Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Live Updates | Tripura leads with 53.04% percent voting turnout

The Election Commission of India announced dates for the 2024 Lok Sabha election through a press conference. Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are set to be held in 7 phases beginning on April 19 and ending on June 4. A total of 543 Principal Constituencies will be set up throughout the elections. CEC Rajiv Kumar arrived […]

by Drishya Madhur - April 19, 2024, 5:18 pm

The Election Commission of India announced dates for the 2024 Lok Sabha election through a press conference. Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are set to be held in 7 phases beginning on April 19 and ending on June 4. A total of 543 Principal Constituencies will be set up throughout the elections. CEC Rajiv Kumar arrived at the press conference with Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu at 3 pm. On June 16, the current administration will come to an end.

Phase 1 will initiate the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on April 19 and will constitute 21 states and union territories namely, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura, Manipur, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, Andaman Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Puducherry.

There will be a total of 102 principal constituencies in Phase 1 of the Lok Sabha Elections.

Here is a list of PCs state-wise in Phase 1:

The voting will begin at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm (closure of poll timings may differ constituency-wise).

Apr 19, 2024 04:54 PM IST

Voting concludes in Imphal East for Lok Sabha elections. EVMs, and VVPATs machines are being sealed. The timing for casting vote in Manipur was from 7 am to 4 pm.

Apr 19, 2024 04:52 PM IST

Telangana BJP chief and party’s candidate from Secunderabad Lok Sabha seat, G Kishan Reddy files nomination for Lok Sabha elections

Apr 19, 2024 04:35 PM IST

A 102-year-old lady cast her vote at Reddiyarchatram in Dindigul district of Tamil Nau.


Apr 19, 2024 03:12 PM IST

Omar Abdullah, the Vice President of the National Conference, remarked that the Lok Sabha elections in Kashmir are happening for the first time since August 2019. He noted that the BJP fielded candidates in all seats in Kashmir during that time. Abdullah commented on the current stance of the Home Minister, stating that the government aims to win the hearts of the people before contesting elections. He interpreted this as an indication that the government has not been successful in winning the hearts of the people.


Apr 19, 2024 03:10 PM IST

Voting at 5 Thongju, 31 Khongman Zone in Imphal was halted due to allegations of irregularities and disturbance caused by some women. The polling officer subsequently closed the polling booth, as reported by the Imphal East DC.

Apr 19, 2024 03:01 PM IST

These are the voter turnouts as recorded in the states and union territories at 3 pm.

Apr 19, 2024 03:00 PM IST

Addressing a public rally in Baghpat, CM Yogi Adityanath says, “Today, voting for the first phase of the ‘festival of democracy’ is going on in the nation. There are some Lok Sabha seats where 50% of the voting has been done…We can witness people’s enthusiasm for PM Modi to be the Prime Minister again…PM Modi has resolved a lot of issues. When ‘Annadata’ farmers are given respect, then India will be respected, this is what PM Narendra Modi has done. He has given respect to the farmers…”


Apr 19, 2024 02:31 PM IST

Addressing a public rally in Damoh, PM Narendra Modi says, “This is an election to make India a big power in the world… When there is an atmosphere of war in the world, then a government working on a war footing is very important in India. In such a time, there should be a strong government and only the BJP government with full majority can do this.”

PM Narendra Modi further states, “Hamara ek padosi jo aatank ka supplier tha vo ab atta (flour) ki supply ke liye taras raha hai…”

“Aaj desh mein vo BJP sarkar hai jo na kisi se dabti hai aur na hi kisi ke saamne jhukti hain’. Our principle is nation first. India should get cheap oil, hence we took the decision in the interest of the country…Today, the condition of many countries in the world is very bad, many countries are going bankrupt…” he added.

“Now we are also exporting BrahMos missile. The first batch of this missile is going to the Philippines today. I congratulate all the countrymen on this, ” PM Modi said.

Apr 19, 2024 02:12 PM IST

Congress MP and candidate from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Kuldeep Rai Sharma casts his vote at a polling booth in Port Blair. BJP has fielded Bishnu Pada Ray here.

“I feel great. The power of a single vote of the people – candidates win or lose with one vote. Victory or loss of each candidate plays an important role in forming the government in the country…Public is God. With the work I have done in the last 28 years, I believe that the public will once against think and vote,” he stated.


Apr 19, 2024 01:40 PM IST

Arunachal Pradesh records 37.53% voter turnout till 1 pm, Sikkim 36.88%.

Apr 19, 2024 01:36 PM IST

As the first phase of voting progresses in Assam, many voters are utilizing ferry services from Majuli Island to Jorhat to cast their votes.

A voter Surjit Bharal says, “I live in Guwahati. From Majuli to here I used my car and by boat, I will go to Majuli and from there, I have to make a visit of 35 km, which is my voting destination. Everybody knows why I have come here…”


Apr 19, 2024 01:27 PM IST

Iqra Hasan, the Samajwadi Party candidate from Kairana Lok Sabha, casts her vote at a polling booth in Kairana Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has fielded Sripal Singh from this set and BJP fielded Pradeep Kumar.


Apr 19, 2024 01:21 PM IST

Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Admiral DK Joshi (Rtd) cast his vote at a polling booth in Port Blair today.

“I have given a message that voting is not just a right but also a responsibility. I would also like to appeal to all the eligible voters of Andaman and Nicobar to carry out their duty today…” he stated.

Apr 19, 2024 01:00 PM IST

Northeast states record high voter turnout, Tripura leads with 53 percent turnout at 1 pm.

Apr 19, 2024 12:59 PM IST

Actor Suriya Sivakumar arrives at a polling booth in Chennai to cast his vote for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. 


Apr 19, 2024 12:56 PM IST

Chief Secretary of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Keshav Chandra cast his vote at a polling booth in Port Blair today.

“I have given the message that voting is not just a right but a responsibility too. I would like to appeal all eligible voters of Andaman & Nicobar Islands to carry out their duty today…” he stated.


Apr 19, 2024 12:52 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, “Today I have filed my nomination from the Gandhinagar seat. It is a matter of pride for me that this seat was represented by LK Advani, Atal ji and the seat where Narendra Modi himself is a voter. I have been an MLA, MP from this seat for 30 years. The people of this region have given me immense love…”


Apr 19, 2024 12:50 PM IST

During a public gathering in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that the Congress, SP, and BSP are the primary sources of issues in India, while the BJP offers solutions. He highlighted the BJP’s decision to abrogate Article 370, which he believes has significantly reduced terrorist activities. He claimed that the lack of blasts or terrorist incidents indicates that terrorists and their supporters in Pakistan understand the consequences of their actions.


Apr 19, 2024 12:40 PM IST

After voting, Yog Guru Baba Ramdev expressed his sentiments, stating, “My vote is dedicated to India. It is a vote for a healthier, drug-free nation and a brighter educational future for our youth. I urge everyone to step out and vote. A 100% voter turnout is essential for a robust, transparent democracy.”


Apr 19, 2024 12:34 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah files his nomination from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel is also present. Congress has fielded its party secretary Sonal Patel from Gandhinagar.

Apr 19, 2024 12:30 PM IST

Gunfire broke out at a polling station in Thamanpokpi, located under Moirang AC in Bishnupur district. Vandalism at a polling station under Thongju AC in Imphal East. EVMs were vandalised.

Both these incidents are in Inner Manipur

Apr 19, 2024 12:28 PM IST

Apr 19, 2024 12:24 PM IST

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay casts his vote at a polling booth in Neelankarai, Chennai.

Apr 19, 2024 12:18 PM IST

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan says, “I think that the wave is absolutely one side in Jamui and I can say it with a guarantee that we are going to win seats here with a huge margin. The same can be seen in the remaining seats of Bigar. No big leader from the INDI alliance was seen campaigning doe the elections…So we are extremely confident that we are winning all 4 seats of Bihar in the first phase…”


Apr 19, 2024 12:15 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, “The world’s largest democracy is going for the polls and we are the oldest democracy as well. We also have the youngest population in the world and the youth today can decide the fate. For the first-time voters, I want to say please come out in large numbers and vote. I am sure you all want the continuity and the positivity and the stability in the country. People want a strong leadership, able leadership and they have seen how the country has progressed in the last ten years…”

Apr 19, 2024 12:08 PM IST

Congress Candidate from Cooch Behar Piya Roy Chowdhury casts her vote. BJP has fielded Union Minister Nisith Pramanik from Cooch Behar constituency.

Apr 19, 2024 12:06 PM IST

Comedian & Actor Yogi Babu casts his vote at a polling booth in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Apr 19, 2024 12:03 PM IST

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma cast his vote at a polling booth in Chawlhhmun, Aizawl today.

Apr 19, 2024 12:00 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is about to submit his nomination from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

The Congress has nominated its party secretary, Sonal Patel, to contest from Gandhinagar.

Apr 19, 2024 11:47 AM IST

Nagaland minister Temjen Imna Along says “Today is a very important day for Nagaland and the entire country as the first phase of voting for Lok Sabha elections has started today. Every citizen should vote to make our nation into ‘Viksit Bharat’ under the leadership of PM Modi…We need to come out and cast our vote in favour of the vision that today’s Bharat has for a ‘Viksit Bharat’…”

Apr 19, 2024 11:44 AM IST

amil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and his wife Lakshmi cast their vote at a polling booth in Chennai.

Apr 19, 2024 11:42 AM IST

Actress Trisha Krishnan casts her vote at a polling booth in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Apr 19, 2024 11:39 AM IST

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit casts his vote at a polling booth in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Apr 19, 2024 11:36 AM IST

“Congress shehzada mocked my Dwarka pooja for vote bank politics”: PM Modi takes dig at Rahul Gandhi.

Apr 19, 2024 11:33 AM IST

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole casts his vote at a pooling station in Bhandara.

Apr 19, 2024 11:27 AM IST

NCP-SCP candidate Mohammed Faizal casts his vote at a polling station in Andrott, Lakshadweep.

Yusuf TP is contesting from the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, while Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed is the Congress candidate.

Apr 19, 2024 11:22 AM IST

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio casts his vote at a polling booth in Kohima.

Apr 19, 2024 11:15 AM IST

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma casts his vote at a polling booth in Tura, West Garo Hills.

Apr 19, 2024 11:10 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and his wife Amruta Fadnavis cast their votes at a polling booth in Nagpur.

Apr 19, 2024 11:12 AM IST

Congress candidate from Bastar, Kawasi Lakhma cast his vote at a polling booth here. BJP has fielded Mahesh Kashyap from here.

Apr 19, 2024 11:08 AM IST

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP’s candidate from the Vidisha Lok Sabha seat, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, conducts a religious ceremony at his residence before submitting his nomination papers today.

Apr 19, 2024 11:05 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma urges all voters in Bastar Parliamentary constituency to participate in the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

Apr 19, 2024 11:03 AM IST

These are the voter turnouts as recorded in the states and union territories at 11 am.

Apr 19, 2024 11:00 AM IST

Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin along with his wife casts his vote at a polling booth in Chennai.

Apr 19, 2024 10:55 AM IST

World’s smallest living woman, Jyoti Amge cast her vote at a polling booth in Nagpur today.

Apr 19, 2024 10:49 AM IST

While addressing a public rally in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says “The people here are also getting the benefit of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana and Mudra Yojana of the BJP government. What has happened in the last 10 years of the Modi government is just a trailer. Now, we have to take Uttar Pradesh and the country much further…”

Apr 19, 2024 10:48 AM IST

While addressing a public rally in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says “Earlier governments in our country kept cheating SC/ST and OBC in the name of social justice. The dream that Jyotiba Phule had, the dream that Baba Saheb Ambedkar had, the dream which Chaudhary Charan Singh had, now Modi is fulfilling that dream of social justice…”

Apr 19, 2024 10:47 AM IST

BJP national president JP Nadda says, “Today is the first phase of voting for the Lok Sabha elections. My humble request to all of you is that you all should participate in this great festival… Your every vote is going to be against corruption, against ‘parivarvad’ and appeasement…We know that your every vote will strengthen the villages, empower women, give wings to the aspirations of the youth and contribute to the farmers moving forward with dignity… I also want to say that your vote will fulfil the resolve of a safe India, a prosperous India and a developed India and for this, it is necessary for all of you to vote and ensure your participation in this election.”

Apr 19, 2024 10:46 AM IST

Volunteers are assisting wheelchair-bound voters at a polling booth in Andrott, Lakshadweep.

Apr 19, 2024 10:44 AM IST

While addressing a public rally in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says “BJP is moving ahead with a big vision and big goals for the villages and the poor. But the entire energy of the people of the INDI alliance is spent in making the villages and rural areas backwards. Areas like Amroha and Western Uttar Pradesh have suffered the biggest loss due to this mentality…The BJP government is building textile parks to promote the textile industry in the country. The garment industry of Amroha will also benefit from this. This will create more and more employment…”

Apr 19, 2024 10:42 AM IST

Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari casts her vote at a polling booth in Jaipur

Apr 19, 2024 10:40 AM IST

Bride Radhika Sharma says, “…Yesterday our wedding ceremony took place and today after farewell rituals, I told my husband that we must cast our votes…I will convey to everyone that they must not waste their votes…”

Actor Vijay Sethupathi casts his vote at a polling booth in Chennai

Apr 19, 2024 10:30 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh offers prayers at Mahakali Temple in Sangareddy, Telangana.

Apr 19, 2024 10:25 AM IST

DMK candidate from Perambalur, K.N. Arun Nehru cast his vote at a polling booth in Kanakiliyanallur, Tiruchirappalli district.

Apr 19, 2024 10:23 AM IST

Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan casts his vote at a polling booth in Koyambedu, Chennai. Although MNM is not contesting the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the party supported and campaigned for DMK.

Apr 19, 2024 10:20 AM IST

Actor Dhanush arrives at a polling booth in Alwarpet, Chennai to cast his vote for the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

Apr 19, 2024 10:19 AM IST

NCP leader Praful Patel cast his vote for the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, at a polling booth in Gondia, Maharashtra.

Apr 19, 2024 10:17 AM IST

Tripura CM Manik Saha says, “Feels great after voting. Everyone should vote and a government which thinks about development should come to power. People are coming to vote and elections should be conducted peacefully…”

Apr 19, 2024 10:15 AM IST

Former Bihar CM and BJP candidate from Gaya Lok Sabha seat Jitan Ram Manjhi says, “…Some primary issues are clear, North Bihar that is often battered by flood…South Bihar suffers drought; we want South Bihar to get permanent relief from drought and flood…Corridor of Budh and Vishnu should be built in Gaya…” Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi is contesting from the Gaya Lok Sabha seat.

Apr 19, 2024 10:12 AM IST

Tripura CM Manik Saha casts his vote at a polling booth in Agartala.

Apr 19, 2024 10:10 AM IST

Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule casts his vote for the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at Koradi Gram panchayat office polling booth.

Apr 19, 2024 10:09 AM IST

NCP leader Praful Patel cast his vote for the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, at a polling booth in Gondia, Maharashtra.

Apr 19, 2024 10:08 AM IST

Anil Baluni, the BJP candidate from Pauri Garhwal constituency, casts his vote at a polling booth in Pauri Garhwal. Ganesh Godiyal, the former chief of the Pradesh Congress Committee, is contesting from this seat for the Congress. The BJP has won this seat in the last two consecutive parliamentary elections, in 2014 and 2019.

Apr 19, 2024 10:05 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi urges people to vote to “strengthen democracy.”

Apr 19, 2024 10:02 AM IST

Actor and MNM chief Kamal Haasan arrives at a polling booth in Koyambedu, Chennai, to cast his vote. Although Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) is not contesting the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the party supported and campaigned for DMK.

Apr 19, 2024 10:00 AM IST

NPP MP and Tura candidate Agatha Sangma stands in line outside a polling station in Walbakgre, waiting for her turn to vote.

“I am hopeful that the voter turnout in Meghalaya will be good. The number of people gathered here shows that they want to elect their political representative according to their choice. It is a trend in Garo Hills that women’s participation is higher in comparison with men…People will keep development and peace in their minds while casting their votes…” she stated.

Apr 19, 2024 9:57 AM IST

Arunachal Pradesh records 6.44% voter turnout till 9 am, Sikkim 7.90% in the State Assembly Election 2024.

Apr 19, 2024 9:55 AM IST

Voter turnout till 9 am for phase 1 of polling:

Apr 19, 2024 9:47 AM IST

TMC candidate Nirmal Chandra Roy, contesting from the Jalpaiguri Lok Sabha constituency, voted at a polling station in Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri.

Roy stated, “I will appeal to the people to cast their votes peacefully and maintain law and order…”

Apr 19, 2024 9:45 AM IST

Yog guru Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved’s Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna cast their votes at a polling booth in Haridwar

Apr 19, 2024 9:41 AM IST

DMK MP Tiruchi N Siva says, “… Polling is very peaceful and we are very hopeful that the INDIA alliance will win and we will form the government. As far as Tamil Nadu is concerned, as we have told you during the campaign itself, all 40 seats will be in our favour. This time 40 out of 40 seats is our hope and it will turn into reality.”

Apr 19, 2024 9:41 AM IST

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam casts his vote in Theni, says BJP alliance will win in Tamil Nadu.

Apr 19, 2024 9:40 AM IST

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu says “Today is the mega festival of democracy and voting for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections is underway. I expect that the number of voters this year will surpass the number of voters in 2019. BJP is going to make history in the state. We will also win both Lok Sabha seats. In the previous election, BJP got 41 seats and we hope that this time BJP will get 60 out of 60 seats…”

Apr 19, 2024 9:40 AM IST

DMK MP Tiruchi N Siva casts his vote at a polling booth in Trichy, Tamil Nadu.

Apr 19, 2024 9:39 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Nagpur, Nitin Gadkari, expressed, “Today, we are celebrating the festival of democracy. Everyone should vote, as this is not just our fundamental right but also our duty. You can vote for anyone, but casting your vote is crucial…I am 101% confident that I will win by a good margin.”

Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has nominated Congress leader Vikas Thakre as the candidate against him.

Apr 19, 2024 9:37 AM IST

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

Apr 19, 2024 9:35 AM IST

Rajasthan Minister and BJP leader Rajyavardhan Rathore casts his vote at a polling booth in Jaipur.

Apr 19, 2024 9:32 AM IST

After casting his vote for the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Khatima, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says “I have appealed to everyone to cast their votes and participate in the biggest festival of democracy. Everyone should vote for a strong India, the safety of our borders, the upliftment of the poor and the development of the country…We all have to vote to ensure that PM Modi becomes the Prime Minister for the third time…”

Apr 19, 2024 9:30 AM IST

The first phase of polling kicks off, speaking on security arrangements, SSP Moradabad Hemraj Meena says, “The preparations are done; our policemen and polling officers have reached the concerned place. Since MCC was announced we began preparing and taking preventive actions…63 inspectors have been deployed here…4376 head-constables and constables have been deployed for election work; 2790 home guards are also deployed…We are looking closely at whoever is coming to vote, they must exercise that. We have kept a close eye on anyone who tries to affect polling….”

Apr 19, 2024 9:29 AM IST

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev casts his vote for the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

Apr 19, 2024 9:27 AM IST

Congress candidate from Udhampur, Chaudhary Lal Singh, voted in the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at polling booth number 63 in Kathua.

Apr 19, 2024 9:26 AM IST

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

Apr 19, 2024 9:25 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Muzaffarnagar, Sanjeev Balyan, along with his wife Sunita Balyan, cast their votes at a polling booth in Kutbi Kutba.

He is up against SP’s Harendra Singh Malik and BSP’s Dara Singh Prajapati in this constituency.

Apr 19, 2024 9:22 AM IST

Former Tamil Nadu CM and candidate from Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency, O Panneerselvam, displayed his inked finger after voting in the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Theni.

O. Panneerselvam is contesting as an Independent candidate backed by the BJP-led NDA. Jayaperumal from AIADMK, K Navaskani from Indian Union Muslim League, and Chandraprabha from Naam Tamilar Katchi are the prominent candidates for this seat.

Apr 19, 2024 9:20 AM IST

Former Tamil Nadu CM and Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency candidate O Panneerselvam says, “The BJP alliance will definitely win. There is a BJP wave across the country. AIADMK will come back to me…”

Apr 19, 2024 9:15 AM IST

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, accompanied by his mother and wife, voted for the first phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at a polling station in Khatima.

Apr 19, 2024 9:13 AM IST

DMK leader Kanimozhi says, “In Tamil Nadu, I do not even think they (BJP) will come to the second place. The fight is clearly between DMK and AIADMK. BJP does not find space here…In Tamil Nadu, INDIA alliance will get 39 seats and 1 seat in Puducherry…”

Apr 19, 2024 9:12 AM IST

Three generations, Prabha Sharma, her daughter Preeti Kaushik, and granddaughters Shamita Kaushik and Sakshi Kaushik, cast their votes together at a polling booth in Dehradun today.

Apr 19, 2024 9:10 AM IST

A newly-married couple voted for the general elections today, at a polling booth in Pauri Garhwal today.

Apr 19, 2024 9:07 AM IST

Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Haridwar, Trivendra Singh Rawat, voted along with his family at a polling booth in Dehradun today.

Congress has fielded Virendra Rawat, son of former Uttarakhand CM and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat, in this constituency.

Apr 19, 2024 9:04 AM IST

As the first phase of polling begins, Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary stated, “Polling is taking place on the four Lok Sabha seats in Bihar regarding that I want to make a special request from the voters to cast their votes on ‘development, development and development.’ With the progressive work done by PM Modi in the last 10 years and the fight that he (PM) picked up against corruption, therefore common people have to rise above caste and religion and vote for PM Modi. People of Bihar are quite smart, they know very well whom to give the mandate and this time 40/40 seats will be accorded to BJP by them (people)….”

Apr 19, 2024 9:03 AM IST

Former Tamil Nadu CM and candidate from Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency, O Panneerselvam, voted at a polling booth in Theni.

Apr 19, 2024 9:00 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the Purnagiri temple in Khatima to offer prayers before casting his vote today, as all five Parliamentary constituencies are going to polls.

Apr 19, 2024 8:59 AM IST

Puducherry CM N. Rangasamy cast his vote at a polling booth in Delarshpet, Puducherry.

Congress candidate V Vaithilingam and BJP’s A Namassivayam are contesting for the Lok Sabha seat of Puducherry in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

Apr 19, 2024 8:53 AM IST

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami arrived at a polling station in Khatima to cast his vote for the first phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

Apr 19, 2024 8:53 AM IST

Puducherry CM N. Rangasamy rode a motorcycle to a polling booth in Delarshpet, Puducherry, to cast his vote.

Apr 19, 2024 8:52 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Bikaner Lok Sabha seat, Arjun Ram Meghwal, voted at a polling station in Bikaner.

He expressed, “It is a big day, I would like to appeal to everyone to cast their votes…”

Apr 19, 2024 8:51 AM IST

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma says, “There is great enthusiasm…I would like to appeal to you today that this is a festival of democracy – do cast your vote. Your votes will strengthen our democracy, our country…I would like to tell you that Rajasthan will repeat the history of 2014 and 2019 – I am confident.”

Apr 19, 2024 8:50 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin shows his inked finger after voting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Chennai.

Stalin stated, “I am proud to cast my vote. All voters should vote.”

Apr 19, 2024 8:47 AM IST

Congress MP and candidate from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat, Gaurav Gogoi says “I want every Indian citizen should use their right and cast their votes to save the democracy of the country…”

Apr 19, 2024 8:46 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency, Sarbananda Sonowal says, “…We are seeing a lot of public participation this time, so I think the public is happy. PM Modi has worked to bring change in people’s lives. People need employment and development, PM Modi has done everything…”

Apr 19, 2024 8:45 AM IST

Congress MP and candidate from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat, Gaurav Gogoi casts his vote at a polling booth in Jorhat, Assam.

Apr 19, 2024 8:44 AM IST

Tamil Nadu CM and DMK chief MK Stalin casts his vote at a polling booth in Chennai.

Apr 19, 2024 8:42 AM IST

As the first phase of polling begins, Chief Electoral Officer Pradeep Kumar Jha stated, “…Today all the polling stations where we were supposed to have the elections 2107 locations, the voting has started. Everything is going normal, people are coming out in large numbers. The morning shows the day, so the initial trends indicate that we are going to have a high voting percentage. People deployed for polling duty have been reporting that things are normal…nothing untoward has been reported so far. I appeal to the voters that they should come out in large numbers to cast their votes and make them a part of a democratic exercise…”

Apr 19, 2024 8:40 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency, Sarbananda Sonowal, voted at a polling station in Dibrugarh.

Lurinjyoti Gogoi, the president of Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), is the opposition’s candidate for this seat.

Apr 19, 2024 8:37 AM IST

Rajasthan Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore says “The message is that it is voters build a nation and this election is not a small election. It is an election of the largest democracy in the world. It is the country that is the fifth largest economy in the world and will soon become the third largest economy. It is a decisive election, that is going to make us a developed country with ‘Modi Guarantee’…”

Apr 19, 2024 8:35 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin arrived at a polling booth in Chennai to cast his vote in the first phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

Apr 19, 2024 8:34 AM IST

“Every vote of yours has power to create secure, developed, and self-reliant India”: Amit Shah.

Apr 19, 2024 8:33 AM IST

BJP candidate from Pauri Garhwal constituency Anil Baluni says, “…Congress is not going to get even 30 seats in this election and it is going to drop to its lowest level in this election.”

Apr 19, 2024 8:32 AM IST

Regarding DMK’s allegation that BJP is distributing money in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu BJP chief and the party’s candidate from the Coimbatore constituency stated, “…I am running this election as a matter of principle…Their Intelligence, Tamil Nadu Police, DMK, AIADMK – what they are doing in politics, everybody is seeing. They are spending more than Rs 1000 Crores in Coimbatore. If they can bring one voter and make them stand in front of the media and say that some BJP guy tried to influence them, I will leave politics the same day…I am challenging the Dravidian party, you bring one voter and make them stand in front of the media.”

Apr 19, 2024 8:31 AM IST

On the first phase of voting, Samajwadi Party leader ST Hasan emphasized, “This is the festival of democracy in which people cast their vote… Casting votes are required to save democracy and the Constitution…The kind of ‘jumle’ they (BJP) provide and messages they deliver to fool people…”

Regarding PM Modi’s rally today, he further stated, “…Election Commission should take cognizance of the matter. I believe that this is not justified for free and fair elections.”

SP MP Dr. ST Hasan is contesting from the Moradabad Lok Sabha seat.

Apr 19, 2024 8:30 AM IST

K Annamalai, Tamil Nadu BJP chief and the party’s candidate from the Coimbatore constituency, expressed confidence, stating, “People of Tamil Nadu are with PM Modi. We are confident, our party is strong and the people are with us and June 4 will be a historic result for NDA… In Karnataka, we are expecting a clean sweep this time. BJP will be the number-one party in Telangana… Tamil Nadu this time will deliver a very big resounding result, an increase in vote share… Dravidian politics time is over…”

Apr 19, 2024 8:29 AM IST

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma displayed his inked finger after voting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Apr 19, 2024 8:28 AM IST

L Murugan stated, “I urge the voters to come forward and cast their vote for Viksit Bharat, a developed nation and corruption-free nation. So, I appeal to the first-time votes, women and all voters to come forward to vote 100%…”

Apr 19, 2024 8:26 AM IST

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says “…’Pehle matdaan phir jalpaan’…Today is the mega festival of democracy. I appeal to everyone to cast their votes and choose a good government. Under the leadership of PM Modi, India has seen new heights in the last 10 years and our country has got global recognition…PM Modi wants to create a strong India and a strong Uttarakhand…”

Apr 19, 2024 8:24 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Nilgiris, L Murugan, voted at a polling station in Koyambedu, Chennai.

The DMK has nominated A Raja for the constituency, while AIADMK’s D. Lokesh Tamilselvan is also contesting from here.

Apr 19, 2024 8:21 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP candidate for the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha constituency, Sarbananda Sonowal, expressed, “People will enthusiastically participate in this voting process… Congress should introspect its situation, as they are likely to secure fewer seats than in the past…”

Apr 19, 2024 8:19 AM IST

Actor Rajnikanth casts his vote at a polling booth in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Apr 19, 2024 8:18 AM IST

Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, the BJP candidate for South Chennai, expressed her joy at casting her vote, stating, “I am very happy to cast my vote… I appeal to all citizens to come and vote as it is our right. This is a holiday for voting… My second appeal to first-time voters is that they might feel hesitant, but come to the polling booth because you have the democratic right to choose your MP… so, come to the booth and vote…”

Contesting from the South Chennai Lok Sabha seat are DMK’s T Sumathy and AIADMK’s J. Jayavardhan.

Apr 19, 2024 8:14 AM IST

Anil Baluni, the BJP candidate from the Pauri Garhwal constituency, remarked, “It is the biggest festival of the world’s largest democracy and today is the day of voting… There is no competition anywhere. In my lifetime I have not seen such a one-sided election. All the people have made up their minds ‘Abki baar 400 paar.”

The Congress has nominated its party leader Ganesh Godiyal for this seat.

Apr 19, 2024 8:10 AM IST

Former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath displays his inked finger after voting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

His son, Congress leader Nakul Nath, is contesting from the Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat.

Apr 19, 2024 8:08 AM IST

BJP candidate Anil Baluni from the Pauri Garhwal constituency offered prayers at the Kandoliya Devta temple before casting his vote.

The Congress has nominated its former Pradesh Congress Committee chief Ganesh Godiyal for this seat. The BJP has won the seat in the last two consecutive parliamentary elections, in 2014 and 2019.

Apr 19, 2024 8:07 AM IST

Nakul Nath, the Congress candidate for the Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat and son of former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath, stated…, “I have full faith in that people of Chhindwara that they will stand with the truth. We have worked for the people of Chhindwara for 44 years. I have full confidence that the people will bless us…”

Apr 19, 2024 8:06 AM IST

Ganesh Godiyal, the Congress candidate from the Garhwal Lok Sabha seat, voted alongside his family in Pauri Garhwal.

He is being challenged by BJP’s Anil Baluni in the constituency.

Apr 19, 2024 8:04 AM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP chief and the party’s candidate from the Coimbatore constituency, K Annamalai, voted at a polling booth in Uthupatti, Karur.

He is up against DMK’s Ganapathy P. Rajkumar in the constituency.

Apr 19, 2024 8:02 AM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP chief and the party’s candidate from the Coimbatore constituency, K Annamalai, displayed his inked finger after casting his vote in the first phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

The DMK has nominated its party leader Ganapathy P Rajkumar for this seat, while the AIADMK has fielded Singai Ramachandran.

Apr 19, 2024 8:00 AM IST

Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath expressed his unwavering trust in the people of Chhindwara, stating, “I have full faith in the people of Chhindwara. They are the witness of the work we have done.”

His son, Congress leader Nakul Nath, is contesting from the Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat.

Apr 19, 2024 7:57 AM IST

Congress MP and candidate from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat, Gaurav Gogoi says “It is an important day today and I appeal to everyone to come out of their houses and cast their votes to save the democracy and the culture of the country…”

Apr 19, 2024 7:54 AM IST

Former Governor and BJP candidate for the Chennai South Lok Sabha constituency, Tamilisai Soundararajan, appealed, “I appeal to all brothers, sisters, elders to please come and vote. Don’t give away your democratic right. Take a selfie and motivate others…”

The DMK has fielded its sitting MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian from this seat.

Apr 19, 2024 7:51 AM IST

Volunteers at a polling station in Sikkim, Soreng aids a senior citizen and a voter with a leg injury. The state is conducting the first phase of the Lok Sabha Election 2024 and State Assembly Elections concurrently today.

Apr 19, 2024 7:49 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP candidate from the Bikaner Lok Sabha seat, Arjun Ram Meghwal, leaves his residence to participate in the voting for the Lok Sabha elections.

Apr 19, 2024 7:46 AM IST

Arjun Ram Meghwal, the BJP candidate from the Bikaner Lok Sabha seat and Union Minister, described the election day as a celebration of democracy. He highlighted that voting is taking place for a total of 102 seats nationwide and 12 seats in Rajasthan, including Bikaner. Meghwal expressed his belief that today’s voting will establish a strong foundation for a developed India.

“It is the festival of democracy today. Voting will be done today on a total of 102 seats in the country and 12 seats in Rajasthan including the Bikaner Lok Sabha seat. Today, a strong foundation of ‘Viksit Bharat’ will be laid…” he said.

Apr 19, 2024 7:43 AM IST

Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath, expressed his confidence, stating, “I have full faith in the people of Chhindwara. I have full hope that they will stand by the truth.”

His son, Congress leader Nakul Nath, is contesting from the Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat.

Apr 19, 2024 7:40 AM IST

Actor Ajith Kumar arrives at a polling Booth in Thiruvanmiyur to cast his vote in the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

Apr 19, 2024 7:35 AM IST

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…”

Apr 19, 2024 7:31 AM IST

Karti Chidambaram, the Congress candidate for the Sivaganga constituency, expressed, “People are very unhappy with the BJP-led central government and people will vote out the BJP government and they will overwhelmingly vote for the INDIA alliance in Tamil Nadu…”

Apr 19, 2024 7:24 AM IST

After voting in Tamil Nadu, Congress leader P Chidambaram expressed his satisfaction, stating, “I am very happy and proud that I have been able to cast my vote in the Lok Sabha elections. As far as Tamil Nadu is concerned, I am absolutely confident that the INDIA group will win all 39 Parliamentary seats in Tamil Nadu…This is the first phase of elections, there are seven phases…Today all of Tamil Nadu votes and I am absolutely confident that we will win all seats.”

Apr 19, 2024 7:14 AM IST

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat shows his inked finger after casting his vote in the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. 

Apr 19, 2024 7:06 AM IST

Inaugurating Phase 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on X, “The 2024 Lok Sabha elections begin today! With 102 seats in 21 States and UTs going to the polls, I encourage all voters in these constituencies to cast their votes in large numbers. I especially urge the youth and first-time voters to participate actively. Remember, every vote is crucial, and every voice is significant!”

Apr 19, 2024 7:03 AM IST

Voting for the first phase of the 2023 Lok Sabha elections began at 7 am today in 21 states and Union Territories.

Apr 19, 2024 6:55 AM IST

The first phase of voting for the Lok Sabha elections in 21 states is about to begin shortly.

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