While Bihar recorded 8.86 per cent voter turnout, Jammu and Kashmir recorded 7.63 per cent, Jharkhand 11.68 per cent, Ladakh 10.51 per cent, Maharashtra 6.33 per cent Odisha 6.87 per cent and West Bengal 15.35 per cent, the poll body said.
In view of the fifth phase of voting in the six of Mumbai's Lok Sabha constituencies, Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar said that police personnel were deployed at polling booths yesterday itself.
Amid the fervour of electoral democracy, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar was among the early voters to exercise his franchise at a polling booth in Mumbai, as the fifth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra commenced on Monday.
The decision to close the markets was taken to ensure that citizens, including those working in the financial sector, can participate in the electoral process. Trading will resume on Tuesday. The next holiday is scheduled for June 17 for Bakrid.
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 amid tight security and arrangements.
Taking to his social media handle on Sunday, Chief Minister Yogi posted on X, "Respected fellow voters, tomorrow is the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. I appeal to all of you to please vote. Your invaluable vote will become the foundation of 'Strong-Safe India' and will help fulfil t
The stage is set for interesting battles across eight states and union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls, with some seats turning into prestige contests for political dynasties and senior leaders seeking to retain their influence.
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.
"Polling is scheduled to take place in the Lucknow district on May 20, for which all polling parties have been dispatched today. In the Lucknow district, 1,544 polling centers and 3,768 booths have been set up, all of which are adequately staffed with police forces. Each booth has been assig
As the Lok Sabha elections enter the fifth phase, over 8.95 crore voters will be exercising their franchise across 49 constituencies in 8 States/UTs on Monday.
As the date for Phase 5 of the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra approaches, actor Ranvir Shorey has made a heartfelt appeal to Indian voters to exercise their voting rights.