Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Over 62 % Voter Turnout Recorded Till 5 PM, Highest In Bengal

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP Leader G Kishan Reddy Expresses Confidence

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Secunderabad Parliamentary constituency, G Kishan Reddy expressed his confidence and said that we will win in double-digit seats in Telangana.

"We will win double-digit seats in Telangana. We are expressing the same confidence after the polling. Not only in Urban areas but in Rural areas as well we are getting votes in the name of PM Modi. Those who voted for Congress & BRS during the last Vidhan Sabha elections are now voting for BJP," Reddy said.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Student From Varanasi Praises PM Modi

A student of class 7 from Varanasi praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that he focuses on cleanliness in the country.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: "...I like him (PM Modi). He focuses on cleanliness in the country...," says Lakshya, a student of class 7 from Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/ZeWvUkd4KO

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024

Lok Sabha Elkection 2024 Live: PM Modi Holds Grand Roadshow In Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a road show in Varanasi today.

PM Shri @narendramodi's roadshow in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. https://t.co/Go0oRuV2j7

— BJP (@BJP4India) May 13, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections Live: 62.31% Per Cent Voter Turnout Recorded Till 5 PM

A voter turnout of 62.31 per cent was reported till now in the fourth phase of voting today. According to the data issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), West Bengal recorded the highest voter turnout of 75.66 % while Jammu and Kashmir recorded the lowest voter turnout of 35.75 %. Meanwhile,  Andhra Pradesh recorded  68.04%, Bihar 54.14%, Jharkhand 63.14 %, Madhya Pradesh recorded 68.01%,  Maharashtra recorded 52.49%, Telangana recorded 61.61 %and Utter Pradesh recorded 56.35%.

Lok Sabha Elections Live: 52.60 Per Cent Voter Turnout Recorded 

A voter turnout of 52.60 per cent was reported till now in the fourth phase of voting today. According to the data issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), West Bengal recorded the highest voter turnout of 66.05 % while Jammu and Kashmir recorded the lowest voter turnout of 29.93 %. Meanwhile,  Andhra Pradesh recorded  55.49%, Bihar 45.23%, Jharkhand 56.42 %, Madhya Pradesh recorded 59.63%,  Maharashtra recorded 42.91%, Telangana recorded 52.34 %and Utter Pradesh recorded 48.41 %.

Lok Sabha Live: BJP Leader Tejasvi Surya Nominates Abhinav Prakash For Debate With Rahul Gandhi

Days after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi challenged BJP for an open debate amid ongoing Lok Sabha elections and inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a debate, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya writes to him accepting the challenge and nominating National VP of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, Abhinav Prakash for the debate.

After Congress MP Rahul Gandhi challenges BJP for an open debate amid ongoing Lok Sabha elections, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya writes to him accepting the challenge and nominating National VP of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, Abhinav Prakash for the debate pic.twitter.com/U7ySfKabfQ

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024

Lok Sabha Live: Modi Puts Money In Pockets Of Billionaires, Says Rahul Gandhi

"Narendra Modi put money in the pockets of billionaires, with that money he bought land in America, Dubai and did business. But when we give money to the poor, you will buy shirts, pants, shoes. As soon as you start buying all this, the closed factories of India will start functioning. Due to which you will get employment and 'Made in India' will be written on everything," said Rahul Gandhi.

नरेंद्र मोदी ने अरबपतियों की जेब में पैसा डाला, उस पैसे से उन्होंने अमेरिका, दुबई में जमीन खरीदी, बिजनेस किया।

लेकिन जब हम गरीबों को पैसा देंगे तो आप शर्ट, पैंट, जूता खरीदेंगे।

जैसे ही आप ये सब खरीदना शुरू करेंगे, वैसे ही हिंदुस्तान की बंद फैक्ट्रियां चालू हो जाएंगी।

जिससे… pic.twitter.com/CDDnjKUk2L

— Congress (@INCIndia) May 13, 2024

Rae Bareli Lok Sabha Live: Rahul Gandhi Slams Narendra Modi Government

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today criticised the Narendra Modi government accusing the Prime Minister of corruption and favouring two businessman. "PM Modi's salary is around 1.5 lakh rupees. If your salary is Rs 1.5 lakh, how do you wear a suit worth Rs 1 lakh in a day? I change at least 3 suits a day, which now amounts to 90 suits a month. After all, who is buying suits and shoes worth lakhs for PM Modi?" said Rahul Gandhi in Rae Bareli.

Lok Sabha Election Live: Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP Over Agniveer scheme 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli and said, "PM Narendra Modi and his office have imposed the Agniveer scheme on the country. He wants the money that goes as pension and in the canteen facilities of Jawan to go to Adani in the form of defence contracts..."

Lok Sabha Elections Live: 40.32 Per Cent Voter Turnout Recorded Till 1 PM

A voter turnout of 40.32 per cent was reported by 1 pm in the fourth phase of voting today. According to the data issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), West Bengal recorded the highest voter turnout of 51.87 per cent while Jammu and Kashmir recorded the lowest voter turnout of 23.575 per cent. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh recorded 48.52 per cent, Andhra Pradesh recorded 40.26 per cent, Bihar recorded 34.44 per cent, Jharkhand recorded 43.8 per cent, Odisha recorded 39.30 per cent, Maharashtra recorded 30.85 per cent, Telangana recorded 40.38 per cent, and Uttar Pradesh recorded 39.68 per cent.

Hyderabad Lol Sabha Live: Madhavi Latha In Trouble Over Voter ID Checking?

The Election Commission today said that a case has been registered in Malakpet Police Station against BJP candidate from Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency, Madhavi Latha u/s of the IPC and the Representation of the People Act. The case was registered after a video of Latha went viral checking voter ID of muslim women. The case has been registered in Malakpet Police Station against Madhavi Latha, Contesting candidate, BJP under sections 171C, 186, 505(1)(c) of IPC and Section 132 of the Represenation of the People's Act.

Telangana: Case registered in Malakpet Police Station against BJP candidate from Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency, Madhavi Latha u/s of the IPC and the Representation of the People Act.#LokSabhaElections2024 https://t.co/5mxmhiBWL7 pic.twitter.com/y9jjHwvmoY

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: EC Releases State-wise Voters Turnout For Phase 4 Till 1PM

Check the state-wise voters turnount for Lok Sabha elections phase 4 till 1 PM:

- Andhra Pradesh 40.26%

- Bihar 34.44%

- Jammu And Kashmir 23.57%

- Jharkhand 43.80%

- Madhya Pradesh 48.52%

- Maharashtra 30.85%

- Odisha 39.30%

- Telangana 40.38%

- Uttar Pradesh 39.68%

- West Bengal 51.87%

Madhya Pradesh LS Polls Live: Democracy In Danger Under Modi Government, Says Congress

Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari said, "We keep saying that democracy and the Constitution are in danger under the Modi Govt...BJP toppled state governments over 17 times and tried buying more than 500 MLAs...4 Lok Sabha constituencies including Indore, have become electionless because of BJP. This is the murder of democracy..."

Bengal Lok Sabha Polls Live: TMC Worker Seen Entering Booth With Voter

A video of Bengal has come to light in which TMC worker was seen accompanying a voter inside the polling booth and getting the vote polled.

#BreakingNews : LokSabhaElections2024 #Elections2024 #VotingDay #Phase4Voting | @supreetanchor pic.twitter.com/xVjMRE3m72

— Zee News (@ZeeNews) May 13, 2024

Hyderabad Lok Sabha Polls: BJP Candidate Madhavi Latha Checks Voter Card Of Women In Burqa

A video of the Hyderabad BJP candidate Madhavi Latha has been shared by the news agency ANI in which she was seen checking the voter card of women in burqa. "I am a candidate. As per law candidate has the right to check the ID cards without the facemasks. I am not a man, I am a woman and with a lot of humbleness, I have only requested them - can I please see and verify with the ID cards. If somebody wants to make a big issue out of it, that means they are scared..." said Latha.

#WATCH | Telangana: BJP candidate from Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency, Madhavi Latha visits a polling booth in the constituency. Voting for the fourth phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 is underway. pic.twitter.com/BlsQXRn80C

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls Live: Check Voter Turnout Till 11AM As Per ECI

As per the Election Commission of India, a brisk voter turnout has been recorded till 11am. Below is state-wise data:

Andhra Pradesh: 23.1%

Bihar: 22.54%

J&K: 14.94%

Jharkhand: 27.40%

Madhya Pradesh: 32.38%

Maharashtra: 17.51%

Odisha: 23.28%

Telangana: 24.31%

Uttar Pradesh: 27.12%

West Bengal: 32.78%

Assembly Polls Live: Andhra, Odisha Record Brisk Voter Turnout

Andhra Pradesh records 23.00% voter turnout till 11 am in the elections to its State Legislative Assembly. Odisha records 23.28% voter turnout till 11 am in the first phase elections to its State Legislative Assembly.

Odisha Assembly Polls Live: Dharmendra Pradhan Appeals To Electors To Vote For Change 

BJP candidate from Sambalpur, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said "Today, the first phase of Assembly elections have begun. People are full of enthusiasm. I want to appeal to the people of Odisha to come and cast their votes for change. In the last 24 years, people have been fed up with the current govt due to their failure...We can clearly see that there is going to be a change in the government in Odisha..."

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: BJP Hyederabad Candidate Madhavi Latha Casts Vote

In Telangana, Madhavi Latha, the BJP candidate for the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency, visited polling booth in the area to cast her vote as voting for the fourth phase progresses.

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 4 LIVE Updates: Take A Look At State-wise Voters Turout Till 9AM

West Bengal recorded the highest voter turnout by 9 AM, registering 15.24%, followed closely by Madhya Pradesh at 14.97%. Andhra Pradesh saw 9.05%, Bihar 10.18%, Odisha 9.23%, Uttar Pradesh 11.67%, and Maharashtra 6.45% turnout. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir reported the lowest participation with 5.07%.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 4 LIVE: Andhra Pradesh Sees 9.21% Voters Attendance, Odisha Records 9.25%

Andhra Pradesh sees a 9.21% voter turnout by 9 am in its State Legislative Assembly elections, while Odisha reports a 9.25% voter turnout by the same time.

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Overall Voting Percentage Stands At 10% Till 9AM

According to the released data the overall voters who casted votes out of the total eligible voters stands at 10%.

Lok Sabha Chunav LIVE Updates: Bihar Recorded 10.18% Voter Turnout, Jharkhand Stands AT 11.78% Till 9AM

Election Commission released the voterturnout for states till 9AM. The data showed 10.18% voters turnout for the state of Bihar on the other hand Jharkhand recorded 11.78% voters attendance.

Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections Phase 4 LIVE: CM Jagan Mohan Reddy Casts Vote

The state's Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy exercised his right to vote at Bhakarapuram polling station in Pulivendula constituency.

West Bengal Lok Sabha Live: Agnimitra Paul Casts Her Vote

West Bengal: BJP leader Agnimitra Paul cast her vote at a polling booth in Asansol Lok Sabha constituency. The constituency sees the contest between TMC's Shatrughan Sinha and BJP's SS Ahluwalia.

#WATCH | West Bengal: BJP leader Agnimitra Paul casts her vote at a polling booth in Asansol Lok Sabha constituency.

The constituency sees the contest between TMC's Shatrughan Sinha and BJP's SS Ahluwalia.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/frVbfms0GG

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024

Bengal Lok Sabha Live: 'INDIA Bloc Going To Win', Says Adhir Chowdhury

Congress MP and party candidate from Berhampore, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, "We are going to win and there is no doubt about that. I am extremely confident. Some isolated incidents have taken place at about 4-5 places. We are also going to file a complaint...I am competing with BJP and TMC, not with any individual. TMC should not have nominated Yusuf Pathan from here, it is useless..."

UP Lok Sabha Live: SP Urges EC For Fair Voting

"Muslim women are not being allowed to vote using Aadhaar card at booth number 354 in Kannauj Lok Sabha constituency. Voters are being harassed. Election Commission should take cognizance and ensure fair voting," alleges Samajwadi Party.

कन्नौज लोकसभा के कन्नौज में बूथ संख्या 354 पर मुस्लिम महिलाओं को आधार कार्ड से वोट डालने नहीं दिया जा रहा है। मतदाताओं को किया जा रहा परेशान।

संज्ञान ले चुनाव आयोग, निष्पक्ष मतदान सुनिश्चित हो।@ecisveep @ceoup @dm_kannauj

— Samajwadi Party (@samajwadiparty) May 13, 2024

UP Lok Sabha Live: SP Complains Of EVM Glitch In Kannauj

Samajwadi Party: 'Report of EVM malfunction at booth number 19, Sujanpur, zone number 4, Rasulabad, Kannauj Lok Sabha constituency. Election Commission should take cognizance and ensure fair voting.' Akhilesh Yadav is contesting from the seat.

Lok Sabha Live: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Casts His Vote

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav casts his vote at a polling station in Ujjain.

#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav casts his vote at a polling station in Ujjain. #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/FxzdPbdYja

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024

Lok Sabha Live Updates: 'Very Important, Historic Parliamentary Election', Says Owaisi 

"Every election cannot be the same as it was 5 years ago. The challenges are different, issues are different. This is a very important, historic parliamentary election in our country...People have a different understanding and what they want for the country...Elections should always be taken seriously whether it is a Parliament election or a Panchayat election. We should always take our opponent seriously," said Asaduddin Owaisi.

Lok Sabha Elections Live Updates: Hyderabad Candidate Asaduddin Owaisi Casts His Vote 

AIMIM candidate from Hyderabad, Asaduddin Owaisi showed his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Hyderabad. Interacting with media, Owaisi said that people don't agree with policies of the Modi government. He said that Agniveer like schemes will be implemented in CRPF, SSB, BSF and other central forces if the BJP comes to power once again. He said that if people want to see India as a power country where poor get benefits, one should exercise their franchise. 

Lok Sabha Live: Rahul Gandhi Appeals To Voters, Exudes Confidence Of Victory

"Today is the fourth phase of voting! It has become clear in the first three phases that the INDIA government is going to be formed on June 4. Remember, your one vote will not only protect your democratic rights but will also change the fate of your entire family....So come out in large numbers and vote and show that the country will now vote on its issues - it will not get distracted," said Rahul Gandhi.

Lok Sabha Live: PM Modi Urges Electors To Vote In Large Numbers

"In today’s 4th Phase of the Lok Sabha elections, 96 seats across 10 States and UTs are going to the polls. I am sure people in these constituencies will vote in large numbers and the young voters as well as women voters will power this surge in voting. Come, let’s all do our duty and strengthen our democracy," said PM Narendra Modi.

Hyderabad Lok Sabha Live: Actor Junior NTR Casts His Vote

Actor Jr NTR, along with his family, showed the indelible ink mark on his finger after voting at a polling booth in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.

#WATCH | Telangana: Actor Jr NTR, along with his family, shows the indelible ink mark on his finger after voting at a polling booth in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/G7c4HpWhnG

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024

Andhra Lok Sabha Polls Live: CM Jagan Mohan Reddy Casts His Vote In Kadapa Seat

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy cast his vote at Kadapa Constituency's Jayamahal Anganawadi Polling Booth No. 138. His sister and Congress candidate YS Sharmila is locked in a close contest with TDP's Chadipiralla Bhupesh Subbarami Reddy and YSRCP's YS Avinash Reddy from this seat. YSRCP's YS Avinash Reddy is the sitting MP from Kadapa.

Hyderabad Lok Sabha Live: Madhavi Latha Casts Her Vote

BJP candidate from Hyderabad, Madhavi Latha cast her vote at a polling booth in the constituency. She is facing sitting MP and AIMIM candidate Asaduddin Owaisi and BRS' Gaddam Srinivas Yadav.

#WATCH | Telangana: BJP candidate from Hyderabad, Madhavi Latha casts her vote at a polling booth in the constituency.

She faces sitting MP and AIMIM candidate Asaduddin Owaisi and BRS' Gaddam Srinivas Yadav here. #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/E7sMVEZOrj

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024

Bihar Lok Sabha Elections Live: Giriraj Singh Appels To Voters To Exercise Their Franchise

After casting his vote in Lakhisari, Union Minister and BJP candidate from Begusarai, Giriraj Singh said, "I want to appeal to the voters of Bihar that they must go out and vote. One vote can cause the fall of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government and every vote can help Narendra Modi win more than 400 seats. Your one vote will give strength to the poor..."

Telangana Lok Sabha Live: G Kishan Reddy Casts His Vote

Union Minister and BJP candidate from Secunderabad Parliamentary constituency, G Kishan Reddy casts his vote at a polling booth. He faces contests from Danam Nagender and BRS' Theegulla Padma Rao.

#WATCH | Telangana: Union Minister and BJP candidate from Secunderabad Parliamentary constituency, G Kishan Reddy arrives at a polling booth here to cast his vote. He faces contests from Danam Nagender and BRS' Theegulla Padma Rao. #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/N0v9anwinZ

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections Live Updates: Eco-Friendly Polling Station In Odisha's Dandamunda

An eco-friendly polling station has been established at the Dandamunda village in Chandahandi Block of the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency. BJP's Balabhadra Majhi, BJD's Pradeep Majhi and Congress' Bhujabala Majhi are contesting from this seat.

#WATCH | Nabarangpur, Odisha: An eco-friendly polling station has been established at the Dandamunda village in Chandahandi Block of the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency.

BJP's Balabhadra Majhi, BJD's Pradeep Majhi and Congress' Bhujabala Majhi are contesting the… pic.twitter.com/tWfKsAon3B

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024

Jammu And Kashmir Voting Live: Pollig Begins Amid Tight Security

Voting begins amidst tight security at the GMS Hanji Gund polling station and booth number 60 of Budgam in Jammu and Kashmir. National Conference's Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, PDP's Waheed Ur Rehman Para and Apni Party's Mohammad Ashraf Mir are contesting the #LokSabhaElection2024 from this seat.