ELECTIONS PHASE 1 REPORT

Certainly! Here are the highlights from the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections:

• Date: The first phase of voting took place on April 19, 2024.

• States and Union Territories: Voting was held in 21 states and Union territories across India.

• Voter Turnout: Nearly 64% voter turnout was recorded across these states during Phase 1.

• Total Voters: More than 16.63 crore voters participated, including over eight crore men and women each.

• Key Contenders: Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Bhupendra Yadav, Kiren Rijiju, Jitendra Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Sarbananda Sonowal contested in this phase. Congress’s Gaurav Gogoi, DMK’s Kanimozhi, and BJP’s Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai were also part of the electoral battle.

• Party Dynamics: The BJP-led NDA aimed for a stronger majority, while the opposition INDIA bloc hoped for a rebound. In the 2019 elections, the UPA won 45 out of the 102 seats at stake, and the NDA secured 41 seats.

• Delimitation Exercise: Six of the contested seats were redrawn as part of the delimitation exercise.

• Overall Elections: The general elections to elect 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha will be held in seven phases, from April 19 to June 1, 2024. The results will be announced on June 4.

Here’s a breakdown of voter turnout in some specific states during Phase 1:

• Highest Turnout: Tripura had the highest voter turnout at 80.17%.

• Lowest Turnout: Bihar witnessed the lowest turnout at 48.50%12.

Remember that these figures are provisional and subject to updates.

1. BJP-led NDA (National Democratic Alliance):

• The NDA, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is aiming for a stronger majority. They have a significant presence in several states and Union territories.

• Key leaders like Nitin Gadkari, Kiren Rijiju, and others contested in this phase.

• The NDA secured 41 out of the 102 seats contested during the 2019 elections.

1. INDIA Bloc (Opposition Alliance):

• The opposition INDIA bloc, comprising parties like the Indian National Congress (INC), DMK, and others, hopes for a rebound.

• Prominent candidates like Gaurav Gogoi and Kanimozhi contested in Phase 1.

• In 2019, the UPA won 45 out of the 102 seats contested during the same phase.

1. Delimitation Impact:

• Six seats were redrawn as part of the delimitation exercise, which could influence the electoral dynamics.

1. Voter Turnout:

• Voter turnout was nearly 64% across the states during Phase 1, indicating active participation.