Lok Sabha

1. Lok Sabha election 2024’s second phase on April 26 spans 89 constituencies across 13 states and union territories.
2. Schools and colleges in these areas will be closed to support hassle-free voting and ensure safety for students and staff.
3. This measure aims to facilitate the democratic process and maintain security during the electoral proceedings.

New Delhi, April 21: The Lok Sabha election 2024 continues with its second phase scheduled on April 26, covering 89 constituencies across 13 states and union territories.

As citizens exercise their democratic rights, schools and colleges in these regions will remain closed to facilitate smooth polling and ensure security for students and staff.

States and Constituencies

This phase encompasses a diverse range of states and territories, each contributing to the democratic process with its unique socio-political landscape. Here’s a breakdown of the states and their respective constituencies participating in the second phase:

  1. Assam (5): Karimganj, Silchar, Mangaldoi, Nawgong, Kaliabor
  2. Bihar (5): Kishanganj, Katihar, Purnia, Bhagalpur, Banka
  3. Chhattisgarh (3): Rajnandgaon, Mahasamund, Kanker
  4. Jammu and Kashmir (1): Jammu
  5. Karnataka (14): Udupi Chikamagalur, Hassan, Dakshina Kannada, Chitradurga, Tumkur, Mandya, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Bangalore Rural, Bangalore North, Bangalore Central, Bangalore South, Chikballapur, Kolar
  6. Kerala (20): Kasaragod, Kannur, Vadakara, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Ponnani, Palakkad, Alathur, Thrissur, Chalakudy, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Mavelikkara, Pathanamthitta, Kollam, Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram
  7. Madhya Pradesh (7): Tikamgarh, Damoh, Khajuraho, Satna, Rewa, Hoshangabad, Betul
  8. Maharashtra (8): Buldhana, Akola, Amravati (SC), Wardha, Yavatmal-Washim, Hingoli, Nanded, Parbhani
  9. Manipur (1): Outer Manipur
  10. Rajasthan (13): Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer, Pali, Jodhpur, Barmer, Jalore, Udaipur, Banswara, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, Bhilwara, Kota, Jhalawar-Baran
  11. Tripura (1): Tripura East
  12. Uttar Pradesh (8): Amroha, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Aligarh, Mathura, Bulandshahr
  13. West Bengal (3): Darjeeling, Raiganj, Balurghat
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Key Candidates

This phase sees the electoral fate of several prominent figures locked in electronic voting machines (EVMs). Notable candidates include:

  • Hema Malini (Mathura)
  • Arun Govil (Meerut)
  • Rahul Gandhi (Wayanad)
  • Shashi Tharoor vs. Rajeev Chandrasekhar (Thiruvananthapuram)

Phase 1 Recap

In the first phase, 102 parliamentary constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories (UTs) witnessed the democratic exercise, garnering a turnout of nearly 64%. Notably, Tripura recorded the highest voter turnout, while Bihar reported the lowest.

As the Lok Sabha election progresses, citizens across these regions participate in shaping the country’s political landscape.

With schools and colleges closed to facilitate polling, the democratic process unfolds amidst diverse challenges and opportunities, embodying the essence of Indian democracy.