Results for: Lok Sabha Elections 2024

The Election Commission of India (ECI) faces scrutiny over delays in releasing voter turnout data and significant discrepancies between initial and final figures. The NGO Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has filed a petition seeking the upload of scanned copies of Form 17C, which contains crucial voting information, within 48 hours of polling. The ECI claims no legal obligation to disclose such data but faces allegations of a lack of transparency. Experts and opposition leaders express concerns about the authenticity of polling data, highlighting the absence of polling agents in many booths and the need for public access to Form 17C information.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has revealed the party’s strategy to contest fewer seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha election, aiming to keep the INDIA bloc united and defeat the BJP. He emphasized that this decision does not reflect under-confidence, but rather a compromise to ensure the victory of the collective opposition while accommodating parties with local strengths. Kharge also stressed that every state has a distinct alliance arrangement tailored to its political landscape and reiterated the shared goal of opposing the BJP’s ideology.

The Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory for southwest Delhi’s Dwarka constituency in view of Prime Minister’s public rally on May 22. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s event will begin at 6 pm at Dwarka Sector-14 DDA Park today. The advisory includes several road closures and diversions, and commuters are advised to avoid the affected roads or use public transport if possible.

In a bid to challenge the Bharatiya Janata Party’s dominance in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress have forged an alliance under the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). AAP will contest on four seats while Congress will field candidates on three. The campaign has been marked by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest and subsequent release, transforming him into a star campaigner for INDIA. Despite the BJP’s attempt to portray Kejriwal as corrupt, AAP’s ‘Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se’ campaign has resonated with voters. Congress, after initial internal discord, has joined forces with AAP against a common enemy. The polls will reveal whether AAP can break the BJP’s winning streak and if Congress can revive its presence in Delhi.

The fifth phase of polling in the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on Monday witnessed a 57.75% voter turnout, with sporadic incidents of violence reported from West Bengal. West Bengal recorded the highest turnout at 73%, while Maharashtra recorded the lowest at 48.88%. The Election Commission (EC) reported receiving 1,036 complaints from political parties, including allegations of malfunctioning electronic voting machines (EVMs) and improper conduct at booths. The phase saw polling in 49 seats across 14 states and union territories, marking the conclusion of polling in Maharashtra’s 48 seats.

Despite an energetic campaign for 13 highly contested seats in the fifth and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) saw low voter turnout, plagued by complaints of missing names, inadequate facilities, and slow voting procedures. The Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress raised concerns and alleged deliberate deletion of voters’ names from electoral rolls.

The Valmikinagar and West Champaran Lok Sabha constituencies, situated on Bihar’s border with Nepal and Uttar Pradesh, are witnessing a tight contest between the NDA and the mahagathbandhan. In Valmikinagar, the NDA’s Sunil Kumar faces a challenge from RJD’s Deepak Yadav, a local sugar mill owner. The seat has been won by the NDA thrice since 2009, but Yadav’s popularity with sugarcane farmers may alter the dynamics. In West Champaran, BJP’s three-time incumbent Sanjay Jaiswal is pitted against Congress’ Madan Mohan Tiwari. While Modi’s popularity favors the NDA, voters express concerns about unemployment and communal rhetoric.

Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Brij Bhushan Singh, a strongman from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has exuded confidence in his son Karan Singh’s victory from the Kaisarganj Lok Sabha seat. Singh has also downplayed the sexual harassment charges leveled against him by women wrestlers, stating that they will only serve to increase his party’s vote share. He believes that his son, Karan Singh, will secure a resounding victory and will work even more effectively than he has as a representative of the constituency.

Singh remains optimistic that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will be re-elected for a third term with a significant majority, despite facing various obstacles and distractions during their tenure. On Monday, Singh cast his vote in Kaiserganj, expressing his faith that his son will be elected with double the number of votes he received in the 2019 polls.

Meanwhile, voting for the fifth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024 is currently underway across 49 Parliamentary constituencies in six States and two Union Territories. Several prominent leaders are vying for electoral success in this phase, including Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh, Smriti Irani, and Karan Bhushan Singh.

Polling for the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections began on May 20 across 49 seats in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, and Jammu and Kashmir. Key candidates in the fray include Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Smriti Irani, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The outcome of this phase will influence the overall electoral landscape and determine the fate of several prominent political figures.

The fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections commenced on Monday, May 20, with 49 seats across 8 states and Union Territories heading to the polls. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of voter participation, particularly among young and female voters. The phase will see key contests in various constituencies, including Amethi, Rae Bareli, Lucknow, Saran, Hajipur, Mumbai North, Mumbai North Central, and Baramulla.