As the 7th and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections commences today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent leaders are among the contenders.
At 9 AM, the voter turnout stood at 11.3% across seven states and Chandigarh, with Himachal Pradesh recording the highest participation and Odisha the lowest.
Key Points:
1. Polling Details: Voting spans 57 constituencies across seven states and Chandigarh, with 904 candidates vying for seats.
2. Campaigning Closure: Campaigning concluded on Thursday, marked by massive rallies across the nation.
Contest Highlights:
– PM Modi contests from Varanasi, other notable BJP candidates include Anurag Thakur, Ravi Shankar Prasad, and actor Kangana Ranaut.
– Congress’ Manish Tewari competes in Chandigarh; Mamata Banerjee’s nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, contests from Diamond Harbour.
Heatwave Alert in Bihar:
– As Bihar votes, heatwave alerts are issued for Karakat, Buxar, and Sasaram constituencies, with temperatures expected to reach 41-44°C.
Harbhajan Singh’s Appeal:
– Former cricketer and AAP MP Harbhajan Singh urges voters to elect a government dedicated to their welfare.
Ravi Kishan’s Humble Gesture:
– BJP’s Gorakhpur candidate Ravi Kishan queues up like an ordinary citizen, asserting politicians are servants of the public.
Yogi Adityanath’s Swipe at Opposition:
– Yogi Adityanath criticizes the opposition alliance, mocking potential post-election discord and EVM accusations.
PM Modi’s Call to Voters:
– PM Modi urges large voter turnout, especially among youth and women, to enhance democracy’s vibrancy.
Seizure in Odisha:
– Over ₹1 lakh seized in Odisha amid allegations of money distribution by SHG women members.
As the prolonged seven-phase election culminates, with high stakes for the ruling BJP, the nation awaits the results, scheduled for Tuesday.
