Lok Sabha Election 2024 2nd Phase Live Updates: Voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha Election 2nd Phase is currently underway in 88 constituencies across 12 states and 1 union territory.
The frenetic second phase of election campaigning ended at 5pm on Wednesday, with India’s top leaders from the BJP-led NDA and opposition blocs pulling out all the stops to woo voters to their side.
According to the Election Commission of India, 1,206 candidates from 12 states and Union Territories and four candidates from Outer Manipur Assembly constituency will contest in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections.
According to the Election Commission, a total of 2,633 candidates have been filed in 89 constituencies across 13 states and union territories where the second phase of Lok Sabha elections is being contested. The last day to submit candidates for Phase 2 was April 4th. After reviewing 2,633 nominations submitted, 1,428 nominations were found to be valid.
The last date for withdrawal of candidatures for all 12 states and UTs was April 8. The first phase of the survey covered 102 constituencies in 21 states and union territories (UTs).
Ten states and UTs were fully covered and 11 states and UTs were partially covered. The EC has announced that voting for the 18th National Assembly will begin on April 19th. The results of the Lok Sabha elections will be announced on June 4, the EU Commission said. For more updates, read TOI here:
Lok Sabha Elections Live: Karnataka CM exercises franchise
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Siddaramana Hundi village of Chamarajanagar.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Key contenders in Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections include Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Tejasvi Surya, and Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The voting for the second phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is currently under way. As many as 1,202 candidates are contesting the polls in Phase 2 of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Friday. The key candidates in Phase 2 polls include Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor, BJP’s youth icon Tejasvi Surya, and Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar. There are four candidates from the Outer Manipur parliamentary constituency.Â
Lok Sabha Election Live: BJP-NDA govt to be formed once again under PM Modi’s leadership, UP CM Yogi Adityanath claims
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says, “…The excitement within the country and the enthusiasm and optimism among the people for the work of PM Modi in 10 years – going by that we can say that people are blessing the works of the PM and we will receive help in fulfilling the ‘Sankalp’ of Modi government within the country. The country wants to see work and PM Modi has given a new direction to the country. His 10-year regime is a golden era in independent India…Today, India is established as a rapidly progressing economy…I believe that when the results come on 4th June, BJP-NDA Government will be formed once again under the leadership of PM Modi.”
2024 Indian Elections: Film actor and producer Tovino Thomas casts his vote in the Lok Sabha polls, at a polling booth in Iringalakuda, Thrissur.
He is also the state brand ambassador for the Election Commission’s SWEEP (Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation) program.
2024 India Elections: Don’t be swayed by diversionary tactics, come out and vote to protect democracy, Kharge appeals to voters
As polling for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections began, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday urged voters to come out and vote to protect democracy from the clutches of dictatorship. In a fervent appeal to voters, he said this is not an ordinary election and they should not be swayed by any diversionary tactics.
2024 India Elections: This election is about far greater than my own future, says Shashi Tharoor
Congress MP and candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor says, “…This election is about far greater than my own future. It is about India’s future. It is about changing the government in Delhi. We are here to restore democracy, restore faith in diversity and restore India’s pluralism…The Left also claims they are also critical of BJP but they they’ve never said a world against BJP.”
2024 India Elections: 9.21% voter turnout recorded in Karnataka’s 14 constituencies till 9 am
An estimated 9.21 per cent turnout was reported during the first two hours since voting began for the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in 14 constituencies in Karnataka on Friday. Long queues were seen at polling booths, as people, especially senior citizens and morning walkers came out to vote during the early hours since the voting began at 7 am. According ot election officials, voter turnout till 9 am was about 9.21 per cent. Out of 14 segments that are going to polls today, highest turnout of 14.33 per cent was recorded in Dakshina Kannada, followed by Udupi-Chikmagalur 12.82 per cent, and least 7.70 per cent in Chamarajanagar and Mandya.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: ‘There is clear-cut deal between BJP and CPM,’ Congress raises questions on INDIA bloc partner
Congress leader KC Venugopal on Friday singled out his INDIA Bloc partner, the Communist Party of India (Marxist), for having a deal with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Speaking on the reported discussions between LDF convener EP Jayarajan and BJP leader Prakash Javadekar, KC Venugopal told ANI, “The two met and held discussion for a long time. It is shocking news. Jayarajan also admitted that Javadekar came and met him. Prakash Javadekar, who is the BJP Kerala in-charge, is saying that it was a personal meeting. How can it be? There is a clear-cut deal between the BJP and CPM.”
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Malayali Actor Fahadh Faasil casts his vote in Alappuzha, Kerala
Polling is underway in 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union territories in the second phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024
Lok Sabha Election 2024: BJP candidate from Kota, Om Birla casts his vote in a school in the Shakti Nagar area of Kota
Congress has fielded Prahlad Gunjal against BJP’s Om Birla in Kota. Rajasthan is voting on 13 seats today in the second phase.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Voter turnout recorded in Maharashtra’s Nanded, Parbhani, and Hingoli constituencies till 9 am
Polling percentage till 9 am, Nanded Lok Sabha constituency: 7.73%, Parbhani Lok Sabha constituency: 9.72%, and Hingoli Lok Sabha constituency: 7.23% (appr)
Lok Sabha Election 2024: UP’s Gautam Buddha Nagar voter turnout till 9 am
Voting percentage at different locations in Gautam Buddha Nagar Lok Sabha constituency – Noida 10.15%, Dadri 12.12%, Jewar 12.96%, Sikandrabad 13.54%, Khurja 13.59%
Lok Sabha Election 2024: ‘There were attempts to finish me,’ says Independent candidate Pappu Yadav
Independent candidate from Purnea, Pappu Yadav says, “Punea will write history, it will also give an answer to hatred…leaders from all political parties come together to finish Pappu Yadav but voters have come together for Pappu. Delhi and Patna have united. There were attempts to finish me….”
Lok Sabha Election 2024: ‘Congress party has become absolutely frustrated…’, BJP candidate from Bengaluru South Tejasvi Surya takes dig at Congress
BJP candidate from Bengaluru South Tejasvi Surya says, “Today is a celebration day in Karnataka. it is a festival of democracy. Millions of people will go out and vote… This is not just a right, but also a duty, because if we don’t vote, we are not registering our voice, and contributing meaningfully to a democracy… Just like every year, more senior citizens are seen at the booths, they are coming out in big numbers to vote. I wish young people draw inspiration from senior citizens and also come out in big numbers and vote… Congress party has become absolutely frustrated. Survey after survey shows that it may not win more than 30 seats… The more personal attacks and baseless allegations they make against the PM, history has shown that the Prime Minister has only gotten stronger and the BJP has only gotten popular… The fact that Mallikarjun Kharge wants to meet the Prime Minister to explain his party manifesto indicates that perhaps even the Congress realises that it will be the PM who will implement some good ideas that may be present in the Congress manifesto… Perhaps this is the admission of Congress that they are not coming anywhere near power for the next two decad
Appealing to the voters to come out and cast their votes in large numbers in phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls, Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday said that it is an important day for “future of Thiruvananthapuram” as the constituency has witnessed “very little progress in the last 15-20 years.” BJP leader Chandrasekhar faces a stiff challenge from the former diplomat and senior Congress leader Tharoor, who is seeking a third term in the Thiruvananthapuram constituency.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor queues up outside a polling booth to cast his vote
Congress leader and candidate, Shashi Tharoor is up against BJP candidate and Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency.