Assembly Elections 2024 Highlights: Andhra Records 68.36% Voting, Odisha Sees 64.81% Turnout
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A clash broke out between YSRCP and TDP party workers at Narasaraopet, Palnadu. More details awaited, ANI reported.
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 |
Voter Turnout in Andhra Pradesh Till 1 PM
District | Voter Turnout (%) |
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Srikakulam | 40.56 |
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Tirupati | 39.14 |
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Visakhapatnam | 33.72 |
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Vizianagaram | 40.32 |
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West Godavari | 39.53 |
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Ysr | 45.56 |
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Alluri Sitharama Raju | 32.82 |
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Anakapalli | 37.84 |
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Anathapuramu | 39.82 |
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Annamayya | 39.60 |
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Bapatla | 44.45 |
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Chittoor | 44.5 |
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Dr. B.R Ambedkar Konaseema | 44.03 |
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East Godavari | 38.54 |
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Eluru | 38.76 |
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Guntur | 40.12 |
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Kakinada | 38.25 |
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Krishna | 44.5 |
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Kurnool | 38 |
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Nandyal | 44.26 |
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NTR | 39.69 |
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Palnadu | 40.53 |
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Parvathipurammanyam | 34.87 |
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Prakasam | 42.78 |
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Sri potti Sriramulu Nellore | 42.38 |
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Sri Sathya Sai | 20.61 |
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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: 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.
Odisha recorded a voter turnout of 23.28% till 11 AM.
Voter Turnout
Districts | Voting Percentage |
Gajapati | 22.02 |
Ganjam | 17.74 |
Kalahandi | 24.79 |
Koraput | 26.61 |
Malkangiri | 22.43 |
Nabarangpur | 24.96 |
Nuapada | 26.80 |
Rayagada | 21.81 |
Andhra Pradesh recorded a turnout of 23% in phase 4 of voting in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Here's Voter Turnout Till 11 AM (%)
Srikakulam | 21.37 |
Tirupati | 22.66 |
Visakhapatnam | 20.47 |
Vizianagaram | 23.21 |
West Godavari | 23.26 |
Ysr | 27.02 |
Alluri Sitharama Raju | 18.61 |
Anakapalli | 19.75 |
Anathapuramu | 23.90 |
Annamayya | 22.28 |
Bapatla | 26.88 |
Chittoor | 25.81 |
Dr. b.r. Ambedkar Konaseema | 26.74 |
East Godavari | 21.75 |
Eluru | 24.28 |
Guntur | 20.84 |
Kakinada | 21.26 |
Krishna | 25.84 |
Kurnool | 22.05 |
Nandyal | 27.19 |
Ntr | 21.39 |
Palnadu | 23.25 |
Parvathipurammanyam | 15.40 |
Prakasam | 23.89 |
Sri potti Sriramulu Nellore | 23.77 |
Sri Sathya Sai | 20.61 |
The voting in the Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha picked up after a slow start in the first two hours. Both states recorded 23% polling till 11 AM.
Amid simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh, state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Mukesh Kumar Meena on Monday said three TDP polling agents who were allegedly kidnapped in Chittoor district have been traced and secured.
In the first phase of Odisha Assembly polls, the state saw 9.25% of polling in the first two hours.
Districts | Voting Percentage |
Gajapati | 10.02 |
Ganjam | 6.81 |
Kalahandi | 9.06 |
Koraput | 13.14 |
Malkangiri | 9.15 |
Nabarangpur | 8.87 |
Nuapada | 9.98 |
Rayagada | 7.52 |
Andhra Pradesh witnessed a voter turnout of 9.21 percent.
Check District-Wise Turnout
Srikakulam | 8.30 |
Tirupati | 8.11 |
Visakhapatnam | 10.24 |
Vizianagaram | 8.77 |
West Godavari | 9.57 |
Ysr | 12.09 |
Alluri Sitharama Raju | 6.77 |
Anakapalli | 8.37 |
Anathapuramu | 9.18 |
Annamayya | 9.89 |
Bapatla | 11.36 |
Chittoor | 11.84 |
Dr. b.r. Ambedkar Konaseema | 10.48 |
East Godavari | 8.68 |
Eluru | 9.90 |
Guntur | 6.17 |
Kakinada | 7.95 |
Krishna | 10.80 |
Kurnool | 9.34 |
Nandyal | 10.32 |
Ntr | 8.95 |
Palnadu | 8.53 |
Parvathipurammanyam | 6.30 |
Prakasam | 9.14 |
Sri potti Sriramulu Nellore | 9.51 |
Sri Sathya Sai | 6.92 |
Karnataka and Odisha see low voter turnout in the ongoing Assembly polls. Karnataka recorded 9.21% voting, while Odisha saw 9.25% turnout.
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh: After casting her vote, former Andhra Pradesh CM and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu's wife Nara Bhuvaneswari says, "...I want the women to come out and vote because women have faced a lot of atrocities with this present government. I want them to come and vote for TDP, for their government - the people's government - because TDP is always for the people. It doesn't suppress anyone from voicing their opinion. TDP works for the people's government..."
Former Andhra Pradesh CM and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu cast his vote at a polling booth in Guntur.
India marked the 72nd anniversary of the first Lok Sabha session today. The First session of the Lok Sabha was held on May 13, 1952. BJP leader Pralhad Joshi took to X and said, "On this day in 1952, the First Lok Sabha convened, signifying a pivotal moment in India's democratic journey post its inaugural General Elections. Since then, India has proudly stood as the world's largest democracy, a testament to the resilience of its institutions and the indomitable spirit of its people."
PM Modi took to X and said, "Assembly Elections commence in Odisha today. I call upon the people of this state to cast their franchise in large numbers. Your vote is your voice—let it be heard loudly and clearly".
As Andhra Pradesh goes to polls on 175 Assembly constituencies, PM Modi took to X and said, "Urging the people of Andhra Pradesh, especially first time voters, to vote in record numbers in the Assembly Elections. May these polls further enhance our democratic spirit".
96 constituencies in 10 states and Union Territories (UTs) are being held in 96 seats in 9 States and one Union Territory. All 175 seats of the State Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh and 28 seats of the State Legislative Assembly of Odisha are also voting today. A total of 1,717 candidates will contest elections, Election Commission of India said. According to the poll body, a total of 4,264 nominations were filed for 96 parliamentary constituencies.
The CEC Andhra Pradesh took to X and said, "Around 500,000+ Personnel are involved in various elections duties in AP and have done their part and now it’s time for you…. !! It's time for you to exercise your democratic right. Every vote counts! Head to the polls tomorrow and cast your vote."
Voting Etiquette Reminder! As we head to the polls today, let's keep these important etiquette tips in mind.
The Election Commission said that a total of 4,661 Flying Squads, 4,438 Static Surveillance Teams, 1,710 Video Surveillance Teams, and 934 Video Viewing Teams are on round-the-clock duty "to deal with any form of inducement of voters strictly and swiftly". It also stated that as many as 122 air sorties have been done in Andhra, Jharkhand, and Odisha to ferry security personnel and polling officials.
1,016 inter-state and 121 international border check posts have also been setup to keep strict vigil on illicit flow of liquor, cash, drugs, or freebies. Sea and air routes are also under strict surveillance.
All 175 Legislative Assembly seats (General-139; ST-7; SC-29) in Andhra Pradesh and 28 Vidhan Sabha seats (General-11; ST-14; SC-3) in Odisha are also going to polls simultaneously on Monday, May 13.
175 Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh and 28 seats in Odisha are set to go to polls today. The polling is set to begin at 7 AM.
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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.
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