MALE VOTER TURNOUT
Kangana only fourth woman from Himachal to be elected to Lok Sabha
BJP's Kangana defeated her Congress rival Vikramaditya Singh, scion of Rampur state and the incumbent state public works minister, by a margin of 74,755 votes from the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency.
Kannauj Lok Sabha Elections Results 2024: Akhilesh Yadav vs Subrat Pathak, who will conquer this SP citadel?
Kannauj Lok Sabha Elections Results 2024: Kannauj, known as the 'perfume capital of India,' is set for a fierce contest between SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and BJP's incumbent MP, Subrat Pathak. Despite being a Samajwadi bastion since 1998, the seat shifted in the 2019 election when Pathak secured a victory. Kannauj holds special significance for Akhilesh Yadav, who began his political career there in 2000.
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.
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.
XX chromosome factor: Women voters could rewrite India's polity
It will be a transformative moment in the social fabric of India, inspired by growing empowerment of women. Over the last decade, a range of government initiatives, both at national and state levels, have empowered women like never before. As a result, political parties can no longer take this cohort, accounting for half of the 970 mn electorate, for granted.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 voter turnout: 58.91% turnout recorded in phase 6 as of 7 pm
Phase 6 voter turnout: As of 7 PM, the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections recorded a voter turnout of 58.91%, with West Bengal leading at 78.91% and Uttar Pradesh at the lowest with 43.95%. Voting started at 7 AM across 58 constituencies in six states and two Union Territories and will continue until 6 PM. This phase covers eight seats in Bihar, 10 in Haryana, one in Jammu and Kashmir, four in Jharkhand, seven in Delhi, six in Odisha, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, and eight in West Bengal, with 889 candidates contesting.
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Ladies at the head of the lines
The first five phases of the 18th Lok Sabha elections in India have concluded, with strong voter turnout, especially among women. Despite concerns, 66.95% turnout was recorded in the first four phases, with 25 million more voters than in 2019. Women have shown significant political engagement, with their voter numbers increasing more than men's. Key states like Karnataka and Telangana saw substantial voter increases. This trend continues the pattern of higher voter participation seen since 2014, highlighting women's growing influence in Indian politics.
Why CVoter’s Yashwant Deshmukh says election not throwing up any red flags for market
Yashwant Deshmukh, Founder-Director of CVoter International, analyzes the turnout figures and discusses BJP's performance in the upcoming elections. He says there are no red flags for the market from the voter turnout in the later phases of the election. Deshmukh further points out that Opposition's problem is not the regional parties. They have been giving a very good contest to the BJP ; the problem is the performance of the Congress.
Mumbai records low voter turnout despite celebrity presence
Several Bollywood celebrities and industrialists made their way to polling booths to cast their votes and encourage Mumbai residents to do the same. Notable figures such as Union Minister Piyush Goyal, industrialist Anil Ambani, and actor Akshay Kumar voted early in the day. Later, film industry stars like Paresh Rawal, Shahid Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, Rajkumar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor, Anupam Kher, and Manoj Bajpayee were seen at various polling stations across the city. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and star batter Suryakumar Yadav also cast their votes, along with expectant parents Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh.
In absolute terms, 2.5 cr more voter turnout recorded so far; significant rise in women's participation: SBI report
According to an SBI report citing Election Commission data, approximately 2.5 crore more Indian voters have participated in the first four phases of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections compared to 2019. Despite a lower percentage turnout of 66.95% compared to 68.15% in 2019, the absolute number of voters has increased or remained stable in 90% of constituencies. Karnataka, Telangana, and Maharashtra saw the highest voter increases, while Kerala and Manipur saw declines.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his wife cast their vote in Lucknow, urge citizens to participate
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with his wife, cast their votes in Lucknow during the Lok Sabha elections, stressing the importance of voter turnout and expressing confidence in the NDA's aim to secure 400 seats.
J&K: Over 500 centenarians among 17 lakh voters in Baramulla to decide fate of Omar, Sajad Lone
Over 500 centenarians are part of the 17.37 lakh voters in the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir. The election features Omar Abdullah, Sajad Lone, and Awami Ittehad Party's Abdul Rashid Sheikh alias Engineer Rashid.
Delhi poll body has roped in social media influencers for voter awareness: Chief Electoral Officer
Keeping up with the times, the Delhi poll body has roped in social media influencers to encourage youth to exercise their franchise on May 25 when the national capital goes to polls. Speaking to PTI, Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) P Krishnamurthy said the poll body has been conducting activities under the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation programme, better known as SVEEP, to spread voter awareness.
Maharashtra sees 53.40% turnout in 3rd phase of LS polls for 11 seats
Maharashtra's third phase of the general elections saw a voter turnout of 54.09% in 11 out of 48 Lok Sabha constituencies. The first two phases of polling in the state saw over 62% voter turnout. The Kolhapur seat saw the highest turnout at 63.71%, while the Baramati seat recorded the lowest at 47.84%. Prominent contestants included Shahu Chhatrapati of the Congress in Kolhapur, Udayanraje Bhosale of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Satara, and Union minister Narayan Rane in Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: Voter turnout stands at 64.5%; highest in Assam, lowest in UP
LS Poll Phase 3 Voters Turnout: The third phase of the Lok Sabha election covered 93 constituencies across 11 states, with 64.58% turnout. Notable contenders include Amit Shah and Jyotiraditya Scindia. The Election Commission has enforced robust security measures for fair voting. Over 17.24 crore voters are facilitated by 18.5 lakh polling officials. This phase features 1,300 candidates, including 120 women.
Assam LS polls: Decline in women candidates but female voters outnumber men
Assam has a total electorate of 2,45,72,144 with 1,23,39,241 women voters and 1,23,25,293 male voters. This declining trend in women candidates has been continuing since the 2014 polls when there were 16 female aspirants. The ruling BJP has fielded one woman candidate, Bijuli Kalita Medhi, for the prestigious Guwahati seat, while the opposition Congress has nominated Mira Borthakur Goswami in Guwahati and Roselina Tirkey in Kaziranga.
Tents, fans, ambulances set up at Karnataka polling centres to help voters beat the heat on May 7
With the second phase of Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka approaching, the Election Commission is implementing extensive measures to enhance voter turnout in 14 constituencies. Special arrangements are made to address the challenges posed by the harsh summer weather and ensure a smooth voting experience for all.
Attach due importance to timely release of voter turnout figures after each phase of poll: Election Commission
The Election Commission emphasizes the importance of timely voter turnout data release, refuting opposition complaints. Transparency is maintained through detailed data sharing, including breakdowns by gender and third-gender voters.
66.14% voted in first,66.7% in phase two of Lok Sabha elections: ECI
The Election Commission reported 66.14% and 66.7% voter turnout for Phase 1 and 2 of Lok Sabha elections. Maharashtra, UP, MP, and Rajasthan had lower female turnout. Bihar had the lowest turnout at 49.2% in Phase 1.
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.
LS polls: Kerala records 71.27 per cent polling, says EC
Kerala has registered 71.27 per cent voter turnout in the April 26 Lok Sabha polls, according to the updated figures released by the Election Commission on Monday. As many as 71.27 per cent of votes were cast on polling day in the state, Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Kaul said.
Voter turnout in Rajasthan over 62%, down by 4% since 2019
In the first phase of polling, which took place on April 19 for 12 Lok Sabha seats, 58.28 per cent turnout was registered. In the second phase on Friday, when the remaining 13 Lok Sabha seats went to polls, the voter turnout was 65.52 per cent, according to the Election Commission.
LS polls: Phase 2 turnout reaches 66.7% mark; both phases see dip since 2019
The second phase of Lok Sabha elections saw a voter turnout of approximately 66.7%, lower than the 2019 polls. Heat wave conditions affected voter turnout, with some areas extending polling hours. Special arrangements were made, including shade, water, medical kits, and fans. Over 15.88 crore voters were eligible to vote in this phase across 88 constituencies in 13 states. The Election Commission is yet to release the formal polling percentage.
Lok Sabha Elections: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra record lowest voter turnout at 53.7% and 53.8%; Tripura sees highest at 78.5%
2024 Election Phase 2 Voters Turnout: In the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh reported the lowest polling percentage at 52.64%, while Tripura had the highest at 76.23% by 5 pm. Various states and Union Territories participated in voting, including Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Manipur, and Jammu and Kashmir.
Bengaluru's 'billionaires' street defies stereotype with unexpectedly high voter turnout
Bengaluru's affluent tech hub, Koramangala 3rd Block, defied expectations with a strong voter turnout during recent elections. Surpassing 50%, the area known as 'Billionaire Street' saw prominent figures like Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty and Nandan Nilekani cast their votes. Despite their status, these individuals quietly fulfilled their civic duty. The polling stations maintained a peaceful atmosphere throughout the day, with citizens appreciating the smooth voting process. This high turnout underscores a growing trend of increased civic engagement among Bengaluru's elite.
Chhindwara Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, party-wise candidates and all you need to know
Chhindwara Lok Sabha Elections: Chhindwara, a pivotal constituency in Madhya Pradesh, holds significance for the Congress, being the only seat the party won in the 2019 elections. The constituency has been dominated by senior Congress leader Kamal Nath, who has won the seat nine times. In the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, his son Nakul Nath will be contesting from Chhindwara, highlighting the party's focus on retaining its stronghold. With a high voter turnout of 82.39% in 2019, Chhindwara remains a key constituency in Madhya Pradesh's electoral landscape.
Dip in number of voters in Kolkata Uttar LS seat matter of concern for poll panel
The voter turnout in Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha constituency has been decreasing since the 2014 general elections, with below-average turnout in over half of the booths. Similar declines were observed in the 2021 and 2016 assembly elections, attributed to migration, lack of new voters, and disparities in gender ratios. The Election Commission has launched awareness campaigns, featuring the mascot 'Tenida,' to boost voter participation.
MP to have 3,500 'pink' booths; voter count rises to 5.65 crore after 5 lakh new additions
Madhya Pradesh has more than 5.65 crore voters, up from 5.60 crore enrolled at the time of November 2023 assembly elections, across 29 Lok Sabha seats where polling will take place in four phases, a top Election Commission official said on Tuesday.
EC readies plan to increase voter turnout in 10 Lok Sabha seats in UP
The Election Commission has devised a Turnout Implementation Plan (TIP) to encourage voters in Uttar Pradesh. Efforts are being made to increase voter enrolment and participation in democracy. Voter awareness express vans have been flagged off to raise awareness in districts with low turnout.
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