting at 47.49 per cent.
To ensure a free and fair election, the Election Commission has deployed 4,627 flying squads, 5,208 static surveillance teams, 2,028 video surveillance teams, and 1,255 video viewing teams. A total of 1,374 inter-state and 162 international border checkpoints are in place to closely monitor any illegal flow of liquor, drugs, cash, and freebies. Strict surveillance is being maintained on sea and aerial routes as well.