Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: The Election Commission of India (ECI) shared the latest voter turnout figures for the first two phases of the Lok Sabha elections. They reported a turnout of over 66% in both phases. In the initial phase on April 19, 66.14% of voters cast their ballots, and in the second phase on April 26, the turnout was 66.71%.
With two rounds of voting completed, political parties are intensifying their campaigns for the remaining constituencies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a large rally in Maharashtra’s Pune, supporting Mahayuti candidates in Pune, Baramati, Shriur, and Maval. Meanwhile, Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Smriti Irani filed nominations from Lucknow and Amethi, respectively, where they are incumbent MPs.
The second phase of voting covered 88 parliamentary constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories, recording a turnout of around 63.50%, as per the ECI. The first phase took place on April 19 in 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories. Out of the total 543 Lok Sabha constituencies, 102 were contested on April 19, and 88 on April 26.
Subsequent voting is scheduled for May 7, 13, 20, 25, and June 1, with vote counting and result declaration set for June 4. The spotlight is on two major political alliances: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP-led ruling NDA and the Congress-led opposition INDIA bloc. The NDA is eyeing its third consecutive term, with slogans like ‘abki baar 400 paar’, while INDIA focuses on economic promises such as MSP for farmers and cash handouts to women as outlined in their manifesto.
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