Why do India’s Lok Sabha elections happen in the summer?
9 months ago

Why do India’s Lok Sabha elections happen in the summer?

The Hindu  

Almost nine lakh residents, braving the cold weather, standing in long queues outside polling stations set up in industrial areas to vote in India’s first general elections. For at least five decades, cold spells, draughty winds or relatively cooler conditions were the setting for India’s Lok Sabha elections. Opinion polls predicted the BJP-led coalition’s resounding victory; Mr. Vajpayee was the preferred PM candidate of choice.“.The ruling NDA “perceives for itself a clear political advantage in holding elections swiftly,” The Hindu’s editorial noted on January 29, 2004. pic.twitter.com/PGk3SPV1LI — India Meteorological Department April 1, 2024 The EC on its part has asked polling booths to maintain “assured minimum facilities,” including drinking water, shelter and keeping oral rehydration salts at hand.

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Lok Sabha vs Assembly polls: How Delhi's split voting trend started in 1998
1 day, 10 hours ago

Lok Sabha vs Assembly polls: How Delhi's split voting trend started in 1998

India Today  

The voting pattern in Delhi has consistently stood out from other states, reflecting a clear distinction between Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. In the last three Lok Sabha elections, the BJP won all seven seats in Delhi, leaving both AAP and Congress without any representation. KEY ELECTIONS SINCE 2014 In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP won all seven …

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Day before vote counting, EC to hold press conference on June 3
7 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Day before vote counting, EC to hold press conference on June 3

The Hindu  

The Election Commission will hold a press conference on June 3, a day before the counting of votes polled in the Lok Sabha elections 2024. "Press conference by Election Commission of India on General Elections 2024," the media invite by the EC said. EC orders repolling in two Bengal seats Ahead of counting for votes polled in Lok Sabha polls, …

Lok Sabha elections 2024 result: In a first, EC calls presser before vote counting on June 4
7 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024 result: In a first, EC calls presser before vote counting on June 4

Live Mint  

Election Commission of India has called for a press conference today, June 3, at 12.30 pm, a day ahead of the counting of votes in the Lok Sabha elections 2024. "Press Conference by Election Commission of India on General Elections 2024," the media invite from the poll body said. LOK SABHA ELECTION EXIT POLL PREDICTION Most exit poll results predicted …

Lok Sabha poll highlights: INDIA bloc undermining electoral process, says BJP
7 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha poll highlights: INDIA bloc undermining electoral process, says BJP

Hindustan Times  

A security personnel carries an EVM to deposit at the strong room after the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha polls in Patna on June 2. Spanning seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, the seventh phase of polling covered 57 constituencies, including the high-profile Varanasi seat in Uttar Pradesh, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is vying for …

Election 2024: Voting concludes for 18th Lok Sabha polls; last phase records 60% turnout
7 months, 1 week ago

Election 2024: Voting concludes for 18th Lok Sabha polls; last phase records 60% turnout

The Hindu  

After six weeks, voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, which began on April 19, concluded with a nearly 60% turnout recorded till 8.45 p.m. in the seventh and last phase on Saturday. While votes cast in the Lok Sabha election and Assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha will be counted on June 4 from 8 a.m., counting for …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7: Polling concludes in 57 constituencies at 5 PM
7 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7: Polling concludes in 57 constituencies at 5 PM

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7: The voters in eight states and Union Territories participated in the seventh and last phase of the Lok Sabha polls which concluded on Saturday evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged people to vote in large numbers as polling for the last phase of Lok Sabha elections began at 7 am. The first …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Final Phase Of Voting Begins For 57 Seats With PM Modi's Varanasi In Focus
7 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Final Phase Of Voting Begins For 57 Seats With PM Modi's Varanasi In Focus

ABP News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7: Voting for the last and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 began today at 7 am. The seventh phase of the Lok Sabha polls will mark a grand finish to the world’s largest polling marathon, which began on April 19. One of the most prominent candidates among the total 904 contestants in …

Top Events on June 1: Modi’s meditation break concludes, Phase 7 voting, Arvind Kejriwal’s bail ends, and more
7 months, 1 week ago

Top Events on June 1: Modi’s meditation break concludes, Phase 7 voting, Arvind Kejriwal’s bail ends, and more

Live Mint  

Top Events on June 1: India is all set to witness various political, legal, cultural, and sports events today. - The seventh and final Lok Sabha election phase begins on June 1 in 57 constituencies across eight states and union territories. - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal moved the Supreme Court to seek an extension of interim bail in an …

Lok Sabha polls highlights: AAP's Somnath Bharti to go bald if Modi becomes PM
7 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls highlights: AAP's Somnath Bharti to go bald if Modi becomes PM

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live Updates: Voters queue up to cast their ballots at a polling station during the seventh and final phase of voting for general election in Chandigarh on June 1, 2024. Lok Sabha Election 2024 highlights: Voting for the final and seventh phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections, which began at 7 am on Saturday, concluded …

Lok Sabha polls highlights: AAP's Somnath Bharti to go bald if Modi becomes PM
7 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls highlights: AAP's Somnath Bharti to go bald if Modi becomes PM

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live Updates: Voters queue up to cast their ballots at a polling station during the seventh and final phase of voting for general election in Chandigarh on June 1, 2024. Lok Sabha Election 2024 highlights: Voting for the final and seventh phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections, which began at 7 am on Saturday, concluded …

Lok Sabha Election Updates: Campaigning for seventh and final phase concludes
7 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Election Updates: Campaigning for seventh and final phase concludes

Hindustan Times  

Voters display identity cards while standing in queue to cast their votes at a polling booth for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 25. Lok Sabha Election 2024: The final phase of the general elections is set for Saturday, June 1, marking the conclusion of six out of seven phases conducted thus far. The campaigning for Phase …

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Exit Poll Results: Date, time, where to watch exit poll predictions
7 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Exit Poll Results: Date, time, where to watch exit poll predictions

India Today  

The last phase of the Indian General Election 2024 will take place on June 1, 2024, from 7 am to 5 pm IST. Lok Sabha Election 2024 Schedule | Exit Poll | Election Result The Lok Sabha elections in 2024 witnessed nearly a billion voters and a staggering number of 8,360 candidates contesting. LOK SABHA ELECTION EXIT POLLS 2024: KEY …

Lok Sabha Elections Highlights: TMC says Modi govt's tenure 'nearing its end’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections Highlights: TMC says Modi govt's tenure 'nearing its end’

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights: The sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections on Saturday saw a voter turnout of 61.20 per cent, the lowest among all phases so far, according to data compiled till 11:45 pm. In the last phase, West Bengal recorded the highest voter turnout of 79.47 per cent and Uttar Pradesh recorded the lowest turnout of 54.03 …

Lok Sabha election phase 6: Over 60% voter turnout recorded amid scorching heat, highest in Bengal, star voters and more
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election phase 6: Over 60% voter turnout recorded amid scorching heat, highest in Bengal, star voters and more

Live Mint  

Lok Sabha election phase 6: The Election Commission of India on Saturday conducted the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, during which 58 constituencies across six states and two Union territories went to polling. As per the numbers recorded till 11:00 PM, the voting percentage dropped to 60% during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. …

Delhi Lok Sabha Election 2024: 56.88% voter turnout recorded in phase 6
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Lok Sabha Election 2024: 56.88% voter turnout recorded in phase 6

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Lok Sabha Election 2024: Delhi witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 56.88% voter turnout across its seven Lok Sabha constituencies. The seven Lok Sabha constituencies where polling is underway are -- Chandni Chowk, North East Delhi, East Delhi, New Delhi, North West Delhi, West Delhi, and South Delhi. However, I intend to return to vote at a later time.” …

Lok Sabha Election Phase 6: Dry days in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad | Check dates, timings, other details
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election Phase 6: Dry days in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad | Check dates, timings, other details

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Election Phase 6: All liquor stores in Delhi, Gurugram, and Faridabad will be closed until 6 pm on Saturday, May 25, starting from 6 pm on Thursday, May 23, as ‘dry days’ are being observed due to Phase 6 voting in the general election. Furthermore, there will be no liquor sales in these cities on June 4, the …

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 6: Full list of states/constituencies voting on May 25
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 6: Full list of states/constituencies voting on May 25

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 6: Following five voting phases for the ongoing general elections, the sixth phase is scheduled for Saturday, May 25. Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 6: Bihar, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Delhi, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal will go for polls on May 25. The states and Union Territories participating in Phase 6 of …

Lok Sabha Elections: How India prepares for the world's largest election
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections: How India prepares for the world's largest election

India Today  

As India gears up for the general elections, the Election Commission of India undertakes extensive preparations to ensure a smooth and fair process. Starting almost two years in advance, the ECI focuses on a myriad of tasks ranging from updating electoral rolls to setting up polling stations across the country to conduct the largest election in the world. VOTER AWARENESS …

Lok Sabha elections 2024: List of states, constituencies going to polls in 5th phase of voting
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024: List of states, constituencies going to polls in 5th phase of voting

Hindustan Times  

The fifth phase of voting for the Lok Sabha election will be held on May 20, in 49 constituencies spread across eight states and Union territories. Here is a list of states and constituencies going to polls in the second phase of voting: State Constituencies Maharashtra Mumbai North, Mumbai North-West, Mumbai North-East, Mumbai North-Central, Mumbai South-Central, Mumbai South, Thane, Kalyan, …

Lok Sabha election 2024: Respite from heat wave in phase 4. Check IMD forecast
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election 2024: Respite from heat wave in phase 4. Check IMD forecast

Hindustan Times  

The fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election 2024 is set to take place on Monday, May 13, across 10 states and union territories, and voting will commence at 7am. However, heat wave conditions and soaring temperatures have been regarded as a major reason behind the dip in the turnout in the last three phases of the Lok Sabha polls …

Lok Sabha polls highlights: 'India's prestige has increased globally,' says PM
8 months ago

Lok Sabha polls highlights: 'India's prestige has increased globally,' says PM

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha elections 2024 LIVE highlights: India's political parties have intensified their poll campaigns ahead of the voting for the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls on May 7. Voting is set to happen on Tuesday for the election of MPs from 93 Lok Sabha constituencies spread over 12 states and Union Territories. All eyes are on two major …

Lok Sabha polls highlights: 'India's prestige has increased globally,' says PM
8 months ago

Lok Sabha polls highlights: 'India's prestige has increased globally,' says PM

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha elections 2024 LIVE highlights: India's political parties have intensified their poll campaigns ahead of the voting for the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls on May 7. Voting is set to happen on Tuesday for the election of MPs from 93 Lok Sabha constituencies spread over 12 states and Union Territories. All eyes are on two major …

Lok Sabha Election 2024: EC Increases Polling Time In Telangana In View of Heat Wave
8 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024: EC Increases Polling Time In Telangana In View of Heat Wave

News 18  

The Election Commission on Wednesday increased the polling time for the Lok Sabha elections in Telangana by an hour in view of heat wave conditions prevailing in the state. The hours of polling will be 7 am to 6 pm in the Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Zahirabad, Medak, Malkajgiri, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Chevella, Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Nalgonda and the Bhongir Lok Sabha seat, it …

Lok Sabha Election Highlights: ‘Cong tried to save terrorist Kasab,’ says PM
8 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Election Highlights: ‘Cong tried to save terrorist Kasab,’ says PM

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, in Jamnagar on Thursday. Lok Sabha Election 2024 Highlights: Even as the nomination process for the Amethi and Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seats concludes on Friday, the suspense surrounding whether Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra would contest from these constituencies continues. Ghulam Nabi Azad welcomes …

Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission reschedules polling in J&K's Anantnag-Rajouri, voting on May 25
8 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission reschedules polling in J&K's Anantnag-Rajouri, voting on May 25

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday rescheduled polling for the Lok Sabha election in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag-Rajouri seat from May 7 to May 25. In its notification, the poll panel said that it received various representations from different political parties for the shifting of the poll dates “due to various logistic, communication and the natural barrier of connectivity …

Lok Sabha elections 2024 Highlights: Case against Maharashtra Youth Congress
8 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024 Highlights: Case against Maharashtra Youth Congress

Hindustan Times  

The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections was held on April 19 and the second phase on April 26. Lok Sabha elections 2024 Highlights: With two phases of voting in the general elections already over, political parties have intensified their poll campaigns for the remaining constituencies. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a mega rally in Maharashtra's Pune, …

Lok Sabha elections 2024 Highlights: Case against Maharashtra Youth Congress
8 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024 Highlights: Case against Maharashtra Youth Congress

Hindustan Times  

The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections was held on April 19 and the second phase on April 26. Lok Sabha elections 2024 Highlights: With two phases of voting in the general elections already over, political parties have intensified their poll campaigns for the remaining constituencies. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a mega rally in Maharashtra's Pune, …

Heatwave sweeps India as Lok Sabha polls enter crucial stage: A look at temperature projections for next phase
8 months, 1 week ago

Heatwave sweeps India as Lok Sabha polls enter crucial stage: A look at temperature projections for next phase

India TV News  

A scorching heatwave, spanning from east to south peninsular India, gripped the nation as Lok Sabha elections progress towards pivotal stages, warns the India Meteorological Department. The IMD issued warnings for Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, and parts of Jharkhand, anticipating “heatwave or severe heatwave conditions.” Additionally, pockets in Rayalaseema, interior Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana are bracing for intense …

Lok Sabha polls phase 3: Know about the voting day, total seats & constituencies
8 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls phase 3: Know about the voting day, total seats & constituencies

Hindustan Times  

The first two phases of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections are over. Lok Sabha polls phase 3: Know about the voting day, total seats & constituencies According to the data provided by the Election Commission, a voter turnout of 62% was recorded in the first phase of the elections and around 60.96% in the second phase. According to the Election …

Lok Sabha election 2024 Highlights: In Goa, PM Modi attacks Congress for ‘spreading lies about EVM’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election 2024 Highlights: In Goa, PM Modi attacks Congress for ‘spreading lies about EVM’

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha election 2024 LIVE Updates: The polling for the second phase of India's general elections culminated on Friday. The second phase of voting for 88 parliamentary constituencies spread over 13 states and Union Territories recorded a voter turnout of around 63.50% said the Election Commission of India. All eyes are on two major political alliances namely, the INDIA bloc …

Lok Sabha election 2024 Highlights: In Goa, PM Modi attacks Congress for ‘spreading lies about EVM’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election 2024 Highlights: In Goa, PM Modi attacks Congress for ‘spreading lies about EVM’

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha election 2024 LIVE Updates: The polling for the second phase of India's general elections culminated on Friday. The second phase of voting for 88 parliamentary constituencies spread over 13 states and Union Territories recorded a voter turnout of around 63.50% said the Election Commission of India. All eyes are on two major political alliances namely, the INDIA bloc …

Lok Sabha polls | About 61% turnout in Phase II; polling largely peaceful
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | About 61% turnout in Phase II; polling largely peaceful

The Hindu  

Polling for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in 88 constituencies across 13 States was largely peaceful on Friday, with the voter turnout put at nearly 61%. All 20 seats of Kerala, 14 of the 28 seats in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, eight seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, six seats in Madhya Pradesh, five seats each …

Lok Sabha election: Maharashtra sees nearly 55% voter turnout in phase 2
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election: Maharashtra sees nearly 55% voter turnout in phase 2

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha election 2024: The voting in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra has registered a voter turnout of nearly 55 per cent, with no constituency touching the 60 per cent mark. Lok Sabha Election 2024: Voters queue up to cast their ballot outside a polling station during the first phase of voting of India's general …

Lok Sabha elections phase 2: 55% voting in Bihar, Purnea records highest turnout
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections phase 2: 55% voting in Bihar, Purnea records highest turnout

Hindustan Times  

Polling in the five Lok Sabha constituencies in Bihar was conducted peacefully on Friday, with a provisional voter turnout of over 55 per cent. The polling started in the five Lok Sabha constituencies for Bihar – Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, Bhagalpur and Banka – at 7am and continued till 6pm. Voters stand in a queue to cast their vote at a …

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 2: From ₹622 cr to ₹500 — Wealthiest to poorest candidates
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 2: From ₹622 cr to ₹500 — Wealthiest to poorest candidates

Hindustan Times  

Voting commenced for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Friday morning. A total of 15.88 crore voters are eligible to exercise their voting rights in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Let's take a look at the wealthiest and least wealthy candidates in Phase 2 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Wealthiest candidates Congress leader …

Lok Sabha elections Phase 2 | Heatwave conditions to prevail in UP, Bengal, Bihar: EC
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections Phase 2 | Heatwave conditions to prevail in UP, Bengal, Bihar: EC

Hindustan Times  

The second phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with 88 parliamentary constituencies across 13 states and one Union Territory set to vote, began on Friday. For convenience for voters, meticulous arrangements have been made at all polling stations including facilities, to deal with hot weather conditions.” Read Here | Bengaluru witnesses second hottest April day in history: Report The …

Lok Sabha Voting Highlights: Total voter turnout over 63%; highest in Manipur
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Voting Highlights: Total voter turnout over 63%; highest in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 2 Live: Women voters show their ink-marked fingers after casting their vote for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, on Friday. Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 2 Highlights: Voting for the second of seven-phase 2024 India elections began at 7 am on Friday, in 88 constituencies across 12 states and a Union territory. …

Lok Sabha Voting Highlights: Total voter turnout over 63%; highest in Manipur
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Voting Highlights: Total voter turnout over 63%; highest in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 2 Live: Women voters show their ink-marked fingers after casting their vote for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, on Friday. Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 2 Highlights: Voting for the second of seven-phase 2024 India elections began at 7 am on Friday, in 88 constituencies across 12 states and a Union territory. …

Bihar: ECI extends voting timings for 4 Lok Sabha seats due to rising temperature
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bihar: ECI extends voting timings for 4 Lok Sabha seats due to rising temperature

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India has extended the voting timing in 1,700 polling stations across four parliamentary seats of Bihar’s Banka, Madhepura, Khagaria and Munger, by two hours from 7am to 6pm over the next three phases of parliamentary polls amid rising temperatures in Bihar, poll officials said on Wednesday. Polling is usually held from 7am to 6pm in most …

High turnout in Phase 1 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, One year of war in Sudan, Iran-Israel conflict, and more | The week in 5 charts
8 months, 2 weeks ago

High turnout in Phase 1 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, One year of war in Sudan, Iran-Israel conflict, and more | The week in 5 charts

The Hindu  

Phase I of Lok Sabha polls registers 63.89% polling Despite the intense heatwave across the country, the voter turnout in the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls on April 19, which sealed the fate of candidates in 102 constituencies across 21 States, was 63.89%. Iran-Israel’s shadow warfare turns into a direct conflict Iran fired air defenses at a major …

Lok Sabha elections Highlights: Powerful have united against me,' says PM Modi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections Highlights: Powerful have united against me,' says PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

The first phase of Lok Sabha elections was held on April 19, involving 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union territories. The world's largest democracy's biggest festival, India's general elections, kicked off on Friday with the voting of the first of seven phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections. All eyes are on two major political alliances namely, the INDIA …

Lok Sabha elections Highlights: Powerful have united against me,' says PM Modi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections Highlights: Powerful have united against me,' says PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

The first phase of Lok Sabha elections was held on April 19, involving 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union territories. The world's largest democracy's biggest festival, India's general elections, kicked off on Friday with the voting of the first of seven phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections. All eyes are on two major political alliances namely, the INDIA …

Lok Sabha polls | T.N. registers 69.46% as polling passes off largely incident-free
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | T.N. registers 69.46% as polling passes off largely incident-free

The Hindu  

The fate of 950 candidates in 39 Lok Sabha constituencies of Tamil Nadu was sealed on April 19, with 69.46% of the electorate turning up to exercise their franchise in a four-cornered contest. Chennai Central recorded 53.91% turnout, Chennai South 54.27%, Chennai North 60.13%, Sriperumbudur 60.21%, Kallakurichi 79.25%, Dharmapuri 81.48%, Chidambaram 75.32%, Perambalur 77.37%, Namakkal, Karur, Arakkonam, Arani, Salem, Villupuram, …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 phase 1 voting: All India voter turn out at 60% till 5 p.m.
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 phase 1 voting: All India voter turn out at 60% till 5 p.m.

The Hindu  

This live is now closed. A voter turnout ranging from 40% to 68% was recorded in the initial hours of polling on April 19 in phase one of 2024 Lok Sabha elections covering 102 constituencies across 17 States and four Union Territories amidst sporadic incidents of violence in West Bengal and an IED blast in Chhattisgarh that left a CRPF …

Lok Sabha elections: World’s largest polls begin
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections: World’s largest polls begin

Hindustan Times  

166 million people across 21 states and Union territories will step into 187,000 polling stations on Friday and vote in the first and largest phase of the general elections, kicking off the world’s largest democratic exercise that will span the next six weeks and see nearly a billion citizens exercise their franchise. The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Over 16 cr voters to decide fate of 1,625 candidates in first phase of polls today
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Over 16 cr voters to decide fate of 1,625 candidates in first phase of polls today

India TV News  

Lok Sabha elections 2024: India is all set for Lok Sabha elections 2024 with 28 states and eight Union Territories going to polls. Over 16.63 crore voters in 1.87 lakh polling stations across the nation will decide the fate of around 1,625 candidates in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections. Heavy security arrangement for 1st phase polling Deploying over …

Elections 2024: Know when your state, seat are voting
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Elections 2024: Know when your state, seat are voting

India Today  

The Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1. To check for your specific seat, The 2024 Lok Sabha elections will span seven phases: April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1. Maharashtra and Jammu and Kashmir will have 5 phases, while Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and …

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Campaign ends in constituencies going to poll on April 19
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Campaign ends in constituencies going to poll on April 19

Live Mint  

Lok Sabha elections 2024: The power-packed election campaign of the Bharatiya Janata Party, built on development plank and Congress's promises of financial freedom to women, caste census, and the right price for farmers came to an end in constituencies where the first phase of polling will be held on Friday, April 19. Lok Sabha elections 2024: Polling in 102 constituencies …

Lok Sabha Election 2024 highlights: Cong govt had 'loot east policy', says PM
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024 highlights: Cong govt had 'loot east policy', says PM

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha Election 2024 highlights: The country is gearing up for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, with preparations being made in multiple states. Political rallies by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition INDIA bloc are being carried out with full force, trading political barbs and campaigning for their respective candidates for the general elections. Meanwhile, INDIA …

Lok Sabha election updates | As it happened on April 14
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election updates | As it happened on April 14

The Hindu  

This live is now closed. With five days left for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections to get underway, the Bharatiya Janata Party released its poll manifesto on April 14. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the BJP released its manifesto, …

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