The high-octane campaigning for the second phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections concluded on Wednesday evening, marking the commencement of a 48-hour silence period. Polling is scheduled for April 26 in 88 constituencies across 12 states and Union Territories, including the remaining part of the Outer Manipur constituency. A total of 1206 candidates from 12 states and UTs, along with 4 candidates from the Outer Manipur Parliamentary constituency, will contest in this phase. The first phase of polling covered 102 constituencies of 21 states and union territories.