Lok Sabha Election 2024: Polling for 7th Phase Concludes with 58.34% Turnout
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Lok Sabha Election 2024, Phase 7 Voting Live Updates: A voter turnout of 58.34 percent has been recorded till 5 PM during the seventh phase on Saturday, 1 June, concluding polling for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
57 parliamentary constituencies spanning eight states: Bihar, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal went to the polls in the seventh phase. Polling for the remaining 42 Assembly constituencies in Odisha took place simultaneously.
Mamata Banerjee, Anurag Singh Thakur, JP Nadda, Bhagwant Mann, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Yogi Adityanath, Raghav Chadha, and Tejashwi Yadav were among the prominent politicians who have cast their ballots on Saturday
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Election officials arrive at Tashigang, the worlds highest polling station in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district, on the eve of the seventh of Lok Sabha polls.
Polling officials travel via a boat to reach a polling booth in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, ahead of voting in the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha elections.
Polling officials check the election material at a distribution center in Punjab's Amritsar before leaving for their respective polling stations.
Varanasi: Sadhus show their inked fingers after casting their votes at a polling booth during the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha elections.
Among the key candidates in the fray in the last phase include Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Varanasi), Kangana Ranaut (Mandi), Vikramaditya Singh (Mandi), Jailed Sikh leader Amritpal Singh (Khadoor Sahib), former Punjab chief minister Charanjeet Singh Channi (Jalandhar), Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter Misa Bharti (Pataliputra), and TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee (Diamond Harbour).
This will mark an end to the seven-phase-long Lok Sabha elections that started on 19 April. The counting of votes is scheduled to take place on 4 June.
Over 10.06 crore voters - including approximately 5.24 crore men, 4.82 crore women and 3,574 third-gender voters - will be voting in the last phase.
Both PM Narendra Modi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge urged people to vote in large numbers.
In Himachal Pradesh's Mandi constituency, BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut will lock horns with Congress' Vikramaditya Singh
Jailed Sikh leader Amritpal Singh is contesting as an Independent from Punjab's Khadoor Sahib seat.
RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter Misa Bharti is being challenged by BJP's Ram Kripal Yadav among others.
In West Bengal, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee is vying for a third term from the Diamond Harbour constituency.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Who Will be Punjab's Next Badal & Captain?
In Punjab, the 2024 Lok Sabha elections aren't so much about Prime Minister Narendra Modi or the INDIA Bloc that is challenging him. Rather, the elections are important because of how they may shape the state's political trajectory.
This is the first major election in Punjab after the demise of five-term-chief minister Parkash Singh Badal and the 'retirement' of two-term chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh.
A lot is at stake for CM Bhagwant Mann, SAD chief Sukhbir Badal and at least 5 Punjab Congress leaders.
Ground Report: As Sandeshkhali Votes, A ‘New Shahjahan’ & An Eerie Silence
Sandeshkhali, in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, became a national talking point as hundreds of women from the village came out in protest against former TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan and his aides, Uttam Sardar and Shibu Hazra.
The women claimed that the three and other leaders of the TMC had raped many women in the village while intimidating people and grabbing their land to turn them into fishery ponds.
The protests which began in January was brought to the national spotlight by the BJP, which has since made the issue one of its main campaign planks in the state for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Sandeshkhali is a part of the Basirhat parliamentary constituency that votes on 1 June.
Why Odds Favour Jailed Amritpal Singh in Khadoor Sahib
Jailed Sikh leader Amritpal Singh is emerging as a front-runner from Punjab's Khadoor Sahib seat in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
30-year-old Amritpal, founder of 'Waris Punjab De' outfit, is detained 2,700 kilometres way from his home in Jallupur Khera village of Punjab’s Amritsar. He is locked in Dibrugarh jail of Assam since 23 April 2023 along with nine of his aides. Amritpal was accused of anti-India activities by the Indian government.
While Amritpal is in jail, his father Tarsem Singh and mother Balwinder Kaur are leading his campaign. According to his father, people from across Punjab are coming on their own to support Amritpal.
Vikramaditya Singh Interview: 'Kangana Ranaut's Bollywood Buzz Won't Work In Himachal'
Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh is facing actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut in a heated contest for the Mandi Lok Sabha seat.
Singh, 34, is presently an MLA and a sitting minister in the Himachal Pradesh government.
In an exclusive interview with The Quint, Singh said he doesn’t care for the BJP candidate, and is focused on local issues. He said, “Yes, because my opponent is a Bollywood entity, a lot of media is coming here from all over. But the glamour and buzz is beyond the electorate of Himachal Pradesh, and won’t play a role, that I am sure of.”
Voting Begins
Voting commences for the last phase of Lok Sabha elections.
'Hope Voters Vote in Record Numbers': PM Modi
Taking to X to urge people to vote, PM Narendra 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 turnout in large numbers and vote. I hope young and women voters exercise their franchise in record numbers. Together, let’s make our democracy more vibrant and participative."
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'People Want to See INDIA Win': Mallikarjun Kharge
Taking to X to urge people to vote in the last phase of general elections, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that people of the country want to see INDIA bloc win.
"Today is the last phase of voting to save the Constitution and democracy. The INDIA alliance is fighting the dictatorial forces with courage. The battle is now in its final phase. The public has stood firmly with us in every phase. After six phases, people want to see us win. They want to see the Congress Party's guarantee fulfilled," he said.
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"This festival of democracy will be considered successful only when democratic forces defeat dictatorial forces. Today, when you press the EVM button for 57 seats in 8 states and union territories, think about the preamble of the Constitution – “We the people of India…” Think about the future of our farmers, youth, workers, women, Dalits, tribals and backward classes. Will you push them into the quagmire of injustice, oppression and inequality for another 5 years or will you create a brighter, better and just future for them?" Kharge asked.
'Vote for Schools, Hospitals': AAP MP Raghav Chadha Casts Vote
AAP MP Raghav Chadha casts his vote at a polling station in Lakhnaur, in Anandpur Sahib constituency.
"Every vote by the citizen will decide the direction and the state of the country. It will decide how the schools and healthcare will be. The votes of the people will decide that," Chadha said, urging everyone to exercise their right to vote.
'Vote for a Self-Reliant India': BJP Chief JP Nadda Casts Ballot
BJP national president JP Nadda cast his vote at a polling booth in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. His wife Mallika Nadda also cast her vote.
"I was the first voter at this polling booth. I appeal to all voters to vote in large numbers for a capable and self-reliant India," he said.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Casts Vote in Gorakhpur
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath casts his vote at a polling booth in Gorakhnath, Gorakhpur.
The Gorakhpur seat is a contest between BJP's Ravi Kishan, Samajwadi Party's Kajal Nishad, and BSP's Javed Ashraf.
Amritsar Candidate Taranjit Sandhu Casts Vote
Former diplomat and BJP candidate from Amritsar constituency, Taranjit Singh Sandhu cast his vote and jurged voters to come out in maximum numbers.
"I appeal to the people to cast their vote for the development of Amritsar. It is very clear that BJP is the party that has done development in India, people want development in Amritsar too," he told news agency ANI.
SBSP President Om Prakash Rajbhar Casts Vote
SBSP President and UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar casts his vote at a polling station in Ballia.
AAP MP Harbhajan Singh Votes in Jalandhar
AAP Rajya Sabha MP and former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh cast his ballot at a polling booth in Punjab's Jalandhar on Saturday, 1 June.
"Today is a very important day for all of us and I would appeal to everyone to come out and vote and elect a government that can work for you," he told news agency ANI.
Gurdaspur Cong Candidate Sukhjinder Randhawa Votes
Congress candidate from Gurdaspur Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa cast his ballot at a polling booth in the constituency on Saturday, 1 June.
RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav Casts Vote in Patna
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, and their daughter and party candidate from Saran Rohini Acharya cast their ballots at a polling booth in Patna.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur Votes in Hamirpur
Union Minister and BJP candidate from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur Anurag Thakur cast his ballot at a polling booth in the constituency during the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Votes in Sangrur
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his wife Gurpreet Kaur cast their ballots at a polling booth in the Sangrur constituency.
The seat is seeing a contest between the AAP's Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, Congress' Sukhpal Singh Khaira, BJP's Arvind Khanna, the SAD's Iqbal Singh Jhundan, and the SAD (Amritsar)'s Simranjit Singh Mann.
'People of Punjab Aware About Importance of Vote': Mann
After casting his vote in Sangrur, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said, "People of Punjab are aware and they vote in large numbers. We should use our right to vote. I appeal to Punjabis to come out of their homes and vote and choose good representatives who can work for you. Today I cast my vote with my wife. There was some issue with VVPAT (at the polling booth) and the officials replaced it."
BJP Candidate From Mandi Kangana Ranaut Casts Vote
BJP candidate from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Kangana Ranaut cast her ballot at a polling booth in the constituency on Saturday, 1 June.
She is facing off against the Congress' Vikramaditya Singh from the seat.
'400 Paar For BJP This Time': Anurag Thakur
'EVMs Looted, VVPAT Machines Thrown in Pond': Bengal CEO
The West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer said that reserve EVMs and official papers were "looted" by a local mob in Jaynagar and VVPAT machines were thrown inside a pond on Saturday, 1 June.
"Today morning at 6.40 am Reserve EVMs & papers of Sector Officer near Benimadhavpur FP school, at 129-Kultali AC of 19-Jaynagar (SC) PC has been looted by local mob and 1 CU, 1 BU , 2VVPAT machines have been thrown inside a pond," the CEO tweeted.
"FIR has been lodged by Sector Officer and necessary action has been initiated. Poll process in all six booths under the Sector is running uninterrupted. Fresh EVM and papers have been provided to the Sector Officer," he added.
11.31% Voter Turnout Till 9 AM
State-wise turnout:
Bihar 10.58%
Chandigarh 11.64%
Himachal Pradesh 14.35%
Jharkhand 12.15%
Odisha 7.69%
Punjab 9.64%
Uttar Pradesh 12.94%
West Bengal 12.63%
'It Is a Right To Meditate But...': Abhishek Banerjee on Modi's 3-Day Trip to Kanyakumari
Speaking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day meditation programme in Kanyakumari, TMC candidate from Diamond Harbour Abhishek Banerjee told news agency PTI: "It is a right of a person to meditate, however, it can be done inside the house as well. To create a media spectacle out of this meditating episode is something which is unbecoming of someone at the stature of a prime minister."
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee Votes in Diamond Harbour
TMC candidate from West Bengal's Diamond Harbour Abhishek Banerjee cast his ballot at a polling booth in the constituency on Saturday, 1 June.
"TMC will better its tally compared to what we got in 2019, both in terms of seat share and vote share...In the last 6 phases of Lok Sabha elections, TMC has already surpassed 22 seats out of the 35 seats in West Bengal where voting has been done," he said.
Harsimrat Badal Votes in Firozpur
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal cast her ballot at a polling booth in the Firozpur constituency on Saturday.
The seat is seeing a four-cornered contest among the SAD's Nardev Singh Bobby Mann, BJP's Gurmit Singh Sodhi, the Congress' Sher Singh Ghubaya, and AAP's Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar.
RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav Casts Vote
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav cast his ballot at a polling booth in Patna on Saturday, 1 June.
Punjab Congress Chief Amrinder Warring Votes in Firozpur
Punjab Congress chief and candidate from Ludhiana Amrinder Singh Raja Warring voted at a polling booth in Firozpur on Saturday.
TMC Alleges 'Proxy Voting' By BJP in Kolkata North Seat
TMC supporters staged a protest against BJP candidate from Kolkata North Tapas Roy, alleging that the party was conducted 'proxy voting' at a polling booth in the constituency.
'BJP Will Win All Seats in Himachal Pradesh': Jairam Thakur
BJP leader Jairam Thakur cast his ballot at a polling booth in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi on Saturday.
"I can see great enthusiasm among people...The campaigning was long but it continued till the end with zeal...I am confident that BJP will win all 4 seats in Himachal Pradesh, we will win the by-elections too," he told news agency ANI after voting.
26.3% Voter Turnout Till 11 AM
A voter turnout of 26.3 percent has been recorded till 11:00 AM during the seventh phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, 1 June.
State-wise voter turnout:
Bihar 24.25%
Chandigarh 25.03%
Himachal Pradesh 31.92%
Jharkhand 29.55%
Odisha 22.64%
Punjab 23.91%
Uttar Pradesh 28.02%
West Bengal 28.10%
AAP Candidate From Amritsar Kuldeep Dhaliwal Casts Vote
AAP candidate from Amritsar Kuldeep Dhaliwal cast his ballot at a polling booth in the constituency on Saturday, 1 June.
He is squaring off against the BJP's Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Congress' Gurjeet Singh Aujla, and the SAD's Anil Joshi from the seat.
'Gone Are the Days...': Kangana Ranaut on Mandi Election
BJP candidate from Mandi Kangana Ranaut said that people were being "misguided" that she won't be available for the people of her constituency if she wins the election.
"The way people have been misguided is that I will not be available here. I want to say that my entire team will be here. Gone are the days when people used to win in the name of their families, the people of the country are more aware and they want able people," she said.
Ranaut is facing the Congress' Vikramaditya Singh from the seat.
BJP MP Kirron Kher Votes in Chandigarh
BJP MP Kirron Kher cast her ballot at a polling booth in Chandigarh during the seventh phase of polls on Saturday, 1 June.
INDIA Bloc To Hold Meeting Today
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc is scheduled to hold a meeting on Saturday, 1 June at the residence of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge as the countdown to the election results begin.
The meeting has been called to discuss a plan of action on the basis of the results, which are to be announced on 4 June.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and SP leader Akhilesh Yadav are among the politicians expected to attend.
'People Can't Vote in Bengal Because of Violence': BJP's Sukanta Majumdar
After clashes allegedly took place between TMC and ISF workers in West Bengal's Bhangar, Sukanta Majumdar, the state's BJP chief and candidate from Balurghat, told news agency ANI: "Clashes keep taking place between TMC and ISF workers in Bhangar. A lot of people have been injured in these incidents. The law and order situation in West Bengal is the worst. People are not able to come out of their houses to cast their votes because of these violence incidents."
40.09% Voter Turnout Till 1 PM
A voter turnout of 40.09 percent has been recorded till 1:00 PM during the seventh phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, 1 June.
State-wise turnout:
Bihar 35.65%
Chandigarh 40.14%
Himachal Pradesh 48.63%
Jharkhand 46.80%
Odisha 37.64%
Punjab 37.80%
Uttar Pradesh 39.31%
West Bengal 45.07%
49.68% Turnout Till 3 PM
A voter turnout of 49.68 percent has been recorded till 3:00 PM during the seventh phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, 1 June.
State-wise turnout:
Bihar 42.95%
Chandigarh 52.61%
Himachal Pradesh 58.41%
Jharkhand 60.14%
Odisha 49.77%
Punjab 46.38%
Uttar Pradesh 46.83%
West Bengal 58.46%
'AAP Will Win All Seats in Punjab': Balbir Singh
After casting his ballot, AAP's Patiala candidate Balbir Singh said, "It is our democratic right to vote....We should be very thoughtful while voting....Voters should choose the right representative and party...We(AAP) will win all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab," as per news agency ANI.
India Alliance Meeting Underway
Senior members of the opposition-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc met at the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, in Delhi today.
The meeting has been called to discuss the future course of action after the results of the Lok Sabha polls are announced on 4 June.
Senior leaders of the Congress, CPI-M, CPI, DMK, JMM, AAP, RJD, Shiv Sena (UBT), Samajwadi Party, and NCP were in attendance, while the TMC and PDP skipped the meeting as per news agency PTI.
Odisha Records 49.77% Voter Turnout Till 3PM
Odisha has recorded a voter turnout of approximately 49.77 percent as of 3 pm in the 6 Lok Sabha constituencies and 42 assembly segments where both assembly and Lok Sabha elections are being held simultaneously, according to news agency PTI.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Casts Vote in Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee flashed the victory sign after casting her ballot at a polling booth in Kolkata on Saturday, 1 June.
“INDIA Bloc Will Win over 295 Seats,” Says Congress President
"After consulting with our leaders we can say that the INDIA bloc will win more than 295 seats," Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge told the media after the opposition leaders' meeting on Saturday, 1 June.
Speaking to the press after the meeting, CPI (M) leader Sitaram Yechury and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav echoed the same thought.
The meeting was called to discuss the future course of action after the results of the Lok Sabha polls are announced on 4 June, and was attended by senior leaders of the Congress, CPI-M, CPI, DMK, JMM, AAP, RJD, Shiv Sena (UBT), Samajwadi Party, and NCP.
58.34% Turnout Till 5PM
A voter turnout of 58.34 percent has been recorded till 5:00 PM as the seventh phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections concluded on Saturday, 1 June.
State-wise turnout:
Bihar - 48.86%
Chandigarh - 62.80%
Himach Pradesh - 66.56%
Jharkhand - 67.97%
Odisha - 62.46%
Punjab - 55.20%
Uttar Pradesh - 54%
West Bengal - 69.89%
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Published: 01 Jun 2024,07:00 AM IST