Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Voting LIVE: Polling begins amid tight security; over 16.6 crore electors to decide fate of 1,600+ candidates
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Voting Live, Lok Sabha Polls timing: As many as 102 Lok Sabha constituencies will undergo voting under Phase 1 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections which began at 7 am today. More than 18 lakh polling officials will welcome more than 16.63 crore voters across 1.87 lakh polling stations today. The first phase will see 35.67 lakh first-time voters registered to cast their votes. Catch all the latest updates on the first phase of polling under the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on April 19:
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Voting Live: India entered the first phase of its mega, seven-phase, five-yearly polling exercise under tight security at 7 am today. The first phase covers as many as 102 Parliamentary Constituencies--or seats--spread across 21 states and Union Territories. The 102 Lok Sabha seats comprise 73 in the General category and the rest in ST/SC categories. Besides, Phase 1 also includes 92 Assembly Constituencies in the Assembly Elections in Arunachal and Sikkim. Voting will continue till 6 pm.
How many voters will cast their ballots in Phase 1?
In the first phase, more than 18 lakh polling officials will welcome more than 16.63 crore voters across 1.87 lakh polling stations. Those 16.63 crore voters comprise 8.4 crore male electors, 8.23 crore female electors, and 11,371 third-gender electors. The first phase will also see 35.67 lakh first-time voters registered to cast their votes. And last but not least, there are 3.51 crore voters in the age group 20-29 years.
Check out the full list of constituencies covered in Phase 1
After polling is carried out between April 19 and June 1, votes will be counted on June 4 and the results declared the same day.
Lok Sabha Phase-wise polling dates
- Phase 1: April 19
- Phase 2: April 26
- Phase 3: May 7
- Phase 4: May 13
- Phase 5: May 20
- Phase 6: May 25
- Phase 7: June 1
Catch all the latest updates on the first phase of polling under the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on April 19:
Latest Updates
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 LIVE: Meghalaya registers 62% voter turnout till 3 pm
Polling was being held at 3,512 polling stations in the state in which 10 candidates are in the fray:
- Six for the Shillong seat
- Four for the Tura seat
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 LIVE Update: Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh record turnouts to the tune of 24-25% in just 4 hours
This essentially means that one in every four eligible voters in each state has cast their ballots by 11 am.
Image source: ECI
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Voting: West Bengal clinches 33.6% voter turnout till 11 am
As of 11 am, West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 33.6 per cent.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Voting: Tripura records 34.5% voter turnout in 4 hours
The northeastern state is leading the voter turnout charts at 34.5 per cent within the first four hours of polling, till 11 am.
Meghalaya is close behind, with a voter turnout of 33.1 per cent.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 LIVE Update: Arunachal Pradesh records 19% polling till 11 am
Arunachal Pradesh, which has some 8.9 lakh eligible voters, records a voter turnout of about 19 per cent by 11 am.
Polling is underway in the state for two Lok Sabha and 50 assembly seats under the first phase.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 LIVE Update: What is voter turnout? What does it tell?
Voter turnout refers to the percentage of eligible voters who cast their ballots in an election. It reflects the level of civic engagement and participation in the democratic process.
A high voter turnout often signifies widespread interest and commitment to shaping the future through elections. On the contrary, a low turnout may indicate voter apathy, dissatisfaction, or barriers to voting.
Analysing voter turnout provides valuable insights into the health of a democracy, the effectiveness of political campaigns, and the issues that resonate with the electorate.
Ultimately, voter turnout serves as a crucial metric in assessing the vitality of a democratic society.
Lok Sabha Chunav LIVE Update: Assam records 27% voter turnout so far
The voter turnout in the five Lok Sabha seats in Assam undergoing polling in the first phase currently stands at 27.2 per cent till 11 am.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 LIVE: More than 19% voter turnout recorded so far in Maharashtra
Five Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra are undergoing polling today:
- Ramtek
- Nagpur
- Bhandara - Gondiya
- Gadchiroli - Chimur
- Chandrapur
The five seats recorded a voter turnout of 19.4 per cent till 11 am, news agency Press Trust of India cited an official as saying.
The five seats have more than 95 lakh eligible voters, which means that an 18.4 lakh voters are estimated to have cast their ballots so far.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Live: Over 15 per cent votes polled till 9 am in 3 Bengal Lok Sabha seats, says PTI
The news agency reports that as many as 15 per cent votes had been cast till 9 am in 3 Bengal Lok Sabha seats.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Live: Reports of stone pelting in Chandmari village, West Bengal
PTI, quoting sources, said that there were reports of stone pelting amid the first phase polling for Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1: Extended lines at Assam polling stations; Sonowal and Gogoi cast ballots early
Since the morning, lengthy lines formed outside polling booths as voting commenced for five constituencies in Assam during the initial phase on Friday.
Polling started at 7 am for the Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur, and Kaziranga seats, with 86.5 lakh voters eligible to participate.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1: Extended lines at Assam polling stations; Sonowal and Gogoi cast ballots early
Since the morning, lengthy lines formed outside polling booths as voting commenced for five constituencies in Assam during the initial phase on Friday.
Polling started at 7 am for the Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur, and Kaziranga seats, with 86.5 lakh voters eligible to participate.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Live: Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev cast his vote in the first phase
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, who underwent a brain surgery a few days, also cast his vote in the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Live: Nitin Gadkari says casting vote is fundamental right and duty
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister and BJP candidate from Nagpur, says he is also confident of winning the election against Congress candidate Vikas Thakre.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 LIVE: People of Uttarakhand were waiting for this day, says CM Pushkar Singh Dhami as India begins polling under first phase
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Voting Live: As world's largest democratic exercise commences, here are some of the key facts about general elections in India
- In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 303 seats, followed by the main opposition Indian National Congress (INC), which bagged 52
- Elections 2024 will be conducted in seven phases partly to ensure sufficient security at polling booths located across the length and breadth of the country
- Voters can make their choice by pressing a button on an electronic voting machine; EVM machines were first used in India in 1982 and more widely since the early 2000s
- As many as 96.8 crore voters are registered, out of which:
- 497 million are men
- 471 million are women.
- A higher percentage of women voters than men are likely to vote for a second straight time
- Votes will be counted on June 4 after polling is done on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Voting LIVE: What does Election Commission do?
Here's a summary of some of the essential roles played by the ECI:
- Conducting fair elections: One of the primary responsibilities of the ECI is to ensure that elections are conducted freely and fairly across the country. The Commission works tirelessly to maintain the integrity of the electoral process and uphold the democratic values of the nation.
- Voter registration and electoral rolls: The ECI is also responsible for the registration of voters and the maintenance of accurate electoral rolls. It strives to ensure that every eligible citizen has the opportunity to exercise their right to vote without any hindrance.
- Monitoring election expenditure: The ECI monitors the election expenditure of candidates and political parties. By imposing strict guidelines and regulations, the Commission aims to curb malpractices such as bribery and corruption during elections.
- Model Code of Conduct: The ECI enforces the Model Code of Conduct to ensure that political parties and candidates adhere to ethical standards during the electoral process. This code is designed to promote a level playing field and prevent any form of unfair advantage.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Voting LIVE: What does Election Commission do?
Here's a summary of some of the essential roles played by the ECI:
- Conducting fair elections: One of the primary responsibilities of the ECI is to ensure that elections are conducted freely and fairly across the country. The Commission works tirelessly to maintain the integrity of the electoral process and uphold the democratic values of the nation.
- Voter registration and electoral rolls: The ECI is also responsible for the registration of voters and the maintenance of accurate electoral rolls. It strives to ensure that every eligible citizen has the opportunity to exercise their right to vote without any hindrance.
- Monitoring election expenditure: The ECI monitors the election expenditure of candidates and political parties. By imposing strict guidelines and regulations, the Commission aims to curb malpractices such as bribery and corruption during elections.
- Model Code of Conduct: The ECI enforces the Model Code of Conduct to ensure that political parties and candidates adhere to ethical standards during the electoral process. This code is designed to promote a level playing field and prevent any form of unfair advantage.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Voting LIVE: What is the Election Commission of India (ECI)?
Set up on January 25, 1950, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is a permanent and autonomous Constitutional body responsible for administering the election process in the country.
Its primary responsibility is to oversee the conduct of both general elections and state assembly elections in the country.
Through its impartial and diligent efforts, the ECI plays a crucial role in the democratic process of the country.
It is a vital institution that upholds the democratic principles of the nation.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 LIVE Update: BJP South Chennai candidate Tamilisai Soundarajan prepares to cast vote in Saligramam
All of the 39 Parliamentary Constituencies in Tamil Nadu are undergoing polling under the first phase.
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Voting Live: Optional home voting facility for super senior citizens, persons with disabilities
The ECI has arranged an optional Home Voting facility for more than 14.14 lakh registered 85+ years old and 13.89 lakh PwD voters in 102 Lok Sabha seats that has already receiving tremendous appreciation and response.
The facility includes:
- Pick up and drop
- Signages
- Braille signage on EVM, volunteers etc.
- PwD voters can book wheelchair facilities via mobile app ECI Saksham
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 LIVE: Election Commission has taken a number of steps for peaceful & smooth conduct of polls
Some of the steps taken by the autonomous constitutional body include:
- Deployment of central forces adequately at polling stations
- Deployment of micro observers at all polling stations and webcasting at more than half of them
- 361 Observers
- 127 General Observers
- 67 Police Observers
- 167 Expenditure Observers
- Special Observers in certain states
- 4627 Flying Squads
- 5208 Statistics Surveillance Teams
- 2028 Video Surveillance Teams
- 1255 Video Viewing Teams
- 1374 inter-state and 162 international border check posts (to keep strict vigil on any illicit flow of liquor, drugs, cash and freebies etc.)
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 LIVE: India has more than 2,500 political parties but...
Only 10 of the country's political parties hold 86 per cent of all Lok Sabha seats.
A serious contest between a few parties will likely be dominated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Lok Sabha Chunav 2024 LIVE: ‘Lotus’ will bloom with a huge majority of votes, says Jitin Prasada
Uttar Pradesh Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Pilibhit Jitin Prasada says that as far as Pilibhit is concerned, it has been noticed that the schemes started during PM Narendra Modi's 10 years in power have reached the people.
Lok Sabha Chunav 2024 LIVE: India enters grand election exercise as Phase 1 voting commences under tight security arrangements
India votes for 102 seats today. Here's a breakup of all those constituencies spread across 21 states and Union Territories:
- Tamil Nadu: 39
- Rajasthan: 12
- Uttar Pradesh: 8
- Madhya Pradesh: 6
- Maharashtra: 5
- Assam:5
- Uttarakhand 5
- Bihar:4
- West Bengal 3
- Arunachal Pradesh: 2
- Meghalaya: 2
- Tripura: 1
- Manipur: 1
- Chhattisgarh: 1
- J&K: 1
- Ladakh: 1
- Puducherry: 1
- Sikkim: 1
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 1
- Mizoram: 1
- Nagaland: 1
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 LIVE: Images from Assam's Sonitpur
Sonitpur is among the five Lok Sabha seats in Assam that will go into polls in Phase 1.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE:Tight security in Manipur's Heingang as India all set to enter Phase 1 of polling today
Lok Sabha Polls Phase 1 LIVE: It's Nitin Gadkari vs Vikas Thakre for Nagpur seat
Take a look at some of the key battles in Phase 1:
Lok Sabha Polls Phase 1 LIVE: Electors to decide the fate of Puducherry's 1 seat today
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 LIVE: West Bengal's Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri LS seats to undergo polling today
Here are some images from Cooch Behar:
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 LIVE: Ahead of first phase of polling, CEC Rajiv Kumar urges women, PwDs, senior citizens to vote in maximum numbers
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has urged people to participate in the Lok Sabha elections in maximum numbers. "From preparing the border list to preparing polling stations, finding their routes, deployment of forces, finding out vulnerable booths, creating amenities at the booths--light, shade, ramps, minimum facilities...it's a tremendous exercise that started over two years ago," Kumar tells news agency ANI.
Lok Sabha Polls Phase 1 Live: With polling set to begin in about 3 hours from now, take a look at today's plan
The first phase has the highest number of parliamentary constituencies among all phases.
Assembly Election 2024 Live: Catch a glimpse of election team foot-march nearly 22 km to reach Dingchangpam polling station in Arunachal Pradesh
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Voting Live: ECI urges all electors to exercise their voting right; take a look at the invite!
Nagaland women polling team all ready for Lok Sabha Election 2024; CEC shares images
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Voting Live: Election Commission creates thematic model polling stations
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Live: Did you know the Election Commission has designed a Myth vs Reality register to help voters guard against misinformation & fake news?
The Myth vs Reality register is available on the ECI portal: mythvsreality.eci.gov.in
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Live: Key facts about first phase of voting
With India all set to begin voting under Lok Sabha elections amid tight security from 7 am to 6 pm today, here's a summary of some interesting facts about the first phase:
- Phase 1 has the highest number of parliamentary constituencies among all phases
- Over 18 lakh polling officials will welcome over 16.63 crore voters across 1.87 lakh polling stations
- 8.4 crore male voters
- 8.23 crore female voters
- 11,371 third-gender electors
- 35.67 lakh first-time voters are registered to cast their votes
- 3.51 crore young voters in 20-29 years age group
- 1,625 candidates
- 1,491 males
- 134 females
- 41 helicopters, 84 special trains and nearly 1 lakh vehicles have been deployed to ferry polling and security personnel
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 1 Voting Live: CEC Rajiv Kumar appeals to all electors to vote without fail
Watch here:
The Election Commission has appealed to voters to step out of their homes, go to the polling station and vote with responsibility and pride.
Image: twitter.com/ECISVEEP
Lok Sabha Chunav 2024 Live: CEC Rajiv Kumar, EC Gyanesh Kumar, EC Sukhbir Singh Sandhu gave final touches to poll preparations at 12 noon on Thursday for a smooth run of Phase 1 voting
Did you know that after today's policy, as many as 97 crore voters will still be in line over the next six phases of polling till June 1?
The counting of votes under the mega polling exercise is scheduled on June 4.
Lok Sabha Polls Phase 1 Live: ECI remains committed to uncompromisingly deliver a free, fair, peaceful, accessible,
participative, inducement-free pollThe ECI and its teams have over the past two years put in necessary hard work and meticulous interventions across States and Union Territories to give the country's electors the best possible experience.
Don't forget, the polling day comes after numerous consultations, reviews, field visits, extensive training of officials and the building of new and time appropriate operating procedures by the polling body. It has also involved collaboration with a large spectrum of agencies, organisations countrywide.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1 Live: ECI is all ready for the first phase of polling. Are you?
The Election Commission of India (ECI), an autonomous constitutional body that manages the biggest election process on the planet, has made all the necessary preparations for the mega event, as India goes into polls today. After all, it is the biggest festival of democracy that any nation has witnessed on the face of the earth.
The first phase today will be followed by six other phases to elect the 18th Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies in four states.
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