Election 2024 6th Phase Polling LIVE Updates: The sixth phase of voting in the ongoing Lok Sabha election took place in 58 seats across seven states and one Union Territory (UT) today. Delhi and Haryana voted in a single phase. Lok Sabha and Assembly elections are being held simultaneously in Odisha.
Till 11.45pm, 61.2% voter turnout was recorded. The highest voter turnout in Phase 6 was recorded in Odisha with 79.47% and the lowest turnout was reported from Uttar Pradesh at 54.03%.
The Election Commission has asked poll officers and authorities to take adequate measure to mitigate the effects of rising temperatures in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh due to a heatwave across north India.
Voters in the following seven states and one union territory casted their ballots: Eight seats each in Bihar and Bengal, seven in Delhi, 10 in Haryana, four in Jharkhand, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, and the final seat in Jammu & Kashmir -- Anantnag-Rajouri, where poling was moved from the third to the sixth phase.
Some of the key seats in this phase include New Delhi, North-East Delhi, North-West Delhi and Chandni Chowk in the national capital and Sultanpur and Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh. Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag-Rajouri, West Bengal's Tamluk, Medinipur, Haryana's Karnal, Kurukshetra, Gurgaon, Rohtak and Odisha's Bhubaneswar, Puri and Sambalpur are some of the other key seats.
Here are the highlights in Lok Sabha Phase 6 voting:
61.2% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 11.45 pm
61.2% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 11.45 pm, Says Poll Body
59.06% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 7.45 pm, Says Poll Body
59.06% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 7.45 pm, Says Poll Body
At 51.35%, Anantnag-Rajouri Sees Highest Voter Turnout In 35 Years
"NDA's Numbers Looking Better...": PM Modi As Sixth Phase Of Polls Ends
As voting for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Polls comes to an end, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the numbers of the BJP-led NDA alliance are "looking better and better".
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, PM wrote, "I thank all those who have voted in the penultimate phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. NDA’s numbers are looking better and better. People have realised that since INDI Alliance is coming nowhere close to power, voting for it is futile."
Selfie Points, Pink Booths Elevate Voting Experience In Delhi
The specially designed pink and model booths were a hit among the voters, who not only cast their votes with ease but also enjoyed clicking selfies on the polling day.
The seven Lok Sabha constituencies in Delhi went to polling in the sixth phase on Saturday.
A vibrant effort to enhance the voting experience, the polling stations featured model encouragement facilities, including pink sofas, spacious waiting areas with water fans, pitcher water, colourful rangoli, beautiful hanging decorations, selfie booths, carpets and wheelchairs to help the disabled.
Speaking about the pink booth arrangement, Priyanka Vajpayee, a voter, said, "I was surprised when I entered the booth because it was not like the last time. It was all decorated with flowers and balloons." The pink booth was managed by female staff and it was decorated with lots of cutouts, motivational quotes and beautification work to enthuse people. (PTI)
EVMs Being Sealed At Polling Booth In Jharkhand’s Ranchi
EVM Being Sealed At Booth In West Bengal's Bishnupur
EVMs Being Sealed At Bihar Polling Booth
EVM Being Sealed At Booth In East Champaran As Polling Concludes
EVMs Being Sealed At Polling Booth In Delhi's Nirman Bhawan As Sixth Phase Concludes
Police Deployed At Charkhi Dadri's Jawa Polling Booth Following Altercation
Visuals From Delhi's New Mustafabad Area Outside Polling Booth
"Public In Haryana Demands Change": Congress Candidate
Glimpse Of Eco Friendly Polling Booths
57.7% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 5 PM
Polling Officials Distribute Certificates To Voters In Bihar
Senior Citizen Reacts After Experiencing Friendly Facilities At Polling Booth
"High Voter Turnout In J&K Is A Positive Sign": BJP leader Shazia Ilmi
BJP chief JP Nadda's Father Casts Vote From Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur
Sidharth Malhotra Flaunts Inked Finger After Casting Vote In Hometown Delhi
Anantnag-Rajouri Constituency Residents Cast Their Votes
"I Feel Polling Percentage Stands At 50 Percent": Congress Leader Ajay Maken
People Queue Outside Polling Booth In Delhi's Seelampur
Visuals From Outside Polling Booth In Delhi's Lodhi Colony
Delhi Police Commissioner Inspects Security Arrangements At Polling Station
Visuals From Outside Polling Booth In Bihar
Chief Justice And Wife Show inked Finger Marks After Casting Their Votes
"Cast My Vote In Kashmir After 32 Years": Veer Saraf
"Sixth And Seventh Phases Are Just For Seat Margins": Assam Chief Minister
Voter Turnout Recorded At 49.2% As Of 3 PM
Delhi Hospital Helps Patients Cast Votes In Lok Sabha Elections
To strengthen democracy, the Manipal Hospital in Delhi's Dwarka area on Saturday helped patients cast their votes during the sixth and penultimate phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
The hospital said this initiative aims to highlight the importance of voting as a fundamental duty of every responsible Indian citizen.
"By supporting our patients in exercising their right to vote, we are not only prioritising their health but also empowering them as active participants in our democracy. Every vote matters, and we are proud to ensure that our patients' voices are heard," said Viji Verghese, Director, Manipal Hospital, Dwarka.
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Lok Sabha polls: Delhi records 34.37 pc turnout till 1 pm, highest in North East Delhi seat
A voter turnout of 34.37 per cent was recorded till 1 pm in Delhi, where polling is underway for its seven Lok Sabha constituencies on Saturday.
The office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said that at 37.31 per cent, the highest turnout was recorded in the North East Delhi constituency while Chandni Chowk had the lowest voting percentage at 32.18.
Poll officials said there were no reports of technical snags or delays in the commencement of voting at any polling station.
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Cricketer MS Dhoni at a polling station in Jharkhand
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Phase 6 Turnout | |||
States | No of Seats | 2019 Phase 6 TO | 2024 Phase 6 (1 PM) |
All India | 58 | 64.2 | 39.1 |
BIH | 8/40 | 58.6 | 36.5 |
DEL | 7/7 | 60.6 | 34.4 |
HAR | 10/10 | 70.3 | 36.5 |
JHA | 4/4 | 64.6 | 42.5 |
J&K | 1/5 | 9.0 | 35.2 |
ODI | 6/21 | 71.6 | 35.7 |
UP | 14/80 | 54.6 | 37.2 |
WB | 8/42 | 84.6 | 54.8 |
Vidhan Sabha | No of Seats | 2019 Phase 6 TO | 2024 Phase 6 (1 PM) |
ODI | 42/147 | 71.5 | 35.7 |
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Savitri Jindal, a BJP leader and the richest Indian woman, has cast her vote in her hometown Hisar in Haryana.
Video: Rahul Gandhi, Sister Priyanka Show Inked Fingers After Voting
Congress has shared a video showing its senior leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra displaying their inked fingers after voting at their polling booths in Delhi.
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Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Kapil Sibal has cast his vote at a polling booth in Delhi during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
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Radha Mohan Singh, the BJP candidate from the Bihar's East Champaran Lok Sabha seat, has cast his vote in Motihari.
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Video: Sonia Gandhi, Son Rahul Click Selfie After Voting In Delhi, Priyanka Gandhi Also Votes
Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her MP son Rahul Gandhi were among the early voters as polling began for the seven Lok Sabha constituencies in Delhi.
"Will Show How People Were Misled": Poll Chief On Supreme Court Verdict On Voter Turnout Data
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar cast his vote at a polling booth in Delhi, Speaking on the recent Supreme Court decision to decline to pass any direction on the Election Commission's (EC) handling of Form 17C data and booth-wise voter turnout, CEC Rajiv Kumar emphasized the need to dispel doubts and suspicions surrounding electoral processes.
"They have acknowledged the truth. An attempt is made to create an atmosphere of doubt. We will discuss this with everyone one day for sure," Kumar said.
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Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 6 Live: 25.8% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 11 AM
Phase 6 Turnout | |||
States | No of Seats | 2019 Phase 6 TO | 2024 Phase 6 (11 AM) |
All India | 58 | 64.2 | 25.8 |
BIH | 8/40 | 58.6 | 23.7 |
DEL | 7/7 | 60.6 | 21.7 |
HAR | 10/10 | 70.3 | 22.1 |
JHA | 4/4 | 64.6 | 27.8 |
J&K | 1/5 | 9.0 | 23.1 |
ODI | 6/21 | 71.6 | 21.3 |
UP | 14/80 | 54.6 | 27.1 |
WB | 8/42 | 84.6 | 36.9 |
Vidhan Sabha | No of Seats | 2019 Phase 6 TO | 2024 Phase 6 (11 AM) |
ODI | 42/147 | 71.5 | 21.3 |
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Phase 6 Turnout | |||
States | No of Seats | 2019 Phase 6 TO | 2024 Phase 6 (9 AM) |
All India | 58 | 64.2 | 10.8 |
BIH | 8/40 | 58.6 | 9.7 |
DEL | 7/7 | 60.6 | 8.9 |
HAR | 10/10 | 70.3 | 8.3 |
JHA | 4/4 | 64.6 | 11.7 |
J&K | 1/5 | 9.0 | 8.9 |
ODI | 6/21 | 71.6 | 7.4 |
UP | 14/80 | 54.6 | 12.3 |
WB | 8/42 | 84.6 | 16.5 |
WATCH: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Casts His Vote
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik casts his vote for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 and the third phase of Odisha Assembly elections, at a polling station in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.
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"All seven seats will be secured by INDIA alliance in Delhi": Congress leader JP Aggarwal
INDIA alliance candidate from Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha constituency, Jagat Prakash Aggarwal, on Saturday cast his vote for the ongoing sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections at a polling booth in Chandni Chowk. Addressing the media, after casting his vote, Aggarwal criticized the incumbent government's track record, citing failures across key issues.
"The whole election is fought on major issues. It is a 100 percent failure of the present government. Be it unemployment, price hike, labourers, farmers, inter state relations. There is no issue in which government could be successful," Aggarwal said.
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"Not A Challenge": Ex Harayana CM ML Khattar On Congress Candidate
Former Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday cast his vote in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls and said that the Congress candidate is not a challenge for him.
Manohar Lal Khattar is in the electoral fray from Haryana's Karnal seat against Congress candidate Divyanshu Budhiraja.
Khattar said, "I have cast my vote. I appeal to the people to participate in this festival of democracy and also appeal to vote for the BJP party. The Congress candidate is not a challenge for me.I will visit all the 9 assembly segments at the end of the day."
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Lok Sabha Elections Phase 6: Polling Begins In 7 States, 1 UT
The sixth phase of voting in the ongoing Lok Sabha election has begun in 58 seats across seven states and one Union Territory (UT).
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Lok Sabha Elections Phase 6: Key Numbers
- 11.13 crore voters
- 5.84 crore men
- 5.29 crore women
- 889 candidates
- 23,659 voters above 100 years
- 9.58 lakh disabled voters
- 11.4 lakh polling officials
- 1.14 lakh polling stations
- 927 inter-state border check posts
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Manoj Tiwari (BJP)
Kanhaiya Kumar (Congress)
Maneka Gandhi (BJP)
Mehbooba Mufti (PDP)
Abhijit Gangopadhyay (BJP)
Manohar Lal Khattar (BJP)
Dharmendra Pradhan (BJP)
Naveen Jindal (BJP)
Rao Inderjit Singh (BJP)
