Lok Sabha Election 2024 Latest Updates:Polling underway|VYGR

The fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections has started, with 96 constituencies from 10 states participating in the polls.

Here's a breakdown of the constituencies going to poll on that day:

Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar.
(This first major election in Kashmir follows the revoked Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in its bifurcation into Union Territories.)
Odisha: Nabarangpur, Berhampur, Koraput, Kalahandi.
Andhra Pradesh: Araku, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalle, Kakinada, Amalapuram, Rajahmundry, Narsapuram, Eluru, Machilipatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Narasaraopet, Bapatla, Ongole, Nandyal, Kurnool, Anantapur, Hindupur, Kadapa, Nellore, Tirupati, Rajamet, Chittoor.
Bihar: Darbhanga, Ujiarpur, Samastipur, Begusarai, Munger.
Jharkhand: Singhbhum, Khunti, Lohardaga, Palamu.
Madhya Pradesh: Dewas, Ujjain, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Dhar, Indore, Khargone, Khandwa.
Maharashtra: Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Raver, Jalna, Aurangabad, Maval, Pune, Shirur, Ahmednagar, Shirdi, Beed.
Telangana: Adilabad, Peddapalle, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Zahirabad, Medak, Malkajgiri, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Chevella, Mahbubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Nalgonda, Bhongir, Warangal, Mahbubabad, Khammam.
Uttar Pradesh: Shahjahanpur, Kheri, Dhaurahra, Sitapur, Hardoi, Misrikh, Unnao, Farrukhabad, Etawah, Kannauj, Kanpur, Akbarpur, Bahraich.
West Bengal: Baharampur, Krishnanagar, Ranaghat, Bardhaman Purba, Burdwan-Durgapur, Asansol, Bolpur, Birbhum.

Numerous well-known candidates from different political parties are running in the fourth round of the Lok Sabha elections. Here is a list of some deserving contenders:

- AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi: Contesting from Telangana.

- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is contesting from Uttar Pradesh.

- Union Minister Giriraj Singh is contesting from Bihar.

- TMC's firebrand leader, Mohua Moitra, is contesting from West Bengal.

- AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi: Contesting from Telangana.

- Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is contesting from West Bengal.

- Former cricketer Yusuf Pathan of TMC is contesting from Maharashtra.

- Andhra Pradesh Congress President YS Sharmila is contesting from Andhra Pradesh.

These candidates represent diverse political ideologies and are expected to play significant roles in their respective constituencies during the elections.

Latest Updates:

Lok Sabha Elections Sees 62.31% Voter Turnout Across 10 States/UTs till 5 pm.

Voter turnout reaches 62.31% by 5 pm in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections across 96 seats in 10 States/UTs.

State-wise turnout:

AP - 68.04%
Bihar - 54.14%
J&K - 35.75%
WB - 75.66%.
Jharkhand - 63.14%
MP - 68.01%
Maharashtra - 52.49%
Odisha - 62.96%
Telangana - 61.16%
UP - 56.35%

- TMC's Yusuf Pathan expresses confidence and expects victory by large margin in West Bengal Elections 2024.

''I am happy to see that youth & women are voting in large numbers. There is a positive environment. I have full faith that I will win with a huge margin. If I have to sacrifice for the people, then I am ready, I have come here to work for the people. People have supported me a lot, they want a change here...''

- Badminton Star Jwala Gutta urges voter turnout, highlights the importance of Civic Responsibility.

Jwala Gutta's active participation in the electoral process sets a positive example for citizens, highlighting the importance of exercising the right to vote. Her message underscores the accountability of those in power to the electorate. By emphasising the power of the vote to both elect and hold leaders accountable, Gutta reinforces the democratic principles that underpin the electoral process.

40% voter turnout till 1 pm , with West Bengal leading in voter participation.

- Padmashree Kamala Pujari Casts Vote
Padmashree Kamala Pujari, a symbol of women's empowerment, casts her vote at Patraput Booth no. 236 in Koraput, Odisha, inspiring hope and democracy. Her commitment to social change is truly inspiring.

Incidents Reported during Phase 4

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a detailed inquiry into an alleged attack by YSRCP MLA Annabathuni Sivakumar on a voter in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The incident occurred at a polling station and went viral after a video of Sivakumar slapping the voter. The voter then slapped the MLA on his face, leading to the YSRCP cadre attacking the voter.
Technical glitches in electronic voting machines (EVMs) caused significant delays in polling across several locations, including Kumutiguda, Nuapada, Loharapali and Podapali, Jeypore, and Borigumma, leading to frustration among voters.
Meanwhile, the AIMIM-led party filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India following the emergence of a video showing BJP candidate Madhavi Latha allegedly asking burqa-clad women to unveil at a polling booth in Azampur after voting at Amrita Vidyalaya. Latha now faces legal action under IPC Section 132 of the Representation of the People Act.
Violence marred the elections as well, with YSRCP activists reportedly attacking TDP MP Narsaraopeta Lavu Krishnadevarayulu and his supporters with stones at a polling station in Palnadu district. Krishnadevarayulu's convoy sustained damage, escalating tensions in the region. Additionally, clashes between YSRCP and TDP supporters in Ananthapuram district resulted in injuries to a TDP supporter and a constable, further highlighting the volatile atmosphere surrounding the electoral process.
Odisha's CEO, Nikunja Bihari Dhal, has taken strict action, suspending three polling officials and ordering the arrest of two for serious dereliction of duty. This includes the presiding officer of booth no. 193 in Gopalpur assembly constituency and two others in Chatrapur assembly segment.

- Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren Casts Vote
“I appeal to everyone to cast their vote. It’s our fundamental right,” says CM while casting his vote in Jilingora, Saraikela Kharsawan District.

photo: CM Champai Soren
- Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy casts his vote
He voted at Kadapa Constituency's Jayamahal Anganawadi.

- Former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao votes in Chintamadaka, emphasising grassroots civic engagement.
Former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao actively participated in the electoral process. His casting of the vote in Chintamadaka village, located in his native Siddipet district, underscores the importance of civic engagement at the grassroots level. Chintamadaka, with its 2300 voters, plays a pivotal role in shaping the democratic representation within the Medak Lok Sabha constituency, which itself holds significance within the broader electoral landscape of Telangana, consisting of 17 Lok Sabha constituencies.

- Three Generations of Abdullah Family Cast Votes in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar Constituency
Three generations of the Abdullah family, including National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah, his son Omar Abdullah, and his two grandsons Zahir and Zamir, cast their votes in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency. Omar Abdullah, also the NC vice president, urged the public to participate in large numbers in the electoral process.

25% Engagement by 11 am in India's Fourth Phase of General Elections

The voter turnout figures are crucial indicators of public participation in the democratic process. More than 25% turnout by 11 am in the fourth phase of India's general elections shows a considerable level of engagement among the electorate. The state-wise breakdown of voter turnout provides valuable insights into regional engagement in the electoral process. Here are the percentages:

West Bengal: 32.78%
Bihar: 22.54%
Andhra Pradesh: 23.10%
Jammu and Kashmir: 14.94%
Jharkhand: 27.40%
Madhya Pradesh: 32.38%
Maharashtra: 17.51%
Odisha: 23.28%
Telangana: 24.31%
Uttar Pradesh: 27.12%

These figures reflect varying levels of voter participation across different states, with some showing higher turnout compared to others.

- Revanth Reddy, Casts Vote in Kodangal
Chief Minister of Telangana, President of PCC, Revanth Reddy, casts his vote in Kodangal with family members. Encourages citizens to vote and change the mindset of the country.

- YS Sharmila Reddy Casts Vote
Andhra Pradesh Congress president YS Sharmila Reddy exercised her right to vote at a polling booth in Idupulapaya.

She stated that; "I am very sure and confident of my victory here. We should all remember that Congress started with 2% votes, we were already at rock bottom. I am very confident that Congress will get double digit percentage and seats this time..."

10% Voter Turnout recorded till 9am

As of 9 am, the voter turnout for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections has been recorded as follows:

West Bengal: 15.24%
Madhya Pradesh: 14.97%
Jharkhand: 11.78%
Uttar Pradesh: 11.67%
Jammu and Kashmir: 5.07%

These figures indicate the initial participation of voters across these states, with West Bengal leading in voter turnout so far.

- Telugu actors Chiranjeevi, Allu Arjun, and Jr NTR. Their participation reflects the diverse political engagement across the nation.

- Among the early voters in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections are BJP MLA Surendra Maithani in Kanpur, AIMIM candidate Asaduddin Owaisi, BJP leader Agnimitra Paul, former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, and BJP chief in Telangana G. Kishan Reddy.