Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live Updates: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday released the final voter turnout data for the first two terms of the seven-term Lok Sabha elections, showing a turnout of over 66 per cent in both terms. In the first stage on April 19, 66.14% of electors exercised their right to vote, while in the second stage on April 26, the turnout was 66.71%.
Two phases of voting have already been completed, and political parties are stepping up voting activities in the remaining constituencies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a huge rally in Pune, Maharashtra, in support of Mahayuti candidates from Pune, Baramati, Surur and Maval. Additionally, Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Smriti Ilan submitted nominations from sitting MPs from Lucknow and Amethi, respectively.
According to the ECI, the voting turnout in the second phase, which was held in 88 assembly constituencies across 13 states and union territories, was around 63.50 per cent. Voting in the first phase was held on April 19 in 102 seats in 21 states and union territories. Out of the total 543 constituencies in Lok Sabha, 102 went to polls on April 19 and 88 on April 26. Further voting is scheduled for May 7th, 13th, 20th, 25th, and June 1st, with voting counting and results due to be announced on June 4th.
All eyes are on two major political alliances: the ruling NDA, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, and the opposition India Bloc, led by the Congress. While the NDA is aiming for a third consecutive term in office with slogans such as ‘abki baar 400 paar’, India has focused on economic promises such as MSP for farmers and cash transfers for women in its manifesto. There is.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024 09:53 AM
Two Congress MLAs resign over alliance with AAP
Former Congress MLAs Neeraj Basoya and Naseeb Singh have tendered their resignation as key members of the party.
“It is extremely humiliating for us to continue our association with AAP given the numerous scams it has been involved in over the past seven years.・Mr. Jain and Mr. Manish Sisodia are already in jail. AAP is already in jail. They are accused of serious corruption in various matters including Delhi liquor scam and Delhi JAL board scam… It is written in the resignation letter.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024 09:34 AM
To give people a break during the LS polls, the price of commercially available LPG cylinders has been slashed. INR19
During the ongoing 18th National Assembly polls, oil marketing companies have decided to increase the price of commercially available LPG gas cylinders. INR19 pieces per unit soon. Currently, the retail price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi is as follows: INR1745.50, down from last time INRLast month it was 1764.50.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024 07:48 AM
YSRCP nominates 12 ‘ordinary people’ among star campaigners for polls
Breaking away from traditional political norms, the YSRCP has selected ordinary citizens of Andhra Pradesh as star campaigners for the upcoming Sabah and Assembly elections. YSRCP has submitted a list of 12 people to the Election Commission and formally named them as the party’s star activists for the upcoming polls.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024 07:21 AM
LS poll: Shiv Sena supports Yamini Jadhav from Mumbai South
Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Tuesday announced Yamini Jadhav as its candidate for Mumbai South Lok Sabha seat against incumbent Sena UBT MP Arvind Sawant. Yamini Jadhav was among the 39 MLAs who supported Shinde during his revolt against Uddhav Thackeray in June 2022. A first-time MLA and former corporation officer, she is the wife of former Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) standing committee chairman Yashwant Jadhav. Mr. Jadhav, who currently heads Byculla, will be competing against Arvind Sawant, a former Union minister and sitting MP from south Mumbai, who is known for his loyalty to Mr. Thackeray.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024 06:16 AM
Guwahati first-time voters prioritize education in ongoing LS polls
For the first time, voters in Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency are gearing up to enthusiastically exercise their constitutional rights ahead of the third phase of voting scheduled for May 7. The biggest concern for young voters is the overall development. According to them, that is only possible with a stable government.
