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Residents seeking to register as voters in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) must do so by Tuesday, the last day of registration. This is 10 days before the final date for withdrawal of nominations ahead of the May 20 Lok Sabha elections. To enhance voter turnout in Mumbai’s four Lok Sabha constituencies, the collector’s office is implementing various measures. Color-coded voting slips will be provided at polling stations with five or more booths to simplify navigation. Shades will be set up for shelter from the sun, and drinking water will be available. These services will be available at 573 locations.

With the withdrawal of an independent candidate’s nomination papers, the number of candidates contesting in the Ballari Lok Sabha Constituency has been reduced to 10. The remaining candidates include major players such as B. Sriramulu from the BJP, E. Tukaram from the Congress, and Valmikhi Krishnappa from the Bahujan Samaj Party. The constituency is set to witness an intense electoral battle on May 7th, with preparations underway to ensure smooth and accessible voting for all citizens.

In the Prayagraj region, only in nine out of 17 Lok Sabha elections have candidates other than the winners and runners-up managed to save their security deposits. This information was revealed after scrutinizing data from the Election Commission for the Lok Sabha elections held from 1952 to 2019.

BJP candidate Madhavi Latha has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, alleging that he expressed support for beef consumption. This complaint stems from a video on social media showing Owaisi greeting a butcher in Hyderabad’s Old City and saying, “Rehan beef shop zindabad.” Owaisi’s remarks have sparked controversy and drawn criticism from BJP leaders, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calling them “indecent.” Meanwhile, an FIR has been filed against BJP’s Hyderabad Lok Sabha candidate Kompella Madhavi Latha for allegedly directing an imaginary arrow at a mosque during a Ram Navami procession.

The first phase of India’s Lok Sabha elections witnessed a lower voter turnout of 65.5%, marking the first decline since 2004. While some states like Assam and Chhattisgarh saw increased participation, others such as Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh experienced significant drops. Factors contributing to this trend include scorching heat, complacency among BJP supporters, lack of enthusiasm among the opposition, and dissatisfaction within certain communities. The absence of remote polling mechanisms, urban apathy, and the polarized nature of elections have also played a role. The Election Commission of India and political parties must reassess their strategies to address these issues in the remaining phases of the election.