LS Polls 2024 LIVE: The outcomes shall be introduced on June 4.
The primary part of voting for the 18th Lok Sabha elections started in 21 states and Union territories immediately. Practically 60% voter turnout was recorded until 5 pm throughout the states. Seats in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep and Puducherry go to polls immediately.
Greater than 16.63 crore voters, which embrace over 8 crore women and men every, will solid their vote at practically 2 lakh polling stations.
Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Bhupendra Yadav, Kiren Rijiju, Jitendra Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal and Sarbananda Sonowal are within the fray within the first part. Congress’s Gaurav Gogoi, DMK’s Kanimozhi and BJP’s Tamil Nadu chief Okay Annamalai are additionally contesting the polls immediately.
Whereas the BJP-led NDA is looking for a stronger majority, the opposition INDIA bloc are hoping for a rebound. In 2019, the UPA had received 45 of the 102 seats at stake on Friday and the NDA 41. Six of those seats have been redrawn as a part of the delimitation train.
The final elections to elect 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha shall be held in seven phases, from April 19 to June 1. The outcomes shall be introduced on June 4.
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Chhattisgarh registered a voter turnout of 63.4% until 5 pm within the first part of polls immediately.
Tamil Nadu registered a voter turnout of 63.2% until 5 pm within the first part of polls immediately.
States |
No of Seats |
2019 Part 1 TO |
2024 Part 1 (5 PM) |
ALL INDIA |
102 |
70.0 |
59.7 |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
1/1 |
65.1 |
56.9 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
2/2 |
82.1 |
63.4 |
Assam |
5/14 |
74.8 |
70.8 |
Bihar |
4/40 |
53.6 |
46.3 |
Chhattisgarh |
1/11 |
66.3 |
63.4 |
Jammu & Kashmir |
1/5 |
70.2 |
65.1 |
Lakshadweep |
1/1 |
85.2 |
59.0 |
Madhya Pradesh |
6/29 |
75.1 |
63.3 |
Maharashtra |
5/48 |
64.1 |
54.9 |
Manipur |
2/2 |
82.7 |
67.7 |
Meghalaya |
2/2 |
71.4 |
69.9 |
Mizoram |
1/1 |
63.1 |
52.7 |
Nagaland |
1/1 |
83.0 |
55.8 |
Puducherry |
1/1 |
81.2 |
72.8 |
Rajasthan |
12/25 |
64.0 |
50.3 |
Sikkim |
1/1 |
81.4 |
68.1 |
Tamil Nadu |
39/39 |
72.4 |
62.0 |
Tripura |
1/2 |
81.9 |
76.1 |
Uttar Pradesh |
8/80 |
66.6 |
57.5 |
Uttarakhand |
5/5 |
61.9 |
53.6 |
West Bengal |
3/42 |
84.8 |
77.6 |
Vidhan Sabha Turnout |
No of Seats |
2019 Part 1 TO |
2024 Part 1 (5 AM) |
Sikkim |
32/32 |
81.4 |
67.5 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
50/50 |
65.9 |
64.7 |
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Stay: EVMs Vandalised In Manipur Amid Stories Of Proxy Voting
EVMs have been vandalised in Manipur’s Moirang Kampu amid stories of armed teams proxy voting for nearly 100 folks. Because the villagers raised an alarm and protested, the Interior Manipur Congress candidate, Bimol Akoijam rushed to the realm.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Stay: Polling Over In Uttarakhand
Polling over for the day in Uttarakhand. Now, solely these already contained in the polling cubicles will be capable to vote.
Born in 1986 at a refugee centre in Rameswaram Mandapam camp and now dwelling at a rehabilitation camp for Sri Lankan Tamils in Trichy’s Kottapattu, Nalaini Kirubakaran solid her vote for the primary time immediately, reported information company ANI. “For the primary time, I voted… I’m very completely happy. On the age of 38, my dream has been fulfilled. I’m the primary particular person in Tamil Nadu to vote from Sri Lankan Refugee Camp,” Ms Kirubakaran mentioned.
In 2021, she moved the Madras Excessive Courtroom when her software for an Indian passport was rejected by a regional passport workplace.
The Madurai bench of the Madras Excessive Courtroom in August 2022 directed officers to concern her am Indian passport, declaring that the delivery certificates is from Mandapam and states that an individual born in India between January 26, 1950 and July 1, 1987 is a “citizen by delivery,” in keeping with the Part 3 of the Citizenship Act, 1995.
Regardless of getting her passport, Nalaini Kirubakaran continues to stay within the rehabilitation camp, with particular permission from the district collector since her household continues to be stateless and dwelling contained in the Trichy refugee camp. She utilized for a Voter ID card and obtained it in January 2024.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Stay: Altercation Between Interior Manipur Congress Candidate, Police
Main altercation breaks out between the police and the Interior Manipur Congress candidate Bimol Akoijam after his polling agent was allegedly pushed out of a polling station.
States |
No of Seats |
2019 Part 1 TO |
2024 Part 1 (3 PM) |
ALL INDIA |
102 |
70.0 |
49.9 |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
1/1 |
65.1 |
45.5 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
2/2 |
82.1 |
55.1 |
Assam |
5/14 |
74.8 |
60.7 |
Bihar |
4/40 |
53.6 |
39.7 |
Chhattisgarh |
1/11 |
66.3 |
58.1 |
Jammu & Kashmir |
1/5 |
70.2 |
57.1 |
Lakshadweep |
1/1 |
85.2 |
44.0 |
Madhya Pradesh |
6/29 |
75.1 |
53.4 |
Maharashtra |
5/48 |
64.1 |
44.1 |
Manipur |
2/2 |
82.7 |
63.0 |
Meghalaya |
2/2 |
71.4 |
62.0 |
Mizoram |
1/1 |
63.1 |
49.8 |
Nagaland |
1/1 |
83.0 |
51.7 |
Puducherry |
1/1 |
81.2 |
58.9 |
Rajasthan |
12/25 |
64.0 |
41.5 |
Sikkim |
1/1 |
81.4 |
52.7 |
Tamil Nadu |
39/39 |
72.4 |
51.0 |
Tripura |
1/2 |
81.9 |
68.4 |
Uttar Pradesh |
8/80 |
66.6 |
47.4 |
Uttarakhand |
5/5 |
61.9 |
45.6 |
West Bengal |
3/42 |
84.8 |
66.3 |
Vidhan Sabha Turnout |
No of Seats |
2019 Part 1 TO |
2024 Part 1 (3 PM) |
Sikkim |
32/32 |
81.4 |
52.7 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
50/50 |
65.9 |
54.3 |
The Congress on Friday claimed {that a} “silent undercurrent” is brewing throughout western Uttar Pradesh in opposition to the “failures” of the Modi authorities, because it flagged points equivalent to “neglect” of sugarcane farmers and examination paper leaks. “As we speak’s questions for the PM as he heads to UP: Why has the BJP uncared for UP’s sugarcane farmers? Rs 20,000 crores later, why is the Ganga nonetheless India’s most polluted river? Is the Modi Sarkar doing something to forestall paper leaks? Elaborating on what he mentioned have been “jumla particulars”, Ramesh mentioned Uttar Pradesh is India’s largest sugarcane producer and but, the BJP authorities has “uncared for” farmers’ calls to extend the value of sugarcane,” Congress basic secretary Jairam Ramesh mentioned.
Congress chief Sachin Pilot mentioned that the opposition’s INDIA bloc with cross the bulk mark of 272 seats within the Lok Sabha polls and Congress will win extra seats than the BJP in Rajasthan. “There’s an environment of change in your entire nation and state and primarily based on what I’m seeing, I believe that the efficiency of Congress shall be significantly better than earlier than and INDIA alliance will get a majority on June 4. It is not sensible to present a assure to cross 200,300,500 seats, all I can say is that in Rajasthan, we are going to get extra seats than the BJP and INDIA alliance will cross the bulk mark of 272 seats within the nation,” he mentioned.
Union Minister for Data & Broadcasting Anurag Thakur says that BJP will safe past 400 and Congress will wrestle for even 40 seats. “BJP will safe past 400 and Congress will wrestle for even 40 seats. Congress immediately talks about going again to paper ballots as a result of in earlier instances, polling cubicles have been looted. Poll bins have been falsely stamped. However immediately, due to the EVMs, there may be transparency. Regardless of which authorities, the Election Fee has all the time achieved an incredible job… And that is the most important power of our democracy,” he mentioned.
The polling within the first two hours for 3 Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal on Friday was marred by incidents of violence within the Cooch Behar Lok Sabha constituency. The stories of inter-party clashes, burning down and ransacking of rival social gathering workplaces and critical accidents to some social gathering activists have been being reported.
5 ballot officers have been suspended for dereliction of responsibility after it was discovered {that a} CPI-M polling agent helped a 92-year-old lady solid her vote from dwelling. Based on the election guidelines, voters above the age of 85 can vote from their properties. In some visuals which have surfaced, native CPI-M chief Ganeshan might be seen serving to the lady solid her vote. As per the foundations, polling brokers of any social gathering can not help voters in exercising their franchise.
Part 1 Turnout |
9:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
1:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Complete |
2024 |
10.7 |
24.5 |
39.9 |
|
|
|
2019 |
10.4 |
23.2 |
39.5 |
51.8 |
62.6 |
70.0 |
Change |
0.3 |
1.3 |
0.4 |
|
|
|
States |
No of Seats |
2019 Part 1 TO |
2024 Part 1 (1 PM) |
ALL INDIA |
102 |
70.0 |
39.9 |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
1/1 |
65.1 |
35.7 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
2/2 |
82.1 |
35.0 |
Assam |
5/14 |
74.8 |
45.1 |
Bihar |
4/40 |
53.6 |
32.4 |
Chhattisgarh |
1/11 |
66.3 |
42.6 |
Jammu & Kashmir |
1/5 |
70.2 |
43.1 |
Lakshadweep |
1/1 |
85.2 |
29.9 |
Madhya Pradesh |
6/29 |
75.1 |
44.4 |
Maharashtra |
5/48 |
64.1 |
32.4 |
Manipur |
2/2 |
82.7 |
46.9 |
Meghalaya |
2/2 |
71.4 |
48.9 |
Mizoram |
1/1 |
63.1 |
37.4 |
Nagaland |
1/1 |
83.0 |
39.7 |
Puducherry |
1/1 |
81.2 |
45.0 |
Rajasthan |
12/25 |
64.0 |
33.7 |
Sikkim |
1/1 |
81.4 |
36.8 |
Tamil Nadu |
39/39 |
72.4 |
39.5 |
Tripura |
1/2 |
81.9 |
53.0 |
Uttar Pradesh |
8/80 |
66.6 |
37.0 |
Uttarakhand |
5/5 |
61.9 |
37.3 |
West Bengal |
3/42 |
61.9 |
51.0 |
“As the first part of Lok Sabha Election 2024 begins, I urge everybody to solid their votes in giant numbers and uphold the essence of democracy. Your each vote holds the facility to form the trajectory of our nation’s future.”
As the first part of Lok Sabha Election 2024 begins, I urge everybody to solid their votes in giant numbers and uphold the essence of democracy. Your each vote holds the facility to form the trajectory of our nation’s future. pic.twitter.com/b31mwnPOMA
– Jagat Prakash Nadda (Modi Ka Parivar) (@JPNadda) April 19, 2024
Chhindwara mayor Vikram Ahake, who lately joined the BJP, urged folks to vote for Congress’ Nakul Nath. “Quickly after becoming a member of a political social gathering, I used to be feeling suffocated. I felt that I used to be not doing the suitable factor with an individual who has developed Chhindwara,” Ahake mentioned in a video message shared on social media. I do not know what is going to occur to me, but when I do not stand with my chief Kamal Nath and Nakul Nath immediately… as they’ve achieved quite a bit for me… I attraction to the voters to make sure the victory of Nakul Nath (and his father Kamal Nath) with an enormous margin,” he mentioned within the video message.
Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Tripura Data 34.54% Voter Turnout Until 1PM
Tripura has recorded 34.54% voter turnout until 1 pm.
Armed attackers tried to seize a sales space and broke EVM machines in Kohongman zone 3 constituency in Manipur’s Imphal East.
Voter turnout until 11:00 am in Uttarakhand: 24.83%
Nainital 26.46%
Haridwar 26.47%
Almora 22.21%
Tehri 23.23%
Garhwal 23.43%
Bijnor 25.50%
Kairana 25.89%
Moradabad 23.35%
Muzaffarnagar 22.62%
Nagina 26.89%
Pilibhit 26.94%
Rampur 20.71%
Saharanpur 29.84%
YSRCP candidate from Yemmiganur Meeting constituency, Butta Renuka, who was lately referred to as ‘poor’ by Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, has declared household property of Rs 161.21 crore. The businesswoman owns car dealerships, motels and academic establishments. She additionally owns the Butta Conference.
Elections 2024 Stay: 24.83% Polling Was Recorded Until 11 am In Uttarakhand
In Uttarakhand, 24.83% voter turnout was recorded until 11 am within the 5 Lok Sabha constituencies
Voting turnout in Madhya Pradesh until 11 am
Davada – 30%
Balaghat- 35.64%
Seedhi- 24.87 %
Jabalpur- 27.41 %
Part 1 Turnout |
|||
States |
No of Seats |
2019 Part 1 TO |
2024 Part 1 (11 AM) |
ALL INDIA |
102 |
70.0 |
24.5 |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
1/1 |
65.1 |
21.8 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
2/2 |
82.1 |
18.0 |
Assam |
5/14 |
74.8 |
27.2 |
Bihar |
4/40 |
53.6 |
20.4 |
Chhattisgarh |
1/11 |
66.3 |
28.1 |
Jammu & Kashmir |
1/5 |
70.2 |
22.6 |
Lakshadweep |
1/1 |
85.2 |
16.3 |
Madhya Pradesh |
6/29 |
75.1 |
30.5 |
Maharashtra |
5/48 |
64.1 |
19.2 |
Manipur |
2/2 |
82.7 |
27.6 |
Meghalaya |
2/2 |
71.4 |
31.7 |
Mizoram |
1/1 |
63.1 |
25.9 |
Nagaland |
1/1 |
83.0 |
22.5 |
Puducherry |
1/1 |
81.2 |
27.6 |
Rajasthan |
12/25 |
64.0 |
22.5 |
Sikkim |
1/1 |
81.4 |
21.2 |
Tamil Nadu |
39/39 |
72.4 |
23.7 |
Tripura |
1/2 |
81.9 |
33.3 |
Uttar Pradesh |
8/80 |
66.6 |
25.2 |
Uttarakhand |
5/5 |
61.9 |
24.6 |
West Bengal |
3/42 |
61.9 |
33.6 |
To make sure that all voters take part within the election course of on April nineteenth,the Election Group foot-marched practically 22 km,carrying election supplies on horses,to achieve the Dingchangpam Polling Station below of the seventh Bomdila Meeting Constituency within the West Kameng District.#ECIpic.twitter.com/K7IWRxmbBz
– Chief Electoral Officer Arunachal Pradesh (@ceoarunachal) April 18, 2024
A jawan of the Central Reserve Police Pressure (CRPF) deployed on ballot responsibility in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district was injured when a shell of Below Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) by chance exploded, a police official mentioned. Bijapur district falls within the Maoist-hit Bastar Lok Sabha constituency the place voting was underway within the first part of basic elections, he added.
Because the voting started for all 39 Lok Sabha seats within the state on Friday, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Kanimozhi mentioned right here that the struggle is “clearly” between the DMK and AIADMK because the “BJP doesn’t discover house in Tamil Nadu.”
“In Tamil Nadu, I don’t even assume they (BJP) will are available in second place. The struggle is clearly between DMMK and AIADMK. BJP doesn’t discover house right here. BJP just isn’t even contesting in Thoothukudi. In Tamil Nadu, INDIA alliance will get 39 seats and 1 seat in Puducherry,” she mentioned.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, after casting his vote within the first part of the Lok Sabha elections, mentioned that this time “kamal ka phool” is bound to bloom in Arunachal Pradesh and the BJP will win each Lok Sabha seats. “As we speak is the mega competition of democracy and voting for the primary part of Lok Sabha elections is underway. I count on that the variety of voters this 12 months will surpass the variety of voters in 2019. BJP goes to make historical past within the state. We may even win each Lok Sabha seats. Within the earlier election, BJP acquired 41 seats and we hope that this time BJP will get 60 out of 60 seats,” he mentioned.
Bride-to-be Deepika Diwan, 20, from Girola Gauripada in Kondagaon took a break from her marriage ceremony rituals to solid her vote.
The voting proportion of 8 constituencies of Uttar Pradesh is 12.66%.
Saharanpur- 16.49%
Kairana- 12.45%
Muzaffarnagar- 11.31%
Bijnor- 12.37%
Nagina – 13.91%
Moradabad- 10.89%
Rampur- 10.66%
Pilibhit- 13.36 %
Part 1 Turnout
States
No of Seats
2019 Part 1 TO
2024 Part 1 (9 AM)
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
1/1
65.1
8.6
Arunachal Pradesh
2/2
82.1
5.0
Assam
5/14
74.8
11.2
Bihar
4/40
53.6
9.2
Chhattisgarh
1/11
66.3
12.0
Jammu & Kashmir
1/5
70.2
10.4
Lakshadweep
1/1
85.2
5.6
Madhya Pradesh
6/29
75.1
14.1
Maharashtra
5/38
64.1
7.0
Manipur
2/2
82.7
7.6
Meghalaya
2/2
71.4
13.0
Mizoram
1/1
63.1
9.4
Nagaland
1/1
83.0
7.7
Puducherry
1/1
81.2
7.5
Rajasthan
12/25
64.0
10.7
Sikkim
1/1
81.4
6.6
Tamil Nadu
39/39
72.4
8.2
Tripura
1/2
81.9
13.6
Uttar Pradesh
8/80
66.6
12.2
Uttarakhand
5/5
61.9
10.1
West Bengal
3/42
61.9
15.1
Part 1 Turnout
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
3:00 PM
5:00 PM
Complete
2024
9.7
2019
10.4
23.2
39.5
51.8
62.6
70.0
Change
-0.7
Assam 11.15%
Bihar 9.23%
Chhattisgarh 12.02%
Madhya Pradesh 15%
West Bengal 15.09%
Tripura 15.29%
Supply: Election Fee
“Pehle Matdaan Phir Jalpaan”: Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s Recommendation To Voters
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami urged voters to prove in excessive numbers and solid their vote within the Part 1 of the Lok Sabha Elections. “Pehle Matdaan Phir Jalpaan. As we speak is the mega competition of democracy. I attraction to everybody to solid their votes and select an excellent authorities. Below the management of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has seen new heights within the final 10 years and our nation has acquired international recognition. PM Modi desires to create a robust India and a robust Uttarakhand,” he mentioned.
The struggle to guard our Structure and Democracy begins immediately.
My pricey residents, from 21 States and UTs who’re voting within the First Part of the Lok Sabha elections, I request you to rigorously solid your vote.
A future the place NYAY (JUSTICE) awaits you. A brand new period of Financial…
– Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) April 19, 2024
“I did the democratic responsibility of defending the nation! Everybody vote appropriately. Particularly, first-time voters-and younger folks, vote with enthusiasm! The way forward for our India is in your fingers,” the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister mentioned in a submit on X.
Webcasting at polling cubicles is undertaken to maintain in verify unlawful actions equivalent to sales space capturing, cash distribution and bogus voting.
It’s also used to broadcast and monitor stay election course of from a distant polling station and seize faces of voters coming to vote at polling stations.
As per an election fee, webcasting shall be achieved in additional than 50 per cent of the polling stations, together with the deployment of micro-observers in all polling stations.
- BJP President J.P. Nadda will maintain three roadshows and a public assembly in Kerala.
- Union Dwelling Minister Amit Shah will go to Rajasthan on Friday.
- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will handle a public assembly in Bihar’s Bahadurganj.
- BSP chief Mayawati will handle an election rally in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa.
- Samajwadi Social gathering President Akhilesh Yadav will handle a public assembly in Gautam Buddha Nagar’s Sikandrabad.
- Congress chief Sachin Pilot will marketing campaign at Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will marketing campaign for Lok Sabha ballot candidates of the NDA in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra immediately. PM Modi is scheduled to handle public conferences in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha at 10am, Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh at 2 pm and Maharashtra’s Wardha at 5 pm.
“Rajasthn Will Repeat Historical past”: Chief Minister Assured Of BJP’s Win
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma mentioned the voters of Rajasthan will return the BJP to energy. “I wish to attraction to you immediately that it is a competition of democracy – do solid your vote. Your votes will strengthen our democracy, our nation. I wish to inform you that Rajasthan will repeat the historical past of 2014 and 2019 – I’m assured,” the chief minister mentioned after casting his vote at Jaipur polling sales space.
Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi casts his vote for the primary part of Lok Sabha elections in Assam’s Jorhat.
World’s shortest lady Jyoti Amge casts her vote for the primary part of Lok Sabha elections in Nagpur
As we speak is the primary part of voting!
Keep in mind, every of your votes goes to resolve the way forward for Indian democracy and the approaching generations.
So come out and strengthen democracy by making use of the balm of your vote to the injuries inflicted on the soul of the nation within the final 10 years.
Defeat hatred and open ‘mohabbat ki dukaan’ in each nook.
आज पहले चरण का मतदान है!
याद रहे, आपका एक-एक वोट भारत के लोकतंत्र और आने वाली पीढ़ियों का भविष्य तय करने जा रहा है।
इसलिए बाहर निकलिए और पिछले 10 साल में देश की आत्मा को दिए गए ज़ख्मों पर अपने ‘वोट का मरहम’ लगाकर लोकतंत्र को मज़बूत कीजिए।
नफ़रत को हरा कर खोल दीजिए हर कोने… pic.twitter.com/A9lfRb6yh2
– Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 19, 2024
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Okay Sangma reached the Walbakgre polling station in Tura at 6.30 am and is ready in queue for his flip to vote.
5 years after Jammu and Kashmir misplaced its particular standing following the abrogation of Article 370, voting started within the first part of basic elections within the Udhampur constituency.
The polling shall be held in 2,637 polling stations throughout the constituency regardless of pouring rain and can resolve the destiny of 12 candidates, together with Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
Early voters braved the inclement climate within the morning to go to the polling stations. Over 16 lakh folks, together with 845,283 are males and 777,899 girls are eligible to solid their vote.
It is a crucial day immediately, as the primary part of voting is going down within the nation. I attraction to all of the voters who’re voting on this part to vote in giant numbers as a result of each vote of yours has the facility to create a safe, developed, and self-reliant India. Your vote…
– Amit Shah (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AmitShah) April 19, 2024
Within the first part of the final elections, voting has begun for the 5 Lok Sabha seats of Maharashtra the place greater than 95 lakh individuals are eligible to vote.
In Nagpur, there’s a direct struggle between senior BJP chief Gadkari and Congress candidate Vikas Thakre.
In Chandrapur, BJP candidate and Maharashtra minister Sudhir Mungantiwar is going through Congress nominee Pratibha Dhanorkar
In Bhandara-Gondia, the BJP has fielded sitting MP Sunil Mendhe, who’s pitted in opposition to Congress candidate Dr Prashant Patole.
Two-time Lok Sabha MP of BJP, Ashok Nete, is contesting in opposition to Congress nominee Dr Namdev Kirsan in Gadchiroli-Chimur (ST)
In Ramtek, the struggle is between Shyamkumar Barwe of the Congress and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena’s candidate Raju Parwe.
Amid tight secuirty, voting has begun for the lone Lok Sabha seat in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. A complete of three.15 lakh voters – 1.64 lakh males, 1.51 lakh girls are eligible to vote. Particular polling stations have been established for 39 voters of the Nice Nicobarese tribe of Strait Islands, 68 members of the Onge tribe at Hut Bay and 98 Shompen tribals of Nice Nicobar Island.
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections start immediately! As 102 seats throughout 21 States and UTs go to the polls, I urge all these voting in these seats to train their franchise in report numbers. I significantly name upon the younger and first time voters to vote in giant numbers. In spite of everything,…
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 19, 2024
Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Voting Begins In 21 States And Union Territories
For the lone Lok Sabha in Nagaland, one-fourth of the overall polling cubicles have been marked as vital and susceptible. Over 13.25 lakh voters will resolve the destiny of three candidates at 2,342 polling cubicles. 588 of them have been marked as vital and susceptible. Polling will start at 7 am and go on until 4 pm. Practically 20,000 first-time voters, 22,140 senior residents above 85 years and 6,707 folks with disabilities are eligible to solid their vote immediately.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar has urged voters throughout the nation to take part within the first part basic elections immediately. “Greater than 16 crore voter slips have been distributed in part one. It is a form of invitation that’s reaching your own home, saying that is your polling station. That is your voter checklist. Please come and vote. youth, male, feminine, outdated age, transgender, all people we’re in search of. Our workers is a really effectively skilled. Groups are there in any respect the polling stations to welcome you very, very courteously. Please come,” he mentioned.
Here is a listing of 102 constituencies that go to polls immediately:
These outstanding leaders are within the fray within the first part of voting for the Lok Sabha polls:
- Nitin Gadkari
- Sarbanada Sonowal
- Bhupendra Yadav
- Gaurav Gogoi
- Kanimozhi
- Okay Annamalai
- Bhupendra Yadav
- Kiren Rijiju
- Sanjeev Baliyan
- Jitendra Singh
- Arjun Ram Meghwal
- Biplab Kumar Deb
Listed here are some details concerning the first part of polling:
- 102 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs) in 21 States/UTs
- Voting begins at 7 am and ends at 6 pm
- Over 16.63 crore voters embrace 8.4 crore male; 8.23 crore feminine and 11,371 third-gender.
- 35.67 lakh first-time voters are registered to train their proper to franchise.
- 3.51 crore younger voters within the age group of 20-29 years.
- 41 helicopters, 84 particular trains and practically 1 lakh autos have been deployed to ferry polling and safety personnel.
- 361 observers have already reached their constituencies.
- 4,627 flying squads, 5,208 statistics surveillance groups, 2,028 video surveillance groups and 1,255 video viewing groups to take care of any type of inducement of voters.
- 1,374 inter-state and 162 worldwide border checkposts to verify move of liquor, medication, money and freebies.
- 14.14 lakh registered voters aged 85 plus and 13.89 lakh Individuals with disabilities (PwD)
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