The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections for 49 parliamentary constituencies saw a cumulative voter turnout of 56.68 per cent till 5 pm, as per the data shared by the Election Commission.
As voting continues in six Lok Sabha constituencies of Mumbai, the financial capital is witnessing a lower voter turnout with 27.28 per cent till 1:30 PM despite a good number of celebrity voters turning to polling booths and appealing citizens to exercise their franchise.
The fifth round of the Lok Sabha elections for 49 parliamentary constituencies saw a voter turn out of 36.73 percent till 1 pm, as per the data shared by the Election Commission.
Notably, Tendulkar has been recognised as the 'national icon' of the Election Commission (EC) to raise voter awareness in the electoral process. His son, Arjun Tendulkar, who plays for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians (MI), was also present with his father.
The fifth phase of polling for Lok Sabha polls on May 20 across 49 parliamentary constituencies spread over six states and two Union Territories (UTs) saw a voter turnout of 23.66 per cent till 11 am, the Election Commission (ECI) said on Monday. The fifth phase of polling for Lok Sabha p
Voting for the fifth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024 began on Monday morning across 49 parliamentary constituencies spread over six states and two Union Territories (UTs) amid tight security and arrangements.
Voting for the fifth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024 began on Monday morning across 49 parliamentary constituencies spread over six states and two Union Territories (UTs) amid tight security and arrangements.
"The purpose of the flag march is to enable people to vote fearlessly. Those creating ruckus will be dealt with strictly. We have 153 booths in 71 locations, and CAPF will be deployed on all booths as per the instructions of the ECI," an official said.
Voting for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, which covers 49 seats across six states and two union territories (UTs), is set to decide the electoral fate of leaders from some of the high-profile constituencies, including Raebareli, Amethi, and Lucknow.
Trinamool Congress had complained to ECI on May 4 that BJP advertisements in some regional newspapers are highly derogatory, false, and an appeal to voters to vote on religious grounds.
Voting for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held on May 20, which will cover 49 seats across 6 states and two Union Territories.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has set up an auxiliary polling station in Solan's Lohanji for the convenience of leprosy patients so that they can cast their votes in the Lok Sabha elections.