Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Phase 2 HIGHLIGHTS: Voter turnout 61% recorded across 13 States and UT by 5 pm
Apr 26, 2024 05:43 PM
Voter turnout till 5 PM for phase 2 of Lok Sabha Elections2024
Assam 70.66%
Bihar 53.03%
Chhattisgarh 72.13%
Jammu And Kashmir 67.22%
Karnataka 63.90%
Kerala 63.97%
Madhya Pradesh 54.83%
Maharashtra 53.51%
Manipur 76.06%
Rajasthan 59.19%
Tripura 76.23%
Uttar Pradesh 52.64%
West Bengal 71.84%
Apr 26, 2024 05:42 PM
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Tejasvi Surya accused of soliciting votes based on religion
The BJP MP and Bengaluru South candidate, Tejasvi Surya, has been booked for allegedly posting a video on 'X' platform and seeking votes on religious grounds, as stated by the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer.
Apr 26, 2024 04:58 PM
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Rajasthan's Deputy Chief Minister, Prem Chand Bairwa, casts vote in Dudu
In the ongoing Lok Sabha Election 2024, Prem Chand Bairwa, Rajasthan's Deputy Chief Minister and member of the BJP, exercised his voting right at a polling station located in Dudu, Rajasthan.
Apr 26, 2024 04:57 PM
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: In a historic development, Bru voters cast their votes in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Tripura
This marks the first time that the newly settled Bru voters participated in the General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 on Friday. Previously, they had exercised their voting rights in the assembly elections held in March of the preceding year.
Significantly, the Bru migrants, formerly residing in six relief camps in North Tripura district until 2020, have now been granted permanent settlement in 12 locations across the state.
Apr 26, 2024 04:18 PM
Indian Cricketer Mohammad Shami arrives at a polling booth in Amroha to cast his vote | WATCH VISUALS
#WATCH | Indian Cricketer Mohammad Shami arrives at a polling booth in Amroha to cast his vote for the second phase of #LokSabhaElections pic.twitter.com/1WkNpyh8Ys
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024 04:08 PM
"2024 elections are to save the Constitution": Former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav
Amidst the ongoing second phase of Lok Sabha elections, former Uttar Pradesh Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav addressed a public rally in UP's Kannauj and said that the 2024 elections are to save the Constitution.
Speaking at the rally, Akhilesh Yadav said, "The BJP is helping big businessmen while the INDIA alliance and SP will help the poor... This election is also to save the Constitution. You must have seen, the BJP wants to finish the Constitution. Remember, if the Constitution finishes, our right to vote will also end. There will be no right to vote."
Apr 26, 2024 03:44 PM
Lok Sabha Polls 2024 | Voter turnout till 3 pm
States | No of Seats | 2019 Phase 2 TO | 2024 Phase 2 (3 PM) |
All India | 88 | 70.1 | 50.3 |
Assam | 5/14 | 81.3 | 60.3 |
Bihar | 5/40 | 62.9 | 44.2 |
Chhattisgarh | 3/11 | 75.1 | 63.9 |
Jammu & Kashmir | 1/5 | 72.5 | 57.8 |
Karnataka | 14/28 | 69.0 | 50.9 |
Kerala | 20/20 | 77.8 | 51.6 |
Madhya Pradesh | 6/29 | 67.7 | 46.5 |
Maharashtra | 8/48 | 62.8 | 43.0 |
Manipur | 1/2 | 84.1 | 68.5 |
Rajasthan | 13/25 | 68.4 | 50.3 |
Tripura | 1/1 | 82.9 | 68.9 |
Uttar Pradesh | 8/80 | 62.2 | 44.1 |
West Bengal | 3/42 | 80.7 | 60.6 |
Apr 26, 2024 03:22 PM
Actor Mammootty casts his vote at a polling booth in Ernakulam, Kerala
#WATCH | Actor Mammootty casts his vote at a polling booth in Ernakulam, Kerala#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/SijnvN08iC
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024 02:49 PM
In a first, Bru voters exercise their franchise in Tripura Lok Sabha 2024
For the first time, the newly settled Bru voters of Tripura exercised their franchise for the General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 on Friday
Apr 26, 2024 02:12 PM
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Wardha resident brings pet 'Langur' to polling booth for voting - Watch the Video
#WATCH | Maharashtra: A resident of Wardha, Vinod Kshirsagar arrives at a polling booth with his pet Langur 'Bajrang', to cast his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/KH0utNvwpX
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024 02:08 PM
BJP national president JP Nadda held a roadshow in Yadgiri, Karnataka today
#WATCH | BJP national president JP Nadda held a roadshow in Yadgiri, Karnataka today.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/e3Vr2WBRWY
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024 01:55 PM
Voter turnout till 1 pm for Phase 2
Assam 46.31%
Bihar 33.80%
Chhattisgarh 53.09%
Jammu And Kashmir 42.88%
Karnataka 38.23%
Kerala 39.26%
Madhya Pradesh 38.96%
Maharashtra 31.77%
Manipur 54.26%
Rajasthan 40.39%
Tripura 54.47%
Uttar Pradesh 35.73%
West Bengal 47.29%
Apr 26, 2024 01:51 PM
Actor-filmmaker Rakshit Shetty arrives at a polling booth in Udupi to cast his vote
#WATCH | Karnataka: Actor-filmmaker Rakshit Shetty arrives at a polling booth in Udupi to cast his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/caplqAIO3A
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024 01:23 PM
WATCH VIDEO | Karnataka: Actor Yash cast his vote at a polling booth in Hoskerehalli, Bengaluru
#WATCH | Karnataka: Actor Yash cast his vote at a polling booth in Hoskerehalli, Bengaluru.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/nc6qH6z7Na
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024 01:03 PM
Former Indian Cricketer Madan Lal casts his vote
#WATCH | Noida: After casting his vote, former Indian Cricketer Madan Lal says, "This is a big day for the democracy. People must go out and vote because if you don't, you have no right to criticise any party... The scope of sports in the country is growing, and not just cricket,… pic.twitter.com/KZXyjAmhC0
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024 12:33 PM
Voter turnout till 11 am for Phase 2 across 13 states
Assam 27.43%
Bihar 21.68%
Chhattisgarh 35.47%
Jammu And Kashmir 26.61%
Karnataka 22.34%
Kerala 25.61%
Madhya Pradesh 28.15%
Maharashtra 18.83%
Manipur 33.22%
Rajasthan 26.84%
Tripura 36.42%
Uttar Pradesh 24.31%
West Bengal 31.25%
Apr 26, 2024 12:10 PM
ISRO chief S Somanath queues up along with other votes at a polling station in Thiruvananthapuram
#WATCH | ISRO chief S Somanath queues up along with other votes at a polling station in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/AbHmBnKXVd
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024 12:09 PM
Voter turnout till 11 am for phase 2 of polling
Maharashtra records the lowest with 18.83%
Tripura records the highest with 36.42%
Apr 26, 2024 11:36 AM
Congress candidate from Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon, Bhupesh Baghel visits different polling booths in the parliamentary constituency and also interacts with voters.
Apr 26, 2024 11:31 AM
Priyanka Gandhi calls for polling in record numbers in phase 2
As voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections commenced on Friday, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi called on people to participate in voting in large numbers and emphasised that every vote counts.
In a post on X, Priyanka Gandhi said, "This election is to save the country's democracy and constitution. This election is to provide relief to the people struggling with unemployment, inflation, corruption and economic hardship."
Apr 26, 2024 11:11 AM
BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla casts his vote in UP's Gautam Budh Nagar
#WATCH | #LokSabhaElections2024 | BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla casts his vote in UP's Gautam Budh Nagar pic.twitter.com/yRb9s7EpzS
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024 10:42 AM
arnataka CM Siddaramaiah shows his inked finger after casting his vote
#WATCH | Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Siddaramana Hundi village of Chamarajanagar.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/3gvb3fstXn
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024 10:32 AM
Bengaluru | Former cricketer Anil Kumble casts his vote in
Bengaluru | Former cricketer Anil Kumble casts his vote in #LokSabhaElections2024 in Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/nLRr133HAc
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024 10:31 AM
LS polls: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor casts his vote in Thiruvananthapuram
#WATCH | Kerala: Congress MP and candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor cast his vote at a polling booth in the constituency.
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
He is up against BJP candidate and Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekar here. #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/Wf5gayDv7u
Apr 26, 2024 10:30 AM
Rahul Dravid casts his vote in Karnataka's Bengaluru
#WATCH | Rahul Dravid casts his vote in Karnataka's Bengaluru.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/gZ6Ybairc1
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024 10:26 AM
Lok Sabha Polls 2024 | Voter Turnout Recorded Across 13 States, UTs Till 9 AM
Apr 26, 2024 10:23 AM
Lok Sabha polls Phase 2: Kerala records 11.98 per cent voter turnout till 9 am
Kerala, where polling is underway for all 20 Lok Sabha seats in the second phase of the general elections on Friday, recorded a voter turnout of 11.98 per cent till 9 am, according to data shared by the Election Commission (EC)
Apr 26, 2024 09:54 AM
Lok Sabha Polls 2024| Voter turnout till 9 am
Maharashtra records the lowest with 7.45%
Tripura records the highest with 16.65%
#LokSabhaElections2024 | Voter turnout till 9 am for phase 2 of polling:
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Maharashtra records the lowest with 7.45%
Tripura records the highest with 16.65% pic.twitter.com/RfSN8an2Vq
Apr 26, 2024 09:36 AM
Google Doodle celebrates second phase of elections with voting symbol
Apr 26, 2024 09:32 AM
Bhagalpur's Congress leader Ajeet Sharma, wife, and bollywood actor -daughter Neha Sharma cast votes
Senior Congress leader and candidate from Bhagalpur, Ajeet Sharma, his wife, and his daughter-Bollywood actor Neha Sharma show their inked fingers after casting their votes at a polling booth
#WATCH | Bihar: Senior Congress leader and candidate from Bhagalpur, Ajeet Sharma, his wife, and his daughter-Bollywood actor Neha Sharma show their inked fingers after casting their votes at a polling booth here. #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/Fu84lM9YuB
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024 09:08 AM
WATCH | Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot and his family show their inked fingers after casting their votes
#WATCH | Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot and his family show their inked fingers after casting their votes at a polling booth in Jodhpur.
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
His son Vaibhav Gehlot is a candidate from Jalore Lok Sabha seat.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/vTHKBbbtjn
Apr 26, 2024 08:47 AM
Union Minister & BJP candidate from Rajasthan's Jodhpur, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat casts his vote
#WATCH | Union Minister & BJP candidate from Rajasthan's Jodhpur, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat casts his vote at polling booth number 81-83 in Jodhpur
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Voting is underway in 13 seats in Rajasthan in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections pic.twitter.com/DqJqefJvnV
Apr 26, 2024 08:36 AM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman casts her vote | WATCH VISUALS
Karnataka: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman casts her vote at BES polling booth in Bengaluru. Karnataka is voting on 14 seats today in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections.
#WATCH | Karnataka: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman casts her vote at BES polling booth in Bengaluru.
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Karnataka is voting on 14 seats today in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/70BZFe9x6s
Apr 26, 2024 08:36 AM
BJP MP Tejveer Singh has cast his vote in Mathura in Uttar Pradesh today
BJP MP Tejveer Singh has cast his vote in Mathura in Uttar Pradesh today.
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
The state is voting in 8 parliamentary seats in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls today. pic.twitter.com/9gpavPjD9h
Apr 26, 2024 08:21 AM
Lok Sabha Polls 2024 | 88 constituencies polling in 13 States/UTs
All arrangements in place for Phase-2 polling tomorrow!
— Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) April 25, 2024
88 constituencies going to polls in 13 States/UTs
Read more: https://t.co/kION766A1J#GoVote#ChunavKaParv #DeshKaGarv pic.twitter.com/iOMGalGCBI
Apr 26, 2024 08:15 AM
LS polls: Infosys founder Narayana Murthy casts his vote in Bengaluru
Infosys founder Narayana Murthy on Friday cast his vote at the BES polling station in Bengaluru.
His wife, Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty, also cast her vote in Bengaluru today.
Apr 26, 2024 08:12 AM
Union Minister & BJP candidate from Attingal, V Muraleedharan casts his vote
Union Minister & BJP candidate from Attingal, V Muraleedharan casts his vote in Thiruvananthapuram, in Lok Sabha elections
From Thiruvananthapuram PC, NDA candidate is Rajeev Chandrasekar and Congress candidate is Shashi Tharoor
Apr 26, 2024 08:11 AM
WATCH VISUALS | Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at BES polling booth in Bengaluru to cast her vote
#WATCH | Karnataka: Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman along with her maternal uncle, arrives at BES polling booth in Bengaluru to cast her vote in the Lok Sabha elections.
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Karnataka is voting on 14 seats today in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/NKzQg9JgXE
Apr 26, 2024 08:10 AM
WATCH VISUALS | Actor Prakash Raj casts his vote at a polling station in Bengaluru
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
#WATCH | Karnataka: Actor Prakash Raj casts his vote at a polling station in Bengaluru.
Karnataka is voting on 14 seats today in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/AzghrtGPPS
Apr 26, 2024 08:03 AM
Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Phase 2: PM Modi calls for record voter turnout
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called on people to participate in voting in large numbers and emphasised that every vote counts.The PM especially encouraged young and female voters to participate in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
"Urging everyone in constituencies voting today, in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, to participate in record numbers. A high voter turnout strengthens our democracy. I especially urge our young voters and women voters to turn out in great numbers. Your vote is your voice!" the PM said in a post on X.
Urging everyone in constituencies voting today, in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, to participate in record numbers. A high voter turnout strengthens our democracy. I especially urge our young voters and women voters to turn out in great numbers. Your vote is your…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024 08:01 AM
Voting begins in 89 seats in second phase of Lok Sabha elections
Polling commenced Friday in 89 constituencies spread across 13 states and Union Territories in the second phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections
Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Phase 2 LIVE UPDATES: The largest-ever election in history, voting for Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Phase 2 begins today in 88 constituencies spread across 13 states and Union Territories (UTs) amid tight security.
Polling is taking place in various states across India. This includes all 20 seats in Kerala, 14 out of 28 seats in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, eight seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, six seats in Madhya Pradesh, five seats each in Assam and Bihar, three seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and one seat each in Manipur, Tripura, and Jammu and Kashmir.
Also Read: Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Who votes in Phase 2? List of key states, constituencies and parties
Prominent candidates contesting in Lok Sabha Phase 2 includes - Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Thiruvananthapuram, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor also contesting from Thiruvananthapuram, BJP's Tejasvi Surya from Bengaluru South, Hema Malini from Mathura, Arun Govil from Meerut, Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad representing Congress, DK Suresh, the brother of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, from Bangalore Rural, former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy from Mandya, Independent candidate Pappu Yadav from Purnia, and CPI's Annie Raja from Wayanad.
Also Read: Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Phase 2: What all will be open and closed on April 26? Check Here
Notably, as per the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the third phase is scheduled to be held on May 7, fourth phase on May 13, fifth phase on May 20, sixth phase on May 25 and the last phase on June 1. The counting of votes will be held on June 4.
Follow PTC News Live Breaking blog for the latest and real-time updates on trending, breaking of Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Phase 2.
- With inputs from agencies
