Elections 2024 Phase 7 Voting Highlights: Polling began at 7am and ended at 6pm.
Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 Highlights: Polling for the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections concluded today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to voters who turned up as the constituency he is fighting from, Varanasi, underwent polls today.
A provisional voter turnout of 59.5% was recorded across seven states and Chandigarh today. Bihar recorded the lowest voter turnout of over 50.9% while Jharkhand recorded the highest at 70%.
Voting began across 57 constituencies spanning seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh to decide the fates of 904 candidates in the fray. The campaigning for the polls concluded on Thursday with top leaders holding massive rallies across the country.
Thirteen seats in both Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, nine in West Bengal, eight in Bihar, six in Odisha, four in Himachal Pradesh, three in Jharkhand and the lone Lok Sabha seat in Chandigarh went to polls today.
Apart from PM Modi, who is contesting from Varanasi, other top BJP candidates include Union Minister Anurag Thakur from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur, Ravi Shankar Prasad from Bihar's Patna Sahib and actor Kangana Ranaut from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi.
Here are the highlights on Phase 7 of Lok Sabha Elections:
Lok Sabha Election 2024: 59.5% Provisional Voter Turnout Recorded
PM Modi's Thank You Note As Voting Ends For Lok Sabha PollsAs polling for the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha polls concluded, PM Modi expressed gratitude to people who turned up to vote.
"India has voted! A heartfelt thank you to all those who exercised their franchise. Their active participation is the cornerstone of our democracy. Their commitment and dedication ensures that the democratic spirit thrives in our nation. I would also like to specially appreciate India's Nari Shakti and Yuva Shakti. Their strong presence at the polls is a very encouraging sign," PM Modi said in a series of posts on X.
Polling For Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Concludes
Polling for Lok Sabha elections 2024 concluded today after the final phase of elections was over. Voters in a total of 57 seats across seven states and one Union Territory voted today, including in Varanasi from where PM Modi is seeking a third comsecutive term.
In Punjab's Kalu Wala Village On Indo-Pak Border, Voters Ferried To Polling Station In BoatsIn Punjab's Kalu Wala village, which is located on India-Pakistan border, voters were brought to the polling booth by boat to cast their ballots. A BSF team was deployed to ensure the same.
"Encircled by the Sutlej River on three sides and the international border on the fourth, the polling booth at Kalu Wala village in Ferozepur district is quite unique. A BSF unit was deployed to safely and conveniently ferry voters from Kalu Wala village to their polling station," read a post on X by the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab.
World's Highest Polling Station In Himachal, Tashigang, Sees 79% TurnoutLocated at the height of 15,256 feet above sea level, in the Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley, world's highest polling station Tashigang saw the voter turnout of 79 per cent in the final phase of voting, a poll official said, according to news agency IANS.
The polling station comes under Mandi Lok Sabha constituency. Out of the 62 registered voters, 49 exercised their franchise.
"Thirteen voters could not exercise their franchise as they were out of the village," a state government official told IANS over the phone.
"Deeply Humbled" By Voters Who Turned Up: Poll Body After Phase 7 VotingThe Election Commission of India has said that it was "deeply humbled" by the voters who turned up for polling despite their challenges and dilmmas. The remarks come after the final phase of voting of the 6-week long Lok Sabha polls.
"Indian voters have given their most cherished right to vote for the constitution of the 18th Lok Sabha. Indian democracy and Indian elections have again done the magic. The great Indian voters, irrespective of their caste, creed, religion, socio-economic and educational background have done it once again," the poll body said.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and the EC family are "deeply humbled by the voters, who made it to the polling station overcoming many challenges and dilemmas they might have," it said.
Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Bengal Leading With 69.9% Voter Turnout Till 5pmThe final phase of Lok Sabha polls 2024 for 57 seats saw a voter turnout of 58.34% till 5 pm, according to the Election Commission (ECI) with West Bengal leading with 69.89% voter turnout.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: 58.3% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 5 PM
Lok Sabha Polls Final Phase Voting: Mamata Banerjee Casts Vote In South KolkataWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cast her vote in south Kolkata's Bhabanipur during the finals phase of the Lok Sabha polls. After casting her vote, she came out showing a victory sign.
Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Mallikarjun Kharge Says INDIA Bloc Will Win 295 SeatsAfter INDIA bloc meet just ahead of exit polls, Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge appeared confident of big victory. He said that the INDIA bloc will win at least 295 seats.
"There should be no confusion among the people because of exit polls, we want to tell the truth to the people of the country - INDIA bloc will win at least 295 seats. This number has come after talking to all the parties," he said.
To secure a majority in Lok Sabha, an alliance or a party needs to win 272 seats out of 543.
Exclusive: Congress Chief's Prediction For Party In 2024 Lok Sabha PollsCongress chief Mallikarjun Kharge today said that the party was confident that along with other INDIA bloc partners, will stop the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from winning a third consecutive term. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Mr Kharge said that the Congress is hoping to win 128 seats in the Lok Sabha elections.
"From the reports we have received, we are sure that we will stop BJP from coming back to power. We believe that Congress has already crossed the 100-seat mark and are hoping to win 128 seats," Mr Kharge told NDTV.
Several Opposition parties joined hands ahead of the elections to defeat BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking about the performance of the INDIA alliance, Mr Kharge said, "We (INDIA alliance) have performed very well together. We also tried to help each other during the polls, which resulted in our votes getting transferred to each other."
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Actor Kirron Kher Casts Her Vote In Chandigarh, Hopes For PM Modi's 3rd TermVeteran Bollywood actor and BJP leader Kirron Kher cast her vote in Chandigarh during the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. She expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will return for a third term in office.
"Tried To Topple Government": Himachal Chief Minister Hits Out At BJPHimachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Saturday that the BJP attempted to topple the Congress government and the people of the State will respond on June 4 to how MLAs elected by the public were sold in the political market. "This election is being held on two issues. One is the work done by our government in the 15 months, which includes work for farmers, respect for women, and employment. We presented our 15-month tenure in the court of the people on all these issues. This election is being fought based on how the BJP tried to topple the government elected by the people in 14 months," he said.
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"INDIA Alliance At Cusp Of Victory": Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK StalinTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin exuded confidence and said that the INDIA bloc has met the expectations of the people and June 4 will mark the beginning of a new dawn for India.
"Our INDIA bloc, formed to defeat the ten-year fascist regime of the BJP and save India, has met the expectations of the people and stands on the cusp of victory. It has rallied a formidable coalition of democratic forces against the BJP, who thought there was nobody to challenge them. This alliance now offers hope to all Indians in the electoral arena,' he said.
Congress Varanasi Candidate's "Vocal For Local" Swipe At Opponent PM ModiCalling himself a 'local" of Kashi, state Congress chief and the party's candidate from Varanasi, Ajai Rai, exuded confidence that the people will go "vocal for local" and vote for him against Prime Minister Narendra Modi."It will be absolutely Vocal for Local. People will give priority to local. Someone who doesn't know his lanes, his soil, a show-off son of Maa Ganga who is meditating by the seashore -- if you (PM Modi) have to do it, do it on the banks of River Ganga," Rai said, referring to PM Modi's meditation in Kanniyakumari.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: 40% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 1 PMPhase 7 Turnout | | |
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States | No of Seats | 2019 Phase 7 TO | 2024 Phase 7 (1 PM) |
All India | 57 | 65.3 | 40.1 |
BIH | 8/40 | 51.3 | 35.7 |
CHA | 1/1 | 70.6 | 40.1 |
HP | 4/4 | 72.4 | 48.6 |
JHA | 3/14 | 71.5 | 46.8 |
ODI | 6/21 | 74.6 | 37.6 |
PUN | 13/13 | 65.9 | 37.8 |
UP | 13/80 | 58.5 | 39.3 |
WB | 9/42 | 78.8 | 45.1 |
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"400 Paar Desh Mein, 4 Lakh Paar Patna Mein": BJP candidate Ravi Shankar PrasadBharatiya Janata Party Lok Sabha candidate Ravi Shankar Prasad from Patna Sahib exudes his confidence in the BJP and its allies securing the majority and achieving the target of 'Abki Baar 400 Paar. "In response to the question about Bharatiya Janata Party's winning chances, he remarked that the party is going to win the elections with over 400 seats across the country and with over 4 lakh votes in Patna Sahib, by quoting, "400 paar waha bhi (seats for NDA across the country) aur 4 lakh paar (votes for the party) Patna Sahib mein bhi."
Lok Sabha Election 2024: 26.3% Voter Turnout Recorded By 11 am|
Phase 7 Turnout | | |
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States | No of Seats | 2019 Phase 7 TO | 2024 Phase 7 (11 AM) |
All India | 57 | 65.3 | 26.3 |
BIH | 8/40 | 51.3 | 24.3 |
CHA | 1/1 | 70.6 | 25.0 |
HP | 4/4 | 72.4 | 31.9 |
JHA | 3/14 | 71.5 | 29.6 |
ODI | 6/21 | 74.6 | 22.6 |
PUN | 13/13 | 65.9 | 23.9 |
UP | 13/80 | 58.5 | 28.0 |
WB | 9/42 | 78.8 | 28.1 |
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Actor Gul Panag Casts Her Vote In PunjabAfter casting her vote at a polling station in Mahadian, she took to Instagram and shared pictures of her showing her inked finger.
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Trinamool, BJP Supporters Face Off In Near KolkataTensions escalated in Canning in South 24 Parganas district, as clashes erupted between supporters of TMC and BJP within the precincts of Itkhola Gram Panchayat. There have been reports of stone pelting in the area in which a media personnel sustained injuries.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Wife Cast Their Vote In PunjabPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his wife Dr Gurpreet Kaur vote at a polling booth in Sangrur constituency in the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on Saturday. "I appeal to Punjabis to come out of their homes and vote and choose good representatives who can work for you," he said.
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Heatwave Alert In 3 Bihar Lok Sabha ConstituenciesEven as polling began in the last and seventh phase for Bihar's eight Lok Sabha seats falling under Patna and Shahabad divisions, the Met Department issued an heatwave alert for Karakat, Buxar and Sasaram constituencies. A Met Department official said the temperatures would stay in the range of 41-44 degrees Celsius and humidity would be above 70 per cent, making the heat unbearable. The voting for Patna Sahib, Pataliputra, Nalanda, Arrah, Buxar, Sasaram, Karakat and Jehanabad kicked off at 7 A.M. on Saturday and people were seen in queues right from the morning to avoid the afternoon heat.
"Elect A Government That Will Work For You": AAP Leader Harbhajan Singh's Appeal To VotersFormer India spinner and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh cast his vote in the last and final phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on Saturday. After casting his vote, the former cricketer appealed to everyone to come out and vote to elect a government that could work for them. "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," he said.
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Lok Sabha Phase 7 Election Live: 11.3% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 9 AM|
States | No of Seats | 2019 Phase 7 TO | 2024 Phase 7 (9 AM) |
All India | 57 | 65.3 | 11.3 |
BIH | 8/40 | 51.3 | 10.6 |
CHA | 1/1 | 70.6 | 11.6 |
HP | 4/4 | 72.4 | 14.4 |
JHA | 3/14 | 71.5 | 12.2 |
ODI | 6/21 | 74.6 | 7.7 |
PUN | 13/13 | 65.9 | 9.6 |
UP | 13/80 | 58.5 | 12.9 |
WB | 9/42 | 78.8 | 12.6 |
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WATCH: BJP Gorakhpur Candidate Ravi Kishan Waits In Queue Outside Polling StationGorakhpur Lok Sabha candidate Ravi Kishan on Saturday arrived at a polling booth in Gorakhpur and queued up in the line to cast his vote, emphasising that politicians are "servants of the public, not VIPs". "This is what our Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taught us that we are servants of the public, we are not VIPs. I hold no position above others now and prefer to stay humble. This is our culture and we should follow it," he said.
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Yogi Adityanath's "Final Meeting" Swipe At Opposition INDIA Alliance"INDIA alliance will hold its final meeting today. After the election, everyone will blame each other, they will make fun of each other. EVM accusers will make new accusations. Those who patronize the mafia should not be talking about this," he said.
"Let's Make Our Democracy More Vibrant": PM Modi To Voters"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," he said in a post on X.
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Lok Sabha Elections Live: Over Rs 1 Lakh Seized In Odisha Ahead of the final phase of elections in Odisha, the BJP alleged some Self Help Group (SHG) women members were allegedly distributing money at Mission Shakti Bhavan on the premises of Remuna block in Balasore district on Friday evening. Following the allegation by BJP MLA candidate Govind Charan Das, the flying squad rushed to the spot and conducted a raid and seized an amount of Rs 1,18,000. Three women reportedly fled from the spot after the incident.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 7 Live: 57 Constituencies To Vote TodayState Constituency
Uttar Pradesh 13
Punjab 13
West Bengal 9
Bihar 8
Odisha 6
Himachal Pradesh 4
Jharkhand 3
Chandigarh 1
Total 57
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