Lok Sabha Election News Live: In the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections held on Monday, 67.71 per cent of voters cast their votes in 96 constituencies across 10 states and union territories. West Bengal had the highest turnout at 75.91%, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 68.48%. However, turnout was low in Jammu and Kashmir and Maharashtra, at 36.58% and 52.63% respectively. Besides other states, Andhra Pradesh recorded a turnout of 68.12%, Bihar 55.90%, Jharkhand 63.37%, Odisha 63.85%, Telangana 61.29% and Uttar Pradesh 57.76%.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing to submit his nomination papers for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat. He has been elected for two consecutive terms in this constituency by a large margin.
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections have put the spotlight on two major political alliances: the Indian Bloc and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s NDA. The Indian bloc includes political parties such as Congress, AAP, and TMC, while members of the NDA include the BJP, PMK, and JDU.
The NDA aims to win the election for the third time in a row under the banner of “400 Abu Kibaal Pearls”. Indosphere, on the other hand, has adopted an economic campaign, with its manifesto promising MSP for farmers and cash transfers for women.
The phased schedule for Lok Sabha elections 2024 is as follows.
Phase 1: April 19th (voting completed)
Phase 2: April 26th (voting completed)
Phase 3: May 7th (Voting Completed)
Phase 4: May 13th (Voting Completed)
Phase 5: May 20th
Phase 6: May 25th
Phase 7: June 1st
Vote counting: June 4th
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:07
Parliamentary elections 2024: Prime Minister Modi visits Varanasi
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024 10:38
Home Minister Amit Shah talks about Modi government’s decision to abrogate Article 370
“The Modi government’s decision to abrogate Article 370 is also showing consequences in voter turnout,” Home Minister Amit Shah said in a post on X. It has increased people’s faith in democracy and its roots have deepened in J&K. Through the surge in voter turnout, the people of J&K are giving a befitting answer to those who opposed demonetisation and are still advocating for its revival. ”
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024 10:05
What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nominee say?
Sanjay Sonkar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nominee, said, “…I received the information in the morning.As a party worker, I have done all the tasks given to me. I am grateful to the party for giving me this.” It’s a big responsibility…”
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024 09:32 AM
Srinagar recorded highest turnout in decades at 38%
According to the Information and Public Relations Department of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Srinagar constituency, which held the first general election after the abrogation of Article 370, recorded an astonishing turnout of 37.99%. This turnout was the highest in decades. In comparison, the voter participation rate in Srinagar was 40.94% in 1996, 30.06% in 1998, 11.93% in 1999, 18.57% in 2004, 25.55% in 2009, 25.86% in 2014 and 14.43% in 2019 was.
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024 09:14 AM
NDA leaders arrive in UP’s Varanasi for alliance meeting
NDA leaders, including former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu, arrived at a hotel in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, to participate in an alliance meeting.
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024 08:10 AM
Residents of Nashik’s Govardhan village announce boycott of May 20 polls
Residents of Govardhan village in Nashik, Maharashtra, have accused gram sevaks of corruption and announced their decision to boycott the May 20 polls, the fifth phase of Sabah elections. Nashik, along with 12 other seats in Maharashtra, is scheduled to go to polls on May 20. In response to the boycott, Nashik District Judge Jalaj Sharma reassured residents that the government was working hard to resolve the issue and urged them not to boycott. I appeal to boycott.
