Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 4 Live Updates: 67.7% voter turnout recorded till now in Phase 4
Live updates: Phase 4 of Lok Sabha Election 2024 records 67.7% voter turnout till now, indicating significant participation.
The ongoing Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 4 witnesses a significant turnout, reaching 62.31%, with Bengal leading at 75.66%. Across nine states and one Union territory, 96 parliamentary constituencies are in focus, along with 175 seats in Andhra Pradesh's state legislative assembly and 28 in Odisha's. Notably, 17 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana, 25 in Andhra Pradesh, and 13 in Uttar Pradesh are up for voting. Amid the electoral process, West Bengal experiences instances of violence.
A total of 1,717 candidates from 10 States/UTs are contesting the elections, with 4,264 nominations filed for 96 parliamentary constituencies. The electoral destiny of prominent figures like Akhilesh Yadav, Giriraj Singh, Mohua Moitra, and Asaduddin Owaisi hangs in the balance. Their fate, along with others, will be decided in this phase across various Lok Sabha constituencies.
Furthermore, the battleground extends to the state legislative assembly elections, with Andhra Pradesh witnessing a triangular contest between YSRC, the Congress-led INDIA bloc, and the NDA. Similar contests unfold in Odisha, where 28 assembly seats are up for grabs.
In this phase, more than 19 lakh polling officials are deployed across 1.92 lakh polling stations to cater to over 17.70 crore eligible voters, including 8.73 crore women. The election process reflects the essence of democracy, with citizens exercising their franchise to elect their representatives at both the parliamentary and state levels.
The high stakes and multi-cornered contests underscore the diverse political landscape of India, with parties vying for a mandate from the electorate. As the electoral process unfolds, the nation witnesses the vibrancy of democracy in action, with each voter's choice shaping the future trajectory of governance.
Overall, Phase 4 of the Lok Sabha Election 2024 epitomizes the democratic spirit of India, where millions participate in the electoral process to uphold the principles of democracy and ensure the representation of their voices in the corridors of power.