Tripura records highest LS polls with 9.7% voter turnout by 9 AM, Lakshadweep lowest

The first phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 began at 7 AM, with 102 seats up for grabs across 21 states and Union territories. Despite tight security measures, reports of malfunctioning EVMs and faulty cameras in polling booths surfaced in UP's Nagina constituency, raising concerns about the voting process. Notable candidates in this phase include Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Sarbananda Sonowal, and Bhupendra Yadav, as well as prominent figures like Gaurav Gogoi of Congress, DMK’s Kanimozhi, and K Annamalai of BJP.

The Election Commission has deployed over 18 lakh polling personnel across 1.87 lakh polling stations to facilitate voting for more than 16.63 crore eligible voters. The presence of such a large number of polling personnel reflects the extensive efforts being made to ensure a smooth and fair electoral process. With high-profile candidates from various political parties contesting in this phase, the election has garnered significant attention and is crucial in shaping the political landscape of the country.