The penultimate phase of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections 2024 concluded on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Voting was held in 58 constituencies across six states and two union territories, to determine the fate of 889 candidates.
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In this phase, all seven seats in Delhi and ten seats in Haryana went under polling, along with 14 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, 8 each in Bihar and West Bengal, 6 in Odisha, and 4 in Jharkhand.
Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag-Rajouri surpassed a 35-year-old record as the valley witnessed 51% voter turnout. Additionally, polling was held for Odisha's 42 assembly seats.
Here Are Highlights Of Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 6 Voting:
May 25, 2024, 8:10 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir
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According to the poll data, Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag-Rajouri constituency made history as it recorded 51.35 % voter turnout, highest in the last 35 years.
May 25, 2024, 7:29 PM IST
West Bengal
In West Bengal, BJP's Jhargram candidate Pranat Tudu was attacked by miscreants when he was visiting booth number 200 in Monglapota.
#WATCH | West Bengal | BJP candidate from Jhargram Lok Sabha seat, Pranat Tudu was attacked allegedly by miscreants when he was visiting booth number 200 in Monglapota in the parliamentary constituency today pic.twitter.com/bfEYH7KgXT
Addressing an election rally in Amritsar, Congress' Rahul Gandhi said the INDIA bloc will waive farmers' debt and will give a legal guarantee on MSP if voted to power.
May 25, 2024, 7:04 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Samajwadi Party leader Dimple Yadav held a roadshow in support of the INDIA alliance's candidate from Varanasi, Ajay Rai.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Samajwadi Party leader Dimple Yadav held a roadshow in support of the INDIA alliance's candidate from Varanasi, Ajay Rai. pic.twitter.com/gWzUpWNmPQ
LJP (Ram Vilas) chief and NDA candidate from Hajipur, Chirag Paswan said, "They think that a person who has been a three-time Chief Minister of Gujarat and who is going to be elected as the Prime Minister for the third time has no understanding of the constitution... The people who try to divide society on the basis of caste creed and religion, those who talk about violence, and grab lands in return for giving jobs, think they know more about the constitution... The opposition has started blaming today. Eventually, they will cry foul play in voting. Towards the end, they will cry EVM tampering..."
#WATCH | Patna: LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan says, "... They think that a person who has been a three-time Chief Minister of Gujarat and who is going to be elected as the Prime Minister for the third time has no understanding of the constitution... The people who try to… pic.twitter.com/BsLbs5c9kz
EVMs being sealed at a polling booth in Delhi's Nirman Bhawan as sixth phase of polling concludes.
VIDEO | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: EVMs being sealed at a polling booth in Delhi's Nirman Bhawan as sixth phase of polling concludes. #LSPolls2024WithPTI#LokSabhaElections2024
Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said, "A high amount of voting is happening. The people of Delhi are coming out to vote even in the extreme heat... The INDIA alliance is growing with every phase... The trouble for the NDA is increasing everyday."
#WATCH | Delhi: On the 6th phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj says, "A high amount of voting is happening. The people of Delhi are coming out to vote even in the extreme heat... The INDIA alliance is growing with every phase... The trouble for the… pic.twitter.com/5U5APusIsO
Congress candidate from Rohtak Lok Sabha seat, Deepender Singh Hooda thanked the voters for coming out in a large number and officials for peacefully process. The public in Haryana demands change for the future of Haryana, saving the constitution and democracy, I am confident about getting the blessings of voters from Rohtak Lok Sabha Seat and Congress is winning all 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana."
#WATCH | Jhajjar,Haryana: Congress candidate from Rohtak Lok Sabha seat, Deepender Singh Hooda says," I thank the voters for voting peacefully….The public in Haryana demands change for the future of Haryana, saving the constitution and democracy….I am confident about getting… pic.twitter.com/1o40fRUKrA
Union Minister and BJP candidate from Odisha's Sambalpur Lok Sabha seat Dharmendra Pradhan cast his vote at a polling booth in Bhubaneswar.
VIDEO | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Union Minister and BJP candidate from Odisha's Sambalpur Lok Sabha seat Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) cast his vote at a polling booth in Bhubaneswar.#LSPolls2024WithPTI#LokSabhaElections2024
BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa says, "... Two fraudsters in our country need to be exposed. Arvind Kejriwal has voted today for Congress. What is amazing is, that Rahul Gandhi has voted for AAP. And both these leaders are against each other in Punjab. Arvind Kejriwal has voted for the biggest frauds, who were involved in the Bofors scam, and those who were accused in the 1984 riots."
#WATCH | Delhi: BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa says, "... Two fraudsters in our country need to be exposed. Arvind Kejriwal has voted today for Congress. What is amazing is, that Rahul Gandhi has voted for AAP. And both these leaders are against each other in Punjab. Arvind… pic.twitter.com/XHCgHIukYS
BJP leader T Raja Singh feared of bogus voting in Hyderabad.
#WATCH | Surat, Gujarat: BJP leader T Raja Singh says, "Madhavi Latha had put up a great fight in Hyderabad. Unfortunately, we feared bogus voting which happened in large numbers at all booths. Hindu votes were cast by Muslims. Votes of Hindu women were cast by burqa-clad people.… pic.twitter.com/QloLrsZCiz
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "Tejashwi has nothing to do except singing….The government is of BJP, elections are in 2027…There is a good government of JD(U) and BJP…In Delhi, PM Modi will run the government….So, it is nice that he(Tejashwi) has started singing and practising”
#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says, "Tejashwi has nothing to do except singing….The government is of BJP, elections are in 2027…There is a good government of JD(U) and BJP…In Delhi, PM Modi will run the government….So, it is nice that… pic.twitter.com/Qpjd8vOYo5
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a public meeting in Shimla. Kharge said, "This election is people vs Modi, people vs. BJP, and people vs. RSS. People are fighting for us and themselves. There is a high possibility of our victory. This is why I said earlier that on 4 June, INDIA alliance will form a government."
May 25, 2024, 3:52 PM IST
49.2% voter turnout recorded till 3 pm, in the 6th phase of elections.
#LokSabhaElections2024 | 49.2% voter turnout recorded till 3 pm, in the 6th phase of elections.
Congress leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Deepender Singh Hooda after casting their votes at a polling booth during the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections, at Sanghi village in Rohtak district
May 25, 2024, 3:48 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir
More than 35% of the 18.36 lakh electorate in the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency of Jammu and Kashmir exercised their franchise on May 25 till 1 p.m., officials said in Srinagar.
May 25, 2024, 3:48 PM IST
West Bengal
West Bengal registered a voter turnout of 54.80% till 1 p.m. in the eight Lok Sabha constituencies that went to polls in the sixth phase on May 25, an official said.
May 25, 2024, 3:47 PM IST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on May 25 claimed the BJP’s “400 paar” slogan for the Lok Sabha polls would fall flat and the party would yearn to win even 140 seats.
May 25, 2024, 3:47 PM IST
A voter turnout of 34.37 per cent was recorded till 1 pm in Delhi, where polling is underway for its seven Lok Sabha constituencies on Saturday.
The office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said that at 37.31 per cent, the highest turnout was recorded in the North East Delhi constituency while Chandni Chowk had the lowest voting percentage at 32.18.
May 25, 2024, 2:32 PM IST
Former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma cast her vote at a polling station in Delhi during the Phase 6 of Lok Sabha Elections on Saturday.
May 25, 2024, 2:26 PM IST
Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni votes in Ranchi
The 58 seats voting today saw 39.13 % approximate voter turnout till 1 pm, Election Commission of India said. West Bengal recorded 54.8%, while UP recorded 37.23 %. Delhi recorded 34.37 % while Anantnag Rajouri seat of Jammu and Kashmir recorded 35.22 % turnout, the poll panel said. Jharkhand recorded 42.5% turnout till 1 pm.
May 25, 2024, 1:28 PM IST
West Bengal
BJP candidate from Medinipur Lok Sabha seat, Agnimitra Paul says, "Our polling agents are not being allowed to sit inside the polling booth. Last night, the police picked up many of our party workers and polling agents. At Keshiary, our polling agent was taken away. West Bengal was conducting voting in favour of TMC here."
#WATCH | Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal | BJP candidate from Medinipur Lok Sabha seat, Agnimitra Paul says, "Our polling agents are not being allowed to sit inside the polling booth. Last night, the police picked up many of our party workers and polling agents. At Keshiary, our… pic.twitter.com/jIxDOMLzT3
“People of Delhi are voting to save the Constitution and remove dictatorship from the country,” says AAP candidate from East Delhi Lok Sabha seat Kuldeep Kumar.
The political battle in the country is nearing its end as the sixth and penultimate phase of Lok Sabha elections is scheduled for May 25, Saturday.
May 25, 2024, 12:28 am IST
This phase will see voting across 58 constituencies in six states and two Union territories, including all seven seats in Delhi and the Jangal Mahal region in Bengal.
May 25, 2024, 12:29 am IST
The other states going to polls include Uttar Pradesh (14), Haryana (10), Bihar (8), West Bengal (8), Odisha (6) and Jharkhand (4). The Anantnag-Rajouri seat in Jammu and Kashmir will also go to polls. Voting will also be held for 42 assembly constituencies in Odisha.
May 25, 2024, 12:31 am IST
Around 11.4 lakh polling officials have been deployed to oversee the voting process for 11.13 crore voters across 1.14 lakh polling stations in the election-bound states.
May 25, 2024, 12:31 am IST
According to the Election Commission, the 11.13 crore voters comprise 5.83 crore men and 5.29 crore women voters. Additionally, at least 5,120 third gender voters will exercise their right to vote.
May 25, 2024, 6:33 am IST
West Bengal
Preparations for voting underway at a polling booth in Keshpur, West Bengal
West Bengal's 8 constituencies will undergo polling in the 6th phase of the 2024 general elections.
#WATCH | #LokSabhaElection2024 | Preparations for voting underway at a polling booth in Keshpur, West Bengal
West Bengal's 8 constituencies will undergo polling in the 6th phase of the 2024 general elections. pic.twitter.com/omG4QkqpsM
Preparations for voting underway at a polling booth in Ranchi, Jharkhand
Jharkhand's 4 constituencies will undergo polling in the 6th phase of the 2024 general elections.
Preparations, mock poll underway at a polling booth in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Voting will be held in 6 Parliamentary constituencies and 42 Assembly constituencies in Odisha, in the 6th phase of 2024 general elections.
Voting will be held in 6 Parliamentary constituencies and 42 Assembly constituencies in Odisha, in the 6th phase of 2024 general elections. pic.twitter.com/Z29I8IhREw
Preparations for voting underway at a polling booth in Sirsa, Haryana
Haryana's 10 constituencies will undergo polling in the 6th phase of the 2024 general elections.
Preparations, mock polls underway at a polling booth in Delhi's Lodhi Estate
Delhi's all 7 Parliamentary constituencies will undergo polling in the 6th phase of the 2024 general elections.
#WATCH | Preparations, mock polls underway at a polling booth in Delhi's Lodhi Estate
Delhi's all 7 Parliamentary constituencies will undergo polling in the 6th phase of the 2024 general elections. pic.twitter.com/0BfBML3Tf9
People queue up outside a polling booth in Ranchi to cast their votes; voting will begin at 7 am
Jharkhand's 4 constituencies will undergo polling in the 6th phase of the 2024 general elections.
#WATCH | #LokSabhaElection2024 | People queue up outside a polling booth in Ranchi to cast their votes; voting will begin at 7 am
Jharkhand's 4 constituencies will undergo polling in the 6th phase of the 2024 general elections. pic.twitter.com/nPm398UfeM
Ahead of the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Election 2024, former Haryana CM and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda said, “I appeal to people of Haryana to exercise their right to vote and vote in large numbers.”
Jharkhand: BJP sitting MP and candidate from the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency, Sanjay Seth offers prayers at Pahari Temple in Ranchi
Congress has fielded Yashaswini Sahay from this seat.
#WATCH | Jharkhand: BJP sitting MP and candidate from the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency, Sanjay Seth offers prayers at Pahari Temple in Ranchi
BJP sitting MP and candidate from the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency, Sanjay Seth says, "I said to 'Nandi Baba' to make the Prime Minister of the country more powerful... I appeal to the people of Ranchi to come out and vote in large numbers. The voting turnout of Ranchi should cross 80 per cent this time so that Ranchi becomes a role model in the country..."
#WATCH | Jharkhand: BJP sitting MP and candidate from the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency, Sanjay Seth says, "I said to 'Nandi Baba' to make the Prime Minister of the country more powerful... I appeal to the people of Ranchi to come out and vote in large numbers. The voting turnout… pic.twitter.com/PefGDkSp34
Former Haryana CM and BJP candidate from Karnal Lok Sabha seat, Manohar Lal Khattar casts his vote at a polling booth in Karnal, Haryana
Congress has fielded Divyanshu Budhiraja from this seat.
#WATCH | Former Haryana CM and BJP candidate from Karnal Lok Sabha seat, Manohar Lal Khattar casts his vote at a polling booth in Karnal, Haryana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets "I urge all those who are voting in the 6th phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to vote in large numbers. Every vote counts, make yours count too. Democracy thrives when its people are engaged and active in the electoral process. I specially urge women voters and youth voters to vote in large numbers."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets "I urge all those who are voting in the 6th phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to vote in large numbers. Every vote counts, make yours count too. Democracy thrives when its people are engaged and active in the electoral process. I specially… pic.twitter.com/bqM3ba2Okq
BJP Lok Sabha candidate from New Delhi, Bansuri Swaraj says "It is the mega festival if democracy today. I want to appeal to the people to come out and cast their votes. I have come here to take blessings from Jhandewali Mata and then I will also cast my vote"
#WATCH | BJP Lok Sabha candidate from New Delhi, Bansuri Swaraj says "It is the mega festival if democracy today. I want to appeal to the people to come out and cast their votes. I have come here to take blessings from Jhandewali Mata and then I will also cast my vote" pic.twitter.com/X49OE2aigY
After casting his vote, Former Haryana CM and BJP candidate from Karnal Lok Sabha seat, Manohar Lal Khattar says, "I have cast my vote. I appeal to the people to participate in this festival of democracy and also appeal to vote for the BJP party. The Congress candidate is not a challenge for me..."
#WATCH | After casting his vote, Former Haryana CM and BJP candidate from Karnal Lok Sabha seat, Manohar Lal Khattar says, "I have cast my vote. I appeal to the people to participate in this festival of democracy and also appeal to vote for the BJP party. The Congress candidate… https://t.co/eCTLtqGP8zpic.twitter.com/A8RvjN5lus
After casting his vote, Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan says, "My appeal to the voters of Jharkhand is that you all must come out and vote. I have voted for the development. I am always interested in development. Because we have to create wealth then only it can be distributed. Nothing will eradicate poverty other than wealth. So wealth creation is possible only through development..."
#WATCH | Ranchi: After casting his vote, Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan says, "My appeal to the voters of Jharkhand is that you all must come out and vote. I have voted for the development. I am always interested in development. Because we have to create wealth then only it… pic.twitter.com/yZmOp6shGv
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says, "Come out in large numbers and vote. Political consciousness is very high in India. Shed your apathy...The issues are very clear, the issues are about development. But the issues that the opposition is framing, they try to create a false narrative in the process they score self-goals...They have lost it...We will have a hattrick in Delhi..."
#WATCH | Delhi: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says, "Come out in large numbers and vote. Political consciousness is very high in India. Shed your apathy...The issues are very clear, the issues are about development. But the issues that the opposition is framing, they try to… pic.twitter.com/rQkMDc06Wm
After casting his vote, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini says, "I appeal to the people of Haryana to strengthen the democracy and they should come out and vote in large numbers...Haryana will give all 10 Lok Sabha seats one Assembly seat of Karnal to BJP and will strengthen PM Modi...."
#WATCH | After casting his vote, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini says, "I appeal to the people of Haryana to strengthen the democracy and they should come out and vote in large numbers...Haryana will give all 10 Lok Sabha seats one Assembly seat of Karnal to BJP and will strengthen… https://t.co/fTBVShUA5Cpic.twitter.com/gx85WqgVg8
EAM Dr S Jaishankar shows his inked finger after casting his vote for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024
EAM Dr S Jaishankar says "We have just cast our vote and I was the first male voter in this booth. We want people to come out and cast their votes as this is a decisive moment for the country..."
#WATCH | EAM Dr S Jaishankar shows his inked finger after casting his vote for the sixth phase of #LokSabhaElections2024
EAM Dr S Jaishankar says "We have just cast our vote and I was the first male voter in this booth. We want people to come out and cast their votes as this is… pic.twitter.com/daKveYTjUs
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, his wife Suman Saini show their inked fingers after casting their votes at a polling booth in his native village Mirzapur, Narayangarh
#WATCH | Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, his wife Suman Saini show their inked fingers after casting their votes at a polling booth in his native village Mirzapur, Narayangarh pic.twitter.com/TojCp0ygbU
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