The Lok Sabha elections are expected to generate around 9 lakh temporary jobs across various roles. These include polling booth officials, election clerks, security personnel, and administrative staff. The first phase of the elections was held on April 19, and the last phase will be held on June 1.
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With five days remaining in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, social media has been buzzing with poll-related videos, memes, and public service announcements. The Election Commission released AVs and memes featuring Bollywood stars to encourage voter turnout, while Congress candidate Shashi Tharoor danced during his campaign. ISRO chairman K Somnath urged voters to exercise their franchise, while the EC featured Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor to motivate people to reach polling stations first. Tharoor danced to ‘Jai Ho’ from ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ while the Congress released a video highlighting the need for change.
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.