India entered its second phase of polling on April 26. The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 recorded a 60% voter turnout while the electoral process reportedly went on smoothly with some violence reported from West Bengal, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh.
The second phase of the elections will span 13 states and Union Territories and will cover 88 constituencies. The first phase covered 102 constituencies. The voting process began at 7 am and go on till 5 pm. The counting of votes will take place on June 4.
The thrilling second phase election campaign concluded at 5 pm on Wednesday, with key leaders of the BJP-led NDA and the opposition INDIA alliance working tirelessly to lure people to their side. The Election Commission of India announced that 1206 candidates from 12 states and union territories, as well as four from the Outer Manipur Parliamentary seat, will run in the second round of the Lok Sabha elections.
According to the poll commission, 2633 nominations were registered for 89 parliamentary seats in 13 states and union territories that will vote in phase 2 of the Lok Sabha elections. The last date for filing nominations for phase 2 for all 12 States and UTs was April 4. After the scrutiny of 2633 nominations filed, 1428 nominations were found to be valid.
The last date for withdrawal of candidature for all 12 States and UTs was April 8.
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