Punjab Lok Sabha Elections 2024 HIGHLIGHTS | Voting ends ; 55.20% voter turnout till 5 pm | WATCH EXCLUSIVE EXIT POLL
Top journalists and political experts are predicting a 5% to 6% increase in voter turnout by the end of the day, since voters were still at polling booths after 6 pm. While Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh have experienced high voter turnout, Punjab has comparatively seen less enthusiasm among its voters.
The multi-cornered contest, internal party dissent and shifting loyalties have created uncertainty among voters, which might have led to a noticeable lack of excitement.
On the other hand, heatwave is also being considered as major factor behind the low voter turnout in Punjab.
Each constituency has seen candidates changing parties.
In the 2019 elections, Congress emerged victorious in eight out of the 13 seats in Punjab, while BJP, SAD, and AAP secured the remaining five. In 2014, the results were more dispersed, with SAD and AAP each winning four seats, Congress three, and BJP two.
The polling party seals the EVMs as the voting for the Lok Sabha elections concludes.
#WATCH | Amritsar, Punjab: The polling party seals the EVMs as the voting for the Lok Sabha elections concludes.
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
(Visuals from booth no. 14) pic.twitter.com/1vZQusqFr9
As the 7th Phase of polling in General Elections 2024 wraps up, the Election Commission of India thanks all stakeholders: voters, polling personnel, security forces, media and political parties
As the 7th Phase of polling in General Elections 2024 wraps up, the Election Commission of India thanks all stakeholders: voters, polling personnel, security forces, media and political parties. pic.twitter.com/aDb0pvOUWT
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The polling party seals the EVMs as the voting for the Lok Sabha elections concludes
Nabha - 58.3%
Patiala Rural - 52.9%
Rajpura - 58.8%
Derabasi - 61.7%
Ghanour - 54.01%
Sanour - 55.1%
Patiala Urban - 56.92%
Samana - 59%
Shutrana - 55%
Four-time MP and BJP’s candidate Preneet Kaur casts vote for Punjab Lok Sabha Polls in Patiala
On the last phase of polling, District Electoral Officer, Jaspreet Singh says, "Bathinda parliamentary constituency constitutes nine assembly segments...In nine assembly segments, we have 1814 polling booths... 3 pm turnout is 48.95 %...Everything is peaceful...Voters are coming in large numbers...We are expecting to touch the record of 72% voter turnout..."
#WATCH | Bathinda, Punjab: On the last phase of polling, District Electoral Officer, Jaspreet Singh says, "Bathinda parliamentary constituency constitutes nine assembly segments...In nine assembly segments, we have 1814 polling booths... 3 pm turnout is 48.95 %...Everything is… pic.twitter.com/rYSFmjL7yT
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
Jalandhar rural police have registered a complaint regarding the fight that took place near Badala booth of Adampur Vidhan Sabha constituency during the Lok Sabha elections.
In Sarpanch Colony of Jamalpur, Ludhiana, EVM machines at booth numbers 111 and 112 stopped working for three hours, causing frustration among voters. Shiv Sharma, one of the voters, reported that when people arrived to vote at 7 a.m., the EVM machines initially did not work. Although they started functioning after half an hour, it soon stopped again. After waiting for three hours, approximately 400 people became angry and protested outside the booth. Consequently, officials arrived at the scene to address the issue.
Chandigarh: To boost voter turnout and attract voters, a Rock Garden theme-based polling booth has been set up in Sector 27A of Chandigarh
#WATCH | Chandigarh: To boost voter turnout and attract voters, a Rock Garden theme-based polling booth has been set up in Sector 27A of Chandigarh pic.twitter.com/4msjdqqplK
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
Reaffirming the importance of voting, Chief Electoral Officer Punjab, Sibin C today exercised his right to vote at Sector 39 C, Chandigarh
Congress State President and Ludhiana candidate, Amarinder Singh Raja Waring, arrived at the scene. He expressed his anger, exclaiming, "O badmashi khach koi" (Don't engage in any mischief).
Live updates for the 2024 Lok Sabha Election: After casting his ballot earlier today in Punjab, AAP MP Raghav Chadha travels to Delhi. He is expected to be present at the planned INDIA bloc gathering.
"Top leaders of the INDIA bloc have gathered at Mallikarjun Kharge's residence today," he claims. Arvind Kejriwal, the national convener of the AAP, and I will be attending that event as party members.
43.10% in Fazilka
39% Balluana
41.80% Jalalabad
34.5% in Abohar
Nabha-41.65
Patiala Rural-37.1
Rajpura-39.8
Derabasi-39.8
Ghanour-32.23
Sanour-39.6
Patiala Urban-41.43
Samana-41
Shutrana-39
BJP candidate from Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat, Dinesh Singh Babbu casts his vote at a polling booth for Punjab Lok Sabha Polls
#WATCH | Pathankot, Punjab: BJP candidate from Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat, Dinesh Singh Babbu casts his vote at a polling booth for #LokSabhaElections2024 in the seventh phase.
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
SAD has fielded Daljit Singh Cheema from this seat. Congress has fielded Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and… pic.twitter.com/Zb6wAn0OzZ
Punjab Cabinet Minister, Lal Chand Kataruchak shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling station, for the seventh phase
#WATCH | Pathankot, Punjab: Punjab Cabinet Minister, Lal Chand Kataruchak shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling station, for the seventh phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/dRAkH1PKbK
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
Sushil Kumar Rinku casts his vote for the last phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at a polling station in Jalandhar
#WATCH | Punjab: BJP candidate from Jalandhar, Shushil Kumar Rinku casts his vote for the last phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling station in Jalandhar.
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
AAP's Pawan Kumar Tinu and Congress' Charanjit Singh Channi are up against in the constituency. pic.twitter.com/B7ejfeoSjt
Rose water, saplings being served at polling booths in Punjab
Rose water being served at polling booth in Ludhiana.
Cold water in earthen pots and saplings have also been arranged for voters at a green polling booth in Ferozepur
As polling for the seventh and last phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 is underway, BSP candidate Surendra Kamboj from parliamentary constituency 10 Ferozepur, on polling station 97, village Jiva Rai, PS Guruharshai, along with unknown person, made a video of the polling and EVM while voting.
An FIR at police station Guru Har Sahai was registered against candidate Surendra Kamboj and one unknown person under section 171F of IPC, 126 and 132 of Representation of People's Act 1951.
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia along with his wife cast their vote at a polling booth in Majithia village under the Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency
#WATCH | Majithia, Punjab: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia along with his wife cast their vote at a polling booth in Majithia village under the Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency.
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
SAD has fielded Anil Joshi, BJP has fielded Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Congress has… pic.twitter.com/S7VTfxdhKR
In a heartwarming display at polling booths, women who came to cast their votes were treated with an unexpected touch of grandeur.
At Adampur Village in Mansoorpur Mandala, workers of the Aam Aadmi Party allegedly beat a polling agent of the Congress. The police are currently investigating the incident.
"Exercising one's franchise is very important. There should be a strong government in the country for the next 5 years, and a decisive and dynamic leader should lead us. So, every voter should vote...I urge everyone to vote," he said.
Mohali DC Aashika Jain took stock of the polling situation in Mohali constituency and said polling has been smooth across all polling stations in the district.
"Polling has been smooth across all polling stations, all 825 polling stations. Peaceful voters are freely coming to the polling stations, enjoying the various attractions that we planned for them," the DC added.
Sarbjot Singh Sabi, State General Secretary of Shiromani Akali Dal, Urges Mukerian Residents to exercise their voting right at Khichiyan village
After casting her vote, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal says, "I appeal to all the voters that they must go out and vote. We must fight against the forces that are trying to weaken democracy and ensure that there is a strong democracy in India... Our agenda has always been the same that is Communal harmony, peace and progress."
Punjab: LoP and Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa cast his vote at a polling booth in Gurdaspur today
#WATCH | Punjab: LoP and Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa cast his vote at a polling booth in Gurdaspur today.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/QYxxO3RfVH
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
Justice Pankaj Jain of the Punjab and Haryana High Court casts his vote at Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, Chandigarh
#WATCH | Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal casts his vote at a polling booth in Badal village under the Firozpur Lok Sabha constituency
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
SAD has fielded Nardev Singh Bobby Mann from this seat. BJP has fielded Gurmit Singh Sodhi,… pic.twitter.com/TKKFTXxqRZ
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal along with his wife Harsimrat Kaur Badal arrives at polling station to cast their vote for Lok Sabha Polls 2024
Shiromani Akali Dal has filed a complaint regarding the Aam Aadmi Party's distribution of slips featuring their candidate's photo and election symbol at polling booths in the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha Constituency. This action violates Election Commission guidelines. Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema, the Shiromani Akali Dal candidate, has formally objected to this violation and submitted a written complaint.
| Seat | Voting percentage |
| Amritsar | 7.22% |
| Ludhiana | 9.08% |
| Jalandhar | 9.34% |
| Hoshiarpur | 9.66% |
| Anandpur sahib | 9.53% |
| Fatehgarh Sahib | 8.27% |
| Khadoor Sahib | 9.71% |
| Gurdasupar | 8.81% |
| Bathinda | 9.74% |
| Sangrur | 11.36% |
| Patiala | 10.98% |
| Faridkot | 9.83% |
| Ferozepur | 11.61% |
#WATCH | Punjab: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh and members of his family show the indelible ink mark on their fingers after voting at a polling booth in Amritsar. #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/BrRNxpcqkv
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
Nabha-11.6
Patiala Rural-7.54
Rajpura-12
Derabasi-7.5
Ghanour-13.94
Sanour-8.9
Patiala Urban-11.9
Samana-11
Shutrana-12
#WATCH | Congress candidate from Patiala Lok Sabha seat Dharamvir Gandhi says, "Voters have already made up their minds about whom to vote after seeing the policies of every party..." https://t.co/UhZmjaXSNC pic.twitter.com/gPIl60PUrF
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
"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," Charanjit Singh Channi, former Punjab CM and Congress candidate from Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat said.
#WATCH | Charanjit Singh Channi, former Punjab CM and Congress candidate from Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat says, "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… pic.twitter.com/wqL78BDqgS
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
Sudden weather change in Punjab's Faridkot causes collapse of shed due to strong winds
Hero of the Environment , Balbir Singh Seechewal casts his vote for Lok Sabha Polls 2024
Deputy Commissioner Dr Himanshu Agarwal recognised and rewarded first-time voters during the Lok Sabha elections by giving out certificates and movie tickets. The ceremony took place at two polling booths: Ladhewali Government School and Karol Bagh Dips School in Jalandhar. This initiative aims to encourage youth participation in the electoral process and celebrate their active involvement in shaping the nation's future through voting
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and his wife Dr Gurpreet Kaur cast their vote at a polling booth in Sangrur constituency. 
Congress candidate from Patiala Lok Sabha seat Dharamvir Gandhi casts his vote for Lok Sabha Polls 2024
#WATCH | Congress candidate from Patiala Lok Sabha seat Dharamvir Gandhi casts his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
BJP has fielded Preneet Kaur and Balbir Singh is the AAP candidate from Patiala. pic.twitter.com/ULj3Y4UKKm
Former Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment of India, Vijay Sampla casts vote along with his family
BJP leader Jaiveer Shergill casts his vote for the last phase for Lok Sabha Polls 2024 at a polling station in Jalandhar, Punjab
#WATCH | BJP leader Jaiveer Shergill casts his vote for the last phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling station in Jalandhar, Punjab.
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
AAP's Pawan Kumar Tinu, BJP's Shushil Kumar Rinku and Congress' Charanjit Singh Channi are up against in the constituency. pic.twitter.com/ThRdxfRDo9
Punjab: Girls perform Gidda at a polling booth in Mohali and urge eligible voters to cast their vote
#WATCH | Punjab: Girls perform Gidda at a polling booth in Mohali and urge eligible voters to cast their vote. All 13 Parliamentary constituencies of the state are going to polls today.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/Hhw4BFBr0s
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
along with his wife from Ludhiana constituency cast vote for Lok Sabha Polls 2024
Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer from Barnala constituency casts vote for Lok Sabha Polls 2024
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."
#WATCH | Punjab: 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… pic.twitter.com/kc7Y7YFg5P
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
Congress candidate from Gurdaspur Lok Sabha constituency Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa casts his vote for Punjab Lok Sabha Polls 2024
#WATCH | Punjab: Congress candidate from Gurdaspur Lok Sabha constituency Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa casts his vote for #LokSabhaElections2024
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
The constituency is witnessing a triangular contest between Congress' Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, BJP's Dinesh Singh and AAP's Amansher… pic.twitter.com/EjdVFednUe
Capturing Punjab's democratic diversity on polling day phase 1
After casting his vote, Former Indian cricketer and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh says, "I expect that people come in large numbers to vote and I want maximum polling in Jalandhar. It is our duty and we should bring the government that we want, a government that can work for the people. I am not a VIP at all, the VIP culture should end. If one can stand in a queue for a langar, then one can stand here too."
After the shooting incident in Lakhuwal village of Amritsar's Ajnala on Friday, the villagers boycott the election
Cabinet Minister Brahm Shankar Jimpa from Hoshiarpur casts his vote for Punjab Lok Sabha Polls 2024
Congress candidate from Faridkot, Amarjit Kaur Sahoke casts her vote in the Punjab Lok Sabha Elections 2024
Former Indian cricketer and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh says, "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."
#WATCH | Jalandhar, Punjab: Former Indian cricketer and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh says, "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."#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/p1yfpAPK8O
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
Former diplomat and BJP candidate from Amritsar constituency, Taranjit Singh Sandhu casts his vote at a polling booth in the constituency.
#WATCH | Punjab: Former diplomat and BJP candidate from Amritsar constituency, Taranjit Singh Sandhu casts his vote at a polling booth in the constituency.
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
He faces a contest from Congress MP & candidate Gurjeet Singh Aujla, AAP's Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and SAD's Anil Joshi.… pic.twitter.com/cuF1da9XpC
Taranjit Singh Sandhu says, "The biggest democratic exercise of the world is taking place. People should exercise the franchise today...I appeal to the voters all over India to vote in maximum numbers today, especially in Amritsar. Voting in Amritsar should be for the development of Amritsar...You know the situation in Amritsar...".
#WATCH | Taranjit Singh Sandhu says, "The biggest democratic exercise of the world is taking place. People should exercise the franchise today...I appeal to the voters all over India to vote in maximum numbers today, especially in Amritsar. Voting in Amritsar should be for the… https://t.co/uAbZdma4Hq pic.twitter.com/lj42gYj2G9
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
As part of his pre-voting routine, Anil Joshi paid his respects at two significant religious sites. He visited Gurudwara Sri Shaheedganj Baba Deep Singh Ji Shaheed and Sri Durgiana Mandir, demonstrating his reverence and seeking blessings before participating in the Punjab Lok Sabha Elections 2024
Voting commences in several key constituencies for the Punjab Lok Sabha Elections 2024, including Sangrur, Moga, and Jalandhar. These areas are witnessing early voter turnout, with people eagerly participating in the democratic process.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha casts his vote at a polling station in Lakhnaur, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar under the Anandpur Sahib constituency.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling station in Lakhnaur, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar under the Anandpur Sahib constituency, for the seventh phase of Punjab Lok Sabha Polls 2024.
#WATCH | AAP MP Raghav Chadha shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling station in Lakhnaur, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar under the Anandpur Sahib constituency, for the seventh phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/bpipE7S5pi
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
Taking to X handle, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets, "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."
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…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 1, 2024
Punjab: AAP MP Raghav Chadha stands in a queue at a polling station in Lakhnaur, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar under Anandpur Sahib constituency.
#WATCH | Punjab: AAP MP Raghav Chadha stands in a queue at a polling station in Lakhnaur, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar under Anandpur Sahib constituency.
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2024
The polling for the last phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 will begin at 7 am. pic.twitter.com/aQtZPreF5w
Voting begins for the seventh - the last - phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Polling being held in 13 constituencies
Punjab Lok Sabha Elections 2024 HIGHLIGHTS | The largest-ever election in history, voting for Punjab Lok Sabha Elections 2024 concluded today for 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in Punjab and the lone Chandigarh seat amid tight security.
Voter turnout till 5 pm in all 13 parliamentary constituencies Gurdaspur - 58.34% Amritsar - 48.55% Khadoor Sahib - 55.90% Jalandhar - 53.66% Hoshiarpur - 52.39% Anandpur Sahib - 55.02% Ludhiana - 52.22% Fatehgarh Sahib - 54.55% Faridkot - 54.38% Ferozpur - 57.68% Bathinda - 59.25% Sangrur - 57.21% Patiala - 58.18%
Meanwhile, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have also chosen to contest independently for the first time since 1996.
Punjab divided into 13 constituencies represents a diverse mix of urban and rural areas. Key constituencies of Punjab are - Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Khadoor Sahib, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Anandpur Sahib, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Faridkot, Firozpur, Bathinda, Sangrur, Patiala, which are known for their significant political activity and voter engagement are all set to fray in Lok Sabha Polls 2024 .
The union territory of Chandigarh has its lone Lok Sabha seat up for elections 2024.
Top journalists and political experts are predicting a 5% to 6% increase in voter turnout by the end of the day, since voters were still at polling booths after 6 pm. While Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh have experienced high voter turnout, Punjab has comparatively seen less enthusiasm among its voters. The multi-cornered contest, internal party dissent and shifting loyalties have created uncertainty among voters, which might have led to a noticeable lack of excitement.
On the other hand, heatwave is also being considered as major factor behind the low voter turnout in Punjab.
Each constituency has seen candidates changing parties.
This marks the end of a seven-phase electoral process that began on April 19.
The seven-phase election commenced on April 19, with subsequent phases on April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, and May 25 and June 1.
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