LOK SABHA PHASE 1
'UP ke ladke' had the election game in their favour from phase 1 to outdo BJP
The Lok Sabha results in Uttar Pradesh witnessed a surge for the INDIA bloc in multiple phases, with the Bharatiya Janata Party facing challenges due to dissatisfaction with candidates and local issues. Strategic candidate placements, anti-incumbency factors, and community vote consolidations favored the INDIA bloc, leading to significant shifts in voter sentiment.
NDA fared badly in final phase of Lok Sabha polls in Bihar
In the latest elections in Bihar, the NDA, led by BJP, saw a significant drop in Lok Sabha seats compared to previous years. The coalition, previously strong with ally JD(U) and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, faced challenges without him.
Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Where, when and how to watch vote counting
All eyes are on the Lok Sabha election results, scheduled to be declared today, June 4. The voting for the 543-member Lok Sabha took place over seven phases from April 19 to June 1. The Election Commission will start counting votes at 8 am, covering the Lok Sabha election, state legislative assemblies of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, and bye-elections to assembly constituencies. Results can be checked on the ECI website and various news channels' online platforms. MovieMax will also screen the results live in Maharashtra.
Phase 7 Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 62% voter participation recorded in final phase
In the final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal led with a voter turnout of 69.89% till 5 pm, followed by Jharkhand at 67.95% and Himachal Pradesh at 66.56%. The overall turnout was 58.34%. Voting covered 57 constituencies across seven states and Chandigarh. Results will be announced on June 4.
Phase 7 Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi urges young voters, women to show up in big numbers in final voting round
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Today is the final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. As 57 seats across 8 states and UTs go to the polls, calling upon the voters to vote in large numbers. I hope young and women voters exercise their franchise in record numbers. Together, let's make our democracy more vibrant and participative."
Last lap of the world's biggest election: India's poll marathon nears finish line
The seventh phase marks a grand finish to the world's largest polling marathon that began on the 19th of last month and has already covered six phases and 486 Lok Sabha seats. According to the Election Commission of India, over 10.06 crore electors including approximately 5.24 crore male, 4.82 crore female and 3574 third gender electors are expected to exercise their franchise.
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Lok Sabha Elections: Phase 7 to decide TMC's dominance
In 2019, Trinamool won all the nine seats going to the polls on June 1. Out of these nine seats, several political heavyweights are in the fray in the south Bengal region including Trinamool general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in Diamond Harbour. Banerjee is party's de facto number two and has vowed to win the seat with the highest margin.
ET Graphic: Final phase of polls concludes with 57 constituencies voting
More than 900 candidates are in the fray, including 95 women. With this phase, voting will be completed in 542 out of 543 seats.
Lok Sabha elections phase 7: India to witness last phase of polls on June 1, check key details
Lok Sabha elections phase 7: India is gearing up for the final phase of its elections on June 1, 2024. This concluding segment will see voters heading to polls in 57 constituencies across multiple states. The states participating in this decisive phase include Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 7: Key candidates and what you need to know about them
In 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi debuted from the Lok Sabha from the Varanasi seat, where he easily defeated Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Arvind Kejriwal by a margin of more than 3.7 lakh votes. With less than 8% of the total votes cast, Ajay Rai of the Congress came in a distant third. With more than 63% of the vote and a nearly 4.8 lakh vote lead over his closest opponent, Samajwadi Party candidate Shalini Yadav, Modi increased his lead in victory in 2019. While Congress candidate Ajay Rai is supported by the Samajwadi Party as part of the combined efforts of the opposition INDIA bloc, Modi is aiming for a record-breaking third consecutive victory from Varanasi.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7: From Narendra Modi to Kangana Ranaut and Lalu Yadav's daughter, here are top contenders and battles
The final phase of the marathon voting process for the 18th Lok Sabha, spanning seven phases, is scheduled to conclude on Saturday, June 1. In this seventh phase, the fate of 904 candidates contesting across 57 constituencies in seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh will be decided. These include 13 seats each in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, nine in West Bengal, eight in Bihar, six in Odisha, four in Himachal Pradesh, three in Jharkhand, and one in Chandigarh. Additionally, elections for 42 Assembly seats in Odisha are also scheduled to take place.
BJP focuses on caste management as Lok Sabha election enters final phase
The community seems to have developed a distrust for BJP that has not fielded any Kushwaha candidate. This is despite community leader Upendra Kushwaha of Rashtriya Lok Morcha being the NDA candidate from Karakat LS constituency. In fact, according to political observers, Karakat is the root cause of the problems faced by the NDA vis-a-vis Kushwahas.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 7: Voting date, time, key candidates, full list of seats
Later this week, the seventh and final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will take place. Voters from 57 Lok Sabha constituencies spread across eight states and UT will exercise their right to vote during the seventh phase of polling.
Low voter turnout in Lok Sabha polls 2024: A boon or bane for BJP, Congress?
Although the contested seats differ from the 2019 elections, the implications of low voter turnout have sparked debate. The controversy began when the Election Commission of India (ECI) shared a delayed update on voter turnout percentage. . Data for Phase 1, held on April 19, was released 11 days later on April 30. For Phase 2, conducted on April 26, the data was released two days later on April 28.
Lok Sabha Elections: Sixth phase records 63.37 per cent voter turnout
The sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections saw a 63.37 per cent voter turnout across 58 seats in eight states and Union Territories. This data was released by the Election Commission of India on Tuesday. A total of 889 candidates from Bihar, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Delhi, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal participated in this phase.
Lok Sabha polls: Percentage wise, phase 4 records highest voter turnout, phase 5 lowest
The first phase on April 19 saw a turnout of 66.14 per cent in 102 seats across 21 states, while the second phase on April 26 recorded a turnout of 66.71 per cent in 88 seats across 13 states. The third phase on May 7 had a turnout of 65.68 per cent in 94 seats across 11 states. In comparison, the fourth phase on May 13 recorded the highest turnout of 69.16 per cent, with 86 constituencies in 10 states going to polls.
Lok Sabha Polls Phase 6: Turnout 60% and counting
The penultimate round of Lok Sabha elections 2024 concluded with a 59.6% turnout, covering 486 of 543 parliamentary constituencies. The final phase on June 1 will decide the remaining 57 seats.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 6: Fate of 889 candidates across 58 seats will be sealed on May 25; Check constituencies and other key details
The political contest in the nation is approaching its conclusion as the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections is slated for Saturday, May 25. This phase encompasses 58 constituencies spread across six states and two Union territories, notably including all seven seats in Delhi and the Jangal Mahal region in Bengal. In addition to the national capital, voting will take place on Saturday for 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats in Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand, and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir. Concurrently, polling will be conducted for 42 assembly constituencies in Odisha.
Lok Sabha polls: Phase 1 turnout at 66.14%, Phase 2 66.71%, says EC
Officially sharing the turnout figure, the poll panel said in phase one of the elections, 66.22 per cent of male and 66.07 female electors turned up to vote. The turnout for registered third-gender voters stood at 31.32 per cent. In the second phase of elections held on April 26, the male voter turnout was recorded at 66.99 per cent, while the female turnout stood at 66.42 per cent.
Kairana Lok Sabha Elections 2024: A century-old conflict and rise of a doughty daughter Ikra Hasan
The political landscape in Kairana is shaped by a century-old conflict between the Hasans and Singhs, while the 'exodus' of Hindu families continues to be a contentious issue. Ikra Hasan, a new contender, is vying for the Lok Sabha position amidst local support and challenges. The scars of the past 'exodus' incident still affect the community.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1: Youth, elderlies, newlyweds cast votes; see pics
Voting for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 began on Friday across 102 parliamentary constituencies spread over 21 states and Union Territories as the mega seven-phase electoral exercise commenced at 7:00 am. In this image, voters stand in a queue to cast their votes for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Phase 1 polling begins today in UP, Bihar, AP, Rajasthan, MP, TN, and other states; check key candidates, constituencies list, and more
The Election Commission of India on March 16, 2024, had announced the dates for Lok Sabha and four assembly elections. The Lok Sabha will commence on April 19, 2024. As per the EC announcement, the result of the elections will be announced on June 4.
UP Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase-1 Pilibhit, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar Bijnor seats on April 19: Check party-wise candidates, other details
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1: The first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, scheduled for April 19, focuses on eight significant constituencies out of a total of 80. These constituencies encompass Pilibhit, Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina, Moradabad, and Rampur, witnessing fierce competition among candidates representing different alliances.
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