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Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Rajasthan sees 22.51% voter turnout till 11 am.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Check out the top news updates from the first phase of polling in the 2024 general elections.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: The first phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha election commenced today, April 19, at 7 am. In the first phase of polls, as many as 21 states and 102 constituencies will cast their votes to elect the next set of MPs across the country. The 2024 general elections are set to take place in seven phases across the country, ending on June 1. The counting of votes and result declaration for the Lok Sabha election will take place on June 4.

In the first phase of Lok Sabha election 2024, voting will take place in the following states – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal.

Elections will also be held in the following Union Territories today – Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Jammu and Kashmir, and Puducherry. People from 102 constituencies across these states and UTs will cast their votes today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA alliance is eyeing its third consecutive term this general election, with echoes of ‘abki baar 400 paar’, while the opposition INDIA bloc is taking an economical approach to their campaign, promising MSP for farmers and cash handouts to women in their manifesto.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Phase-wise schedule

  • Phase 1- April 19
  • Phase 2- April 26
  • Phase 3- May 7
  • Phase 4 – May 13
  • Phase 5 – May 20
  • Phase 6 – May 25
  • Phase 7 – June 1

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Voter turnout in Uttar Pradesh districts

Lok Sabha election 2024 voting LIVE: Voter turnout in UP seats till 11 am

  • Muzaffarnagar- 23.62%
  •  Saharanpur- 28.64 %
  • Moradabad- 25.00 %
  • Kairana – 25.89 %
  • Nagina- 26.93 %
  • Bijnor- 25.50 %
  • Rampur- 20.71 %
  • Pilibhit- 26.88%

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Assam, Tripura show impressive voter turnout

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: The average voter turnout in Tripura West LS seat stood at 34.6%, while the voter turnout in Assam at 11 am was at 27.22%.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Rajasthan turnout surpasses 22 pc till 11 am

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: The voter turnout in Rajasthan till 11 am stands at 22.51 percent.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Voter turnout in Bihar constituencies

  • Voter turnout in Bihar till 11 am
  • Aurangabad – 15.03%
  • Jamui – 19.33%
  • Gaya – 14.50%
  • Nawada – 17.65%

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Uttarakhand’s Almora voters boycott polls

During phase one of the Lok Sabha elections, voters from Suniyakot village in Uttrakhand’s Almora boycotted the polls, taking out a procession with the slogan ‘Road nahi toh vote nahi’.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 voting LIVE: Clashes reported in Arunachal Pradesh

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Reports of clashes and stone pelting between two political parties emerged from Arunachal Pradesh’s Niausa village in the Longding area.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 voting LIVE: Clashes erupt in West Bengal

Reports of clashes between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) started pouring in as soon as voting for three of West Bengal’s 42 seats began in the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls at 7 am on Friday.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 voting LIVE: Three biggest challenges in conducting polls

There are three major challenges that the Election Commission of India faces in the conduct of general elections in India: enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct; blurring of lines between news and publicity of candidates and political parties; and monitoring and capping election expenditure by political parties, former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa said at an event on the 2024 general elections at the Indian International Centre in New Delhi on Thursday.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 voting LIVE: PM Modi addresses a public rally in UP’s Amroha

While addressing a public rally in Amroha, Prime Minister Narendra 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 backward. 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…”

Lok Sabha Election 2024 voting LIVE: Nagaland nears 11 pc voter turnout

The voter turnout in Nagaland till 9 am for the first phase of the polls stands at 10.9 percent.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 voting LIVE: Google Doodle celebrates India’s elections

Google Doodle commemorated the commencement of voting for the Lok Sabha election 2024 in India by depicting an index finger marked with ink. This symbolic representation signifies the ongoing voting process in the country as the first phase of the general election gets underway. 

Lok Sabha Election 2024 voting LIVE: 10.54 % voting in Uttarakhand

Till 9 am on Friday, Uttarakhand saw a total voter turnout of around 10.54 percent in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 voting LIVE: UP-Bihar voter turnout till 9 am

  • Gaya – 9.30%
  • Aurangabad – 6.01%
  • Nawada – 6.15%
  • Jamui – 9.12%
  • Saharanpur- 11%
  • Moradabad- 11.76%

Lok Sabha Election Schedule 2024Phase-IPhase-IIPhase-IIIPhase-IVPhase-VPhase-VIPhase-VII
No. of Constituencies102899496495757
Date of Issue of Gazette Notification20-03-202428-03-202412-04-202418-04-202426-04-202429-04-202407-05-2024
Last Date of Making Nominations27-03-2024, 28-03-2024 (only Bihar)04-04-202419-04-202425-04-202403-05-202406-05-202414-05-2024
Date for Scrutiny of Nominations28-03-2024, 30-03-2024 (only Bihar)05-04-2024, 06-04-2024 (only J&K)20-04-202426-04-202404-05-202407-05-202415-05-2024
Last Date for Withdrawal of Candidatures30-03-2024, 02-04-2024 (only Bihar)08-04-202422-04-202429-04-202406-05-202409-05-202417-05-2024
Date of Poll19-04-202426-04-202407-05-202413-05-202420-05-202425-05-202401-06-2024
Date of Counting04-06-202404-06-202404-06-202404-06-202404-06-202404-06-202404-06-2024
Date Before Which Election Shall Be Completed06-06-202406-06-202406-06-202406-06-202406-06-202406-06-202406-06-2024

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat casts vote

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Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: PM Modi hails first phase of polls

Marking the start of Phase 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X, “The 2024 Lok Sabha elections commence today! As 102 seats across 21 States and UTs go to the polls, I urge all those voting in these seats to exercise their franchise in record numbers. I particularly call upon the young and first-time voters to vote in large numbers. After all, every vote counts and every voice matters!”

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: Phase 1 of voting begins 

The first phase of voting for the Lok Sabha election 2023 commenced at 7 am today, across 21 states and Union Territories. 

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Voting LIVE: Voting to commence shortly 

The first phase of voting for the Lok Sabha elections across 21 states is set to commence in a few minutes.

Lok Sabha 2024 Voting LIVE: Assembly election in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh

Not just the voting for the Lok Sabha election, but Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh assembly election voting will also take place today. Voting for 92 assembly seats across the two states will begin today at 7 am, and results will be out on June 2.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Can’t find your voter ID card at last moment? Check 11 alternative documents to cast a vote.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: On April 19, general elections will begin with the first round of voting. Voters are permitted to cast their ballots with an alternate ID card, per the announcement from the Election Commission.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Approximately 102 constituencies, dispersed across more than 20 states and Union Territories, will host the first round of general elections on April 19. To cast a ballot in their constituency, voters must bring their voter ID cards. Eleven alternate forms of identification that can be used to cast a ballot have been made available by the Election Commission for individuals who are unable to locate their voter ID cards in time.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 11 Voter ID cards that are backups

  • Voters without their Voter ID card can use their Aadhaar Card at the poll booth during the Lok Sabha 2024 elections.
  • Passbooks are accepted as an alternative document, provided they contain a photograph issued by the Bank/Post Office.
  • MNREGA Job Card is a valid identity document for voting.
  • Health insurance smart card under the Ministry of Labour scheme is accepted.
  • The driving license serves as proof of identity for casting votes at polling booths.
  • Indian passport holders can present their passports for voting.
  • PAN card is an acceptable alternative to Voter ID cards for voting.
  • Smart Card issued by RGI under NPR is valid for voting.
  • Service Identity Cards with Photograph issued by Central /State Govt./PSUs/Public Limited Companies are accepted.
  • Official Identity Cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs can be used for voting.
  • A unique Disability ID (UDID) Card from M/o Social Justice and Empowerment is a valid identity document.

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Lok Sabha elections 2024 voting

According to the Election Commission of India, a voter can cast his or her vote only if his/her name appears on the official voter list. Once it is confirmed that a person’s name is mentioned on the voter’s list, then the person can easily cast a vote either by using a voter ID card or any other form of authorised identification.

It is always advisable to check your name on the official voter list before visiting the polling booth for the voting process.

Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to skip western UP!

The yatra was earlier scheduled to remain in Uttar Pradesh from February 16 to February 26 before entering Rajasthan.

Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has decided to cut short his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Uttar Pradesh by skipping western part of the state and saving five days, a party leader said on Monday while citing board exams.

The decision follows indications that Samajwadi Party ally and Jayant Singh-led Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) may join hands with the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Anshu Awasthi said the duration of the yatra in UP is being reduced in view of the state board examinations for Classes 10 and 12.

The yatra was earlier scheduled to remain in Uttar Pradesh from February 16 to February 26 before entering Rajasthan. However, it will now end on February 21 and enter Madhya Pradesh by skipping western UP.

“Setting an example of sensitivity, Rahul Gandhi ji has given public interest a priority on many occasions. Keeping in mind the UP Board examinations starting from February 22, the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will remain in Uttar Pradesh from February 16 to February 21,” Awasthi said in a statement issued here.

“Earlier, Rahul Gandhi had cancelled his rallies in Bengal out of concern for the people during the COVID-19 period,” the spokesperson said.

Elaborating on the schedule of the yatra in UP, Awasthi said it will enter the state through Varanasi on February 16, and then reach Amethi on February 19 via Bhadohi, Prayagraj and Pratapgarh.

On February 19, Gandhi will address a public meeting in Gauriganj in Amethi Lok Sabha constituency and the yatra will reach Rae Bareli the next day from where it will proceed for Lucknow. The participants of the march, including Gandhi, are likely to make a night halt there, he said.

The spokesperson said the yatra will reach Unnao from Lucknow on February 21. It will enter Kanpur via Unnao city and Shuklaganj. Subsequently, it will reach Jhansi via Kanpur and Hamirpur, after which it would enter Madhya Pradesh the same day.

Denying that the recent and sudden shift of the RLD (a part of INDIA bloc) towards the BJP has prompted the party to go back to the drawing board and leave the western UP region, Awasthi said, “The change in the itinerary of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is only in view of the UP Board examination.”

According to the website of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, the hybrid bus and foot march was earlier scheduled to reach Bareilly from Lucknow. It would have then gone to Aligarh and Agra before entering Rajasthan.

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Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Asked when Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will be joining the yatra, Awasthi told PTI, “SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is likely to join the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Rae Bareli district on February 20 and take part in a road show.

Yadav on February 6 received an invitation to join the yatra. Yadav had said he will join the yatra either in Amethi or in Raebareli.

“Akhilesh Yadav has received an invitation of (Congress president) Mallikarjun Kharge to join Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which enters UP on February 16. Yadav has given consent to join the yatra either in Amethi or Raebareli,” the SP said in a statement.

Yadav said he expected that the yatra would join the ‘PDA’ strategy of the SP while entering the state and take forward its agitation for “social justice and mutual harmony”.

This article is part of Hindustantimes News!

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