Assembly Elections 2024 Highlights: Andhra Records 68.36% Voting, Odisha Sees 64.81% Turnout
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Battle For Andhra Pradesh Assembly: Jagan Seeks Second Term, Naidu Relies On Anti-Incumbency
After an intense campaign period in Andhra Pradesh, the stage is all set for voting across all 175 assembly seats in the state on Monday. In this triangular contest, YSRC, Congress-led I.N.D.I.A bloc, and the NDA, which includes BJP, TDP, and Jana Sena Party, are vying for Victory.
TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu aims to capitalise on anti-incumbency sentiments, while Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy relies on his government's welfare initiatives.
Besides the assembly polls, the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections for 96 constituencies, including all 25 seats in Andhra Pradesh, is also scheduled for Monday.
Voting will commence at 7 AM, and continue till 6 PM, except in certain areas where it will conclude an hour earlier.
Odisha Gears Up For Dual Battle: 4 LS Seats, 28 Assembly Segments Go To Polls
Odisha is set to witness simultaneous elections to four Lok Sabha constituencies and 28 Assembly segments on Monday. Voting will take place in Berhampur, Koraput, Nabarangpur, and Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituencies, along with 28 Assembly segments.
The electoral landscape comprises 37 candidates for Lok Sabha polls and 243 nominees vying for assembly seats.
All major parties, including BJP, Congress, and BJP, are contesting across all constituencies, while smaller regional parties and independent candidates have also joined the electoral fray.
The voting is scheduled to commence at 7 AM across 7,303 polling stations and continue until 6 PM, with variations in closing times for remote areas due to Maoist activities.
A total of 62.87 lakh electors, including 31.89 lakh women, are eligible to cast their votes, with women outnumbering male electors.
With 53,000 polling personnel involved, 715 all-women booths and 39 booths catered to persons with disabilities ensure inclusivity in the voting process.
Clash Breaks Out Between YSRCP And TDP Party Workers In Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu
A clash broke out between YSRCP and TDP party workers at Narasaraopet, Palnadu. More details awaited, ANI reported.
#WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: A clash broke out between YSRCP and TDP party workers at Narasaraopet, Palnadu. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/JfKuyvvURI
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024
Odisha Voter Tirnout
Voter Turnout In Odisha Till 1 PM
Voter Turnout
Districts |
Voter Turnout (%) |
Gajapati |
40.60 |
Ganjam |
32.66 |
Kalahandi |
42.48 |
Koraput |
38.25 |
Malkangiri |
39.90 |
Nabarangpur |
44.19 |
Nuapada |
43.13 |
Rayagada |
36.11 |
Andhra Pradesh Voter Turnout
Voter Turnout in Andhra Pradesh Till 1 PM
District |
Voter Turnout (%) |
|
Srikakulam |
40.56 |
|
Tirupati |
39.14 |
|
Visakhapatnam |
33.72 |
|
Vizianagaram |
40.32 |
|
West Godavari |
39.53 |
|
Ysr |
45.56 |
|
Alluri Sitharama Raju |
32.82 |
|
Anakapalli |
37.84 |
|
Anathapuramu |
39.82 |
|
Annamayya |
39.60 |
|
Bapatla |
44.45 |
|
Chittoor |
44.5 |
|
Dr. B.R Ambedkar Konaseema |
44.03 |
|
East Godavari |
38.54 |
|
Eluru |
38.76 |
|
Guntur |
40.12 |
|
Kakinada |
38.25 |
|
Krishna |
44.5 |
|
Kurnool |
38 |
|
Nandyal |
44.26 |
|
NTR |
39.69 |
|
Palnadu |
40.53 |
|
Parvathipurammanyam |
34.87 |
|
Prakasam |
42.78 |
|
Sri potti Sriramulu Nellore |
42.38 |
|
Sri Sathya Sai |
20.61 |
|
Assembly Elections 2024 LIVE: Andhra, Odisha Record Nearly 40% Turnout After 6 Hours Of Polling
Andhra Pradesh records 40.26% voter turnout till 1 pm in the elections to its State Legislative Assembly. Odisha records 39.30% voter turnout till 1 pm in the first phase elections to its State Legislative Assembly.
Andhra Pradesh records 40.26% voter turnout till 1 pm in the elections to its State Legislative Assembly.
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024
Odisha records 39.30% voter turnout till 1 pm in the first phase elections to its State Legislative Assembly. pic.twitter.com/m1DySEqtro
YSRCP MLA Sivakumar Attacks Voter In Tenali, Guntur
Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP MLA and candidate for state assembly elections, A Sivakumar attacks a voter in Tenali, Guntur. The voter, who was standing in a queue to cast his vote, objected to the MLA's attempt to jump the line and cast his vote without waiting. The MLA, in turn, physically assaulted the voter.
#WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP MLA and candidate for state assembly elections, A Sivakumar attacks a voter in Tenali, Guntur. The voter, who was standing in a queue to cast his vote, objected to the MLA's attempt to jump the line and cast his vote without waiting. The MLA, in… pic.twitter.com/9tDP8wwJO8
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024