Lok Sabha Election Phase 7 Voting Live Updates: Polling in 57 seats begins at 7 am; PM Modi, Kangana Ranaut in frayPolling is scheduled for Saturday across 13 seats each in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, nine seats in West Bengal, eight in Bihar, six in Odisha, all four seats in Himachal Pradesh, three seats in Jharkhand, and one seat in Chandigarh. Additionally, voting for the remaining 42 assembly constituencies of Odisha will also take place tomorrow.This phase includes significant constituencies like Varanasi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks his third re-election.
Prime Minister Modi concluded his last rally before this phase in the reserved seat of Hoshiarpur, Punjab, on May 30. Following this, he proceeded to Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari, where he commenced meditation on the Vivekananda Memorial Rock, continuing until June 1.Also Read: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 exit polls results today.
When and where to watch? Details hereThe Election Commission of India has ensured adequate arrangements for polling in this seventh phase. Prior to this, voting has been conducted for 486 Lok Sabha seats across the previous six phases.The Election Commission has confirmed that polling stations are equipped with basic amenities such as shade, drinking water, ramps, and toilets.
Concerned Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) and state authorities have been instructed to take appropriate measures to address the potential adverse effects of hot weather or rainfall wherever predicted.In the recent phases, the percentage of female voter turnout has exceeded that of male voters. The Commission urges voters to turn out in larger numbers at polling stations and cast their votes with responsibility and pride.Also Read: Lok Sabha elections 2024
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