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33 Poll Workers in UP Die of Heatstroke During Final Election Phase

June 2, 2024, 9:40 am

In a tragic turn of events, 33 poll workers succumbed to heat-related conditions during the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha election held in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. This phase covered 13 constituencies in the state. The announcement was made by the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa.

The casualties included home guards, sanitation workers, and other polling staff. The CEO also reported the death of a voter, Ram Badan Chauhan, at a booth in the Sikandarpur area of the Ballia Lok Sabha constituency. Chauhan collapsed while waiting at the polling booth and was later declared dead at a local health center.

District Magistrates have been instructed to submit detailed reports on the deaths of poll personnel in their respective constituencies. These reports will include autopsy results to confirm the causes of death.

CEO Rinwa stated that the families of the deceased poll personnel will receive ₹15 lakh in compensation as per the Election Commission’s directive. Additionally, a PAC constable, who was posted at Ramabai Ambedkar ground to guard EVMs, also passed away in Lucknow. JCP (Law and Order) Upendra Agarwal confirmed the constable’s death, noting that despite the availability of coolers and other facilities, the exact cause of death would be determined after a post-mortem examination.

The seventh phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh included the constituencies of Maharajganj, Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, Deoria, Bansgaon (SC), Ghosi, Salempur, Ballia, Ghazipur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Mirzapur, and Robertsganj (SC). The Election Commission deployed 1,08,349 personnel for duty during this phase.

This phase of the election has been marked by extreme weather conditions that led to death of 33 poll workers, posing significant challenges for those on duty. The authorities are now tasked with ensuring the safety and well-being of all personnel involved in the electoral process.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7: 58.34% Voter Turnout Recorded At 5 PM, WB Leads With 69.89%

June 1, 2024, 6:37 pm

Phase 7 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 was held today and will constitute 8 states and union territories namely Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Chandigarh.

As of 5 PM, the Election Commission of India has announced a voter turnout of 58.34% for the last phase of the Lok Sabha Elections. According to the 5 PM update, West Bengal has recorded the highest turnout.

Here is a list of voter turnout for 5 PM.

Lok Sabha Phase 7 Voter Turnout:-

Bihar – 48.86%
Chandigarh – 62.80%
Himachal Pradesh – 66.56%
Jharkhand – 67.95%
Odisha – 62.46%
Punjab – 55.20%
Uttar Pradesh – 54%
West Bengal – 69.89%

LS polls 2024: Modi Government Set To Get Overwhelming Majority, Says CM Yogi

June 1, 2024, 2:38 pm

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has exuded confidence that the Modi government will be re-elected with an overwhelming majority in the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

He remarked that the people are strongly supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a Viksit (developed) and Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) Bharat.
Addressing reporters after casting his vote in the last phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday morning, the Chief Minister said, “The final phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, is taking place today across 57 seats in 8 states. This includes 13 seats in Eastern Uttar Pradesh: Maharajganj, Gorakhpur, Deoria, Kushinagar, Bansgaon, Salempur, Ballia, Ghosi, Robertsganj, Ghazipur, Varanasi, Chandauli, and Mirzapur, where voting is also being conducted today.”

He mentioned that over the past two and a half months, various political parties have presented their issues to the people to fulfil the aspirations of the general public. They have presented the work and achievements of their governments.
“To elect the new government in the country, people have done a comparative analysis of the performances of the previous governments and the Modi govt in the last 10 years. Considering the support received across the nation, it can be said that when the results come on June 4, those individuals, parties, and governments that have worked towards a self-reliant and developed India, preserving heritage while fostering development, showing compassion for the poor, and ensuring a bright future for the youth, will receive full support”, CM Yogi added.

Yogi claimed that everyone has seen India change over the previous ten years, and that in the last seven years, they have seen a new Uttar Pradesh run by a double-engine administration. Work was done for the youth, farmers, businesspeople, women, and every other segment of society under PM Modi’s direction in an atmosphere of security, respect, and progress.

CM Yogi thanked the voters from the bottom of his heart for their enthusiasm, even if it was currently 50 degrees outside. He said that in spite of this, people’s desire to vote in order to uphold democracy has not decreased.
To fulfill the dream of a Viksit (developed) and Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) Bharat, the Chief Minister asked citizens to vote despite their religious and caste affiliations.

He said, “To make the country the world’s third-largest economy in the next three years and to bring prosperity to the lives of all citizens, the people’s blessings are with PM Modi and the BJP.”

The CM urged people to rise above caste and religion and vote to realize the vision of a Viksit (developed) and Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) Bharat. He said, “To make the country the world’s third-largest economy in the next three years and to bring prosperity to the lives of all citizens, the people’s blessings are with PM Modi and the BJP.”

Yogi went on to say that the government has made extraordinary progress in ensuring women’s safety, dignity, and independence under PM Modi’s direction. Women’s empowerment has taken a new turn thanks to programs like the Matru Vandana Yojana, Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao, and Shakti Vandana Act.

Young voters should actively engage in the campaign to promote the new India, which has first-rate infrastructure and is gaining respect from all around the world, CM Yogi advised them.

He also cautioned young voters against parties and individuals trying to mislead them. “Our future is bright with the goal of a self-reliant and developed India, and the youth should cast their votes with this goal in mind”, he remarked.
Yogi said, “PM Modi has recognized only four castes: youth, poor, women, and farmers and has their complete support.”

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath gave a sharp response to the statements made by opposition leaders regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s spiritual-nationalist pursuits. In response to the questions asked, he said “PM Modi’s spiritual devotion is a complete national devotion, as he serves Mother India tirelessly, without fatigue, without pause. However, those who indulge in corruption, immorality, and misconduct cannot understand the importance of spiritual devotion. To understand spiritual devotion, one needs a mindset like that of India and Indians. There should be a sentiment of dedication to India’s eternal values and ideals”, he added.

In response to a question about the review meeting of the parties in the INDIA bloc, CM Yogi Adityanath remarked that it is good that the leaders of the parties of the opposition will sit together before June 4 because, as many parties as there are in this alliance, there will be as many disputes after June 4. They will all then blame each other, and insult each other.
Responding to questions raised by SP workers during the controversy over the arrangement of EVM protection before the vote count, he said, “Those who did not find candidates for 80 seats in the state are bound to blame someone or the other. These people have become tired of blaming EVMs. Now, by accusing the Election Commission, they are undermining the atmosphere of democracy.”
He said that the Election Commission is conducting the election process with complete impartiality, transparency, and honesty. Wherever there were some complaints, the Commission took prompt action. However, the SP has no faith in democracy. They have always insulted the Constitution made by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

“Democracy sounds ridiculous coming from the mouths of those who give space to mafias and terrorists. For SP, it can only be said, ‘As you sow, so shall you reap'”, Yogi stated.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, adhering to the mantra of “Pehle Matdaan, Fir Jalpaan” exercised his voting right at booth number 249 of Gorakhnath Primary School (Girls) on Saturday, the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

He arrived at the booth early in the morning at seven o’clock and became one of the first voters at his booth. After casting his vote, he interacted with the media and then proceeded to Gorakhnath Temple.

Voting started in the last 57 parliamentary constituencies at 7 am today across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Harbhajan Singh Cast His Vote In Final Phase

June 1, 2024, 2:34 pm

Former Indian Spinner and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh cast his vote in the last and final phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on Saturday.

After casting his vote, he appealed to everyone to come out and vote for the government that could work for them.

“Today is a very important day for all of us and I would appeal to everyone to come out and vote and elect a government that can work for you,” Harbhajan told ANI.

The INDIA bloc candidate in Jalandhar is former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi, who is running against Sushil Rinku of the BJP, Pawan Kumar Tinu of the AAP, and Mohinder Singh Kaypee of the Akali Dal. On Saturday, Punjab’s 13 parliamentary seats will cast their final votes.

The world’s greatest polling marathon, which started on the 19th of last month and has now covered six stages and 486 Lok Sabha seats, comes to a spectacular conclusion with the seventh phase.

Over 10.06 crore electors, comprising roughly 5.24 crore male, 4.82 crore female, and 3574 third gender electors, are anticipated to exercise their right to vote, according to the Election Commission of India.

Mock elections were held in a number of polling places across the nation, including those in South Kolkata’s Rashbehari Assembly constituency in Jadavpur, West Bengal.
Additionally, mock polling was done at a polling place in the 35 Karakat constituency, the Arrah Assembly constituency of the Bhojpur district in Bihar, the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha, the Dumka constituency in Jharkhand, and Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh.

There are 904 contenders competing in the last round of voting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ravi Shankar Prasad, Nishikant Dubey, and Ravneet Singh Bittu, leaders of the Congress Manish Tewari, Charanjit Singh Channi, leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Harsimrat Kaur Badal, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) are among the well-known contenders in this phase of the race.

The seven States in which polling is scheduled include Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Polling for the remaining 42 Assembly Constituencies of the Odisha State Legislative Assembly will also take place simultaneously.

The polling for 28 States/UTs and 486 parliamentary constituencies has been completed smoothly and peacefully. The counting of votes will take place on June 4.

“They’ve Worked On Principle Of Divide And Rule For Last 75 Years,” JP Nadda On Congress

June 1, 2024, 2:33 pm

BJP President JP Nadda on Saturday accused the Congress party of working on the principle of divide and rule for the last 75 years to increase their ‘vote bank’.

Speaking to ANI, Nadda expressed confidence in the BJP’s victory claiming that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will cross the mark of 400 seats.

“People are going to bless PM Modi and NDA will cross the mark of 400 seats. The entire country is discussing ‘400 paar’ but the people who have done negative politics are saying that we want 400 seats to change the Constitution,” he said.

“The people who are talking about changing the Constitution are the ones who have done politics on negativism. These people always try to mislead and divide society. They have worked on the principle of divide and rule for the last 75 years. They do the politics in such a way that people remain divided and they can increase their vote bank. PM Modi has done the work of taking India towards Viksit Bharat with his positive politics,” the BJP leader added.

Nadda said that the country is running a strong government under the leadership of PM Modi.

“The only thing that people kept in their minds is that Modi’s guarantee means the guarantee of fulfilment of the guarantee. The country is in strong hands, the country is running a strong government under the leadership of PM Modi and is making India self-reliant,” he said.

Coming down heavily on the Congress for creating confusion on some issues, Nadda said that the Congress wants to give special preference to minorities to divert the attention of the people from secularism.

“Congress tried to create confusion on some issues. In their manifesto, they said that they would give special preference to minorities, which means Muslims for them, it means appeasement, and it means to divert attention from secularism. PM Modi is a real secular person because he never said that the schemes and guarantees will be given to some particular caste or religion,” the BJP leader said.

The BJP President said that the BJP had put the nation first by revoking Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and fulfilling the promise of constructing the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

“Ram Mandir is a matter of faith for us, Ram Mandir is not a matter of votes for us, it is not a matter of politics. Article 370 is a matter of the country and it is not from the point of view of votes. But the whole country has stood with us and everyone understood that BJP has also saved the pride of India by building the Ram Mandir and by removing Article 370, the country has become stronger,” Nadda said.
Earlier in the day, Nadda cast his vote at a polling booth in Bilaspur. His wife Mallika Nadda also accompanied him.

“I was the first voter here (in his booth). I appeal to all voters to vote in large numbers for a capable and self-reliant India. I urge voters to vote and contribute towards making India a capable, self-reliant and developed India…I consider this a festival of democracy,” the BJP President said after casting his vote.

The seventh phase marks a grand finish to the world’s largest polling marathon that began on the 19th of last month and has already covered six phases and 486 Lok Sabha seats.

For the final 57 parliamentary seats spread over seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, voting got underway at seven in the morning.
Over 10.06 crore electors, comprising roughly 5.24 crore male, 4.82 crore female, and 3574 third gender electors, are anticipated to exercise their right to vote, according to the Election Commission of India.

As the Bharatiya Janata Party prepares to enter its third term of government, Prime Minister Modi has traveled the entire nation in support of his party’s candidacy.
Election day was April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, and May 25 for the first six phases of the Lok Sabha elections. Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Andhra Pradesh have also had assembly elections. Polls for Lok are being held concurrently in Odisha.

Kejriwal Appeals To Voters To Exercise Franchise To End “Dictatorship”

June 1, 2024, 2:32 pm

As the seventh and the last phase of Lok Sabha elections began on Saturday, Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed to voters to exercise their votes in large numbers “to protect democracy and the constitution”.

“In this great festival of democracy, the country will vote in the last phase today. All of you are requested to exercise your right to vote in large numbers to protect democracy and the Constitution,” Kejriwal posted on X.

लोकतंत्र के इस महापर्व में देश आज आख़िरी चरण में मतदान करेगा।

आप सभी से निवेदन है भारी संख्या में लोकतंत्र और संविधान की रक्षा के लिए अपने मताधिकार का इस्तेमाल ज़रूर करें। खुद भी वोट डालने जाएँ और अपने आस-पड़ोस के लोगों को भी साथ लेकर जाएँ।

तानाशाही हारेगी, लोकतंत्र जीतेगा।

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 1, 2024

“Go to vote yourself and take your neighbours along with you. Dictatorship will lose, and democracy will win,” he added.

Kejriwal has been on bail in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi government’s now-scrapped excise policy.

The CM was given 21 days of temporary bail by the Supreme Court on May 10 so that he could run for office during the Lok Sabha elections. On June 2, one day following the conclusion of the Lok Sabha election, the court had ordered him to turn himself in.

After receiving the bail, Kejriwal conducted a nationwide campaign in which he attacked the Union government, which is led by the BJP, accusing it of being autocratic and seeking to destroy the opposition by abusing central investigative agencies.

Voting in 57 parliamentary constituencies spread over eight states and the Union Territories, including Bihar, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, is taking place in the election’s final phase.
Of the 57 seats in the Lok Sabha, 41 are in the general category, with three allocated for Scheduled Castes.

PM Narendra Modi is among 906 candidates in the fray in the elections, during which 10.06 crore electors are eligible to cast their vote.

Of the seats at stake, the BJP had bagged 25 in 2019, while the Congress won eight, and the Trinamool Congress won nine. The Biju Janata Dal won four seats and the Janata Dal (United) won three; the Bahujan Samajwadi Party, Apna Dal, and Akali Dal won two seats; and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and Aam Aadmi Party each snagged a single seat.
Over the last six phases, voting has been completed in 486 Lok Sabha seats across 28 States and Union Territories.
Today, the voting is taking place in the remaining 42 Assembly constituencies of the Odisha State Legislative Assembly.
The counting of the votes polled is scheduled to take place on June 4 when the results will be known.

Watch: ISKCON Monks Vote In Final Phase of 2024 Lok Sabha Elections In Kolkata

June 1, 2024, 2:09 pm

Monks from ISKCON Temple cast votes in the final phase of Lok Sabha Polls 2024 at a polling station in Kolkata, West Bengal.

#WATCH | West Bengal: Monks from ISKCON Temple in Kolkata cast their votes for the seventh phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 , at a polling station in Kolkata pic.twitter.com/8EwuZPiBJh

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 7: ANI Stringer Suffers Head Injury In BJP-TMC Clash In WB’s Jaynagar

June 1, 2024, 1:41 pm

Bunty Mukherjee, a stringer associated with ANI suffered a “severe head injury” in a stone pelting incident in Jaynagar Lok Sabha constituency of West Bengal while covering the final phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 today, ANI said.

Mukherjee was injured when stone pelting took place in a clash between TMC and BJP workers, ANI added.

Mukherjee has been referred to Medica Superspecialty Hospital in Kolkata for treatment.

“A stringer associated with ANI, Bunty Mukherjee suffered a severe head injury when a stone pelting occurred in a clash between TMC and BJP workers in Canning, under Jaynagar Lok Sabha constituency of West Bengal. The stringer was covering the last phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 today. He has been referred to Medica Superspecialty Hospital in Kolkata for treatment,” ANI tweeted.

A stringer associated with ANI, Bunty Mukherjee suffered a severe head injury when a stone pelting occurred in a clash between TMC and BJP workers in Canning, under Jaynagar Lok Sabha constituency of West Bengal. The stringer was covering the last phase of Lok Sabha Elections… pic.twitter.com/lXtE5I2TUc

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

Mob Disrupts Polling in Bengal’s South 24 Parganas, Throws EVM and VVPAT; EC Reacts

June 1, 2024, 12:29 pm

During the final phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal, a mob reportedly threw Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines into a pond at polling booth numbers 40 and 41 in Kultai, South 24 Parganas. The incident occurred amid allegations that Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters had threatened the mob, leading to the chaotic response.

The West Bengal Election Commission swiftly addressed the situation, confirming that a First Information Report (FIR) had been filed and necessary actions were being taken. Despite the disruption, the Commission assured that the voting process continued without interruption. “This morning at 6:40 AM, reserve EVMs and papers of the Sector Officer near Benimadhavpur FP school in the 129-Kultali Assembly Constituency of the 19-Jaynagar (SC) Parliamentary Constituency were looted by a local mob. One Control Unit (CU), one Ballot Unit (BU), and two VVPAT machines were thrown into a pond. Sector Police were slightly behind. An FIR has been lodged by the Sector Officer, and necessary action has been initiated. The poll process in all six booths under the Sector is running uninterrupted. Fresh EVM and papers have been provided to the Sector Officer,” the Commission stated in a post on X.

Voting is currently taking place in nine Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal, along with 48 other seats across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. As of 9 AM, the nationwide polling percentage stood at 11.31 percent, according to the Election Commission’s voter-turnout app. West Bengal reported a turnout of 12.63 percent by 9 AM.

In other states, Jharkhand recorded a voter turnout of nearly 12.15 percent, Uttar Pradesh logged 12.94 percent, Bihar 10.58 percent, and Himachal Pradesh 14.35 percent. Punjab saw a 9.64 percent turnout in the first two hours of polling, while Chandigarh registered 11.64 percent, and Odisha reported around 7.69 percent by 9 AM.

This phase of the elections involves more than 10.06 crore eligible voters, including nearly 5.24 crore men, 4.82 crore women, and 3,574 third-gender electors. High-profile candidates in this phase include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a third term from Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi, former union minister and BJP stalwart Ravi Shankar Prasad (Patna Sahib), actress Kangana Ranaut (Mandi), Congress’ Manish Tewari (Chandigarh), TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee (Diamond Harbour), Samajwadi Party leader Afzal Ansari (Ghazipur), and Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh (Karakat).

Lok Sabha Election 2024: SP Candidate Afzal Ansari Makes A Huge Claim, Wait For….

June 1, 2024, 11:35 am

Amidst the ongoing 7th phase of the Lok Sabha election, the Samajwadi party’s Ghazipur candidate Afzal Ansari has recently claimed, that the INDIA bloc will form a coalition government after June 4 on Saturday.

He made this claim in front of reporters, when he came out of the booth, after casting his vote. ‘Wait for June 4, India will form a coalition government’ claimed Ansari.

Watch Here:-

#WATCH | Afzal Ansari says, “…Wait for 4th June, INDIA Alliance is forming the government.”#LokSabhaElections2024 https://t.co/8W1tgb1hw9 pic.twitter.com/hwdRZHoupL

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

Meanwhile, Ghazipur is one of UP’s 80 Lok sabha seats, which is always on the news during Lok sabha elections.

The gangster-turned- politician Mukhtar Ansar, who has died recently, exercised huge influence in both Mau and Ghazipur districts. He has previously won these seats by a huge margin in many assembly elections.

Ghazipur’s Political Landscape

The Lok Sabha seat of Ghazipur consists of six assembly segments- Jakhania (reserved), Saidpur (reserved), Ghazipur Sadar, Jangipur, and Jamnia.

It is considered a largest Lok sabha seat, as it boasts of 2,074,883 voters this 2024 election.

Mukhtar Ansari’s elder brother Afzal Ansari had previously won 2019 general elections from Ghazipur in BSP’s (Bahujan Samaj Party) ticket. Defeating BJP’s Manoj Sinha, who had served as minister of state’s railway minister in Narendra Modi-led government.

This time, in the 7th phase of election, he is fighting from this constituency again, but as a Samajwadi Party’s candidate against BJP’s candidate Paras Nath Rai and BSP’s candidate Dr Umesh Kumar Singh.

In addition, Ansari’s daughter Nusrat Ansari, is also contesting the election, as her father’s backup candidate. Who interestingly, is currently facing legal charges under Gangster Act.

Meanwhile, in the 7th phase of Lok Sabha election, seven states and one union territory (Chandigarh) are currently voting.

The states which have gone to polls are the following: – Punjab (13 seats), Himachal Pradesh (4 seats), Uttar Pradesh (13 seats), West Bengal (9 seats), Bihar (8 seats), Odisha (6 seats) and Jharkhand (3 seats). Subsequently, the counting will take place on June 4.

TMC Forecasts Improved Performance Over 2019: Abhishek Banerjee

June 1, 2024, 10:57 am

Trinamool Congress’ candidate for the Diamond Harbour seat in West Bengal and TMC General Secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, cast his vote in the final phase and expressed confidence in the party’s improved performance compared to the 2019 elections.

Banerjee exercised his franchise at Mitra Institution on Harish Mukherjee Road in Bengal. He criticized the stifling of democracy in Banaras, highlighting instances of candidate nominations being canceled and restricted access to returning officer offices. Banerjee reiterated his pre-election stance, asserting Trinamool’s anticipated gains in seat and vote shares.

He claimed that out of the 35 seats already concluded in Bengal, Trinamool has likely secured 22. Banerjee attributed the public’s discontent with the current administration’s policies and promised a fitting response through the election results. Contesting against CPI(M) candidate Pratikur Rahaman and BJP’s Abhijit Das, Banerjee aims to improve upon his 2019 victory margin of about 2.4 lakh votes. Voting commenced at 7 am in West Bengal’s nine constituencies, including Barasat, Basirhat, Diamond Harbour, Dum Dum, Jaynagar, Jadavpur, Kolkata Dakshin, Kolkata Uttar, and Mathurapur.

#WATCH | TMC National General Secretary and candidate from Diamond Harbour seat, Abhishek Banerjee shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling station, for the seventh phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/5tZsFstC2T

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

Following the close of voting on June 1, exit poll results will be broadcasted. The Election Commission has imposed a ban on exit polls from April 19 to June 1. The Lok Sabha elections’ preceding six phases were held on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, and May 25, with simultaneous assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh. Odisha has seen parallel elections for both Lok Sabha and assembly in the last four phases.

Lok Sabha polls: Himachal Pradesh Leads with 14.35% Turnout, Odisha Lags at 7.69% till 9 am

June 1, 2024, 10:29 am

In the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Himachal Pradesh leads with a voter turnout of 14.35 percent, according to Election Commission data. Odisha, however, lags behind with only 7.69 percent turnout as of 9 am. Other states show varying participation rates: Bihar at 10.58 percent, Chandigarh at 11.64 percent, Jharkhand at 12.15 percent, Punjab at 9.64 percent, Uttar Pradesh at 12.94 percent, and West Bengal at 12.63 percent. Overall, the turnout across these regions stands at 11.31 percent by 9 am.

The seventh and final phase commenced at 7 am, encompassing voting across 57 parliamentary constituencies in seven states and Chandigarh. The Election Commission anticipates participation from over 10.06 crore electors, with approximately 5.24 crore male, 4.82 crore female, and 3574 third gender electors. All 13 parliamentary constituencies in Punjab are active in this phase, while six assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh are also subject to by-polls on June 1, crucial for the state’s Congress government. Notably, all six of these seats were previously held by Congress, and the outcome could influence the political landscape.

Simultaneously, polling is ongoing for the remaining 42 Assembly Constituencies in the Odisha State Legislative Assembly. Following the close of voting on June 1, exit poll results will be broadcast on various TV channels. The Election Commission has imposed a ban on exit polls from April 19 to June 1, coinciding with the polling period.

The culmination of high-voltage campaigning occurred on Thursday for this final phase of Lok Sabha polls. Prime Minister Modi extensively campaigned, hosting over 200 events, including rallies and roadshows, within a span of 75 days, alongside multiple interviews. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi conducted more than 100 rallies and engaged in public interaction programs during the campaign.

The earlier six phases of Lok Sabha elections were conducted on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, and May 25. Additionally, assembly polls were held in Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh. Odisha witnessed simultaneous polls for both Lok Sabha and assembly in the last four phases.

Kangana Ranaut Confident in BJP’s Victory for All Four Himachal Seats

June 1, 2024, 10:21 am

Lok Sabha BJP candidate from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, exuded confidence in the BJP’s success in all four seats in Himachal Pradesh, attributing it to a pervasive “Modi wave” in the region. She arrived at a polling booth in Mandi to cast her vote in the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections and urged voters to exercise their democratic rights, emphasizing the sacrifices made for this privilege. Kangana asserted, “There is a complete Modi wave in Himachal Pradesh. Our Prime Minister has conducted almost 200 rallies, gave at least 80-90 interviews in just two months.” Expressing allegiance to the BJP’s “400 paar” slogan for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, she declared, “We are soldiers of PM Modi, and will win all four seats in Himachal Pradesh.”

Responding to criticism of PM Modi’s meditation in Kanyakumari, Kangana defended him, stating, “Meditation is not new for the Prime Minister. Even when he was not a politician he used to meditate. Now these people have a problem with that too.” The Mandi constituency is poised for a high-profile contest with Kangana Ranaut entering politics to challenge the Congress stronghold, symbolized by the Virbhadra family. The Congress has fielded Himachal Pradesh Minister and Virbhadra Singh’s son, Vikramaditya Singh, as their candidate for the seat, intensifying the battle between two prominent figures.

Today marks the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Himachal Pradesh, with Kangra, Mandi, Hamirpur, and Shimla constituencies in the fray, alongside by-polls in six assembly seats. With a total of 904 candidates contesting in this phase, prominent figures include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP leaders Ravi Shankar Prasad and Nishikant Dubey, Congress leaders Manish Tewari and Charanjit Singh Channi, as well as leaders from other parties like Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

RJD’s Rabri Devi Confident: Predicts Victory in All 40 Bihar Seats

June 1, 2024, 9:43 am

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and their daughter Rohini Acharya exercised their voting rights at a polling booth in Patna during the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on Saturday. Following casting her vote, RJD leader and former Bihar CM Rabri Devi expressed confidence in winning all 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar. “We will win all the 40 seats in Bihar. INDIA alliance will come to power,” Rabri Devi said. Rohini Acharya is the party candidate from the Saran Lok Sabha seat, pitted against BJP candidate Rajiv Pratap Rudy.

Elections in Bihar are contested in all seven phases. With 40 Lok Sabha constituencies, the fourth highest among all States and Union Territories, Bihar holds a crucial position in shaping Indian politics. The seventh phase marks a grand finish to the world’s largest polling marathon that began on the 19th of last month and has already covered six phases and 486 Lok Sabha seats. Voting started in the last 57 parliamentary constituencies at 7 am today across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. According to the Election Commission of India, over 10.06 crore electors including approximately 5.24 crore male, 4.82 crore female, and 3574 third gender electors are expected to exercise their franchise.

The seven States in which polling is underway include Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Polling for the remaining 42 Assembly constituencies of the Odisha State Legislative Assembly will also take place simultaneously. Polling for the earlier six phases of Lok Sabha elections was held on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, and May 25. Assembly polls have also been held in Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh. Odisha is seeing simultaneous polls to Lok Sabha and assembly in the last four phases.

We Are Not VIP’s..” Gorakhpur BJP Candidate Ravi Kishan , Casts His Vote

June 1, 2024, 9:11 am

On Saturday, Gorakhpur Lok Sabha candidate Ravi Kishan arrived at a polling booth in Gorakhpur and queued up in line to cast his vote, emphasising that politicians are “servants of the public, not VIPs”.

Kishan said that he was propagating the idea of PM Modi to end the VVIP culture in India.

“This is what our Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taught us that we are servants of the public, we are not VIPs. As soon as PM Modi came, he ended the VIP culture in India by ending the concept of red beacons. When your head is so grounded, then you should remain a common man too. I hold no position above others now and prefer to stay humble. PM Modi has vanished the VIP culture in India and changed the politics of the nation. This is our culture and we should follow it,” Ravi Kishan told ANI.

“I have cast my vote for Viksit Bharat, Ram Rajya and to make India a “Vishwa guru”, Kishan said after casting his vote.
Earlier, in a video message on X, Kishan urged the voters to cast their vote in the “festival of democracy”.

गोरखपुर के सभी मतदाता साथियों का विनम्र अभिवादन नमस्कार एवं प्रणाम,

साथियों आप सभी को विदित होगा की आज लोकसभा आम चुनावों के सातवें चरण के अंतर्गत गोरखपुर में मतदान हो रहा है, इस अवसर पर मेरा आप सभी देवतुल्य गोरखपुर के भाग्य विधाता मतदाताओं से करबद्ध आग्रह है, लोकतंत्र के इस… pic.twitter.com/6q87mbZFJo

— Ravi Kishan (Modi Ka Parivar) (@ravikishann) June 1, 2024

“Friends, you all will be aware that today voting is being held in Gorakhpur under the seventh phase of Lok Sabha general elections. On this occasion, I humbly request all of you, the God-like voters who are the destiny makers of Gorakhpur, to exercise your right to vote in this great festival of democracy by discharging your duty as an aware voter,” Kishan wrote in a post on X.

“Every vote of yours is important and it will decide the future of your Lok Sabha and the country, therefore I once again appeal to all of you to participate enthusiastically in this festival of democracy,” he added.

Gorakpur-based BJP Lok Sabha candidate Ravi Kishan is up against Javed Ashraf of the BSP and Kajal Nishad of the SP. Ravi Kishan is relying on CM Yogi’s backing, as he represented Gorakhpur in the Lok Sabha for five terms.

Prior to this, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath supported BJP candidate Ravi Kishan in Gorakhpur by doing a roadshow.

With a margin of 3,01,664 votes, Kishan defeated Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Rambhual Nishad in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
The world’s greatest polling marathon, which started on the 19th of last month and has now covered six stages and 486 Lok Sabha seats, comes to a spectacular conclusion with the seventh phase.

CM Yogi Adityanath Casts Vote in Gorakhpur

June 1, 2024, 8:48 am

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath cast his vote at a polling booth in Gorakhpur’s Gorakhnath on Saturday, marking his participation in the seventh and final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The key contenders for this seat include BJP’s Ravi Kishan, SP’s Kajal Nishad, and BSP’s Javed Ashraf.

Ravi Kishan’s Appeal for ‘Ramrajya’

BJP candidate and actor-turned-politician Ravi Kishan made a passionate appeal to voters, urging them to cast their votes to build a “Self-reliant India – Developed India” and to realize the concept of ‘Ramrajya’. In a post on X, Kishan wrote, “Today is the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections. My appeal to the respected voters is that you must vote to build a ‘Self-reliant India – Developed India’ and realize the concept of ‘Ramrajya’. Your one vote will become the basis for the bright future of the coming generations.”

Ravi Kishan is heavily relying on the support of CM Yogi Adityanath, who served five terms as MP from the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha constituency. Earlier, Yogi Adityanath held a roadshow in Gorakhpur to garner support for Kishan.

The Challengers: Kajal Nishad and Javed Ashraf

SP candidate Kajal Nishad, known for her work in the Bhojpuri film industry and TV soaps like “Lapataganj,” is entering her first major political contest in these elections. Her entry adds a new dynamic to the race, with her popularity in the entertainment industry potentially influencing voter sentiment.

BSP’s Javed Ashraf is also in the running, making the contest a closely watched three-way battle.

The Significance of the Seventh Phase

The seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections marks the culmination of the world’s largest polling marathon, which began on the 19th of last month and has covered six phases and 486 Lok Sabha seats.

Prominent Candidates in the Final Phase

Among the notable candidates in this phase are Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP leaders Ravi Shankar Prasad, Nishikant Dubey, and Ravneet Singh Bittu, Congress leaders Manish Tewari and Charanjit Singh Channi, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Misa Bharti.

Looking Back: 2019 Lok Sabha Elections

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Ravi Kishan secured a decisive victory against Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Rambhual Nishad with a margin of 3,01,664 votes. This phase is expected to be equally crucial, with heavyweights from various parties vying for dominance in the final stretch.

As the election fever reaches its peak, the final phase will determine the future political landscape of India, with the hopes and aspirations of millions hanging in the balance.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 7 Live: 49.68% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 3 PM; Jharkhand In The Lead With 60.14%

June 1, 2024, 8:09 am

Voting for the seventh and final phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections commenced at 7 am on Saturday, concluding the largest democratic process to elect 543 representatives for the 18th Lok Sabha. A total of 57 constituencies (41 General, 3 ST, and 13 SC) across eight states and Union Territories are voting to decide the fate of 904 candidates. Simultaneously, polling for 42 assembly constituencies of the Odisha Legislative Assembly is also taking place.

The states and Union Territories involved in this seventh phase include Bihar (8/40 seats), Himachal Pradesh (4/4), Jharkhand (3/14), Odisha (6/21), Punjab (13/13), Uttar Pradesh (13/80), West Bengal (9/42), and the Chandigarh Union Territory.

Key candidates in this phase are PM Modi, who is seeking a third term from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, former Union Minister and BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad (Patna Sahib), actress Kangana Ranaut (Mandi), Congress’ Manish Tewari (Chandigarh), Samajwadi Party leader Afzal Ansari (Ghazipur), and Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh (Karakat).

June 1, 2024 4 : 00 PM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: 49.68% voter turnout recorded till 3 pm, in the 7th phase of elections.

#LokSabhaElections2024 | 49.68% voter turnout recorded till 3 pm, in the 7th phase of elections.

Bihar 42.95%
Chandigarh 52.61%
Himachal Pradesh 58.41%
Jharkhand 60.14%
Odisha 49.77%
Punjab 46.38%
Uttar Pradesh 46.83%
West Bengal 58.46% pic.twitter.com/hPreOqwttt

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 1 : 52 PM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: BJP candidate from Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency, Locket Chatterjee casts her vote

#WATCH | West Bengal: BJP candidate from Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency, Locket Chatterjee casts her vote at a polling station in Dum Dum, North 24 Parganas for the last phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/HIpBG4QPDo

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 1 : 52 PM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Odisha records 37.64% voter turnout till 1 pm in the fourth phase of elections to its State Legislative Assembly.

Odisha records 37.64% voter turnout till 1 pm in the fourth phase of elections to its State Legislative Assembly. pic.twitter.com/2c4TzZ9WbJ

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 1 : 52 PM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: 40.09% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm, in the 7th phase of elections.

#LokSabhaElections2024 | 40.09% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm, in the 7th phase of elections.

Bihar 35.65%
Chandigarh 40.14%
Himachal Pradesh 48.63%
Jharkhand 46.80%
Odisha 37.64%
Punjab 37.80%
Uttar Pradesh 39.31%
West Bengal 45.07% pic.twitter.com/4jsl6EwUjG

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 12 : 47 PM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Odisha | BJD parliamentary candidate from Mayurbhanj, Sudam Marandi with his family casts his vote in Baridapa

#WATCH | Odisha | BJD parliamentary candidate from Mayurbhanj, Sudam Marandi with his family casts his vote in Baridapa pic.twitter.com/6Ckw2NAVIT

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 12 : 30 PM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Monks from ISKCON Temple in Kolkata cast their votes for the seventh phase at a polling station in Kolkata

#WATCH | West Bengal: Monks from ISKCON Temple in Kolkata cast their votes for the seventh phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 , at a polling station in Kolkata pic.twitter.com/8EwuZPiBJh

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 12 : 05 PM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Odisha records 22.97% voter turnout till 11 am in the fourth phase of elections to its State Legislative Assembly

June 1, 2024 12 : 05 PM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: 26.3% voter turnout recorded till 11 am, in the 7th phase of elections.

June 1, 2024 11 : 07 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Punjab Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring Casts Vote in Sri Muktsar Sahib

Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab: Punjab Congress President and candidate from Ludhiana Lok Sabha Seat, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring casts his vote at a polling booth in Sri Muktsar Sahib under the Firozpur Lok Sabha constituency. Congress has fielded Sher Singh Ghubaya from this seat. BJP has fielded Gurmit Singh Sodhi, SAD has fielded Nardev Singh Bobby Mann and AAP has fielded Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar.

June 1, 2024 11 : 07 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: “TMC Supporters Protest Alleged Proxy Voting by BJP Candidate in Kolkata North

#WATCH | West Bengal: TMC supporters raise slogans against BJP candidate from Kolkata North Lok Sabha seat Tapas Roy outside a polling booth in Kolkata. They alleged that the BJP is doing proxy voting here. pic.twitter.com/9sG3Ukwqlj

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 11 : 07 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: “Vikramaditya Singh Urges High Voter Turnout, Emphasizes People’s Role in Mandi’s Success”

Congress candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat Vikramaditya Singh says “We have got a very good response from the people of Mandi. It will be the victory of 14 lakh people of Mandi and not just Vikramaditya Singh. I appeal to the people to come out in large numbers and exercise their right to vote…”

June 1, 2024 11 : 07 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: “INDIA Alliance Leads NDA by 50 Seats: Partap Singh Bajwa Ahead of Bloc Meeting

On INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi today, LoP and Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa says, “As per our survey, INDIA Alliance leads NDA by around 50 seats. They will get 235-245 seats…So, we have called this meeting immediately so that no horse trading takes place. We suspect that they can go to any level. If the meeting has been called today, it means that we know that we are getting the majority…”

June 1, 2024 10 : 25 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: TMC candidate Abhishek Banerjee says “…This election is not to elect, but to protest and reject. “

TMC National General Secretary and candidate from Diamond Harbour seat, Abhishek Banerjee says “…This election is not to elect, but to protest and reject. This time, we are going to vote for our representative but also to give a befitting reply to the NDA 2 which came to power in 2019…From what I have seen on the ground, I can say that from 2021 to May 2024, the BJP has not been able to provide substantial relief to the people of West Bengal…Today, it is the day for the voters to give a reply to them. ‘4 ko jab result aaenge toh jawaab karaara milega’…”

#WATCH | TMC National General Secretary and candidate from Diamond Harbour seat, Abhishek Banerjee says "…This election is not to elect, but to protest and reject. This time, we are going to vote for our representative but also to give a befitting reply to the NDA 2 which came… pic.twitter.com/3uW1iZshpT

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 10 : 25 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Indian Army personnel stand in a queue to cast their votes

Punjab: Indian Army personnel stand in a queue as they await their turn to cast their votes in the last phase of Lok sabha Election 2024 at a polling booth in Ferozepur Cantt.

#WATCH | Punjab: Indian Army personnel stand in a queue as they await their turn to cast their votes in the last phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling booth in Ferozepur Cantt.

(Source – DPRO Ferozpur ) pic.twitter.com/Wu3njKndVs

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 10 : 25 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live:”Union Minister Murugan Predicts BJP’s Strong Electoral Performance in Tamil Nadu”

Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu: Union Minister and BJP candidate from Nilgiris, L Murugan says, “India’s economy, which was at 10th position in 2014, has improved in the last 10 years and now we have reached 5th position…BJP will win double-digit seats in Tamil Nadu…”

June 1, 2024 10 : 00 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: 11.31% voter turnout recorded till 9 am, in the 7th phase of elections.

#LokSabhaElections2024 | 11.31% voter turnout recorded till 9 am, in the 7th phase of elections.

Bihar 10.58%
Chandigarh 11.64%
Himachal Pradesh 14.35%
Jharkhand 12.15%
Odisha 7.69%
Punjab 9.64%
Uttar Pradesh 12.94%
West Bengal 12.63% pic.twitter.com/fVC2GPGH57

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 9:55 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Odisha records 7.69% voter turnout till 9 am in the fourth phase of elections to its State Legislative Assembly.

Odisha records 7.69% voter turnout till 9 am in the fourth phase of elections to its State Legislative Assembly. pic.twitter.com/IU0T3WOdYL

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 9:51 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: BJP national president JP Nadda emphasizes trust people have in Prime Minister Modi’s assurances

BJP national president JP Nadda emphasized the trust people have in Prime Minister Modi’s assurances, stating, “The only thing that people kept in their minds is that Modi’s guarantee means the guarantee of fulfilment of the guarantee. The country is in strong hands, the country is running a strong government under the leadership of PM Modi and is making India self-reliant.”

He criticized the Congress for creating confusion, particularly regarding their manifesto’s emphasis on special preferences for minorities, which he interpreted as appeasement tactics. Nadda underscored that issues like the Ram Mandir and Article 370 are matters of national importance and faith for the BJP, not merely political tools for garnering votes. He asserted, “But the whole country has stood with us and everyone understood that BJP has also saved the pride of India by building the Ram Mandir and by removing Article 370, the country has become stronger…”

June 1, 2024 9:51 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: “PM Narendra Modi Engages in Meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari”

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: PM Narendra Modi meditates at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari, where Swami Vivekananda did meditation.

He started his meditation here on 30th May evening which will continue till 1st June evening. pic.twitter.com/PUrSzxJwZp

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 9:35 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Former Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav Urges Voters: “Defend Constitution, Democracy, and Reservation”

#WATCH | Patna: Former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "I appeal to people to come out of their homes and vote against those who want to end the Constitution, reservation, democracy…We have told you earlier also that Bihar will give a shocking result and we… pic.twitter.com/BAzBAq2vOs

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 9:35 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: We’ll win all 40 seats in Bihar”: RJD leader Rabri Devi after casting vote in Patna

June 1, 2024 9:20 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Ajay Rai, emphasizes the power of the public in decision-making

UP Congress chief and candidate from the Varanasi seat, Ajay Rai, emphasized the power of the public in decision-making, stating, “Public decides everything. Prime Minister had lost earlier too and ‘Banaras ka laal’ had defeated him. With the blessings of Baba Vishwanath and the people of Kashi, I will win. The love of Kashi is with me…”

Furthermore, he expressed his vision for promoting local interests, saying, “It will be absolutely Vocal for Local. People will give priority to Local. Someone who doesn’t know his lanes, his soil, a show-off son of Maa Ganga who is meditating by the seashore — if you have to do it, do it on the banks of River Ganga…”

June 1, 2024 9:20 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Mandi BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut casts her vote

In Himachal Pradesh, BJP candidate for the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, Kangana Ranaut, cast her vote at a polling station in Mandi during the seventh and final phase of the general election. As for the competition, Congress has nominated Vikramaditya Singh for the Mandi Lok Sabha seat.

June 1, 2024 9:06 AM IST

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Charanjit Singh Channi, former Punjab CM and Congress candidate from Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat says ” BJP are spreading false propaganda”

Charanjit Singh Channi, former Punjab CM and Congress candidate from the Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat, addressed concerns about false propaganda by the Aam Aadmi Party and BJP. He stated, “Aam Aadmi Party and BJP are spreading false propaganda. Yesterday BJP posted about Dera Ballan that Dera Ballan supports them, which Dera Ballan has denied and said that if they spread false propaganda like this then they will file an FIR. Dera Ballan has made it clear that they do not support BJP… I thank Baba Ji. Aam Aadmi Party has started spreading false propaganda… I want to warn people not to fall for such propaganda. And wherever I am going, people are congratulating me and we are going to win in large numbers. I thank the people of Jalandhar who have accepted me.”

June 1, 2024 9:06 AM IST

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s wife says after casting vote “I appeal to women to come out and vote in large numbers.”

After casting her vote, Dr Gurpreet Kaur, wife of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says, “I appeal to women to come out and vote in large numbers. We should also contribute to elect a good government that can work for us…”

June 1, 2024 8:53 AM IST

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann casts his vote

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his wife, Gurpreet Kaur, cast their votes at a polling booth in the Sangrur constituency.

The seat is witnessing a competition between Congress’ Sukhpal Singh Khaira, BJP’s Arvind Khanna, AAP’s Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, SAD’s Iqbal Singh Jhundan, and Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar)’s Simranjit Singh Mann.

#WATCH | Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and his wife Dr Gurpreet Kaur cast their vote at a polling booth in Sangrur constituency.

The seat sees a contest amid Congress' Sukhpal Singh Khaira, BJP's Arvind Khanna, AAP's Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer and SAD's Iqbal Singh Jhundan and… pic.twitter.com/tZpH7OtZGK

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 8.55 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates

BJP leader Jaiveer Shergill exercised his voting right for the final phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at a polling station in Jalandhar, Punjab. In the constituency, AAP’s Pawan Kumar Tinu, BJP’s Shushil Kumar Rinku, and Congress’ Charanjit Singh Channi are competing against each other.

June 1, 2024 8.47 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates

In Himachal Pradesh, Union Minister and BJP candidate from the Hamirpur Lok Sabha seat, Anurag Thakur, accompanied by his father and former Himachal Pradesh CM Prem Kumar Dhumal, arrived at a polling station in Hamirpur to cast their votes for the seventh phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

The Congress has nominated Satpal Singh Raizada as its candidate from the Hamirpur Lok Sabha seat.

June 1, 2024 8.41 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates

Rai is contesting against Prime Minister and BJP candidate Narendra Modi, as well as BSP’s Ather Jamal Lari.

UP Congress chief and candidate from the Varanasi seat, Ajay Rai, mentioned that they are receiving silent votes and support from those who previously backed other parties like BSP and Apna Dal. He noted that there appears to be a public desire for change, highlighting dissatisfaction among businessmen and weavers in the city, particularly due to the impact of GST. Rai remarked, “He (PM Modi) should have sat on the banks of Ganga ji and done meditation here.”

#WATCH | UP Congress chief & candidate from Varanasi seat, Ajay Rai says, "We are getting silent votes and those who were with other parties like BSP, Apna Dal are coming with us. That is why it seems that the public is in the mood for change. The businessmen, weavers in the city… pic.twitter.com/T4PFIHPY1f

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 8.41 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates

In Himachal Pradesh, after casting his vote, BJP chief JP Nadda had tea and snacks with locals at a tea stall in Bilaspur and interacted with them.

#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh: After casting his vote, BJP chief JP Nadda has tea and snacks with people at a tea stall in Bilaspur & interacts with them. pic.twitter.com/zgFZ0LM8fk

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 8:40 AM IST

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: BJP Gorakhpur Ravi Kishan appeal to voters

As the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha constituency undergoes voting during the final phase, actor and BJP candidate Ravi Kishan appealed to voters to exercise their vote.

“Humble greetings, namaste, and pranaam to all the voters of Gorakhpur. Friends, you all will be aware that today voting is being held in Gorakhpur under the seventh phase of Lok Sabha general elections. On this occasion, I humbly request all of you, the God-like voters who are the destiny makers of Gorakhpur, to exercise your right to vote in this great festival of democracy by discharging your duty as aware voters. Each and every vote of yours is important and will decide the future of your Lok Sabha and the country. Therefore, I once again appeal to all of you to participate enthusiastically in this festival of democracy,” he wrote on X.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: BJP MP and candidate from Gorakhpur, Ravi Kishan & his wife Preeti Kishan cast their votes at a polling booth in the constituency.

The Gorakhpur seat sees a contest amid BJP's Ravi Kishan, SP's Kajal Nishad and BSP's Javed Ashraf.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/bTC51NMa3E

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 8.35 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Hamirpur, Anurag Thakur along with his wife Shefali Thakur leave from their residence in Hamirpur to cast their votes for the seventh phase of Lok sabha Election 2024 Congress has fielded Satpal Singh Raizada from the Hamirpur LS seat.

June 1, 2024 8.31 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates

Sikkim Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya says, “I am happy to take part in this festival of democracy. I think that voting is a duty along with being a constitutional right and everyone should perform their duty and exercise their right…”

June 1, 2024 8.23 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates

In Kolkata, West Bengal, after casting his vote at a polling booth in Belgachia, BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty stated that he had fulfilled his duty as a BJP cadre.

#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: After casting his vote at a polling booth in Belgachia, BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty says, "…I am a BJP cadre, I have done my duty…"#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/jn7DPXT8i4

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

After casting his vote, UP CM Yogi Adityanath remarked, “PM Modi has taken some time out of his busy schedule of 2.5 months, although his entire life is dedicated to India. He has served India for 10 years and has increased India’s respect in the world by considering the country’s welfare as paramount. This spiritual worship of PM Modi is dedicated to the nation… Those who are involved in corruption and misconduct cannot understand the importance of this. To understand this, one needs to have faith in India and India’s eternal values, and we can say with confidence that the meditation and devotion of PM Modi is also a part of nation worship, and the country will also get its benefits…”

June 1, 2024 8.23 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates

After casting his vote, UP CM Yogi Adityanath says, ” PM Modi is dedicated to nation.”

#WATCH | After casting his vote, UP CM Yogi Adityanath says "PM Modi has taken some time out of his busy schedule of 2.5 months, although his entire life is dedicated to India. He has served India for 10 years and has increased India's respect in the world by considering the… pic.twitter.com/DQperkT315

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024 8.28 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates

Congress candidate from Gurdaspur Lok Sabha constituency Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa casts his vote for Lok sabha election 2024. The constituency is witnessing a triangular contest between Congress’ Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, BJP’s Dinesh Singh and AAP’s Amansher Singh.

June 1, 2024 8.21 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates

AAP candidate Malvinder Singh Kang, emphasizes the importance of voting, urging people to come out and cast their votes

AAP candidate from Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha seat Malvinder Singh Kang says, “Your vote decides your future…We are repeatedly requesting people that no matter how hot it is, to strengthen democracy and save democracy, more and more people should come out and cast their vote.” BJP has fielded Dr Subhash Sharma from Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha seat. Congress has fielded Vijay Inder Singla.

June 1, 2024 8.16 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi and their daughter arrive at polling booth

Bihar: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi and their daughter & party candidate from Saran Lok Sabha seat Rohini Acharya arrive at a polling booth in Patna to cast their vote.

June 1, 2024 8:07 AM IST

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: EVM, VVPAT machines allegedly thrown into water in Bengal’s South 24 Parganas

June 1, 2024 7:56 AM IST

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Former Indian cricketer and AAP MP Harbhajan Singh casts his vote

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Former Indian cricketer and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh voted at a polling booth in Pubjab’s Jalandhar.

“Today is a very important day for all of us, and I would appeal to everyone to come out and vote foand elect a government that can work for you,” he said.

Voting in all the 13 parliamentary constituencies of Punjab is underway today, during the final phase of the general elections.

June 1, 2024 7:48 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates: UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar casts his vote, appeals to people to vote for a better future

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates: After casting his vote, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party president and Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar says, “I want to appeal to the people to come out of their houses and cast their vote for a better future of people.”

He cast his vote in Ballia today during the final voting phase of thegeneral elections.

June 1, 2024 7:43 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates: BJP candidate from Amritsar constituency, Taranjit Singh casts his vote

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates: In Punjab, former diplomat and BJP candidate from the Amritsar constituency, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, cast his vote at a local polling booth.

He is competing against Congress MP and candidate Gurjeet Singh Aujla, AAP’s Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, and SAD’s Anil Joshi.

June 1, 2024 7:40 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates: Sikkim Governor Laxman Acharya casts his vote in Varanasi

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates: Sikkim Governor Laxman Acharya, along with his wife, cast a vote at the Ramnagar polling booth in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the fray as a BJP candidate from Varanasi during this phase.

June 1, 2024 7:36 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates: AAP MP Raghav Chadha casts his vote in

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha showed his inked finger to the media after casting his vote at a polling station in Lakhnaur, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar under the Anandpur Sahib constituency in Punjab, during the seventh and final phase of the general elections.

June 1, 2024 7:29 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates: A long queue of voters at a polling booth in Korauta of Varanasi

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates: Entering its final phase, the Lok Sabha elections will feature a notable contest at the crucial Varanasi seat, where 1,997,577 voters will determine the fate of seven candidates, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

June 1, 2024 7:26 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates: BJP chief JP Nadda casts his vote in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates: BJP National President JP Nadda and his wife Mallika Nadda cast their votes at a polling booth in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur.

After voting, Nadda said, “I was the first voter here (in his booth). I appeal to all voters to vote in large numbers for a capable and self-reliant India. I urge voters to vote and contribute towards making India a capable, self-reliant and developed India…I consider this a festival of democracy.”

June 1, 2024 7:18 AM IST

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates: UP CM Yogi Adityanath casts vote in Gorakhpur

Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 LIVE Updates: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi cast his vote in Gorakhpur’s Gorakhnath, where BJP’s Ravi Kishan, SP’s Kajal Nishad, and BSP’s Javed Ashraf are contesting.

A total of 13 parliamentary seats out of 80 are under-voting during the seventh and final phase of the general elections today.

Voting will continue until 6 pm

June 1, 2024 7:09 AM IST

Together, let’s make our democracy more vibrant: PM Modi urges voters to vote in large numbers

“Today is the final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. As 57 seats across 8 states and UTs go to the polls, calling upon the voters to turnout in large numbers and vote. I hope young and women voters exercise their franchise in record numbers. Together, let’s make our democracy more vibrant and participative,” tweets PM Modi

June 1, 2024 7:03 AM IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7 LIVE: Voting begins across 57 constituencies

Voting begins across 57 constituencies

June 1, 2024 7:02 AM IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7 LIVE: AAP MP Raghav Chadha stands in a queue at a polling station in Lakhnaur

June 1, 2024 6:43 AM IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7 LIVE: Girls perform Gidda at a polling booth in Mohali

Voting Begins for Final Phase of Lok Sabha Elections, PM Modi Among Candidates

June 1, 2024, 7:53 am

The final phase of Lok Sabha elections began on Saturday, with voting starting at 7 am across 57 parliamentary constituencies in seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. This phase concludes a month-long polling marathon, covering six previous phases and 486 seats.

Over 10.06 crore voters, including approximately 5.24 crore male, 4.82 crore female, and 3574 third gender electors, are expected to vote. Mock polls were conducted at various booths to ensure preparedness. Special measures, such as additional trains and helicopter sorties, have been taken to facilitate smooth voting, especially in adverse weather conditions.

Prominent candidates include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP leaders Ravi Shankar Prasad and Nishikant Dubey, Congress leaders Manish Tewari and Charanjit Singh Channi, and actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut. The final phase also sees by-polls for six assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh.

The Election Commission has ensured polling stations are equipped with essential facilities and security measures, with strict surveillance to prevent any malpractice. The counting of votes is scheduled for June 4, with exit polls to be aired after voting concludes on June 1.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 7: PM Modi Urges Young Voters, Women to Vote in Large Numbers

June 1, 2024, 7:48 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged voters, especially women and youth, to vote in large numbers in the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections. In a post on X, PM Modi emphasized the importance of voter turnout in the 57 seats across 8 states and UTs going to the polls. He encouraged young and women voters to make the democracy more vibrant and participative.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also posted on X, appealing to Uttar Pradesh voters to choose a development-focused government. He highlighted the need for an honest government to build infrastructure and provide essential services to the poor.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge called on voters to support the INDIA bloc, emphasizing the fight against dictatorial forces and the importance of protecting the Constitution and fundamental rights.

The seventh and final phase of voting began on Saturday, covering 57 parliamentary constituencies across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. This phase concludes the world’s largest polling marathon, with over 10.06 crore electors expected to vote.

Prominent candidates in this phase include PM Modi, BJP leaders Ravi Shankar Prasad and Nishikant Dubey, Congress leaders Manish Tewari and Charanjit Singh Channi, and actor-turned-politicians Kangana Ranaut and Ravi Kishan.

Protecting The Nation’s Integrity In The 7th Phase: Dr. Manmohan Singh Critical Plea

May 30, 2024, 4:18 pm

In a heartfelt letter addressed to Punjab voters ahead of the final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has made a poignant appeal, urging citizens to safeguard democracy and the Constitution from what he describes as repeated assaults by the current regime.

Critique of BJP’s Economic Policies: Unimaginable Turmoil

Singh lamented the economic upheaval witnessed over the past decade under the two terms of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. He criticized policies such as demonetization, the flawed implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), and the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which he believes have led to a decline in GDP growth and widened socioeconomic disparities.

Comparison of GDP Growth: BJP vs. UPA Performance

Singh drew attention to the disparity in GDP growth rates between the BJP government and the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. He highlighted that while GDP growth averaged around eight percent during the UPA tenure, it has plummeted to below six percent under the BJP government.

Concerns Over Unemployment and Inflation: Widening Inequality

Expressing concern over unprecedented levels of unemployment and inflation, Singh stressed the need for urgent policy interventions to address these challenges. He cited data indicating a significant decline in household savings and underscored the detrimental impact on socioeconomic equality.

Farmers’ Protests and Agniveer Scheme: Government Critique

Singh criticized the government’s handling of the farmers’ protests and denounced the Agniveer military recruitment scheme as ill-conceived. He accused the BJP of undermining farmers’ livelihoods and questioned its commitment to addressing agrarian issues.

Appeal for Democratic Values: Upholding Punjab’s Legacy

The former Prime Minister invoked Punjab’s historical legacy of sacrifice and resilience, calling on voters to protect the nation’s democratic fabric. He urged citizens to uphold the values of inclusiveness, harmony, and brotherhood, emphasizing the pivotal role of Punjab in shaping India’s democratic ethos.

Criticism of PM Modi’s Rhetoric: Dignity of Public Discourse

Singh criticized Prime Minister Modi’s rhetoric, accusing him of lowering the standards of public discourse. He condemned the use of divisive language and urged voters to reject such tactics in favor of unity and integrity.

Rejecting Divisive Forces

Dr. Manmohan Singh letter serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of upholding democratic values and protecting the nation’s constitutional principles. His impassioned plea underscores the need for unity and integrity in the face of growing polarization and discord.

As Punjab prepares to cast its votes in the final phase of the Lok Sabha election, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s appeal resonates as a call to action for citizens to stand firm in defense of democracy. His unwavering commitment to upholding India’s democratic ethos serves as a beacon of hope amidst turbulent times.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7: Final Phase of Lok Sabha Elections on June 1: Complete List of Constituencies and Key Candidates

May 30, 2024, 8:44 am

The seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 is scheduled for June 1. During this phase, voters from 57 Lok Sabha constituencies across eight states and union territories will cast their ballots. Voting will take place in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Chandigarh. A total of 904 candidates are contesting in these 57 constituencies.

List of Constituencies Voting in Phase 7:

Uttar Pradesh (13 seats):

Varanasi
Mahrajganj
Gorakhpur
Kushinagar
Deoria
Bansgaon
Ghosi
Ghazipur
Ballia
Salempur
Chandauli
Mirzapur
Robertsganj

Punjab (all 13 seats):

Gurdaspur
Amritsar
Khadoor Sahib
Jalandhar (SC)
Hoshiarpur (SC)
Anandpur Sahib
Ludhiana
Fatehgarh Sahib (SC)
Faridkot (SC)
Firozpur
Bathinda
Sangrur
Patiala

Bihar (8 seats):

Arrah
Buxar
Karakat
Jahanabad
Nalanda
Patna Sahib
Pataliputra
Sasaram

West Bengal (9 seats):

Barasat
Basirhat
Diamond Harbour
Dum Dum
Jaynagar
Jadavpur
Kolkata Dakshin
Kolkata Uttar
Mathurapur

Chandigarh:

Chandigarh

Himachal Pradesh (4 seats):

Mandi
Shimla
Kangra
Hamirpur

Odisha (6 seats):

Balasore
Bhadrak
Jajpur
Jagatsinhpur
Kendrapara
Mayurbhanj

Jharkhand (3 seats):

Dumka
Godda
Rajmahal

A total of 328 candidates are contesting from Punjab, and 144 from Uttar Pradesh for 13 seats each. Bihar has 134 candidates for eight seats, Odisha has 66 candidates for six seats, Jharkhand has 52 candidates for three seats, Himachal Pradesh has 37 candidates for four seats, and Chandigarh has 19 candidates for one seat.

Key Candidates in Phase 7:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (BJP) and Ajay Rai (Congress):
- Varanasi has been Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency since 2014. Congress has fielded Ajay Rai against Modi for the third time. Rai, a former BJP member, joined Congress in 2012 and previously contested from Varanasi in 2014 and 2019, finishing third in the latter election.
Ravi Kishan (BJP):
- In Gorakhpur, actor-turned-politician Ravi Kishan is contesting for BJP, facing Kajal Nishad from Samajwadi Party. Ravi Kishan won the seat in 2019 with over 60% of the votes.
Kangana Ranaut (BJP):
- Actress Kangana Ranaut is running from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi seat for BJP, competing against Congress’s Vikramaditya Singh, son