In the seventh and final phase of the general election held on June 1, 2024, polling was conducted for 57 constituencies spread across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, including Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seeking a third consecutive term in the Lok Sabha. The voting process for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, which commenced on April 19, concluded after six weeks, with a turnout of nearly 60% recorded till 8.45 p.m. during the final phase on Saturday.
West Bengal emerged as the state with the highest voter turnout at 69.89%, while Bihar registered the lowest at 50.79%. The voter turnout in other participating states was as follows: Himachal Pradesh – 67.53%, Jharkhand – 69.59%, Odisha – 63.57%, Punjab – 55.86%, Uttar Pradesh – 55.60%, and Chandigarh – 62.80%.
The successful completion of the seventh and final phase of the general election marks the end of the extensive voting process that began on April 19, 2024. The results of the election will be eagerly anticipated, as they will determine the composition of the Lok Sabha and shape the political landscape of India for the coming years.
