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Voting underway for the second phase of LokSabha elections

Voting for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 is underway. Polling began at 7:00 am on Friday across 88 Parliamentary Constituencies spread over 12 States and Union Territories.89 general observers, 53 police Observers and 109 expenditure observers have been deployed in the regions.The polling time has been extended till 6 PM in many polling stations in Banka, Madhepura, Khagaria and Munger constituencies in Bihar to facilitate voters in hot weather conditions. For convenience for voters, meticulous arrangements have been made by the Election Commission at all polling stations including facilities, to deal with hot weather conditions.

It may be recalled that polling for 29-Betul PC in Madhya Pradesh was rescheduled in the third phase due to the death of a candidate from the Bahujan Samaj Party. The polling for 102 seats in phase one was completed on April 19. 
Over 16 lakh Polling officials will welcome over 15.88 crore voters across 1.67 lakh polling stations in the second phase. 34.8 lakh first-time voters are registered to cast their votes. Additionally, there are 3.28 crore young voters in the age group 20-29 years.1202 candidates (Males - 1098; Females-102; third gender - 02) are in the fray.

Around 4195 Model polling stations are set up across the 88 PCs with local themes.More than 4100 Polling stations are being completely managed by women including.security staff and at over 640 Polling stations by Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).

 

 

 

 

 


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