Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Polling Concludes; Over 64% Voter Turnout Recorded

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Voting Coverage Updates: In the first round of polls, voting was being held in 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories. 16.63 crore voters were eligible to cast their votes at approximately 1.87 lakh polling stations. 

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Friday, April 19, 2024 - 22:51

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1: Over 64% voter turnout has been recorded across 21 states and Union Territories in the first phase voting today for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. In the first round of polls, voting was held in 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories. This included places from Jammu and Kashmir to Andaman and Nicobar, Bihar to Lakshwadeep, and Maharashtra to Mizoram. The Election Commission of India reports a staggering 16.63 crore voters were eligible for Phase 1. This included 35 lakh people who are voting for the first time and 3.51 crore young voters between 20-29 years old. The candidates voted to choose from 1,625 candidates, including many big names like Union Ministers, a former Governor, and two former Chief Ministers.

Tripura led from the front with over 80 per cent voting followed by West Bengal around 79 per cent. Bihar recorded lowest voting at 47.49 per cent.

To ensure a free and fair election, the Election Commission has deployed 4,627 flying squads, 5,208 static surveillance teams, 2,028 video surveillance teams, and 1,255 video viewing teams. A total of 1,374 inter-state and 162 international border checkpoints are in place to closely monitor any illegal flow of liquor, drugs, cash, and freebies. Strict surveillance is being maintained on sea and aerial routes as well. 

19 April 2024, 22:02 PM

Lok Sabha Elections Live: Tripura Records Over 80% Turnout

As per ECI, Tripura recorded 80.17% voter turnout, in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections which saw polling in 21 States and UTs.

 

19 April 2024, 20:46 PM

Lok Sabha Voting Live Updates: Tripura Records Highest Turnout, Shows EC Data

As per ECI, Tripura recorded 79.90% voter turnout till 7pm, in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections which saw polling in 21 States and UTs.

19 April 2024, 19:38 PM

Live Lok Sabha Polls: Chirag Paswan Says Got 'Superb Feedback'

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan said, "We got superb feedback, which was also expected. We are going to win all seats with a high margin... No big leader from Congress came here to campaign for the first phase... His (Rahul Gandhi) presence makes no difference in his party, what difference will it make in the alliance..."

19 April 2024, 18:48 PM

Lok Sabha Voting Live Updates: 57.54% Turnout Recorded In Uttar Pradesh

19 April 2024, 18:40 PM

Live: Bengal Records Highest Voter Turnout So Far

West Bengal recorded 77.57% voter turnout till 5pm, the highest amongst the State/UTs voting in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls today.

19 April 2024, 18:07 PM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: West Bengal Records 77.57% Voting Till 5 PM

West Bengal records 77.57% voter turnout till 5 pm, the highest amongst the State/UTs voting in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls today.

 

 

19 April 2024, 18:06 PM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Nearly 60% Voting Till 5 PM, Says EC

Nearly 60% voter turnout has been recorded till 5 PM, according to the Election Commission.

 

 

19 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: INDI Bloc Only Knows How To Insult And Abuse, Says PM

''INDIA bloc suffers from the bankruptcy of development ideas, it only knows how to abuse, and insult. The country has decided to vote for a strong, decisive government. Voting for the INDI bloc is like wasting one's vote'', says PM Modi adding the country is looking to Modi's guarantee which has a roadmap and commitment.

19 April 2024, 17:28 PM

Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Congress, INDI Alliance Are Anti-National, Anti-Farmer, Says PM

PM Modi says in Wardha, ''Before 2014, there was the perception that there can be nothing good in India, there was despair everywhere. 2024 polls will be vote for Mahatma Gandhi's vision of Viskit Bharat, Atmanirbhar Bharat.'' "The thinking of Congress and INDI alliance has been anti-national and anti-farmer, that is why the condition of farmers in the country remained bad for decades...Stones were laid in the name of the family, generations passed but the work was not completed," PM Modi tells the crowd in Wardha.

 

 

19 April 2024, 17:18 PM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: 'Viksit Bharat' Is Not Too Far, Says PM In Wardha

PM Modi has arrived in Maharashtra's Wardha where he is addressing a rally. “Your presence today in such a large number is proof that the target of 'Viksit Maharashtra' and 'Viksit Bharat' is not too far,” says PM Modi.

 

 

19 April 2024, 17:17 PM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: People Are Not Able To Vote Independently, Says Ex-Sikkim CM

Former Sikkim CM and Sikkim Democratic Front leader Pawan Chamling says, "The people are not able to vote independently because the ruling party is threatening the people. There have also been some violent incidents... This is what I heard but overall, people are casting their vote..."

 

 

19 April 2024, 17:04 PM

Manipur Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Live Updates: Voting Ends In Imphal East

Voting concludes in Imphal East for Lok Sabha elections. EVMs, and VVPATs machines are being sealed. The timing for casting vote in Manipur was from 7 am to 4 pm.

 

 

19 April 2024, 17:01 PM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Your Problems Will Increase In Next 5 Years, Says Jayant Chaudhary

On the first phase of Lok Sabha polls, RLD Chief Jayant Chaudhary says, "I appeal to the people to vote. Your problems will increase in the next 5 years if you don't vote. Choose your representative on the basis of the government you want... The opposition is saying that the EVM is hacked, democracy is over, and the constitution will be finished, these are the fears they are showing to the people and making pessimistic comments because they don't have any agenda... On the other hand, NDA is working with a long-term vision..."

 

 

19 April 2024, 16:56 PM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal Says Will Not Contest Polls

Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, who was the party's likely candidate from the Nashik seat, has said that he will not contest the polls. "The issue regarding Nashik seat has not been cleared yet. The MVA declared its candidates three weeks ago and started campaigning. The more time we take the more loss we will face. Therefore this deadlock had to be broken...I decided that I did not want to be part of this fight...I have decided that I will not be the candidate (from Nashik)...” he says, referring to Maharashtra's ruling alliance (BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP) amid a seat-sharing dispute among the three parties.

 

 

19 April 2024, 16:53 PM

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: 51.41% Voting Till 3 PM

51.41% voter turnout has been recorded in Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha elections and 45.43% in Vilavankode Assembly by-election till 3 pm. On the percentage of voting in Tamil Nadu in the first phase of elections, the state Chief Electoral Officer Satyabrata Sahoo says, "Till 3 PM, the voting percentage for the entire state is 51.41%. The highest percentage of voting has been noted in Dharmapuri at 57.86%. Namakkal comes second with 57.67% voting... Minimum voting has been reported in the three constituencies of Chennai. Chennai Central is at 41.47%, Chennai South is at 42.10%, Chennai North is at 44.84%. Voting is going on smoothly in all the places."

 

 

19 April 2024, 16:49 PM

Hyderabad Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Asaduddin Owaisi Files Nomination

AIMIM president & candidate from Hyderabad constituency, Asaduddin Owaisi files nomination for Lok Sabha elections. 

 

 

19 April 2024, 16:48 PM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Voting Turnout Till 3 PM

Voting percentage recorded in different states till 3 PM:

 

 

Andaman and Nicobar Islands – 45.48 %
Arunachal Pradesh - 55.58 %
Assam – 60.70 %
Bihar - 39.73 %
Chhattisgarh - 58.14 %
Jammu Kashmir - 57.09 %
Lakshadweep – 43.98 %
Madhya Pradesh - 53.40 %
Maharashtra - 44.12 %
Manipur - 63.03 %
Meghalaya – 61.95 %
Mizoram - 49.97 %
Nagaland – 53.38 %
Puducherry – 58.86 %
Rajasthan - 41.51 %
Sikkim – 52.72 %
Tamil Nadu - 51.18 %
Tripura - 68.35 %
Uttar Pradesh - 47.44 %
Uttarakhand - 45.62 %
West Bengal - 66.34 %

19 April 2024, 16:43 PM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: 49.78% Voting Till 3 PM, Says EC

Estimated voter turnout at 3 PM stands at 49.78 per cent, says Election Commission. Tripura records 68.35% voter turnout till 3 pm, the highest amongst the State/UTs voting in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls today.

 

 

19 April 2024, 16:35 PM

UP Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Live Updates: Will Scrap Agniveer Scheme If INDI Bloc Comes To Power, Says Akhilesh 

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav addresses an election rally in UP's Gautam Budh Nagar, says, "I want to tell the youth that the day the INDIA alliance comes to power, we will scrap the Agniveer scheme..."

 

 

19 April 2024, 16:34 PM

J&K Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Mehbooba Mufti Releases PDP Manifesto

Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party President and former CM Mehbooba Mufti releases party's manifesto for Lok Sabha elections. The PDP chief says, "We are not a big party, we are releasing a small manifesto by keeping in mind the situations of Jammu & Kashmir... The biggest responsibility as of now is to go to the Parliament and to give a voice to the pain of the people of the state. Land-related laws which were under the state list were changed which led to our resources be it electricity, water, or lithium being gifted to outsiders. Contracts for the developmental work are being given to outsiders. Instead of providing jobs, people are being removed from their jobs. For the last 5 years, many youths have been in jail without any evidence and no one is talking about it. Horticulture has been negatively affected. Traders are being raided through ED, CBI, I-T..."

 

 

19 April 2024, 15:41 PM

Telangana Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Live Updates: BJP Leader Clarifies On Viral Video

On a video showing her allegedly pretending to shoot an arrow at the mosque in Hyderabad during Ram Navami Yatra, BJP candidate from Hyderabad, Madhavi Latha says, "The video was from Ram Navami. We worship Lord Ram with 'Ram Baan'...We were praying to Lord Ram. From where did the Masjid come? Asaduddin Owaisi expert in giving provocative speeches and now has started making provocative videos...PM Modi is moving forward for the Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, and Christians...If the EC had seen, they would have been behind bars not once but again and again..."

 

 

19 April 2024, 15:31 PM

J&K Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: BJP Yet To Win Heart Of Kashmiris, Says Omar 

Former J&K CM and National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah says Home Minister Amit Shah and his party are 'yet to win Kashmiris' heart'. "After August 2019, this is the first time that the Lok Sabha elections are taking place here. Then, the BJP launched their candidates on all seats in Kashmir. Now, the home minister is saying that first, they will win people's hearts and then fight the elections... This means that they could not win hearts," said National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah. 

 

 

19 April 2024, 15:17 PM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Shivraj Singh Chouhan Files Nomination 

Former MP CM and BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan has filed his nomination from the Vidisha Lok Sabha seat.

 

 

19 April 2024, 15:13 PM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Bihar Village Boycotts Polling Over 'No Development'

Residents of Nehuta village in Bihar's Aurangabad boycott polling over development issues. 

 

 

19 April 2024, 15:04 PM

Lok Sabha Chunav 1 Live Updates: Polling Halted At 5 Manipur Booths After ‘Ruckus’

Polling has been stopped at 5 Thongju, 31 Khongman Zone in Imphal after some women alleged irregularities and created a ruckus. The polling officer closed the polling booth, says Imphal East DC. According to PTI, armed miscreants reportedly entered a polling booth in Khongman, Imphal East, and engaged in proxy voting. 

 

 

19 April 2024, 14:59 PM

MP Lok Sabha Chunav 1 Live Updates: 'Aatank Ka Supplier' Is Now Begging For Flour, PM Modi Taunts Pakistan

Addressing a public rally in Damoh, PM Narendra Modi taunted Pakistan by calling it a 'supplier of terrorism. "Hamara ek padosi jo aatank ka supplier tha vo ab atta (flour) ki s'upply ke liye taras raha hai..." PM Modi said in the Damoh rally.

 

 

19 April 2024, 14:55 PM

MP Lok Sabha Chunav 1 Live Updates: 'BJP Sarkar Na Kisi Se Dabti Hai Aur Na Hi Kisi Ke Saamne Jhukti Hain'

Addressing a public rally in Damoh, PM Narendra Modi says, "Aaj desh mein vo BJP sarkar hai jo na kisi se dabti hai aur na hi kisi ke saamne jhukti hain'. Our principle is nation first. India should get cheap oil, hence we took the decision in the interest of the country...Today, the condition of many countries in the world is very bad, many countries are going bankrupt..."

 

 

19 April 2024, 14:52 PM

MP Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Live Updates: PM Modi Addresses Rally In Damoh

PM Narendra Modi is addressing a rally in MP's Damoh. ''This is an election to make India a big power in the world.. When there is an atmosphere of war in the world, then a government working on a war footing is very important in India. In such a time, there should be a strong government and only the BJP government with full majority can do this,'' says PM. 

19 April 2024, 14:42 PM

Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Live Updates: There Is A Wave In Favour Of INDIA Bloc In Country, Says Misa Bharti

RJD leader Misa Bharti says there is a clear wave of the INDIA alliance across the country. ''We went to the public and told them how NDA did not fulfil any of their promises. They were talking about unemployment, doubling the income of farmers and reducing inflation but no work was done on the ground,'' says Misa Bharti.

 

 

19 April 2024, 14:37 PM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: INDI Bloc Will Get 272+ Seats, Says Sachin Pilot

Congress leader Sachin Pilot has said that the opposition's INDIA bloc with cofortably cross the majority mark of 272 seats in the Lok Sabha elections adding that his party will win more seats than Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajasthan. 

 

 

19 April 2024, 14:09 PM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Nearly 40% Voting Across States Till 1 PM

Nearly 40% voter turnout has been recorded across various states and union territories till 1 PM.

 

 

Take a look at the voter turnout till I PM

Andaman and Nicobar Islands – 35.70%
Arunachal Pradesh - 35.65
Assam – 45.12
Bihar - 32.41
Chhattisgarh - 42.57
Jammu Kashmir - 43.11
Lakshadweep – 29.91
Madhya Pradesh - 44.43
Maharashtra - 32.36
Manipur - 46.92
Meghalaya – 48.91
Mizoram - 37.03
Nagaland – 39.33
Puducherry – 44.95
Rajasthan - 33.73
Sikkim – 36.82
Tamil Nadu - 39.51
Tripura - 53.04
Uttar Pradesh - 36.96
Uttarakhand - 37.33
West Bengal - 50.96

19 April 2024, 13:58 PM

Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Polling LIVE: Voter Turnout In Arunachal, Sikkim

 Arunachal Pradesh records 37.53% voter turnout till 1 PM while Sikkim registers 36.88% voting in State Assembly elections 2024. 

 

 

19 April 2024, 13:55 PM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: 43% Voter Turnout In J&K Till 1 PM

Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 43% voter turnout till 1 PM for Lok Sabha Elections, according to the latest election commission estimates.

19 April 2024, 13:23 PM

Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Polling LIVE: Delighted To See The Enthusiasm Of Voters, Says CEC 

The Chief Election Commissioner CEC Rajiv Kumar is delighted to see the enthusiasm among the voters hours after voting began in 102 constituencies nationwide. “Delighted to see this enthusiasm of the voters of the country. We are getting reports from the field that even if rains are happening…, people are turning out in large numbers. Women, youth, old age people… everyone is rushing towards the polling stations. It’s a delightful situation to see that people are dancing to the tune of democracy," said CEC Rajiv Kumar.

 

 

 

19 April 2024, 13:19 PM

Karnataka Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Live Updates: BJP Worker Dies After Being Run Over By Car 

A BJP worker died after being hit and run over by a car during election campaigning in Kodagu. Party leaders & workers raise slogans and protest outside Kodagu Police Station. Kodagu SP says that an FIR U/S 302 of the IPC (murder) has been registered against three people. The incident took place in Valnoor village of Kushalanagar taluk. One arrested.

 

 

19 April 2024, 13:18 PM

Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Live Updates: Amit Shah Files Nomination, Urges Voters To Help BJP Cross '400 Seats'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...In this election, the whole country is excited to make Narendra Modi the Prime Minister for the third time with 400 'paar'...Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the country has gained glory in the entire world...The 10 years that the people of the country gave were spent in filling the holes made by the UPA government and these next 5 years to be the years of laying the foundation for building a Viksit Bharat...I appeal to people to vote and make the lotus blossom everywhere with a huge majority and make us successful in achieving the target of crossing 400 seats..."

 

 

19 April 2024, 12:59 PM

Gujarat Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Amit Shah Files Nomination From Gandhinagar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has filed his nomination from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat for the Lok Sabha Polls. Shah exuded confidence in scoring a victory from the Gandhinagar seat. The minister also thanked PM Narendra Modi and party chief JP Nadda after filing his nomination for the seat today. Gandhinagar seat falls in Gandhinagar district, which also serves as the capital of Gujarat - the home state of PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Congress has fielded its party secretary Sonal Patel from Gandhinagar.

19 April 2024, 12:59 PM

Gujarat Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Amit Shah Files Nomination From Gandhinagar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has filed his nomination from the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat for the Lok Sabha Polls. Shah exuded confidence in scoring a victory from the Gandhinagar seat. The minister also thanked PM Narendra Modi and party chief JP Nadda after filing his nomination for the seat today. Gandhinagar seat falls in Gandhinagar district, which also serves as the capital of Gujarat - the home state of PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Congress has fielded its party secretary Sonal Patel from Gandhinagar.

19 April 2024, 12:49 PM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: EC Shares Images Of Voters From J&K 

The Election Commission has shared images from some polling booths located in Jammu & Kashmir's Uddhampur. This is the first time that people in Jammu & Kashmir are voting after the abrogation of Article 370.

 

 

19 April 2024, 12:48 PM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Casts His Vote

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma casts his vote at a polling booth in Chawlhhmun, Aizawl today.

 

 

19 April 2024, 12:40 PM

Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: CRPF Officer On Election Duty Injured In IED Blast

An Assistant Commandant of CRPF got injured in an IED blast while on election duty near Chihka village of Bhairamgarh in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. The injured Assistant Commandant was brought to Bhairamgarh Hospital for treatment, said Bijapur Police.

 

 

19 April 2024, 11:48 AM

Lok Sabha Chunav Phase 1 Live Updates: Voting In Arunachal, Sikkim Till 11 AM

Arunachal Pradesh records 19.46% voter turnout till 11 AM, Sikkim 21.20%, according to the latest Election Commission figures.

 

 

19 April 2024, 11:42 AM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: 33.28% Voting In Tripura Till 11 AM, Lowest In Lakshadweep

Voter turnout recorded till 11 AM for Phase 1 of polling:

Lakshadweep records the lowest - 16.33%; Tripura records the highest - 33.28%.

 

 

19 April 2024, 11:34 AM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Voter Turnout In Bihar Till 11 AM

Voter turnout recorded in Bihar till 11 AM 

Aurangabad - 15.03%

Jamui - 19.33%

Gaya - 14.50%

Nawada - 17.65%

19 April 2024, 11:32 AM

MP Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Shivraj Performs Puja, Pledges To Serve Vidisha

Former Madhya Pradesh CM and BJP candidate from Vidisha Constituency, Shivraj Singh Chouhan performs puja at his residence ahead of filing his nomination papers today. "I am fortunate that BJP, PM Modi and the party president JP Nadda have once again given me an opportunity to serve the people of Vidisha. Since childhood, I started my struggle to serve the public and after becoming MP and Chief Minister, I left no stone unturned in the development of Vidisha. Serving the public is the worship of God for me...I will try with all my might to serve the people, develop the region and work for my country..."

 

 

19 April 2024, 11:27 AM

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Live Updates: Udhayanidhi Stalin Casts Vote In Chennai

Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin along with his wife cast his vote at a polling booth in Chennai. Udhayanidhi Stalin says, "The mood of the voters of Tamil Nadu is that the DMK and INDIA alliance will sweep the elections."

19 April 2024, 11:26 AM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi Mocks Rahul, Akhilesh In UP's Amroha 

While addressing a public rally in Amroha, UP, PM Modi says, "Once again the shooting of a film starring two princes is going on in UP which has already been rejected. Every time these people set out to ask for votes from the people of UP carrying the basket of nepotism, corruption and appeasement. In their campaign, these people leave no opportunity to attack our faith. The Congress candidate from here has difficulty even saying 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. When Ram temple was built in Ayodhya, both SP and Congress parties rejected the invitation for Pran Pratishtha. These people are abusing Ram Mandir and Sanatana faith everyday. Recently, on Ram Navami, a grand Surya Tilak of Lord Ramlala has been done. Today, when the whole country is filled with the devotion of Lord Ram, the people of Samajwadi Party publicly call the devotees of Lord Ram as hypocrites..."

 

 

19 April 2024, 10:59 AM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates: World's Smallest Living Woman Votes In Nagpur

Jyoti Amge, who is the world's smallest living woman, casts her vote at a polling booth in Maharashtra's Nagpur.

 

 

 

19 April 2024, 10:55 AM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates: 'BJP Moving Ahead With Big Vision', Says PM Modi In UP's Amroha

Addressing a rally in UP’s Amroha, PM Modi said, “BJP is moving ahead with a big vision and big goals for the villages and the poor. But the entire energy of the people of the INDI alliance is spent in making the villages and rural areas backwards.” “Areas like Amroha and Western Uttar Pradesh have suffered the biggest loss due to this mentality…The BJP government is building textile parks to promote the textile industry in the country. The garment industry of Amroha will also benefit from this. This will create more and more employment,” he added.

 

 

19 April 2024, 10:51 AM

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 2024 Live Updates: Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Casts Vote 

Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang casts his vote for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 and state Assembly Elections at a polling station in Gangtok.