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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Around 50 Per Cent Voter Turnout Till 3 PM In Second Phase Polling

Kuldeep NegiApr 26, 2024, 04:07 PM | Updated 05:31 PM IST
Pic Via Election Commission

Pic Via Election Commission


The second phase of the voting for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 is ongoing across 88 Parliamentary constituencies in 13 states and UTs on Friday (26 April).

As of 3.00 pm, over 50 per cent voter turnout was recorded across 13 states and UTs participating in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, according to the latest Election Commission data.

In Assam, the voter participation stands at 60.32 per cent, while Bihar recorded a turnout of 44.24 per cent.

Chhattisgarh saw a relatively higher turnout at 63.92 per cent, while Jammu and Kashmir registered 57.76 per cent.

Karnataka reported a turnout of 50.93 per cent, while Kerala saw a turnout of 51.64 per cent.

Madhya Pradesh saw a voter turnout of 46.68 per cent till 3.00 pm.

In Maharashtra, 43.01 per cent of voters have cast their votes, while 68.48 per cent voter turnout has been recorded in Manipur.

In Rajasthan, 50.27 per cent of voters have exercised their franchise, while Tripura recorded a turnout of 68.92 per cent.

Uttar Pradesh saw a participation rate of 44.13 per cent, while West Bengal registered a turnout of 60.60 per cent.

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