33.22% Voter Turnout Recorded in Outer Manipur Lok Sabha Constituency in Phase 2 of Lok Sabha Elections

The Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency witnessed a 33.22% voter turnout till 11 am on Friday during the second phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Polling was underway at 857 polling stations across 13 assembly segments in eight districts. The Tengnoupal assembly segment recorded the highest turnout at 45.28%, while the Jiribam assembly segment had the lowest at 23.24%. A total of four candidates are contesting in the Outer Manipur constituency, including NPF’s K Timothy Zimik, Congress’s Alfred Kanngam Arthur, and Independents S Kho John and Alyson Abonmai. The BJP has extended support to its ally, NPF, and has not fielded a candidate. Over 4.84 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes in this phase, and heightened security arrangements have been implemented to ensure a fair and peaceful election process.

Voting for Phase 2 of Lok Sabha Elections Begins, Over 15 Crore Voters Eligible

The second phase of the Lok Sabha elections commenced on Friday across 88 Parliamentary Constituencies. Over 15.88 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes at 1.67 lakh polling stations. The Election Commission has deployed over 16 lakh polling officials, along with 89 general observers, 53 police observers, and 109 expenditure observers to ensure smooth and fair conduct of the election. Special arrangements have been made to facilitate voting in hot weather conditions, including extending the polling time in certain areas.

Key Lok Sabha Seats to Watch in Phase 2 of Uttar Pradesh Elections

Eight Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh went to polls in the first phase, with another eight set to vote in the second phase on April 26. The 2019 elections were largely bipolar, with the Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) contesting together. However, this year’s election is expected to be a three-cornered contest after Mayawati decided to go alone. A total of 91 candidates are in the fray for the second phase, covering Amroha, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Aligarh, Mathura, and Bulandshahr seats. Key seats to watch out for in the second phase include Amroha, Meerut, Mathura, and Ghaziabad. In Amroha, BSP’s winning candidate from 2019, Danish Ali, is now contesting on a Congress ticket against BJP’s Kanwar Singh Tanwar and BSP’s Mujahid Hussain. In Meerut, the BJP has replaced three-time MP Rajendra Agarwal with actor Arun Govil, who played Lord Ram in the popular TV serial ‘Ramayan’. The BJP had a narrow victory in 2019, winning by a margin of 5,000 votes against the SP-BSP-RLD alliance. This time, both Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati have fielded Hindu candidates in a seat where Muslims constitute 36% of the population. In Mathura, the BJP has fielded two-time sitting MP Hema Malini. The actor-turned-politician faces challenge from OBC leader Mukesh Dhangar of the Congress and Chaudhary Suresh Singh of the BSP. In Ghaziabad, Mayawati has fielded Nandkishore Pundhir to capitalize on the resentment among the Rajput community against the BJP. The Congress has fielded Dolly Sharma from the seat.

India’s Electoral Juggernaut Rolls On: Phase 2 of Mammoth Elections

India’s parliamentary elections, the largest democratic exercise in the world, continue with the second phase on April 26. The polls will be held across 88 constituencies in 13 states and union territories, including the southern states of Kerala and Karnataka. Key candidates include a former opposition leader, a former United Nations official, and a Bollywood star seeking her third term. The results of the election, which began on April 19, will be announced on June 4.

Polling Personnel to Receive Medical Kits Amidst High Temperatures for UP Elections, Phase 2

Polling personnel involved in the second phase of UP elections on April 26th will be equipped with medical kits to combat the prevailing high temperatures. Necessary facilities, including tents, sheds, drinking water, will be ensured at polling stations for both personnel and voters. Eight constituencies (Amroha, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, and Mathura) will participate in this phase. Various agencies like UP Police, Income Tax, Excise, and Narcotics are actively working to maintain fair elections. Additionally, 480 interstate check posts are operational within the state, and 495 licensed weapons have been seized by police.

Phase 2 of Miami’s The Underline Opens, Connecting Downtown to Coconut Grove

The highly anticipated Phase 2 of The Underline, Miami’s 10-mile linear park and multimodal path, has officially opened. This new segment, known as the “Hammock Trail,” connects the existing Phase 1, “Brickell Backyard,” to north Coconut Grove. The trail offers safe walking and biking paths, enhanced connectivity, public art, and thousands of native plants and trees. Notable features include the Hammock Playground, Vizcaya Station Plaza, and Rain Garden. Phase 3, the final section of The Underline, is expected to open in segments beginning next year, completing the entire 10-mile trail.

Karnataka Gears Up for Phase 2 of Lok Sabha Elections

Phase 2 of the Lok Sabha elections will encompass 89 seats across 13 states and Union Territories, including 14 constituencies in Karnataka. Notable constituencies in this phase include Bangalore Rural, Bangalore North, and Mysore. The BJP, which secured 25 seats in Karnataka in the 2019 elections, is contesting 25 seats again, while its ally JDS is vying for 3 seats.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Phase 2 Updates

The second phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections will be held on April 26, with voting taking place in 89 constituencies across 13 states. Key candidates include Hema Malini in Mathura, Arun Govil in Meerut, and Pappu Yadav in Purnia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold rallies in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, while Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will campaign in Karnataka.

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