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Lok Sabha Election 2024 Highlights: Nearly 60% Voter Turnout In Phase 2

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 2 Highlights: Voting for the second phase to elect the 18th Lok Sabha has been concluded.

On April 26, all 20 seats in Kerala, 14 of 28 seats in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, 8 seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, 7 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 5 seats each in Assam and Bihar, 3 seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and 1 seat each in Manipur, Tripura, and Jammu and Kashmir went under polling.

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According to the data shared by the Election Commission of India (ECI) nearly 60% voter turnout across 88 Lok Sabha seats was recorded.

States like Manipur, Chhattisgarh, Bengal, Assam, and Tripura saw a commendable voter participation rate, each exceeding 70%. On the other hand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra witnessed lower turnout rates at 52.6%, 53%, and 53.5% respectively.

Here Are Highlights For LS Polls 2024 - Phase 2:

Apr 26, 2024, 9:24 PM IST

The Live Blog for Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 2 is now closed. Please check our website for the latest news related to the 2024 elections.
Apr 26, 2024, 9:17 PM IST

PM Modi: Phase Two has been too good!
Apr 26, 2024, 9:04 PM IST

A voter turnout of around 60% was recorded in 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union territories till 7pm in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Friday.
Apr 26, 2024, 8:15 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir

EVMs and VVPATs machines are being sealed at a polling station in Gandhi Nagar, Jammu as voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections concludes.
Apr 26, 2024, 8:14 PM IST

Second Phase of Lok Sabha Elections Witnesses 61% Turnout

The curtains came down on the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, with polling stations closing in 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories. The Election Commission reported a turnout of 61% for this phase, with Karnataka notably seeing a higher participation rate of 64.4%.
Apr 26, 2024, 8:05 PM IST
Karnataka

Complete Electorate Turnout in Karnataka's Village

In an unprecedented show of democratic engagement, Banjarumale village, located in the Belthangadi taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, witnessed a 100% voter turnout during the Lok Sabha elections. The village, with a total electorate of 111, achieved this remarkable feat by 2 PM.
Apr 26, 2024, 7:24 PM IST
Karnataka

Karnataka Witnesses 64.4% Voter Turnout in Second Phase of Lok Sabha Polls

The second phase of the Lok Sabha elections has concluded with 14 districts in Karnataka recording a voter turnout of 64.4%. Detailed percentages from across the constituencies present a varied picture of participation: Mandya registered the highest voter engagement at 74.87%. In contrast, voter turnout in the Bangalore area displayed a diverse range: Central Bangalore saw 49.21%, North Bangalore recorded 50.91%, South Bangalore had 49.37%, and Bangalore Rural registered a higher turnout at 61.78%. Other districts showed a robust participation with Chamarajanagar at 69.6%, Chikkaballapur at 71.85%, Chitradurga with 67.52%, Dakshina Kannada at 72.3%, Hassan closely behind at 72.13%, Kolar at 73.25%, Mysore at 66.96%, Tumkur with a turnout of 72.1%, and the Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency seeing 72.69% voter turnout.
Apr 26, 2024, 7:21 PM IST
Manipur

Chief Electoral Officer Pradeep Kumar Jha says, "Outer Manipur parliamentary constituency, the 13 assembly segments... The voting has remained peaceful... One incident of damage to EVM has been reported so far. We are looking into it and we have been following up with all the districts and they have reported that voting has been peaceful. People have turned out in huge numbers. As compared to the previous elections, the election in the Outer Manipur has been very peaceful... We are very hopeful that by late evening today, we should have a clear picture. Except for one or two incidents, nothing major has happened and voting has been very encouraging. Till the last report that we received about an hour back, the voting percentage was in the range of 75% and no major hiccups were reported..."
Apr 26, 2024, 7:20 PM IST
Karnataka

After casting his vote, Karnataka Health Minister and Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao says, "In Karnataka, there is a chance to win more than 20 seats (for Congress). I believe the result will be in our favour after the first voting in the state. This time, we hope to win in the Bengaluru city... Everyone should participate and cast their vote. Generally, the voter turnout is less than 60% in Bengaluru. Voting is necessary for democracy..."
Apr 26, 2024, 7:14 PM IST

Voter turnout till 5 pm for phase 2 of Lok sabha Election 2024: Assam 70.66%, Bihar 53.03%, Chhattisgarh 72.13%, Jammu And Kashmir 67.22%, Karnataka 63.90%, Kerala 63.97%, Madhya Pradesh 54.83%, Maharashtra 53.51%, Manipur 76.06%, Rajasthan 59.19%, Tripura 77.53%, Uttar Pradesh 52.74%, West Bengal 71.84%
Apr 26, 2024, 7:14 PM IST

PM Modi Expresses Gratitude to Voters Post Second Phase of Lok Sabha Elections

In the aftermath of the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his gratitude towards the electorate for their participation. Through a post on X, Modi conveyed his thanks, stating, 'Thank you to the people who voted today. The unparalleled backing for NDA will continue to dismay the opposition. Voters are in favor of the good governance promised by NDA, with significant support stemming from the youth and women voters.'
Apr 26, 2024, 7:11 PM IST
West Bengal

EVMs, and VVPATs machines are being sealed at a polling station in Raiganj as voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections concludes.
Apr 26, 2024, 7:11 PM IST
Rajasthan

EVMs, and VVPATs machines are being sealed at a polling station in Jhalawar as voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections concludes.
Apr 26, 2024, 7:09 PM IST
Manipur

Presiding Officer Leiyami Kasar says, "Our polling station has ended the polling around 5:47 PM... Starting from the beginning till the end, polling has been peaceful, the people from the village cooperated well..."
Apr 26, 2024, 7:05 PM IST
Rajasthan

Voters at polling stations in the desert villages in Barmer, Rajasthan.
Apr 26, 2024, 7:03 PM IST
Tripura

Voters of Bru tribal community living at rehab camp at Gachiram Para in Kanchanpur in Nort Tripura dist. cast votes.
Apr 26, 2024, 7:00 PM IST
Kerala

Just Married couple cast their vote in Kanjikuzhi GramaPanchayat of Alappuzha district
Apr 26, 2024, 6:59 PM IST

Voters showing mark of indelible ink after casting their votes during the 2nd Phase of General Elections-2024
Apr 26, 2024, 6:59 PM IST
Karnataka

BJP Leader Assaulted by Party Workers

In an alarming incident in Ujjini village, Chikkamagaluru taluk, BJP leader Praveen Khandya found himself on the receiving end of an attack perpetrated by workers of his own party. The assault was triggered by accusations of Khandya casting his vote for Congress, despite his recent transition from Congress to BJP amid the assembly elections. Following the incident, Khandya was promptly admitted to a hospital for treatment.
Apr 26, 2024, 6:55 PM IST

Voting Concludes in Chamarajanagar Constituency

The polling station doors have been shut, marking the conclusion of the voting phase for the candidates of the Chamarajanagar constituency. The electronic voting machines (EVMs) containing the fate of these candidates will now be transported to the secured strong room of the Engineering College in Chamarajanagar under the watchful eye of police protection.
Apr 26, 2024, 6:54 PM IST

Legal Troubles for BJP's CT Ravi Over Controversial Video

In a significant move, the election authorities in Chikkamagaluru have initiated legal action against BJP leader CT Ravi. The action comes in the form of an FIR lodged at Basavanahalli police station, which accuses him of disseminating a video that allegedly incites hatred through his official X account.
Apr 26, 2024, 6:48 PM IST
Kerala

Lok Sabha Elections: Polling in all the 20 Lok Sabha constituencies in Kerala for the 2024 general election concluded at 6 pm on Friday with the state recording a provisional voter turnout of over 67.27 percent.
Apr 26, 2024, 6:46 PM IST
Tripura

Lok Sabha polls: Tripura records 68.92 percent voter turnout till 3 pm, Maharashtra at lowest with 43.01 percent.
Apr 26, 2024, 6:42 PM IST

Appreciation for Electoral Enthusiasm from DK Suresh

DK Suresh expressed his gratitude on X towards a voter who, despite attempting to travel from Dubai for voting in the Bangalore Rural Constituency, missed the flight and was unable to cast their vote. This incident left DK Suresh one vote shy of a higher tally. In light of this, he remarked, "Your love, Kannada love has won my heart, it's my responsibility to take care of Kannadigas' welfare."
Apr 26, 2024, 6:37 PM IST

Voting Analysis Across Constituencies

Voting Analysis Across Constituencies
An overview of the electoral participation in the 14 constituencies of the state up until 5 pm.
Apr 26, 2024, 6:36 PM IST

Breakdown of Constituency Voting

Breakdown of Constituency Voting
A comprehensive report on the voting statistics across 14 constituencies in the state up until 5 pm.
Apr 26, 2024, 6:23 PM IST

A five-member team of the Election Commission of India on Friday searched a helicopter used by bureaucrat-turned-politician VK Pandian in Odisha's Nabarangapur district, an official said. "No objectionable material was found in the helicopter," he said.
Apr 26, 2024, 6:14 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh recorded 52.74 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm.
Apr 26, 2024, 6:08 PM IST
Karnataka

Mandya Witnesses 74.87% Voter Turnout

In the recent polls, Mandya Lok Sabha constituency saw a remarkable voter turnout of 74.87% by 5 pm. Within its scope, Melukote assembly constituency recorded a higher participation rate of 79.03%, while Malavalli assembly constituency witnessed a slightly lower turnout at 69.99%.
Apr 26, 2024, 6:00 PM IST

Over 60% Voter Turnout in 13 States and Union Territories

By the conclusion of the polling hours at 5 pm, an impressive 60.7% of voter turnout was recorded across 13 states and union territories in India. States like Manipur, Chhattisgarh, Bengal, Assam, and Tripura saw a commendable voter participation rate, each exceeding 70%. On the other hand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra witnessed lower turnout rates at 52.6%, 53%, and 53.5% respectively.
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