Lok Sabha

1. India embarks on Lok Sabha Elections 2024, signaling a crucial step in its democratic evolution.
2. The first phase commences with 969 million registered voters across 102 constituencies in 21 regions.
3. The significance of this electoral milestone reflects India’s unwavering dedication to democracy.

New Delhi, April 19: Today marks a significant milestone in India’s democratic journey as the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 begins. This pivotal moment underscores the nation’s commitment to democracy, with an unprecedented 969 million registered voters and 102 constituencies spanning 21 states and Union Territories.

In the first phase, voting will take place on all seats in Tamil Nadu (39), Uttarakhand (5), Arunachal Pradesh (2), Meghalaya (2), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (1), Mizoram (1), Nagaland (1), Puducherry (1), Sikkim (1) and Lakshadweep (1).

Besides these, there will be voting in 12 seats in Rajasthan, eight in Uttar Pradesh, six in Madhya Pradesh, five seats each in Assam and Maharashtra, four in Bihar, three in West Bengal, two in Manipur, and one seat each in Jammu and Kashmir, Tripura and Chhattisgarh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance is seeking a third successive term at the Centre. The Congress, along with its INDIA bloc allies, will look to stage a comeback at power after major drubbing in the 2014 and 2019 general elections.

LIVE UPDATE

  • Bengal Lok Sabha election LIVE: Bengal records highest voter turnout by 5 pm. Check full list

    West Bengal recorded the highest voter turnout by 5 pm at 77.57 per cent among the 21 states and Union Territories which went to the polls for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections. Check the full list here:

    1. Andaman and Nicobar – 56.87%
    2. Arunachal Pradesh – 63.26 %
    3. Assam – 70.77 %
    4. Bihar- 46.32 %
    5. Chhattisgarh – 63.41 %
    6. Jammu and Kashmir – 65.08%
    7. Lakshadweep – 59.02 %
    8. Madhya Pradesh – 63.25 %
    9. Maharashtra – 54.85 %
    10. Manipur – 67.46 %
    11. Meghalaya – 69.91 %
    12. Mizoram – 52.62 %
    13. Nagaland – 55.75 %
    14. Puducherry – 72.84 %
    15. Rajasthan – 50.27 %
    16. Sikkim – 67.58 %
    17. Tamil Nadu – 62.02 %
    18. Tripura – 76.10 %
    19. Uttar Pradesh – 57.54 %
    20. Uttarakhand – 53.56 %
    21. West Bengal – 77.57 %
  • The Electronic Voting Machines in Imphal were sealed in Imphal, Manipur after the polling for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections concluded.
  • 2024 India Elections Live: Voting concludes in Imphal East for Lok Sabha elections. EVMs and VVPATs machines are being sealed. The timing for casting a vote in Manipur was from 7 am to 4 pm.
  • Shooting by armed miscreants at a polling station in Thamanpokpi under Inner Manipur Lok Sabha seat. No casualties have been reported yet. Official police confirmation is awaited.
  • Meghalaya’s Lok Sabha elections are in full swing, with a considerable voter turnout expected. The early voters and senior citizens are being appreciated with mementoes for their active participation.
  • Violence has been reported in Manipur where polling is underway in two constituencies. Unknown miscreants fired rounds around a polling station in Thamanpokpi under the Moirang Assembly. No casualties have been reported.
  • Nagaland minister Temjen Imna Along casts his vote for the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at a polling station in Alongtaki, Mokokchung.

  • Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, also known as PS Golay, exercised his democratic right by casting his vote at a polling station in Gangtok. He expressed his confidence that his party would secure a significant victory by winning “32 out of 32 Assembly seats.”

  • Lok Sabha elections: Here’s the voter turnout in 21 states as of 11 AM

    Andaman: 8.64%

    Arunachal Pradesh: 18.3%

    Assam: 27.22

    Bihar: 20.42%

    Chhattisgarh: 28.12%

    Jammu and Kashmir: 22.69

    Lakshadweep: 16.33

    Madhya Pradesh: 30.46%

    Maharashtra: 19.17%

    Manipur: 27.74%

    Meghalaya: 31.65%

    Mizoram: 25.94%

    Nagaland: 22.5%

    Puducherry: 27.63%

    Rajasthan: 22.51%

    Sikkim: 21.20%

    Tamil Nadu: 23.72%

    Tripura: 23.28%

    Uttar Pradesh: 25.20%

    Uttarakhand: 24.83%

    West Bengal: 33.56%

  • The average voter turnout in Tripura West LS seat stood at 34.6%, while the voter turnout in Assam at 11 am was at 27.22%.
  • As of 11 AM, Sikkim has witnessed a voter turnout of 21.2%, reflecting a moderate level of participation in the ongoing elections. This figure encompasses voters from various constituencies across the state.
  • As of 11 am, voter turnout in several constituencies in the region has been reported.Digboi 21%Makum 20%Tinsukia 18%Doomdooma 20%Sadiya 27.52%Margherita 29.27%
  • Voter turnout till 11 am for phase 1 of polling:

Lakshadweep records the lowest – 16.33% Tripura records the highest – 33.28%

  • State Assembly elections 2024 | Arunachal Pradesh records 19.46% voter turnout till 11 am, Sikkim 21.20%
  • After a long wait in the queue, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma cast his vote at a polling booth in Tura, West Garo Hills. Sangma had lined up at 6:30 AM to vote in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls.
  • Miscreants armed with weapons allegedly infiltrated a polling station in Khongman, Imphal East, and proceeded to cast votes on behalf of multiple voters, despite the presence of police officials and political party agents.
  • Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio casts his vote at a polling booth in Kohima.
  • The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Nagaland has taken a firm stance against the indefinite total shutdown declared by the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) across Eastern Nagaland jurisdiction.

  • Kiren Rijiju and Pema Khandu Cast Votes in Native Villages During Lok Sabha Elections 2024 (Read full article: https://northeastrising.in/kiren-rijiju-and-pema-khandu-cast-votes-in-native-villages-during-lok-sabha-elections-2024/ )

  • Today, the democratic spirit echoed through Tripura as Chief Minister Manik Saha exercised his fundamental right by casting his vote at a polling booth located in Maharani Tulsibati Balika Vidyalaya in Agartala. CM Saha’s participation in the electoral process not only symbolized his commitment to democratic values but also encouraged citizens to actively engage in shaping the state’s future.
  • In the ongoing electoral process in Mizoram, the voter turnout until 9 AM surged to 17.59%, surpassing the figures recorded during the 2019 MP elections, which stood at 17.25% at the same time. The heightened participation of voters underscores the growing enthusiasm and active engagement of the electorate in shaping the democratic process. As citizens exercise their franchise, Mizoram sets the stage for a vibrant electoral contest, reflecting the evolving aspirations and priorities of its people.

  • Clashes Disrupt Voting in West Bengal During Lok Sabha Election (Read full article: https://northeastrising.in/clashes-disrupt-voting-in-west-bengal-during-lok-sabha-election/)

  • Brisk voting in the first phase, violence spectre in West Bengal

  • Voter turnout till 9 am for phase 1 of polling:

Lakshadweep records the lowest – 5.59%

Tripura records the highest – 15.21%

West Bengal: 15.09%

Assam: 11.15%

Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 8.64%

Bihar: 9.23%

Chhattisgarh: 12.02%

Jammu and Kashmir: 10.43%

Madhya Pradesh: 15.00%

Maharashtra: 6.98%

Manipur: 10.76%

Meghalaya: 13.71%

Mizoram: 10.84%

Nagaland: 9.66%

Puducherry: 8.78%

Rajasthan: 10.67%

Sikkim: 7.92%

Tamil Naidu: 8.21%

Uttar Pradesh: 12.66%

Uttarakhand: 10.54%

  • Tamil Nadu witnessed a voter turnout of 12.55 percent till 9 am in the first phase of the polls. The top constituency in terms of turnout is Kallakurichi, with over 15 percent of voters.
  • BJP and TMC members clashed at the Chandmari area of Cooch Behar in West Bengal. Stone pelting occurred from both sides and one person got injured.

  • Assam Assembly Elections 2024:

The voter turnout for the Dibrugarh constituency till 9 am-

83  Margherita LAC:

84  Digboi LAC: 6%

85  Makum LAC: 7%

86  Tinsukia LAC: 6%

87 Chabua-Lahoal LAC:  13.08%

88 Dibrugarh LAC: 11.01%

89 Khowang LAC: 9.02%

90 Duliajan LAC: 10.01%

91 Tingkhong LAC: 11.02%

92 Naharkatia LAC:11.02%

  • Congress parliamentary candidate Gaurav Gogoi casts his vote for the Lok Sabha Elections in the Jorhat constituency.
  • Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh cast his ballot in the Heingang Assembly Constituency on April 19, marking his participation in the first phase of the Lok Sabha Election 2024. Taking to Twitter, the chief minister underscored the significance of the electoral process, emphasizing its role in shaping the future of Manipur and the nation.
  • Deputy Cheif Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Chowna Mein cast his vote.

  • Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma has a message for all the citizens – “Exercise your right to vote – it’s your voice, your power, and your future. Every vote counts!”

  • Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu casts his vote for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 and state Assembly Elections 2024 at a polling station in Tawang.

  • Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev casts his vote for the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections

  • Mizoram Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati casts his vote at a polling booth in Aizawl

  • Union Minister Kiren Rijiju is contesting the Arunachal West seat and casts his vote.

  • The official X handle of TMC posted, “BJP has turned the festival of democracy into the MURDER of democracy. Our BLAs were viciously attacked by BJP goons in booth 226 and 227 of Barokodali GP, Alipurduar. Central Forces stood idly by and watched them unleash violence. We have been attracting the EC’s attention to the BJP’s criminal underbelly but alas they refused to act. And now our workers are having to bear the brunt of their inaction!”

  • Till 7 am today, Trinamool Congress has filed 9 complaints with the Election Commission of India mostly related to voting in North Bengal
  • Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma said, “When I reached the polling station around 6:30 AM, there were around 200 people present at the polling station, which is a good message that people are participating in the voting process enthusiastically…A very good voter turnout can be seen in this election…”
  • Marking the start of Phase 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X, “The 2024 Lok Sabha elections commence today! As 102 seats across 21 States and UTs go to the polls, I urge all those voting in these seats to exercise their franchise in record numbers. I particularly call upon the young and first-time voters to vote in large numbers. After all, every vote counts and every voice matters!”

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