Elections

The presiding officer assured the booth agents that the complaint would be forwarded to the district collector for further investigation and action. According to the latest official count, the polling percentage in the 2024 Lok Sabha Election was only 70.35 percent.

In collaboration with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and in adherence to the guidelines set forth by the Election Commission of India, Manipal Hospitals mobilised its ambulance service to facilitate the transportation of these patients to their respective polling stations.

In the 2019 elections, the polling percentage stood at 77.84 percent. According to the latest official count, the polling percentage in the 2024 Lok Sabha Election was only 70.35 percent.

The second phase of voting in 88 constituencies of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 witnessed a voter turnout of 60.96% as of 7 pm. PM Modi expresses gratitude to people across India who voted on Friday.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The voter turnout in Kerala's 20 Lok Sabha constituencies has exceeded 60%, with long queues observed at many polling stations. Prominent leaders, candidates, and public figures, including the Chief Minister and the Leader of the Opposition, have exercised their right to vote. In total, 194 candidates are contesting across the constituencies.

A 78-year-old woman battling pneumonia in Bengaluru defied the odds by casting her vote. Despite her critical condition, Ms Kalavathi was transported to the polling booth on a stretcher, accompanied by medical staff. Her determination to participate in the democratic process garnered admiration, showcasing civic responsibility and resilience.

Voting in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district was disrupted in Indiganatha village as residents boycotted the elections. The situation escalated into violence, with villagers pelting stones at police and damaging an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM). Efforts to restore order have been made, but the voting process remains halted, raising concerns about the electoral process in the area.

Tejasvi Surya, BJP candidate in Bengaluru South, faces action for soliciting votes based on religion. A complaint under IPC Section 123(3) was filed over a video showcasing the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Karnataka's CEO confirmed the complaint, casting a shadow over Surya's electoral campaign.

The Samajwadi Party chief decided to contest from the Kannauj constituency, a party bastion that was breached by the BJP in 2019, replacing his nephew Tej Pratap Yadav, who had been declared the candidate earlier.

As the MCD House meeting commenced after the announcement of the election delay, chaos erupted with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councilors pointing fingers at each other. Both factions accused the other of disrupting proceedings.

The Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka witness a 50.93% turnout by 3 PM across 14 constituencies. Heartwarming instances include a 103-year-old cancer survivor and a newlywed couple voting. Challenges include voting boycotts due to alleged infrastructure neglect in some villages. Bengaluru sees robust participation despite heat. Turnout percentages range from 40.10% to 58.76% across constituencies.

Voting for the Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka saw enthusiastic participation across various constituencies. Candidates like Tejasvi Surya, Mansoor Ali Khan, H.D. Kumaraswamy, Brijesh Chowta, Prajwal Revanna, Shobha Karandlaje, Yadveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wodeyar, Rajeev Gowda, Jayaprakash Hegde, V. Somanna, and Dr. K. Sudhakar exercised their voting rights.

From youngsters to senior citizens, several smiling faces with their inked fingers were seen eagerly waiting for their turn to get their food. Nisarga Grand Hotel on Nrupathunga Road is offering free benne khali dosa, ghee laddu and juice on Friday.

The video, a montage spanning 10 years of the UPA government, featured former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh engaging with Yasin Malik, a pro-Pakistan separatist leader and former president of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF).

The second phase of Lok Sabha elections is going on in India today. The voting in Kerala started at 7 am this morning.  All the leaders of the various parties registered their votes in their respective booths this morning.