The electoral zeal was palpable today as voting commenced for the second phase in 13 states for 88 Lok Sabha seats. Voters also cast ballots in remaining areas of Outer Manipur. Highlights include a complete turnout in Kerala’s 20 constituencies, 14 in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight each in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Six slots in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, and three each in West Bengal and Chhattisgarh, with single seats in Tripura and both constituencies in Jammu & Kashmir also joining in.
The Electoral Commission has impeccably arranged for the second spell of the 18th Lok Sabha elections, covering 88 electoral divisions, ensuring impenetrable security and definitive logistics welcoming the turnout of over 160 million electors at 167,000 polling booths. Reflect on the inaugural phase that saw 102 seats go for polls on April 19, and as we proceed, the final seventh phase awaits us on June 1, culminating with results tallying on June 4.
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- 8:05 PM
Tripura and Manipur Record Exhilarating Over 77% Turnout, UP and Maharashtra Touch Minimum at 53%
This pivotal second phase resonates as Assam registers a 70.68% turnout, Bihar 54.17%, Chhattisgarh 72.51%, J&K 67.22%, Karnataka 64.57%, Kerala 65.04%, MP 55.32%, Maharashtra 53.71%, Manipur records an overwhelming 77.18%, Rajasthan at 60.06%, Tripura at 77.97%, UP 53.17%, and West Bengal charts a solid 71.84% turnout.
- 7:53 PM
Unrest in Manipur as Troublemakers Wreck EVMs and VVPATs in Ukhrul
Uproar ensues in Outer Manipur's second Lok Sabha electoral phase as polling stations 44/36 and 44/41 in Ukhrul face sabotage. The Assistant Returning Officer from Ukhrul communicates mayhem to the Officer in charge, with destruction reported around 3:40 pm.
- 7:04 PM
NDA Gains Momentum as Opposition Stands Disenfranchised: PM Modi
PM Modi, with a tone of satisfaction, reflects on the smooth sail of the second voting phase. He hails India’s unwavering participation, noting NDA's burgeoning support suggests the dismay facing the opposition. Evidently, youths and women channel their votes to foster NDA’s impeccable governance.
