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Voting began at 7 am and concluded at 6 pm. The Lok Sabha election is being held in seven phases till June 1 and counting of votes will take place on June 4.
Updated : Apr 26, 2024, 11:35 PM IST
Over 15.88 crore voters will determine the fate of 1,202 candidates in the second phase of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections being held today (April 26). The second phase of polling is being held in 88 constituencies across 13 states/Union Territories.
For convenience for voters, meticulous arrangements have been made at all polling stations including facilities, to deal with hot weather conditions, according to the Election Commission./
The second phase of polling was to be held on 89 seats but has been deferred to May 7 in Betul in Madhya Pradesh due to the death of the BSP candidate.
According to the ECI, over 15.88 crore voters will be voting in the second phase which includes 8.08 crore male electors, 7.8 crore female electors and 5929 third-gender electors.
A total of 4553 flying squads, 5731 static surveillance teams, 1462 video surveillance teams and 844 video viewing teams are keeping surveillance round the clock to strictly and swiftly deal with any form of inducement of voters across the 1.67 lakh polling stations, as per the ECI press note.
Voting began at 7 am and will conclude at 6 pm. The Lok Sabha election is being held in seven phases till June 1 and counting of votes will take place on June 4.
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya booked for seeking votes on religious grounds
Case is booked against Tejasvi Surya MP and Candidate of Bengaluru South PC on 25.04.24 at Jayanagar PS u/s 123(3) for posting a video in X handle and soliciting votes on the ground of religion.
— Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka (@ceo_karnataka) April 26, 2024
Indian cricketer Mohammad Shami cast his vote in Amroha in the second phase of Lok Sabha Elections
WATCH Indian Cricketer Mohammad Shami arrives at a polling booth in Amroha to cast his vote for the second phase of LokSabhaElections pic.twitter.com/1WkNpyh8Ys
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Polling in remaining parts of outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency underway amid tight security.
VIDEO Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Polling in remaining parts of outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency underway amid tight security.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 26, 2024
Voting is underway in 857 polling stations, spanning 13 assembly segments in eight districts.
During the first phase of elections, parts of the… pic.twitter.com/peB4JTfX28
West Bengal: "Aapka prem mere sar aankhon par..." says Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his rally in Malda as people loudly cheer 'Modi-Modi'.
#WATCH | West Bengal: "Aapka prem mere sar aankhon par..." says Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his rally in Malda as people loudly cheer 'Modi-Modi'. pic.twitter.com/Ssy02uCEZh
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
#WATCH | Rahul Dravid casts his vote in Karnataka's Bengaluru.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/gZ6Ybairc1
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Manipur: Naga People's Front candidate for II-Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency Kachui Timothy Zimik cast his vote in the Lok Sabha polls.
#WATCH | Manipur: Naga People's Front candidate for II-Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency Kachui Timothy Zimik cast his vote in the Lok Sabha polls.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/TIEBci8ciQ
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
#LokSabhaElections2024 | Voter turnout till 9 am for phase 2 of polling:
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Maharashtra records the lowest with 7.45%
Tripura records the highest with 16.65% pic.twitter.com/RfSN8an2Vq
Rahul Dravid casts his vote in Karnataka's Bengaluru and says, "Everyone must come out and vote. It is an opportunity we get in a democracy."
#LokSabhaElections2024 | Rahul Dravid casts his vote in Karnataka's Bengaluru and says, "Everyone must come out and vote. It is an opportunity we get in a democracy." pic.twitter.com/VHPOMinNpb
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Kerala: Congress MP and candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor queues up outside a polling booth in the constituency as he awaits his turn to cast his vote.
He is up against BJP candidate and Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekar here.
#WATCH | Kerala: Congress MP and candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor queues up outside a polling booth in the constituency as he awaits his turn to cast his vote.
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
He is up against BJP candidate and Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekar here. #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/rDWluYHA95
Congress has fielded Sowmya Reddy opposite Tejasvi Surya in the Bengaluru South constituency.
Karnataka is voting on 14 seats today in the second phase
#WATCH | Karnataka: BJP candidate from Bengaluru South constituency Tejasvi Surya casts his vote for the Lok Sabha polls.
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Congress has fielded Sowmya Reddy opposite Tejasvi Surya in the Bengaluru South constituency.
Karnataka is voting on 14 seats today in the second phase… pic.twitter.com/2TWLTRBnFL
As voting is underway in 8 constituencies including Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, BJP candidate from Meerut, Arun Govil says, "I want to tell people to cast their vote. We must exercise our vote....I was born and brought up and even did my studies here, so how am I an outsider?"
#WATCH | As voting is underway in 8 constituencies including Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, BJP candidate from Meerut, Arun Govil says, "I want to tell people to cast their vote. We must exercise our vote....I was born and brought up and even did my studies here, so how am I an… pic.twitter.com/ot2xd9awPy
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Karnataka is voting on 14 seats today in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections.
#LokSabhaElections2024 | Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan casts his vote at polling station number 161 in Kannur pic.twitter.com/XdQLAdzLCt
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Urging everyone in constituencies voting today, in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, to participate in record numbers. A high voter turnout strengthens our democracy. I especially urge our young voters and women voters to turn out in great numbers. Your vote is your…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 26, 2024
#WATCH | Author and philanthropist Sudha Murty casts her votes in Lok Sabha elections in Bengaluru
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
"I want to tell everyone- don't sit at home, come out and vote, choose your leader. I always feel that urban people vote less as compared to those in rural areas. I request… pic.twitter.com/bl7NGqx0Gu
#WATCH | Karnataka: Infosys founder Narayana Murthy casts his vote at BES polling station in Bengaluru.
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Karnataka is voting on 14 seats today in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/Pv81ktRzte
Uttar Pradesh is voting on 8 seats today in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: BJP candidate from Bulandshahr Lok Sabha seat, Bhola Singh casts his vote at a polling booth in Bulandshahr.
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Uttar Pradesh is voting on 8 seats today in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections. #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/ihjRmGZfaZ
He is up against independent candidate Ravindra Singh Bhati and Congress candidate Ummeda Ram Beniwal here.
#WATCH | Rajasthan: Union Minister and BJP candidate from Barmer, Kailash Choudhary casts his vote at a polling booth in the constituency.
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
He is up against independent candidate Ravindra Singh Bhati and Congress candidate Ummeda Ram Beniwal here.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/cZcXL7OAxI
#WATCH | Rajasthan BJP state president CP Joshi cast his vote in the Lok Sabha polls. #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/FrWTF44KN5
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
The UT has 5 parliamentary constituencies of which one votes today in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls
#WATCH | Long queue of voters at a polling station in Jammu as voting starts at 7am in UT of Jammu & Kashmir
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
The UT has 5 parliamentary constituencies of which one votes today in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls pic.twitter.com/Vm0brB6LmF
Voting for 13 Assembly segments under Outer Manipur seat will be held in the second phase today.
#WATCH | A 94-year-old woman arrives to cast vote in Ukhrul Outer Manipur.
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Voting for 13 Assembly segments under Outer Manipur seat will be held in the second phase today. #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/QrPuk8Kk4r
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Security arrangements tightened at Ghazipur border area, ahead of the second phase of polling today in Uttar Pradesh today.
#WATCH | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Security arrangements tightened at Ghazipur border area, ahead of the second phase of polling today. pic.twitter.com/qp6xTET10l
— ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2024
West Bengal: Preparations underway at polling booth number 23/99 (Patlaybash Community Hall) in Darjeeling ahead of the second phase of polling today.
#WATCH | West Bengal: Preparations underway at polling booth number 23/99 (Patlaybash Community Hall) in Darjeeling ahead of the second phase of polling today.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/73pD7ReT0t
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Union Minister and NDA candidate from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat, Rajeev Chandrasekhar says, "...Since the last 15-20 years, there has been very little progress in Thiruvananthapuram and in the lives of many people who are suffering from many problems that have not been solved...I request all of you to come out and vote today. This is an important day, not just for democracy, but for the future of Thiruvananthapuram and the future of your own families and children. It is something that we all must take seriously. Voting is a fundamental duty of every citizen and I hope everybody comes out and votes for change."
#WATCH | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Union Minister and NDA candidate from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat, Rajeev Chandrasekhar says, "...Since the last 15-20 years, there has been very little progress in Thiruvananthapuram and in the lives of many people who are suffering… pic.twitter.com/gEvFGwdE0f
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Out of 42 constituencies, voting is on three parliamentary constituencies in the state today.
#WATCH | West Bengal | People queue outside a polling station in Balurghat, to vote in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls which begins at 7am
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
Out of 42 constituencies, voting is on three parliamentary constituencies in the state today. pic.twitter.com/YmsavxSoev
#WATCH | Voters begin to queue at a polling station in Thrissur as Kerala votes on all 20 parliamentary constituencies in Lok Sabha polls today pic.twitter.com/v4iCFWA6cU
— ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2024
While voting will be held in three seats namely Darjeeling, Raiganj and Balurghat in West Bengal.
All 20 seats will voting in the second phase in Kerala. These include Kasaragod, Kannur, Vatakara, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Ponnani, Palakkad, Alathur, Thrissur, Chalakudy, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Mavelikkara, Pathanamthitta, Kollam, Attingal and Thiruvananthapuram.
The Chief Electoral Officer of Assam Anurag Goel on Thursday assured that sufficient commissioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPAT). He also requested the voters to be cautious of the "unnecessary narratives" about EVMs."
9,133 polling stations have been set up and more than 77 lakh voters are going to vote, almost equal number of males and females.
-ANI