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PM Modi Prioritizes Odisha’s Future Over Personal Ties With Patnaik

May 28, 2024, 11:17 am

As India’s Lok Sabha elections approach their climax, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed confidence in his party’s prospects, both nationally and in the state of Odisha, where simultaneous assembly elections are underway.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Prime Minister Modi addressed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) decision not to form an alliance with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in Odisha. Despite acknowledging a positive rapport with Patnaik, PM Modi emphasized prioritizing Odisha’s welfare over personal relationships.

“In politics, relationships between leaders should be amicable. However, the question arises: should I maintain personal relations or focus on Odisha’s future? I have chosen to dedicate myself to Odisha’s bright future. If sacrificing personal relations is necessary for that, I am willing to do so,” PM Modi stated.

Highlighting concerns over the governance in Odisha, PM Modi criticized the current administration, alleging a monopolization of power by a select group, hindering the state’s progress. He reiterated his commitment to ensuring Odisha’s development and identity.

PM Modi also made bold predictions about the BJP’s performance in Odisha, asserting that a BJP Chief Minister would be sworn in on June 10, signalling a significant political shift in the state. Turning his attention to West Bengal, PM Modi projected the BJP’s dominance in the forthcoming elections, citing growing support for the party and indicating a challenging scenario for the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). He denounced reported incidents of violence and intimidation against BJP workers in the state, underscoring the public’s resilient response.

Moreover, PM Modi reiterated his vision for a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) as his primary agenda if re-elected, emphasizing the importance of national progress and prosperity.

With the election fervor reaching its peak, PM Modi’s remarks underscore the BJP’s strategic focus on expanding its political footprint and realizing its vision of a transformed India.

Sitaram Yechury: INDIA Bloc Set to Win Over 300 Lok Sabha Seats

May 25, 2024, 5:27 pm

Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury cast his vote in the national capital during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections on Saturday. He later predicted that the INDIA bloc would secure around 300 seats. He said people of the country and “India that is Bharat” will win.

Communist Party of India General Secretary Sitaram Yechury cast his vote in the national capital during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections on Saturday. He urged voters to “save the country, the democracy, the Constitution” and to combat “poisonous communal polarization.”

Yechury accused Prime Minister Modi of intensifying communal polarization through his speeches and criticized the Election Commission for not taking action. He confidently predicted that the INDIA bloc would win more than 300 seats.

The CPI-M is part of the INDIA bloc, which includes several parties opposed to the BJP-led NDA. Voting is underway in all seven Lok Sabha constituencies in the national capital, with voters forming queues early in the morning to avoid the afternoon heat.

Polling is taking place in New Delhi, North East Delhi, East Delhi, West Delhi, South Delhi, North West Delhi, and Chandni Chowk constituencies. Of the 58 Lok Sabha seats being contested in the sixth phase, 14 are in Uttar Pradesh, 10 in Haryana, eight each in West Bengal and Bihar, seven in Delhi, six in Odisha, four in Jharkhand, and one in Jammu and Kashmir.

LS Polls 2024: Mahavir Singh Phogat Casts Vote In Haryana

May 25, 2024, 4:58 pm

Dronacharya awardee and wrestling coach Mahavir Singh Phogat cast his vote during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha election in Haryana‘s Charkhi Dadri on Saturday.

Speaking to ANI, Mahavir Singh appealed to the voters to cast votes in large numbers.
“It feels good to cast our vote. I appeal to all the voters to cast their votes in large numbers…,” Mahavir Singh said.

Former Indian cricket players MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev, and Gautam Gambhir all cast ballots in their respective seats earlier in the day.
In this sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, voting is being conducted in 58 constituencies.
Ambala, Bhiwani-Mahendragarh, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Rohtak, Sirsa, and Sonipat are the 10 Lok Sabha seats of Haryana.

In the state, 20,031 voting places have been established. Among them are 219 auxiliary and 19,812 permanent polling places. 14,342 polling places are located in rural areas, compared to 5,470 in metropolitan areas.

In the sixth round of the general elections, more than 11.13 crore people can cast ballots to choose from 889 candidates, including two previous chief ministers. Mehbooba Mufti is the PDP candidate from Anantnag-Rajouri, and Manohar Lal Khattar is running as the BJP candidate from Karnal.

Eight seats in Bihar, all ten in Haryana, one in Jammu & Kashmir, four in Jharkhand, all seven in Delhi, six in Odisha, fourteen in Uttar Pradesh, and eight in West Bengal are up for election in the sixth round of the Lok Sabha polls.

Kamaljeet Sehrawat Votes, Confident of BJP Victory in LS Polls

May 25, 2024, 4:04 pm

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from West Delhi, Kamaljeet Sehrawat, cast her vote along with her family on Saturday during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Sehrawat expressed strong confidence in her victory, attributing it to Prime Minister Modi’s developmental efforts over the past decade.

“Today is a very important day. We have campaigned for 84 long days, including nukkad meetings, roadshows, rallies, and drawing room meetings. We are confident of winning these elections because we have connected with people on the ground. We have received immense blessings from people, largely due to the PM’s efforts over the last 10 years,” Sehrawat told ANI.

Addressing questions about the challenge posed by her opponent, Mahabal Mishra, Sehrawat emphasized her campaign’s focus on the BJP’s achievements and future agenda. “We are fighting these elections based on our 10-year report card and are further communicating our agenda for the next five years. We fight elections on our own merits and principles. We are confident of winning with a majority,” she stated.

Mahabal Mishra, formerly a Congress Party member, joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2022, adding another layer of competition in the West Delhi constituency. In the 2019 elections, BJP’s Parvesh Verma won the seat, with Mishra as the runner-up and AAP’s Balbir Jakhar in third place.

All seven Lok Sabha constituencies in Delhi, including New Delhi, North East Delhi, East Delhi, West Delhi, South Delhi, North West Delhi, and Chandni Chowk, are voting today.

The sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections encompasses 58 parliamentary constituencies across six states and two Union Territories (UTs). Voting began at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm, with those in line by the closing time still allowed to vote. As of 1 pm, the National Capital Territory of Delhi recorded a 34.37 percent voter turnout.

This election phase includes several high-profile constituencies such as Anantnag, Rajouri, Puri, and North East Delhi. Of the 58 seats, 14 are in Uttar Pradesh, 10 in Haryana, eight each in West Bengal and Bihar, seven in Delhi, six in Odisha, four in Jharkhand, and one in Jammu and Kashmir.

“Important Thing Is To Pick The Right People”: Kapil Dev After Casting Vote

May 25, 2024, 2:45 pm

After casting his vote during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha Election 2024 in Delhi on Saturday, former India cricketer Kapil Dev said it is important to pick the right candidate for their constituency.
Speaking to ANI after casting his vote, Kapil Dev said he feels happy that the people of India are under democracy.

“I feel very happy that we are under democracy. The important thing is to pick the right people for your constituency…What we can do is more important than what the government can do…,” Kapil said.

Former wrestler Babita Phogat and cricketer Gautam Gambhir also voted earlier in the day in their respective constituencies.

Amid strict security and preparations, voting for the sixth round of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections began early on Saturday morning across 58 parliamentary constituencies dispersed throughout six states and two Union Territories (UTs).
Voting opened at 7 a.m. and will run until 6 p.m. Those who were in line at closing time could still cast ballots.

The seven parliamentary constituencies in Delhi are Chandni Chowk, East Delhi, New Delhi, North East Delhi, North West Delhi, South Delhi, and West Delhi.
Over 11.13 crore voters will be exercising their franchise in the sixth phase of the general elections to decide the fate of 889 candidates including two former Chief Ministers – Manohar Lal Khattar contesting as the BJP candidate from Karnal and Mehbooba Mufti, the PDP nominee from Anantnag-Rajouri.

In the state, 20,031 voting places have been established. Among them are 219 auxiliary and 19,812 permanent polling places. 14,342 polling places are located in rural areas, and 5,470 polling places are located in metropolitan areas.

In the sixth phase of the general elections, more than 11.13 crore voters will cast ballots to choose between 889 candidates, including two former chief ministers: Mehbooba Mufti, the PDP nominee from Anantnag-Rajouri, and Manohar Lal Khattar, the BJP candidate from Karnal.

The sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls includes eight seats in Bihar, all 10 seats in Haryana, one seat in Jammu and Kashmir, four in Jharkhand, all seven seats in Delhi, six in Odisha, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, and eight in West Bengal.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Chief Of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan Urges Citizens To Exercise Their Democratic Rights

May 25, 2024, 2:33 pm

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, along with his wife Anupama Chauhan, exercised their democratic rights by casting their votes at a polling station in the national capital during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Following the casting of their votes, CDS Chauhan emphasized the importance of citizen participation in the electoral process, urging all eligible voters to exercise their franchise.

Meanwhile, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar also participated in the electoral process by casting his vote at a polling booth in Delhi. Kumar highlighted the efforts made to ensure inclusivity in the election process, expressing satisfaction with the turnout witnessed across various states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Tripura, Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

CEC Rajiv Kumar commended the enthusiasm and turnout observed across the nation during the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024, noting the positive feedback received regarding the arrangements made for the convenience of voters, such as the provision of fans, medical assistance, and drinking water.

The sixth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 encompasses significant constituencies, including eight seats in Bihar, all 10 seats in Haryana, one seat in Jammu and Kashmir, four in Jharkhand, all seven seats in Delhi, six in Odisha, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, and eight in West Bengal. Additionally, forty-two assembly constituencies in Odisha are also part of this phase, as the state conducts simultaneous assembly elections alongside the Lok Sabha polls.

‘TMC workers drove BJP polling agent from booth’ claims BJP’s Agnimitra Paul

May 25, 2024, 1:56 pm

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Lok Sabha from Medinipur, Agnimitra Paul, accused the West Bengal Police of arresting several party polling agents and forcibly removing one from the booth on voting day.

“They (TMC) have removed our polling agent. The TMC kidnapped him and took him away. When I received the information I came here. He was crying here. I have taken him inside and made him sit,” Paul stated to ANI on Saturday.

“At various places, our polling agents are not being allowed to sit. Yesterday night, the police has taken away several of our polling agents from their houses and also took them to court. At various places, we did not have a polling agent in the morning,” she added.

Paul also alleged that a West Bengal Police official was inside a polling booth and influencing voters.

“The West Bengal Police official was making people vote by standing next to the booth,” Paul mentioned.

Furthermore, the BJP leader was involved in a verbal altercation with a police official after her convoy was halted at Kismat Angua in Bonpura village in Medinipur.

“They are trying to slow down my movement. Bengal police are doing this. I have shown the permission that I have to the police but he was asking me why don’t I have the hard copy. I have the soft copy,” Paul expressed.

#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

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

The BJP replaced the incumbent MP of Medinipur, Dilip Ghosh, with the party’s state Mahila Morcha president, Agnimitra Paul, as its candidate for the Medinipur Lok Sabha seat.

Meanwhile, the TMC nominated actor-turned-politician June Maliah as its candidate. The CPI(M) and Congress selected Biplab Bhatta and Sambhunath Chattopadhyay respectively as their candidates.

Besides Medinipur, voting is underway at Tamluk, Kanthi, Ghatal, Jhargram, Purulia, Bankura, and Bishnupur constituencies in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections in the state on Saturday.

“Today, People Are Voting In The Favour Of Nation,” Says BJP Candidate Manoj Tiwari

May 25, 2024, 1:51 pm

As polling commenced in Delhi, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Manoj Tiwari from North East Delhi cast his vote during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections on Saturday.

Displaying his inked finger, Tiwari commented, “Today, people are voting in the favour of nation and country and they are voting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this cause.”

Addressing the challenges posed by opposition bloc INDIA’s candidate Kanhaiya Kumar, Tiwari criticized Kumar, stating that people who disparaged the national army, wished for terrorists like Afzal to emerge from every house, and celebrated the loss of paramilitary forces cannot be seen as a threat.

Tiwari remarked, “Opposition candidate Kanhaiya Kumar has shown his true identity by abusing our national army, reciting ‘har ghar Afzal niklega,’ and celebrating the loss of lives of our paramilitary forces against Naxalites in Chhattisgarh. People will not waste their votes on such leaders. This election is about choosing the Prime Minister of India, and Modi Ji resides in the hearts of the people. They will vote for the BJP and the nation. He quoted, ‘Vote Narendra Modi Ji Ko, Vote Desh Ko, Vote Kamal Ko.'”

When questioned about the impact of recent events in Delhi, such as the Swati Maliwal case and the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Tiwari responded, “The people who protect the corrupt and beat women in their homes with pride and dictatorship will be beaten by Delhi’s voters today. The voters will respond with their votes.”

Manoj Tiwari is the incumbent MP of North East Delhi, having won the seat in 2014 and 2019. In 2019, Kanhaiya Kumar ran as a Communist Party of India (CPI) candidate from Begusarai in Bihar, where he lost to Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Giriraj Singh. Kumar later joined Congress in 2021.

The Congress is contesting the Lok Sabha elections in alliance with the AAP in Delhi. Under the seat-sharing arrangement, Congress is contesting three seats while AAP has fielded candidates in four constituencies in Delhi.

The seven Lok Sabha constituencies in the capital are New Delhi, South Delhi, East Delhi, West Delhi, Chandni Chowk, North West, and North East Delhi.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: MS Dhoni Participates In Jharkhand Assembly Bypoll, Casts Vote At Alma Mater

May 25, 2024, 1:37 pm

In a civic duty demonstration, Former Indian Cricket Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni exercised his voting right in the by-poll for the Hatia assembly constituency on Tuesday.

#Jharkhand: Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni casts his vote at the Jawahar Vidya Mandir in Ranchi. #PollsWithAkashvani #GeneralElections2024 | #LokSabhaPolls | #LokSabhaElections | #ChunavKaParv | #DeshKaGarv pic.twitter.com/x7Woeh547I

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) May 25, 2024

Accompanied by his parents, Dhoni visited his alma mater, Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shaymli, to cast his vote, as reported by official sources. A substantial electorate of 4,02,181 individuals is eligible to vote across 425 polling stations. The poll features 29 candidates, including the brother of Union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahay, contesting the seat left vacant by the late Congress MLA Gopal Sharan Nath Shahdeo’s demise in 2010.

Kejriwal’s Sharp Reaction to Pakistani Minister’s Endorsement of Election Post: ‘Take Care of Your Country’

May 25, 2024, 1:36 pm

Critiquing the former Pakistani minister Fawad Hussain’s commentary on India’s general elections, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, remarked on the dire situation in Pakistan, advising Hussain to focus on his own country’s issues. Hussain, in response to Kejriwal’s voting post on X, expressed hopes for peace and harmony to prevail over hate and extremism.

Kejriwal retorted to Hussain’s sentiment, asserting that he and the people of India were fully capable of managing their internal affairs, dismissing the need for Hussain’s tweet. He underscored the challenging circumstances in Pakistan, urging Hussain to prioritize his own nation’s welfare. Kejriwal emphasized that India’s ongoing elections were an internal matter and stressed the country’s intolerance towards interference from prominent sponsors of terrorism.

Earlier in the day, Delhi CM Kejriwal, accompanied by his family, exercised their voting rights in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls. Post-voting, he articulated his vote as a stance against unemployment, inflation, and dictatorship. Kejriwal urged others to follow suit, highlighting his familial participation despite his mother’s illness preventing her from voting.

Simultaneously, voting proceeded across 58 parliamentary constituencies spanning six states and two Union Territories. Notably, all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi and all ten seats in Haryana witnessed active voting. The electoral battleground in Delhi featured a tense competition between AAP and Congress, jointly challenging BJP, which dominated the capital’s Lok Sabha seats in the past two elections. Congress contested on three seats, while AAP vied for four, both parties forming part of the INDIA bloc.

The culmination of the Lok Sabha elections is slated for June 1 after the seventh phase of polls, encompassing 57 constituencies. Results are scheduled for declaration on June 4.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 6: Congress Candidate Deepender Singh Hooda Votes In Rohtak

May 25, 2024, 1:27 pm

Congress candidate Deepender Singh Hooda cast his vote on Saturday at a polling station in his native village, Sanghi, in Rohtak. Hooda is contesting against BJP candidate and sitting MP Arvind Sharma for the Rohtak seat.

In a video post on X, Hooda stated,”Hello! I appeal to all the voters of Haryana to vote as much as possible along with your families! Your vote will strengthen the Constitution and democracy and will work to secure the future of the coming generations. Let’s do our duty to the country by voting! Thank you!”

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राम-राम जी!

मैं हरियाणा के सभी मतदाताओं से अपील करता हूँ कि आप सभी अपने परिवार सहित अधिक से अधिक मतदान करें! आपके द्वारा दिया गया वोट संविधान एवं लोकतंत्र को मजबूती प्रदान करेगा और आने वाली पीढ़ी के भविष्य को सुरक्षित करने का काम करेगा।

आइए मतदान करके देश के लिए अपना फर्ज जरूर… pic.twitter.com/HkeLUsN518

— Deepender S Hooda (@DeependerSHooda) May 25, 2024

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda also voted in Rohtak during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls. Bhupinder Hooda stated, “There is a wave in favour of Congress.” Additionally, Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala cast his vote at a polling center in Kaithal, Haryana.

In the 2019 election, Arvind Sharma narrowly defeated Deepender Singh Hooda by just 7,503 votes, with Sharma securing 573,845 votes and Hooda receiving 566,342 votes. Deepender Singh Hooda, who previously held the Rohtak seat for three terms (2005 bypoll, 2009, and 2014), is striving to reclaim his stronghold.

The Hooda family has a long-standing legacy in Rohtak. Deepender’s grandfather, Ranbir Singh Hooda, won the first two Lok Sabha elections in 1952 and 1957, and his father, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, defeated Chaudhury Devi Lal of the Janata Party. This legacy continued, with the third generation holding the seat until 2019.

In Haryana, the AAP and Congress have formed an alliance, while the BJP, which won all the seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, faces multi-cornered contests in several constituencies, including Hisar. Apart from the BJP and Congress, INLD and Jannayak Janata Party also have significant stakes in Haryana. The state will hold assembly elections a few months after the Lok Sabha elections.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 6: Kalpana Soren, Wife Of Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Votes In Ranchi

May 25, 2024, 1:10 pm

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren’s wife, Kalpana Soren, cast her vote in Ranchi during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha Elections on Saturday. She voted at the designated polling booth at St. Francis School in Ranchi, Jharkhand’s capital city.

After casting her vote, she urged voters to come out and exercise their franchise to protect democracy and the Constitution. “Today, I exercised my right to vote by participating in this great festival of elections for the massive victory of justice over injustice. An appeal to all of you is to reach your polling booth in large numbers and exercise your right to vote to protect democracy and the Constitution. If Hemant is there then there is courage. Jharkhand will not bow down, INDIA will not stop,” she said.

In a previous appeal to voters, Kalpana Soren mentioned the winds of change sweeping the country. “The winds of change that are blowing in the country have not happened due to the hard work of any leader or political party but due to the people. The people who are troubled by injustice, lies, exploitation and oppression are voting for their inclusive, bright and secure future. Today is the sixth phase of the total 7 phases of elections being held in the country. Today in Jharkhand too, the people of Giridih, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad and Ranchi Lok Sabha constituencies will vote for the massive victory of justice over injustice and to protect their rights,” she said.

Notably, the JMM is part of the INDIA bloc and is contesting elections in alliance with the Congress in Jharkhand and Odisha. From the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency, the JMM-Congress-led bloc has fielded Yashaswini Sahay, while the BJP-led NDA has fielded Sanjay Seth, who is seeking a second term.

Voting for the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections began on Saturday morning across 58 parliamentary constituencies spread over six states and two Union Territories (UTs), amid tight security and arrangements. The voting started at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm, with those in line by the closing time still allowed to vote.

According to Election Commission data, Jharkhand recorded a 27.80 percent voter turnout by 11 am. The four seats in Jharkhand undergoing elections in the sixth phase are Ranchi, Dhanbad, Giridih, and Jamshedpur. In 2019, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 12 seats in Jharkhand, with the BJP alone winning 11. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress secured one seat each.

The general elections are being held in seven phases, with the counting scheduled for June 4.

“Vote For Your Rights, Future Of Family,” Says Rahul Gandhi

May 25, 2024, 12:48 pm

Noting that people have rejected ‘falsehood, hate and misinformation’ in the first five phases of Lok Sabha polls and given priority to livelihood issues, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that vote will improve the lives of citizens and and protect the constitution.

Rahul Gandhi casted his vote in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections in national capital along with mother Sonia Gandhi, appeal people to come out in large numbers and vote for their rights and future of their family. Sonia Gandhi is the Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson.

In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said he and his mother have contributed to the festival of democracy by casting their votes.
“All of you also come out of your homes in large numbers and vote for your rights and the future of your family,” the Congress leader posted on X.

देशवासियों!

पहले पांच चरणों के मतदान में आपने झूठ, नफ़रत और दुष्प्रचार को नकार कर अपने जीवन से जुड़े ज़मीनी मुद्दों को प्राथमिकता दी है।

आज छठे चरण का मतदान है और आपका हर वोट सुनिश्चित करेगा कि:

– युवाओं के लिए 30 लाख खाली सरकारी पदों पर भर्ती और 1 लाख रुपए साल की पहली नौकरी… pic.twitter.com/TvcmqSwXj3

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 25, 2024

He shared a picture in which he and Sonia Gandhi are flashing their finger after casting their ballot.

Rahul Gandhi also talked about the promises in Congress manifesto.
“In the first five phases of voting, you have rejected lies, hatred, and misinformation and given priority to the ground-level issues related to your lives. Today is the 6th phase of polling and your every vote will ensure the start of the process of recruitment of 30 lakh vacant government posts for the youth and first job guarantee scheme of Rs 1 lakh per year. Your vote will ensure Rs 8,500 per month into the accounts of women from poor families. Farmers should be debt-free and should get fair MSP on their crops. Workers would get daily wages of Rs 400.”

After casting their vote the mother-son duo clicked a selfie outside the polling booth.

Voting is taking place across 58 parliamentary constituencies spread over six states and two Union Territories (UTs) in the sixth phase of polling.
Earlier the Congress leader Jairam Ramesh expressed confidence about the prospects of the INDIA alliance in the polls.
“Five phases of elections have been held..It became clear after the first 2 phases that “Dakshin mein BJP saaf aur Uttar mein half”, so the INDIA alliance will get a clear and decisive mandate on June 4 and the country will bid him (PM Modi) goodbye… I have full confidence that our alliance will win all seven seats in Delhi,” he said.
The sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls includes eight seats in Bihar, all 10 seats in Haryana, one seat in Jammu and Kashmir, four in Jharkhand, all seven seats in Delhi, six in Odisha, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, and eight in West Bengal. A total of 889 candidates are in the fray.

The BJP campaign has been bolstered by rallies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and other party leaders. Senior leaders of Congress have also held rallies in the national capital. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has been released on interim bail by the Supreme Court in the Delhi excise policy case, also sought votes for AAP and Congress candidates.

The Lok Sabha will be completed on June 1 after the seventh phase of polls in which voters from 57 constituencies will exercise their franchise. The results will be declared on June 4.

“Turnout In Record Numbers”: EAM S. Jaishankar Urges Everybody For Voting Today

May 25, 2024, 12:11 pm

S Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister, cast his vote Saturday morning at a polling station in the national capital. He encouraged a strong voter turnout in the ongoing sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, which commenced earlier today. Jaishankar was among the earliest voters at his assigned polling booth.

“Cast my vote in New Delhi this morning. Urge all voting today to turnout in record numbers and vote in this sixth phase of the elections,” he posted on X, with a picture of him sharing his inked finger.

Cast my vote in New Delhi this morning.

Urge all voting today to turnout in record numbers and vote in this sixth phase of the elections. pic.twitter.com/FJpskspGq9

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 25, 2024

The Minister expressed his confidence in Delhi voters supporting the Modi government and the concept of a developed India.

“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,” he said.
“I believe that the voters in Delhi will once again support Viksit Bharat and the Modi government,” he stated.

In an interview with ANI on Friday, Jaishankar expressed confidence in BJP’s significant progress in southern states while strengthening its presence in northern states. Dismissing opposition claims of BJP’s limited success with the phrase ‘Dakshin mein saaf aur uttar mein half’ (clean sweep in the south and half in the north), Jaishankar emphasized the Modi government’s anticipated return with a larger majority.

Regarding BJP’s ‘400 paar’ (crossing 400 seats) slogan, Jaishankar acknowledged its ambitious nature but noted that it’s backed by substantial calculations, not mere rhetoric.

Polling commenced early today for the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, covering 58 parliamentary constituencies across six states and two Union Territories (UTs) with stringent security measures in place.

This phase encompasses eight seats in Bihar, the entire 10 seats in Haryana, one seat in Jammu and Kashmir, four seats in Jharkhand, all seven seats in Delhi, six seats in Odisha, 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, and eight seats in West Bengal. A total of 889 candidates are vying for these constituencies.

Jharkhand LS Polls 2024: Governor CP Radhakrishnan, BJP’s Sanjay Seth Cast Votes

May 25, 2024, 11:42 am

Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan cast his ballot on Saturday morning during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections at his assigned polling station. He encouraged voters to focus on development issues and urged them to turn out in large numbers.

“My only appeal to the voters of Jharkhand is that you all must come out and vote. I have voted for development. I am always interested in development because it’s the only way to create wealth, which can then be distributed. Nothing will eradicate poverty other than wealth, and wealth creation is possible only through development,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Sanjay Seth, the incumbent MP from Ranchi and BJP candidate seeking a second term, was seen casting his vote during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. He mentioned that he prayed to Nandi Baba for Prime Minister Modi’s success.

“I sought blessings from Nandi Baba and asked him to make Prime Minister Modi and his vision of ‘Abhi Baar 400 Paar’ more powerful,” said Seth.

He also urged voters to make Ranchi a role model by achieving a high voter turnout. “I prayed to Nandi Baba for Ranchi’s voter turnout to reach around 80 percent. I appeal to all residents to come out and vote in large numbers to make Ranchi a role model for the nation, despite the intense heatwave,” he added.

Voting for the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections began on Saturday morning across 58 parliamentary constituencies spread over six states and two Union Territories (UTs) amid tight security and arrangements. Voting commenced at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm, with those in line by closing time still allowed to vote.

This phase of the Lok Sabha polls includes eight seats in Bihar, all 10 seats in Haryana, one seat in Jammu and Kashmir, four in Jharkhand, all seven seats in Delhi, six in Odisha, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, and eight in West Bengal, with a total of 889 candidates in the fray.

According to data from the Election Commission, Jharkhand recorded a 11.74 percent voter turnout by 9 am. The four constituencies in Jharkhand participating in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections are Ranchi, Dhanbad, Giridih, and Jamshedpur.

Notably, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is part of the INDIA bloc and is contesting the elections in alliance with the Congress in both Jharkhand and Odisha. Meanwhile, the AJSU Party is aligned with the BJP-led NDA alliance.

In the 2019 elections, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured 12 seats in Jharkhand, with the BJP alone winning 11. The JMM and Congress each won one seat.

The general elections are being conducted in seven phases, with the counting scheduled for June 4.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Election Commissioners Set Example By Casting Votes

May 25, 2024, 11:30 am

Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar, accompanied by their families, exercised their voting rights in Delhi during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Friday.

The Director-General of the Media Division at the Election Commission of India shared the news on X, highlighting the early morning participation of Election Commissioner Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and his family in the capital.

In a tweet, the Election Commission stated, “Election Commissioner Sukhbir Singh Sandhu also voted early this morning in the Capital, along with family.” Additionally, it was mentioned that Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar set an example by voting early with his family in Phase 6 of the General Elections.

Both the Election Commissioners and their family members proudly displayed their inked fingers after casting their votes, emphasizing the importance of active participation in the electoral process. Voting for all seven Lok Sabha seats of the national capital began this morning with a total of 162 candidates in the fray. There are more than one crore 52 lakh voters in Delhi, out of which 82 lakh are male and around 70 lakh are female voters. More than two lakh 52 thousand young voters will exercise their franchise for the first time.

The seven parliamentary constituencies in Delhi are Chandni Chowk, East Delhi, New Delhi, North East Delhi, North West Delhi, South Delhi, and West Delhi. Apart from Delhi, eight seats in Bihar, all ten seats in Haryana, one seat in Jammu and Kashmir, four in Jharkhand, six in Odisha, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, and eight in West Bengal are voting today.

Elaborate arrangements have been made by the Election Commission to ensure smooth and hassle-free voting in these areas. Basic facilities ranging from shade, drinking water, ramps, toilets, and wheelchairs to electricity are in place to ensure that every voter, including the elderly and persons with disabilities, can cast their vote with ease.

Forty-two assembly constituencies in Odisha are also going for polls simultaneously with the Lok Sabha elections in the State. Some prominent candidates in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections include Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra, and former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi. Bansuri Swaraj, Somnath Bharti, Manoj Tiwari, Kanhaiya Kumar, Dinesh Lal Yadav alias ‘Nirahua’, Dharmendra Yadav, Abhijit Gangopadhyay, Agnimitra Paul, Naveen Jindal, Raj Babbar, Deepender Singh Hooda, Kumari Selja, and Aparajita Sarangi are among other prominent candidates in the fray.

Former President Ram Nath Kovind Encourages Voting for Stronger Democracy

May 25, 2024, 11:04 am

Former President Ram Nath Kovind exercised his voting right in the national capital today, urging citizens to participate in the democratic process for the advancement of the nation. “We are proud to be the world’s largest democratic country. I want all the countrymen to cast their vote for the strengthening of democracy and for Viksit Bharat,” said the former President Ram Nath Kovind after casting his vote.

All seven Lok Sabha constituencies in Delhi are currently undergoing polls as part of the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. The constituencies include New Delhi, North East Delhi, East Delhi, West Delhi, South Delhi, North West Delhi, and Chandni Chowk.

Voting for the sixth phase began this morning across 58 parliamentary constituencies spread over six states and two Union Territories amid stringent security measures. The voting commenced at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm, with voters in line by closing time permitted to cast their ballots.

According to data provided by the Election Commission, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh witnessed a high voter turnout of 16.64% and 12.33% respectively by 9 am. Bihar, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Delhi, and Odisha also reported varying percentages of voter turnout.

In Delhi, the voter turnout varied across constituencies, with Chandni Chowk at 7.83%, East Delhi at 8.82%, New Delhi at 7.04%, North East Delhi at 10.15%, North West Delhi at 8.99%, South Delhi at 8.88%, and West Delhi at 9.72% by 9 am.

The Lok Sabha elections are set to conclude on June 1 after the seventh phase of polls, following which the results will be declared on June 4.

LS Polls 2024: Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi And Sonia Gandhi Cast Their Vote

May 25, 2024, 10:49 am

In the course of the ongoing 6th phase of the Lok Sabha election, congress parliamentary chairperson Sonia Gandhi along with her son and party MP Rahul Gandhi cast their vote on Saturday in Delhi.

Later, the mother-son duo also took a selfie outside the polling booth, after giving their vote.

Meanwhile, the voting is taking place across 58 parliamentary constituencies, which cover six states and two Union Territories (UTs).

The sixth phase of the election is currently taking place in states like Bihar (8 seats), Haryana (10 seats), Jammu and Kashmir (1 seat), Jharkhand (4 seat), Delhi (7 seats) Odisha (6 seats), Uttar Pradesh (14 seats) and West Bengal (8 seats).

Moreover, an interesting contest is taking place at Delhi, as both AAP and Congress are jointly contesting against BJP, who has consecutively won all seven seats in the last two elections.

As per the existing seat-sharing agreement, congress is contesting on three seats in national capital, while AAP on the other hand, is contesting on 4 seats of the city.

Besides, in other places too, the competition is tough. As Haryana is witnessing a multi-cornered contest among various political parties.

In Haryana, both congress and AAP are jointly fighting against BJP, while other parties like INLD, Jannayak Janata Party too are giving tough competition to these mainstream parties.

The 2024 general elections will come to an end in June 1, after the conclusion of seventh phase of the election. Subsequently, the results will be declared on June 4.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: 57.7 % Voter Turnout Recorded Till 5 PM; WB Leads With 77.99 %

May 25, 2024, 9:54 am

Polling for the sixth phase of the general elections is taking place today in 58 constituencies across six states and two Union territories, including all 10 seats of Haryana and seven seats of Delhi are polling in this round of voting. The voting, which started at 7 am, is also being held on 14 seats of Uttar Pradesh, eight seats each of Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, 4 seats in Jharkhand and one seat of Jammu and Kashmir. In this phase, 889 candidates are contending for seats. The Election Commission has approved 12 alternative identification documents in addition to the Voter ID card (EPIC) for voter verification at polling stations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday encouraged people to vote in large numbers as phase 6 of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 commenced. In his poll day message on X, he stated, “Every vote counts, make yours count too.”

May 25, 2024 6.25 PM IST

57.7 Voter turnout recorded till 5 pm, in the 6th phase of elections

Bihar – 52.24%
Haryana – 55.93%
J&K-51.35%
Jharkhand-61.41%
Delhi-53.73%
Odisha-59.60%
Uttar Pradesh – 52.02%
West Bengal-77.99%

May 25, 2024 4.15 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.

Bihar- 45.21%
Haryana- 46.26%
Jammu & Kashmir- 44.41%
Jharkhand- 54.34%
Delhi- 44.58%
Odisha- 48.44%
Uttar Pradesh-43.95%
West Bengal- 70.19% pic.twitter.com/CnEFFL3nUt

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 4.04 PM IST

Odisha records 48.44% voter turnout till 3 pm in the third phase of elections to its State Legislative Assembly.

Odisha records 48.44% voter turnout till 3 pm in the third phase of elections to its State Legislative Assembly. pic.twitter.com/RlBq4a2WvI

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 4.00 PM IST

Delhi recorded a voter turnout of 44.58% at 3 pm in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha election. North-east Delhi recorded the most polling at 47.85%, followed by North-west Delhi at 44.78%, West Delhi at 44.91%, East Delhi at 44.7%, Chandni Chowk at 43.24%, South Delhi at 42.96%, and New Delhi at 42.17%.

May 25, 2024 3. 40 PM IST

ITPO Chairman Pradeep Singh Kharola says, “My mother has come with me to cast her vote. She is 99 years old and has exercised her right to vote keeping in mind the development of the nation… Voting is a very important right and everyone must exercise this right.”

#WATCH | Delhi: ITPO Chairman Pradeep Singh Kharola says, "My mother has come with me to cast her vote. She is 99 years old and has exercised her right to vote keeping in mind the development of the nation… Voting is a very important right and everyone must exercise this… pic.twitter.com/csiILc6WOz

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 3.12 PM IST

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressed his hope that PM Narendra Modi does not secure a third term as Prime Minister. Commenting on Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement regarding Muslim reservation, Owaisi warned, “He (Amit Shah) will end the reservation for everyone. He will end the constitution also.”

#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi says, "… We hope that PM Narendra Modi does not become the Prime Minister for the 3rd time…"

On Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on Muslim reservation, he says, "He (Amit Shah) will end the reservation for… pic.twitter.com/QvknGpVGi0

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 3.09 PM IST

RJD Candidate from Vaishali, Vijay Kumar Shukla says,” I urge the public to vote for removing unemployment, inflation..Reservation, farming and form the government of ‘mahagathbandhan’….I am confident of my victory….”

May 25, 2024 3.00 PM IST

Senior doctors and staff of the Army Research and Referral Hospital led by Commandant Lt Gen Ajith Nilkanthan exercised their voting rights at different polling in Delhi Cantt and other areas.

Senior doctors and staff of the Army Research and Referral Hospital led by Commandant Lt Gen Ajith Nilkanthan exercised their voting rights at different polling in Delhi Cantt and other areas. pic.twitter.com/I3cbet4yC8

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 2.33 PM IST

Chief Electoral Officer Maharashtra says, “It is noticed that some old video from other states are getting circulated through social media showing miscreants trying to vitiate the poll process and particularly tampering with EVM. It is clarified that such videos are not related to Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Maharashtra. The poll in the state is completed smoothly and peacefully.”

Lok Sabha elections | Chief Electoral Officer Maharashtra says, "It is noticed that some old video from other states are getting circulated through social media showing miscreants trying to vitiate the poll process and particularly tampering with EVM. It is clarified that such… pic.twitter.com/6MhlScjVoP

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 2.30 PM IST

Former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi, who is a sitting BJP MP from the seat, urged people to vote in large numbers. She said results on June 4 will be in favour of BJP. “I not a fortune teller. All I can tell is the results that will be coming on June 4 will be in favour of BJP,” she stated.

May 25, 2024 2.04 PM IST

39.13% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm, in the 6th phase of elections.

#LokSabhaElections2024 | 39.13% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm, in the 6th phase of elections.

Bihar- 36.48%
Haryana- 36.48%
Jammu & Kashmir- 35.22%
Jharkhand- 42.54%
Delhi- 34.37%
Odisha- 35.69%
Uttar Pradesh-37.23%
West Bengal- 54.80% pic.twitter.com/1dIx326TPA

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 2.02 PM IST

Odisha records 35.69% voter turnout till 1 pm in the third phase of elections to its State Legislative Assembly.

Odisha records 35.69% voter turnout till 1 pm in the third phase of elections to its State Legislative Assembly. pic.twitter.com/XVXXT8iQUW

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 1.40 PM IST

BJP candidate from Medinipur Lok Sabha seat, Agnimitra Paul alleges that BJP polling agents are not being allowed inside polling booths in Keshiary

#WATCH | Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal | BJP candidate from Medinipur Lok Sabha seat, Agnimitra Paul alleges that BJP polling agents are not being allowed inside polling booths in Keshiary as voting is underway in the parliamentary constituency

“Are you not seeing that our… pic.twitter.com/CREGf4awJa

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 12.58 PM IST

In an effort to incentivize voting participation, it was reported that a sweets shop in the Civil Lines area was providing complimentary ‘Rasmalai’ to individuals who cast their votes.

#WATCH | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh | To encourage people to exercise their right to vote, a sweets shop in Civil Lines area is serving 'Rasmalai' free of cost to those who vote pic.twitter.com/cV4dlmlg0p

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 12. 52 PM IST

Union Minister and BJP MP Meenakashi Lekhi casts her vote at a polling station in Delhi

#WATCH | Union Minister and BJP MP Meenakashi Lekhi casts her vote for #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling station in Delhi.

She says, " I urge everyone to come out and vote. It is a festival of democracy and everyone should vote…Our government is going to be formed once… pic.twitter.com/27GokqlPi5

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 12. 42 PM IST

Former Haryana Minister Anil Vij casts his vote at in Ambala

#WATCH | Lok Sabha elections | Former Haryana Minister Anil Vij casts his vote at in Ambala pic.twitter.com/3so9j0Tfnq

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 12. 42 PM IST

Former Indian Cricket Team Captain MS Dhoni arrives at a polling station in Ranchi to cast his vote

#WATCH | Jharkhand: Former Indian Cricket Team Captain MS Dhoni arrives at a polling station in Ranchi to cast his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/BOrvEkNyfA

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 12. 35 PM IST

BJP candidate from East Champaran Radha Mohan Singh casts his vote in Bihar’s Motihari

#WATCH | Lok Sabha elections | BJP candidate from East Champaran Radha Mohan Singh casts his vote in Bihar's Motihari pic.twitter.com/RDMXlxLSId

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 12. 29 PM IST

BJP candidate from South Delhi Lok Sabha seat Ramvir Singh Bidhuri shows his inked finger after casting his vote

#WATCH | BJP candidate from South Delhi Lok Sabha seat Ramvir Singh Bidhuri shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Delhi, for the sixth phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/wKWYKmv4xm

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 12. 26 PM IST

BJP candidate from Ghatal Lok Sabha seat, Hiran Chatterjee was stopped by a group of protestors in Ghatal, Paschim Medinipur.

#WATCH | West Bengal: BJP candidate from Ghatal Lok Sabha seat, Hiran Chatterjee was stopped by a group of protestors in Ghatal, Paschim Medinipur. pic.twitter.com/eQwsuSpVxw

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 12.19 PM IST

Addressing a public gathering in Patliputra, Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the differences between himself and the INDIA alliance in the 2024 elections. He emphasized his dedication to working tirelessly for the people 24/7 to build a developed and self-reliant India by 2047.

#WATCH | Addressing a public gathering in Patliputra, Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "…In these 2024 elections on one hand there is Modi who is working hard for all of you 24 hours, and on the other hand, there is the INDI alliance who lies to you. On one hand, there… pic.twitter.com/bQ2iLe6RhU

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 12.19 PM IST

After casting his vote for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari expressed gratitude for the opportunity to vote for a stable, secular, and progressive government in a free India. He predicted that in the sixth phase, the INDIA alliance would surpass 300 seats.

May 25, 2024 12.12 PM IST

25.76% voter turnout recorded till 11 am, in the 6th phase of elections.

#LokSabhaElections2024 | 25.76% voter turnout recorded till 11 am, in the 6th phase of elections.

Bihar- 23.67%
Haryana- 22.09%
Jammu & Kashmir- 23.11%
Jharkhand- 27.80%
Delhi- 21.69%
Odisha- 21.30%
Uttar Pradesh-27.06%
West Bengal- 36.88% pic.twitter.com/iwy8GyKzFe

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 12.09 PM IST

Odisha records 21.32% voter turnout till 11 am in the third phase of elections to its State Legislative Assembly.

Odisha records 21.32% voter turnout till 11 am in the third phase of elections to its State Legislative Assembly. pic.twitter.com/fLK6eRWV2y

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 12.06 PM IST

Former union minister and BJP leader Dr. Harsh Vardhan, along with his family, voted at Ratan Devi Senior Secondary Girls School in Krishna Nagar, Delhi. He emphasized the importance of the 2024 voting for the country’s future and expressed confidence that Narendra Modi would become Prime Minister for the third time, which he believed was in the best interest of the country. Vardhan criticized other parties, including Congress, for preventing stable governments and highlighted the need for stability. He contrasted development with corruption and the “unholy alliance” of the opposition.

#WATCH | Former union minister & BJP leader Dr. Harsh Vardhan along with his family voted at Ratan Devi Senior Secondary Girls School, Krishna Nagar in Delhi

“2024 voting is very important for the future of the country. I am confident that Narendra Modi ji will become the Prime… pic.twitter.com/tax8MQAmPy

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 11.43 AM IST

After casting his vote, MP & BJP candidate from North-East Delhi, Manoj Tiwari says, ” This vote is in the interest of the nation and every person is standing with Modi ji. The people of Opposition have given their introduction…People like Kanhaiya Kumar celebrate when our paramilitary forces personnel lay down their lives fighting naxals. It is only Narendra Modi who is in the race, people will not waste their vote by giving it to anyone else.”

#WATCH | Delhi | After casting his vote, MP & BJP candidate from North-East Delhi, Manoj Tiwari says, " This vote is in the interest of the nation and every person is standing with Modi ji. The people of Opposition have given their introduction…People like Kanhaiya Kumar… pic.twitter.com/otQJN5YXSz

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 11.23 AM IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal along with his family members casted votes

#WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, his family members show their inked fingers after casting their votes for the sixth phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling booth in Delhi pic.twitter.com/Za10pO9sW2

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 11.23 AM IST

PDP chief and candidate from the Anantnag–Rajouri Lok Sabha seat, Mehbooba Mufti, claimed that there were false accusations being made and that efforts were being made to rig the elections. She stated that these actions were intended to instill fear in the people to discourage Kashmiris from voting. Mufti asserted that if the people of South Kashmir turned out to vote, she would win and go to parliament, which her opponents could not tolerate.

#WATCH | Anantnag, J&K: PDP chief and candidate from Anantnag–Rajouri Lok Sabha seat, Mehbooba Mufti says, "…They are lying. They have been given the responsibility to rig the elections… This is just to induce fear in the minds of the people so that the Kashmiris don't come… https://t.co/5tZ7uigSNv pic.twitter.com/yh0vEd0yda

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 11.20 AM IST

Congress candidate from North East Delhi, Kanhaiya Kumar, expressed confidence that Congress would secure 3 seats and AAP would win 4 seats in Delhi. He noted the great enthusiasm among the people and stated that the massive voter turnout indicated a desire for change. Kumar mentioned issues with some EVMs not working at several locations but hoped that the Election Commission of India would resolve these issues promptly. He also remarked that when people talk about “400 paar,” they are referring to the price of petrol, not the number of seats.

#WATCH | Congress candidate from North East Delhi Kanhaiya Kumar says "In Delhi, Congress will get 3 seats and AAP will get 4 seats…There is a great enthusiasm among people. The massive voter turnout shows that people want change. Some EVMs were not working at several places… pic.twitter.com/rMP2eLvUeC

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 11.15 AM IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal along with his family members arrives at a polling booth in Delhi to cast their votes.

#WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal along with his family members arrives at a polling booth in Delhi to cast their votes for the sixth phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/ehRhq9eQVm

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 11.15 AM IST

After casting his vote, BJP MLA Siddharth Nath Singh says, “Everyone should vote in the grand festival of democracy. India needs decisive and powerful leadership. We are moving towards the success of the slogan of 400 Paar.”

#WATCH Phulpur, Prayagraj: After casting his vote, BJP MLA Siddharth Nath Singh says, "Everyone should vote in the grand festival of democracy. India needs decisive and powerful leadership. We are moving towards the success of the slogan of 400 Paar." #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/EdUYvHdOdd

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 11.14 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami appealed to all voters to vote to fulfill the resolve of Viksit Bharat and for the nation’s bright future and he further assured that people in Delhi have given their support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi,

#WATCH | Delhi: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "I appeal to all voters to vote to fulfill the resolve of Viksit Bharat and for our bright future… People in Delhi have given their support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi…" pic.twitter.com/IiPWeJajW2

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 11.12 AM IST

Congress candidate from North West Delhi Lok Sabha seat, Udit Raj showed his inked finger after casting his vote.

#WATCH | Congress candidate from North West Delhi Lok Sabha seat, Udit Raj shows his inked finger after casting his vote for the sixth phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/oyAqWCYnj1

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 11.09 AM IST

Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot casts his vote for the sixth phase

#WATCH | Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot casts his vote for the sixth phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 , at a polling station in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/dpymsgNtN1

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 11.07 AM IST

Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya cast his vote along with his wife in the sixth phase of Lok sabha election 2024.

#WATCH Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya cast his vote along with his wife in the sixth phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/sMUvbt4k2n

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 11.04 AM IST

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar shared, “When I voted for the first time, I had gone with my father, and today he is 95 years old; he voted along with me today… This is a matter of great pride for me and every voter must cast their vote… Very good voting is taking place in the entire country. You see in Jammu and Kashmir, how good voting is taking place there…”

#WATCH | Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar says, "When I voted for the first time, I had gone with my father and today he is 95 years old, he voted along with me today…This is a matter of great pride for me and every voter must cast their vote…Very good voting is taking… pic.twitter.com/1m8lbwwwz5

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 10.55 AM IST

Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Gyanesh Kumar cast vote in Delhi

Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Gyanesh Kumar cast vote in Delhi

Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/mZ9RQcdsFJ #SukhbirSinghSandhu #GyaneshKumar #ElectionCommissioners #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/Mwf8CL7b4H

— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 10.48 AM IST

Odisha records 7.57% voter turnout till 9 am in the third phase of elections to its State Legislative Assembly.

Odisha records 7.57% voter turnout till 9 am in the third phase of elections to its State Legislative Assembly. pic.twitter.com/8jdicarUDo

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 10.44 AM IST

Low voter turnout of 8.94 recorded in Delhi till 9.am

Delhi saw a low voter turnout till 9 am on Saturday, May 25. An average voter turnout of 8.94 was recorded in Delhi till 9 am, with the lowest in New Delhi constituency.

May 25, 2024 10.44 AM IST

AAP MP Sanjay Singh remarked, “Elections are a festival of democracy, and India is the biggest democracy in the world. I appeal to the people of India, with folded hands, to vote for strengthening the Constitution of India, for protecting democracy, and for the end of dictatorship. Today, we all know that when there is a political, democratic system, everything is governed through Parliament and Legislative Assemblies. Good representatives will go there, work for schools, hospitals, electricity, and water… INDIA alliance will get more than 300 seats…”

#WATCH | AAP MP Sanjay Singh says "Elections are a festival of democracy and India is the biggest democracy in the world. I will appeal to the people of India, with folded hands, to vote for strengthening the Constitution of India, for protecting democracy, and for the end of… pic.twitter.com/mxPiTPiv4c

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 10.28 AM IST

Haryana: Dronacharya awardee and wrestling coach Mahavir Singh Phogat says, “It feels good to cast our vote. I appeal to all the voters to cast their votes in large numbers…”

#WATCH | Haryana: Dronacharya awardee and wrestling coach Mahavir Singh Phogat says, "It feels good to cast our vote. I appeal to all the voters to cast their votes in large numbers…" https://t.co/UpRONIJftB pic.twitter.com/U8HTA8hbo9

— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 10.18 AM IST

LS Polls: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik casts his vote in Bhubaneswar

LS Polls: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik casts his vote in Bhubaneswar

Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/XGCqLwyXqb #OdishaCM #NaveenPatnaik #Bhubaneswar #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/31fFr1uTZB

— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 10.15 AM IST

LS polls: West Bengal records 16.64 pc voter turnout till 9 am, Uttar Pradesh at 12.33 pc

LS polls: West Bengal records 16.64 pc voter turnout till 9 am, Uttar Pradesh at 12.33 pc

Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/CsJKQlDtPa #LokSabhaElections2024 #WestBengal #UttarPradesh pic.twitter.com/MubCorYUmH

— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024 10.11 AM IST

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra casted her vote

We are keeping aside our grievances and casting votes for our Constitution and democracy…’Mujhe iss baat par garv hai’…” says Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra when asked about Rahul Gandhi voting for AAP and Arvind Kejriwal voting for Congress in the Lok sabha election

#WATCH | "We are keeping aside our grievances and casting votes for our Constitution and democracy…'Mujhe iss baat par garv hai'…" says Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra when asked about Rahul Gandhi voting for AAP and Arvind Kejriwal voting for Congress in the… pic.twitter.com/TyUulu4gCX

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May 25, 2024 10.07 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi casted his vote

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with Robert Vadra and his children Raihan Rajiv Vadra and Miraya Vadra, wait outside a polling booth in Delhi where Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is casting her vote

#WATCH | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with Robert Vadra and his children Raihan Rajiv Vadra and Miraya Vadra, wait outside a polling booth in Delhi where Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is casting her vote#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/buE0fQ9UqR

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May 25, 2024 10.05 AM IST

After casting vote former Indian Cricketer Kapil Dev says “I feel very happy that we are under democracy. The important thing is to pick the right people for your constituency…What we can do is more important than what the govt can do…”

#WATCH | After casting his vote for the #LokSabhaElections2024 , former Indian Cricketer Kapil Dev says "I feel very happy that we are under democracy. The important thing is to pick the right people for your constituency…What we can do is more important than what the govt can… pic.twitter.com/Cl0XAb71Aq

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May 25, 2024 10.01 AM IST

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s son and daughter cast their votes in the sixth phase of the general elections. Priyanka’s son Raihan Rajiv Vadra and daughter Miraya cast their votes in Delhi.

Congress' Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's children cast their votes, urge everyone to exercise their rights

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May 25, 2024 9:57 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 sixth phase Voter Turnout of 10.82% in the 58 constituencies voting today, till 9 am:

The Election Commission of India reported an approximate voter turnout of 10.82% in the 58 constituencies voting today, till 9 am. West Bengal registered a turnout of 16.5%, Uttar Pradesh recorded 12.3%, Delhi saw 8.9%, and the Anantnag Rajouri seat in Jammu and Kashmir had 8.8%. Additionally, 42 assembly constituencies in Odisha are also holding elections alongside the Lok Sabha elections today.

May 25, 2024 9:46 AM IST

“EVM not working, waiting outside my polling booth,” says BJP leader Sambit Patra in Puri

"EVM not working, waiting outside my polling booth," says BJP leader Sambit Patra in Puri

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May 25, 2024 9:32 AM IST

Former wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat cast her vote

Former wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat cast her vote in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha election 2024. She said, “We should vote for ‘Viksit Bharat’…I appeal to everyone to come in large numbers & cast their votes…”

May 25, 2024 9:32 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls: President Droupadi Murmu cast her vote in Delhi

As the sixth phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections is underway, President Droupadi Murmu cast her vote at a polling booth in the national capital.
After casting her vote, President Murmu showed her inked finger.

May 25, 2024 9:25 AM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Casted his vote

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar along with his wife Sudesh Dhankhar also arrived at a polling booth in Delhi to cast their vote. Vice President Dhankhar and his wife Sudesh Dhankhar showed their inked fingers after casting their votes. After casting his vote, Vice President Dhankhar says, “…Voting is both a responsibility and a power. India is the world’s most vibrant, active and effective democracy.”

"Voting not only duty but a significant power," says Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar

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AAP Leader Atishi Alleges Attempt to Slow Down Voting in INDIA Alliance Strongholds

May 25, 2024, 9:03 am

Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi voiced concerns during her participation in the sixth phase of general elections, alleging efforts to tamper with the voting process. Atishi accused Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena of orchestrating a meeting with Delhi Police officials to intentionally slow down voting in areas identified as strongholds of the INDIA bloc.

Stating that they had received official information about the meeting, AAP leader Atishi emphasized the gravity of such actions, highlighting the threat they pose to the principles of free and fair elections. She called upon the Election Commission to intervene and address the matter promptly.

Atishi cast her vote in New Delhi’s Kalkaji area, where AAP’s Somnath Bharti competes against BJP’s Bansuri Swaraj. Encouraging voter turnout, she emphasized the significance of every citizen’s participation in the democratic process.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal echoed Atishi’s concerns, urging the Election Commission to ensure the smooth conduct of voting in Delhi.

Responding to the allegations, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena vehemently denied the accusations, labeling them as “unwarranted & false.” He asserted that such claims were intended to mislead voters and undermine the democratic process, vowing to take stringent action against any impropriety.

The sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls includes pivotal constituencies, notably all seven seats in Delhi, where AAP, Congress, and BJP engage in a fierce battle for electoral supremacy. With AAP and Congress jointly contesting against BJP, which has previously dominated the capital’s Lok Sabha seats, the electoral landscape is fraught with anticipation. The contest underscores the broader dynamics of the INDIA bloc, with both opposition parties striving to challenge BJP’s hegemony.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 6: Voting Begins in 58 Constituencies Across India

May 25, 2024, 8:47 am

Voting for Phase 6 of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 commenced today, with over 11.13 crore people, including 5.84 crore men, 5.29 crore women, and 5,120 third-gender electors, exercising their right to vote.The polling, which started at 7 am, is being held in 58 constituencies across six states and two union territories. Notable among these are all seven seats in Delhi and select constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Jammu and Kashmir.

Sanjana, a first-time voter, proudly displayed her inked finger after casting her vote at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi.

So far, polling has been completed for 428 parliamentary constituencies across 25 states and UTs in the first five phases of the general elections 2024.

In addition to the Lok Sabha polls, simultaneous polling is being held for 42 assembly constituencies in Odisha.

This phase sees 889 candidates vying for victory across the 58 seats, with prominent names such as Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Rao Inderjit Singh, and Krishan Pal Gurjar, as well as Maneka Gandhi, Sambit Patra, Manohar Lal Khattar, and Mehbooba Mufti in the fray.

Security arrangements have been tightened, with the Election Commission deploying 20 special trains to transport security personnel and a significant number of observers overseeing the process.

The weather forecast for Delhi predicts a maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius, with no heat wave expected.

The Lok Sabha Elections voting process is expected to conclude at 6 pm, with results slated to be announced on June 4, after the completion of the seventh and final phase of the elections on June 1.