11:02:36 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Poet and lyricist Gulzar casts his vote along with his daughter and filmmaker Meghna Gulzar at a polling booth in Bandra, Mumbai.
11:00:57 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Rashmi Thackeray, wife of former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, casts her vote at a polling booth in Mumbai.
10:58:56 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Mumbai witnesses 6.33% voter turnout till 9 am.
Here is the region-wise breakdown:
- Mumbai North recorded 6.19 per cent
- Mumbai North – West – 6.87 percent
- Mumbai North – East – 6.83 per cent
- Mumbai North – Central -6.01 per cent
- Mumbai South – Central – 7.79 per cent
- and Mumbai South -5.34 per cent
The other constituencies of Maharashtra that are a part of the ongoingelection in the fifth phase include Dhule, Dindori, Nashik, Kalyan,Palghar, Bhiwandi, and Thane.
10:52:44 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Actor Suniel Shetty urges everyone to cast their vote
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: “Everyone should come and vote. It is our responsibility,” actor Suniel Shetty said after casting his vote in Bandra, Mumbai.
10:47:36 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Actress and MP Hema Malini, her daughter and actress Esha Deol cast their votes in Mumbai
10:47:50 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: “Everyone should cast their votes,” says Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: “The work that Shrikant Shinde has done is in front of the people and I think they are going to vote for him to bring him back to power for the third time. Everyone should cast their votes. I can see people coming out of their houses to make Narendra Modi the Prime Minister of the country again,” Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said to ANI after casting his vote.
10:42:40 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Actor Dharmendra votes at Jamnabai Narsee School in Juhu, Mumbai.
10:32:43 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde arrives at the polling booth in Thane to cast his vote
10:28:09 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Actor Rahul Bose cast his vote at a polling booth in Mumbai.
10:00:09 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: ‘The message to Mumbaikars is think and vote,’ says BJP leader Shaina NC after casting her vote
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: After casting her vote, BJP leader Shaina NC says, “The message to Mumbaikars is think, vote. Because only if you vote can you criticize the system. Only if you vote can you question and for Mumbai as the financial capital I think it’s extremely imperative that we have the right representatives in parliament. You have seen the kind of work that Prime Minister Modi has done and his vision for a Viksit Bharat is a reality. This is probably the first time that in Mumbai we see no anti-incumbency, we only see a pro-incumbency and that’s because of the Modi magic.”
09:39:33 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: 6.33 % voter turnout recorded till 9 AM
09:27:20 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Filmmaker Kunal Kohli casts his vote in Pali Hill, Bandra West
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Filmmaker Kunal Kohli casts his vote in Pali Hill, Bandra West, Mumbai. Here’s what he said. “I appeal to people to come out and vote. That’s your right, and later on you don’t have the right to complain if you don’t vote. You must vote and enjoy the rest of the day.”
09:26:29 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal says, “…There should be some provisions for those who don’t vote, like an increase in tax or some other punishment.”
09:05:28 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: ‘The process of voting today was very smooth and I would like to congratulate the ECI and its officials,’ says RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das
08:57:38 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: BJP candidate from Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seat, Ujjwal Nikam says, “I appeal to people to vote. Our Constitution has given us this right to vote…”
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: As the voting began for the fifth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, BJP candidate from Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seat, Ujjwal Nikam, on Monday hoped that all Mumbaikars would exercise their right to vote. “First, I will go to a temple and then cast my vote, and after that, I will visit polling stations in my constituency. Voting is a festival in a democracy, and I hope all Mumbaikars will exercise their right to vote,” Nikam said. Voting across 49 parliamentary constituencies spread over six statesand two Union Territories (UTs) amid tight security and arrangements began on Monday morning.
08:50:22 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Mumbaikars queue up early at polling booths; Piyush Goyal, Anil Ambani, Akshay Kumar cast vote
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Polling booths across various parts of Mumbai witnessed enthusiastic voting as soon as polling began at 7 am on Monday for the six Lok Sabha constituencies in the city.Among the early voters were Union Minister Piyush Goyal, BJP nominee from Mumbai North, and city Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad, contesting from Mumbai North Central.Other early voters included industrialist Anil Ambani, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar (exercising his franchise for the first time after returning to Indian citizenship), actor Janhvi Kapoor, actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, and Marathi theatre actor Prashant Damle.Voters queued up in large numbers at polling booths even before 7 am, highlighting the eagerness and commitment of citizens to participate in the democratic process.
08:37:51 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Bollywood Actress Janhvi Kapoor casts her vote at a polling station in Mumbai for LS polls. “Please come out and vote, ” she says.
08:28:31 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: BJP candidate from Mumbai North Lok Sabha seat, Piyush Goyal casts his vote at polling booth in Mumbai
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Union Minister and BJP candidate from Mumbai North Lok Sabha seat, Piyush Goyal shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling station in Mumbai. He said, “Democracy is being celebrated today in Mumbai and other states of the country. I appeal to people to participate in this festival and make it successful.”
08:22:29 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: “I, along with my family cast our votes together, its is a very proud moment for every India,” says RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: “I, along with my family cast our votes together. It is a very proud moment for every Indian and it is a moment of pride to participate in an election of 140 crore people,” says RBI governor Shaktikanta Das after casting his vote at Mumbai, Peddar road.
08:15:27 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Mumbai Congress president and party’s candidate from Mumbai North Central Varsha Gaikwad casts her vote at a polling booth in Mumbai’s Dharavi.
07:59:56 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: ‘First I will go to a temple and then cast my vote and after that,’ says Ujjwal Nikam,BJP candidate from Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seat
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: BJP candidate from Mumbai North Central Lok Sabha seat, Ujjwal Nikam says, “First I will go to a temple and then cast my vote and after that, I will visit polling stations in my constituency. Voting is a festival in a democracy and I hope all Mumbaikars will exercise their right to vote…”
07:50:06 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: ‘I appeal to the voters to participate in this festival of democracy,’ says Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar says, “I appeal to the voters to participate in this festival of democracy that comes after every five years. ECI has made good arrangements and people should follow ECI’s guidelines… I have seen enthusiasm in people for the BJP, especially in the roadshow of PM Modi. Mahayuti will win all the six seats (in Mumbai)…”
07:45:32 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Union Minister and BJP candidate from Mumbai North Lok Sabha seat, Piyush Goyal arrives at a polling station in Mumbai to cast his vote.
07:42:44 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: ‘I have come here and want everyone to get inspired to come and cast their votes,’ says actress Shubha Khote
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: “I have come here and want everyone to get inspired to come and cast their votes,” says actress Shubha Khote after casting her vote at a polling booth in Juhu’s Gandhigram school in Mumbai.
07:37:16 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: ‘I want my India to be developed and strong, i voted keeping that in mind’, says Akshay Kumar
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Actor Akshay Kumar shows the indelible ink mark on his finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Mumbai. He says, “…I want my India to be developed and strong. I voted keeping that in mind. India should vote for what they deem is right…I think voter turnout will be good…”
07:26:36 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Actor Akshay Kumar reaches a polling booth in Mumbai’s Juhu to cast his vote.
07:26:02 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: ‘My vote is for good governance,’ says Farhan Akhter as he arrives to cast his vote in Bandra West
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: “My vote is for good governance, the government that looks after all people. Please step out and vote,” said actor Farhan Akhter who arrived at a polling station in Bandra West, Mumbai to cast his vote.
07:15:29 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Industrialist Anil Ambani casts his vote at a polling booth in Mumbai
07:02:22 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Polling begins for 13 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, including 10 in Mumbai Metropolitan Region: Official
07:02:00 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Industrialist Anil Ambani stands in a queue at a polling booth in Mumbai, as he waits for the voting to begin.
07:01:03 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Actor Ranvir Shorey calls on Maharashtra voters to participate in polls
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: As Maharashtra gears up for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 20, actor Ranvir Shorey has used his platform on Instagram to encourage Indian voters. In a heartfelt video message, Shorey highlighted the importance of voting, urging citizens to boldly exercise their constitutional right and play an active role in strengthening India’s democracy.
06:54:56 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: “I am feeling extremely positive,” says Yamini Jadhav, Shiv Sena candidate from South Mumbai
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: “I am feeling extremely positive. I have received positive response from the people and I know that I will win,” says Shiv Sena candidate from South Mumbai Lok Sabha constituency Yamini Jadhav ahead of voting. The voting will be held today for 49 constituencies spread across six states and two Union Territories.
06:52:40 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: PM Modi urges high voter turnout in fifth phase of LS polls
“I request all voters in this phase to cast their votes and set a new voting record. I especially appeal to women and young voters to enthusiastically participate in this celebration of democracy,” PM Modi stated.
06:45:48 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: ‘Exercise your right’, says Amitabh Bachchan as he urges people to vote
In the caption, Bachchan wrote, “Tomorrow is your day for Vote Mumbai/Maharashtra. Exercise your right.” The video serves as a creative and entertaining reminder for voters to fulfill their civic duty.
Earlier, Shah Rukh Khan also joined the call to action, encouraging people to participate in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections and get their fingers inked. These efforts by Bollywood icons aim to raise awareness about the importance of voting and civic engagement.
06:44:15 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Tight security arrangements in place for Thane LS polls
Comprehensive Deployment
A senior police officer revealed that personnel of various ranks, from joint commissioners to constables, have been mobilized for this operation. The deployment includes over 15,000 policemen who will patrol and guard polling centers to prevent any potential law and order issues.
Staff Deployment Details
The data on staff deployment indicates that nearly 7,800 cops from the Thane police force and 3,595 home guards have been designated for election duty. In addition, paramilitary forces have been called in, comprising 6 companies of the State Armed Police Force and 14 companies of the Central Armed Police Force from Tamil Nadu and other parts of the state. Each company, consisting of 100 jawans, will be strategically stationed at polling stations requiring heightened security.
06:42:21 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Mock polling is underway at a polling booth in Bandra West
06:41:33 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: How to check your enrollment status on the electoral roll
- Visit the official website of the Election Commission of India: electoralsearch.eci.gov.in.
- Choose your state from the drop-down menu provided on the homepage.
- Select your preferred language for the search.
- Enter your details, including your name, surname, date of birth, and gender, as registered in the voter list.
- Select your district and assembly constituency from the options available.
- Enter the captcha code displayed on the screen.
- Click on the “Search” button to check your enrollment status.
06:39:11 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Key constituencies
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Maharashtra is set for a critical phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 20, with 13 constituencies, including six in Mumbai, heading to the polls. Key seats to watch include Mumbai North, Mumbai North Central, Mumbai South, Thane, and Kalyan.
06:37:53 AM IST, 20 May 2024
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5 Live Updates: Piyush Goyal, Ujjwal Nikam among key candidates in 13 LS seats
Mumbai North: Goyal vs. Patil
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, making his electoral debut, is contesting from Mumbai North against Congress candidate Bhushan Patil. Goyal’s candidacy was announced in BJP’s second list. The seat was previously held by BJP’s Gopal Shetty, who won in 2014 and 2019.
Mumbai South: Sawant vs. Jadhav
In Mumbai South, UBT Sena leader Arvind Sawant is vying for a third term against Shiv Sena’s Byculla MLA Yamini Yashwant Jadhav. Sawant has been known for raising national issues in Parliament, while Jadhav emphasizes the governance of PM Narendra Modi and CM Eknath Shinde.
Mumbai North Central: Gaikwad vs. Nikam
Mumbai North Central features a battle between Congress’s Varsha Gaikwad and BJP’s Ujjwal Nikam. Gaikwad, a prominent Dalit leader and former minister, faces Nikam, a senior criminal lawyer known for handling high-profile cases like the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
Thane: Vichare vs. Mhaske
Thane sees a contest between two Shiv Sena factions. Rajan Baburao Vichare, the sitting MP from Shiv Sena (UBT), is up against Naresh Mhaske from Shiv Sena. Vichare won the 2019 elections, defeating Congress’s Anand Paranjape.
Kalyan: Sena vs. Sena
In Kalyan, Dr. Shrikant Shinde, son of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, seeks a third term representing Shiv Sena (Eknath). He faces Vaishali Darekar-Rane from the rival Shiv Sena (UBT). Kalyan comprises parts of Thane district and includes six assembly segments.
