Lok Sabha Elections Phase 6 Highlights: Polling Concludes Across 6 States, 2 UTs With Total Turnout Of 58.86%
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 6 2024 Highlights: Please follow the space for all the updates pertaining to the sixth and penultimate phase of polling in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
An estimated voter turnout of 59.92 per cent was recorded in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday in 58 constituencies across six states and two Union territories with the polling percentage in the Jangal Mahal region of West Bengal touching 78.27. Incidents of violence, including an alleged assault on a BJP candidate, minor clashes and protests were reported from West Bengal while there were instances of EVM malfunctioning at some places, including Delhi.
Jharkhand recorded a turnout of 63.30 per cent, Uttar Pradesh 54.03 per cent, Bihar 55.24 per cent, Jammu and Kashmir 53.38 per cent, Haryana 59.43 per cent, Odisha 61.44 and Delhi 56.12 per cent, according to the figures updated at 10.30 pm by the EC on its voter turnout app. (PTI Input)
Nearly 40 per cent of migrant Kashmiri Pandits cast their ballots in the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday.
This represents a significant increase in voter turnout compared to the 2019, 2014, and 2009 elections.
The completion of voting in Anantnag-Rajouri marks the end of the electoral process in the Union Territory, with polling already concluded in its four other constituencies.
"Nearly 40 per cent polling was registered by Kashmiri migrants for the Anantnag Lok Sabha constituency," Relief Commissioner Arvind Karwani told PTI.
He said that out of the 27,000 eligible voters in the community, around 40 per cent exercised their franchise. In terms of figures, more than 10,000 votes were cast. (PTI Input)
Bypoll to the Telangana Legislative Council from Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates’ constituency will be held on May 27 for which the campaign by contestants ended on Saturday.
The byelection was necessitated following the resignation of sitting BRS MLC Palla Rajeshwar Reddy who won the Assembly polls from the Jangaon constituency on November 30 last year.
The Congress party nominated Chinthapandu Naveen alias Teenmar Mallanna and BJP fielded G Premender Reddy, while A Rakesh Reddy is BRS’ contestant.
Counting of votes will be taken up on June 5.
Over 4.6 lakh graduates from the constituency are expected to exercise their franchise. (PTI Input)
Lok Sabha Polls: The voter turnout figures for the first two hours out. Check Data Below
| State/UT | Voter Turnout (%) |
| Bihar | 52.24 |
| Delhi | 53.73 |
| Haryana | 55.93 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 51.35 |
| Jharkhand | 61.41 |
| Odisha | 59.60 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 52.02 |
| West Bengal | 77.99 |
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is a part of India and we will take it, Home Minister Amit Shah asserted on Saturday as he castigated the Congress for trying to frighten the BJP by saying the neighbouring country possesses atom bombs. Addressing a rally at Amb in Una district, the heartland of soldiers, he also appealed to people to ensure the victory of the BJP in the bypolls to six assembly seats for the formation of a BJP government in the hill state, currently ruled by the Congress.
Shah said that only a strong government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi can fight terrorism, ensure economic growth and take care of the poor.
The Congress is trying to frighten us by saying that Pakistan has an atom bomb, Shah told the rally in support of Union minister Anurag Thakur, the BJP candidate from the Hamirpur Lok Sabha seat. And, today I speak from... Himachal that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) hamara hai, hamara rahega aur hum ise lekar rahenge (PoK is ours and it will remain ours. We will take it). (PTI Input)
In a bid to increase polling percentage in urban booths of Ranchi, the district administration tied up with a bike-taxi aggregator, to provide free pick-and-drop facilities to urban voters, an official said on Saturday.
The service will be provided in Ranchi's 181 polling booths across the city.
As many as 2,377 polling stations have been set up for the election on Ranchi Lok Sabha seat. Of which, 949 were urban booths and 1,428 were rural polling booths.
"I appreciate the initiative of the Ranchi administration for providing free pick-and-drop facility during the election. I just applied the 'vote now' code on the Rapido application and received the service from home free of cost," said Sumit Kumar, a voter. (PTI Input)
Lok Sabha Polls: The voter tunout figures for the first two hours out. Check Data Below
| State/UT | Voter Turnout (%) |
| Bihar | 45.21 |
| Delhi | 44.58 |
| Haryana | 46.26 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 44.41 |
| Jharkhand | 54.34 |
| Odisha | 48.44 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 43.95 |
| West Bengal | 70.19 |
After six hours of polling in phase 6 of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Bihar and Haryana witnessed the same voter turnout. The two states recorded a voter turnout of 36.48 percent.
CPM leader Prakash Karat casts his vote in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections, in Delhi.
UP: UP Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa says, "Today in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, voting is underway in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies.....As of 9 AM, the voter turnout is 13%...Voting is going on in a very peaceful manner...There are no reports of violence....The arrangements in polling stations are very good...Transport arrangements are made for old people.....Voters are coming to vote with enthusiasm and excitement...I hope that we will surpass the voter turnout of 55% recorded in 2019."
After six hours of voting in the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha Polls, a turnout of 39.13% was recorded, as per EC voter turnout app.
Here Are Turnout Figures
| State/UT | Voter Tunout (%)ies |
| Bihar | 36.48 |
| Delhi | 34.37 |
| Haryana | 36.48 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 35.22 |
| Jharkhand | 42.54 |
| Odisha | 35.69 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 37.23 |
| West Bengal | 54.80 |
Jharkhand: Former Indian Captain MS Dhoni arrives at a polling station in Ranchi, to cast his vote for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh | To encourage people to exercise their right to vote, a sweets shop in Civil Lines area is serving 'Rasmalai' free of cost to those who vote.
In a post on X, "Ambedkar Nagar administration is influencing the elections by placing the SP candidate under house arrest. Election Commission should take cognizance, fair voting should be ensured."
In a post on X, the SP said, "The presiding officer at booth number 78, Changrewa in Mahadeva Assembly of Basti Lok Sabha is behaving indecently with voters. The Election Commission should take note, ensure impartial voting."
The Samajwadi Party on Saturday accused the BJP workers of capturing booths in UP amid Phase 6 polling in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. In a post on X, Samajwadi Party said, "Information of booth capturing at booth number 85 in Gasdi assembly of Shravasti Lok Sabha by BJP people after chasing away the SP agent. The Election Commission should take cognizance and ensure fair voting."
Lok Sabha Polls: BJP candidate from East Champaran Radha Mohan Singh casts his vote in Bihar's Motihari.
The voter turnout figures of 8 states and UTs after four hours are out. According to the data on the EC voter turnout app, West Bengal is leading with 36.88 percent followed by Jharkhand with 27.80 percent. Odisha witnessed the lowest turnout with 21.30 percent.
Lok Sabha Elections: After four hours of voting in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections, a voter turnout of 25.76% was recorded.
Check State-Wise Figures
| State/UT | Voter Tunout (%)ies |
| Bihar | 23.67 |
| Delhi | 21.69 |
| Haryana | 22.09 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 23.11 |
| Jharkhand | 27.80 |
| Odisha | 21.30 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 27.06 |
CEC Rajeev Kumar's big statement, said, "Some day we will reveal how people are misled. Various types of doubts arise in the minds of people because of these misleaders. The Supreme Court has given its answer to those who misled yesterday, but we will also answer it," as reported by ANI.
After casting his vote for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 , former Indian Cricketer Kapil Dev says "I feel very happy that we are under democracy. The important thing is to pick the right people for your constituency...What we can do is more important than what the govt can do."
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra casts her vote for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at a polling station in Delhi.
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan casts his vote for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, at a polling booth in Delhi.
After casting his vote, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik says, "I encourage all our people to vote. I expect BJD to have a great victory both in the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. We will form a solid government in the state to serve the people."
Haryana: Dronacharya awardee and wrestling coach Mahavir Singh Phogat casts his vote. He also casts a vote on behalf of his wife at a polling centre in Charkhi Dadri for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik shows his inked finger after casting his vote for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 and third phase of Odisha Assembly elections, at a polling station in Bhubaneswar.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, his wife Sudesh Dhankhar show their inked fingers after casting their votes for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at a polling booth in Delhi.
Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal casts her vote for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at a polling booth in Delhi.
Former President Ram Nath Kovind casts his vote for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at a polling centre in Delhi.
Raihan Rajiv Vadra and Miraya Vadra, children of Robert Vadra and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra cast their votes.
Lok Sabha Polls: The voter tunout figures for the first two hours out. Check Data Below
| State/UT | Voter Tunout (%)ies |
| Bihar | 9.66 |
| Delhi | 8.94 |
| Haryana | 8.31 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 8.89 |
| Jharkhand | 11.74 |
| Odisha | 7.43 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 12.33 |
| West Bengal | 16.54 |
Delhi LG VK Saxena on Saturday refuted "slow down voting" claims against him saying that strict action will be taken as these are absurd & concocted claims deliberately designed to subvert democracy by misleading voters.
In a post on X, the Delhi LG said "This impropriety is unacceptable & these typically absurd & concocted claims are a deliberate design to subvert democracy by misleading voters. Strict action will be taken."
Earlier on Friday, Delhi Minister Atishi had claimed that Delhi LG Saxena has ordered Delhi Police to slow down the voting in those areas where there are a large number of INDIA alliance voters so that people do not face difficulty in casting their votes. "Information has been received that today @LtGovDelhi has ordered Delhi Police to slow down the voting in those areas where there are a large number of INDIA alliance voters so that people do not face difficulty in casting their votes. Any such attempt by the administration to make the BJP win is illegal, undemocratic and unconstitutional. And I hope the Election Commission will take cognizance of this, and stop any such attempt," Atishi said in a post on X.
Bihar: Wife of gangster turned politician Anand Mohan & JDU candidate from Sheohar, Lovely Anand says, "The people of Sheohar should vote for us because we have an old relation with them. The people of Sheohar made Anand Mohan the MP from here twice earlier and during that time a lot of development work had happened..."
Delhi minister and AAP leader Atishi casts her vote for Lok Sabha Elections 2024, at a polling booth in Delhi.
President Droupadi Murmu casts her vote for Lok Sabha Elections2024 at a polling booth in Delhi.
PDP chief and Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency candidate Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday sat on protest along with party leaders and workers alleging that the police arrested polling agents and party workers without any reason.
“Why are you harassing my workers? The detention of my party workers began from last night. Vajpayee ji had started free and fair elections. Our people are being detained everywhere in Anantnag. Mehbooba Mufti is being stopped from reaching Parliament, I want to tell LG that he should have told me earlier not to contest the elections. I am getting complaints of malfunction in the machines,” Mufti said.
Delhi: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh casts his vote for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, at a polling station in Delhi.
An interesting fight is set to begin in Delhi as the national capital will vote on Saturday with I.N.D.I.A bloc allies, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party — once arch rivals — joining forces against the Bharatiya Janata Party. All the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi are among the 58 constituencies going to polls across 8 states and Union Territories.
Jammu & Kashmir | Polling for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 underway in Ranbirpora, Anantnag. Visuals from polling station no. 65. Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) has fielded Mian Altaf Ahmad from the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat. PDP has fielded Mehbooba Mufti from this seat.
Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora casts his vote for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 at a polling booth in Delhi.
5T Chairman and BJD leader VK Pandian casts his vote for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections2024 and third phase of Odisha Assembly elections, at a polling booth in Bhubaneswar.
Congress candidate from North West Delhi Lok Sabha seat, Udit Raj says, "Everyone knows that AAP-Congress are in alliance. I have been campaigning for 1.5 months. I can tell you that I will win with more than 5 lakh votes."
BJP West Bengal chief Sukanta Majumdar claimed that CM Mamata Banerjee implemented Section 144 in Kolkata to stop PM Narendra Modi's roadshow. In a post on X, the BJP Bengal chief said, "The CM, sensing the will of the masses after 5 phases of election, is now fearful. In a desperate move, she has ordered police to implement Article 144 in Kolkata to stop Modiji's road-show. Let TMC know: No evil tactics can stop the BJP."
The Kolkata Police have implemented Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), prohibiting any gathering of five or more persons for a span of 60 days, starting from May 28.
Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) authorises the Executive Magistrate of any state or territory to issue an order to prohibit the assembly of four or more people in an area.
BJP East Delhi MP and former India Cricketer Gautam Gambhir says "All I want to say is that everyone should come out and vote in large numbers. This is our power, this is our democracy. The Govt has worked for development in the last 10 years..."
BJP East Delhi MP and former India Cricketer Gautam Gambhir casts his vote for the sixth phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 at a polling station in Delhi.
TMC's Tamluk Candidate Debangshu Bhattacharya alleges BJP has "abducted" 2 polling Nandigram, as reported by ABP Ananda, TMC said. Polling officer at Nandigram 4 Booth No. 79 directing voters to cast votes for a particular party, the party further stated.
BJP's Ghatal candidate Hiran Chatterjee escorts polling agents to booths, Alleges central forces "remained mute spectators" when "TMC workers thrashed polling agent". "Central forces are not cooperating at all," Hiran says.
TMC leader Sheikh Moibul murdered in Mahishadal in Bengal's Haldia subdivision of Purba Medinipur district. He was hacked to death and the body was dumped in a pond, as reported by ABP Ananda.
EAM Dr S Jaishankar shows his inked finger after casting his vote for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. EAM Dr S Jaishankar says "We have just cast our vote and I was the first male voter in this booth. We want people to come out and cast their votes as this is a decisive moment for the country."
BJP candidate from East Delhi Lok Sabha seat, Harsh Malhotra casts his vote at a polling booth in Delhi. AAP has fielded Kuldeep Kumar from East Delhi Lok Sabha seat.
Ambala: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini casts his vote at a polling booth in his native village Mirzapur, Narayangarh. CM Saini is BJP's candidate for Karnal Assembly by-polls.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, his wife Lakshmi Puri show their inked fingers after casting their votes at a polling booth in Delhi.
In a post on X, Mallikarjun Kharge said, " My dear countrymen, This struggle to safeguard democracy and the Constitution has reached its final two phases. Today is the sixth phase of voting and you must vote. Vote for unity, justice and important everyday issues. Vote against the politics of hatred, slogans and diversion. Think twice before pressing the button on the EVM - Don't you want just politics?".
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "I urge all those who are voting in the 6th phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to vote in large numbers. Every vote counts, make yours count too! Democracy thrives when its people are engaged and active in the electoral process. I specially urge women voters and youth voters to vote in large numbers."
Former Haryana CM and BJP candidate from Karnal Lok Sabha seat, Manohar Lal Khattar casts his vote at a polling booth in Karnal, Haryana. Congress has fielded Divyanshu Budhiraja from this seat.
Voting for the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 begins. Polling is being held in 58 constituencies across 8 states and Union Territories (UTs) today.
Preparations, mock polls underway at a polling booth in Kanthi, West Bengal. West Bengal's 8 constituencies will undergo polling in the 6th phase of the 2024 general elections.
The prominent candidates in the fray include two former Chief Ministers - Manohar Lal Khattar and Mehbooba Mufti. Khattar is contesting as the BJP candidate from Karnal and Mehbooba Mufti as the PDP nominee from Anantnag-Rajouri.
Congress candidate from Rohtak Lok Sabha seat, Deepender Singh Hooda says, " I have full confidence, not just Rohtak seat but Congress and its alliance will win all the 10 seats in Haryana..."
Former Haryana CM and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda says, "I appeal to people of Haryana to exercise their right to vote and vote in large numbers."
Preparations, mock polls underway at a polling booth in Rajouri, J&K. Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag-Rajouri constituency constituency will undergo polling in the 6th phase of the 2024 general elections.
People queue up outside a polling booth in Ranchi to cast their votes; voting will begin at 7 am. Jharkhand's 4 constituencies will undergo polling in the 6th phase of the 2024 general elections.
Preparations and mock polls are underway at a polling booth in Rohtak, Haryana. Haryana's 10 constituencies will undergo polling in the 6th phase of the 2024 general elections.
Bihar- 86
Delhi- 162
Haryana- 223
Jammu & Kashmir- 20
Jharkhand- 93
Odisha- 64
Uttar Pradesh- 162
West Bengal- 79
Total- 889
Bihar- 8
Delhi- 7
Haryana- 10
Jammu & Kashmir- 1
Jharkhand- 4
Odisha- 6
Uttar Pradesh- 14
West Bengal- 8
Total- 58
Lok Sabha Phase 6: A total of 58 seats are going to the polls today. 11 percent of Lok Sabha seats are going for polls in the sixth phase. 889 candidates from 8 states and UTs will contest elections in Phase 6 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. After the end of Phase 6, 89 percent of Lok Sabha elections would be over. By the end of Phase VI, elections would have been completed in 28 states and UTs. In the seventh phase, only 8 states and UTs are left.
Voting for the sixth and penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls will be held on Saturday in 58 constituencies in six states and two Union territories, including all the seven seats in Delhi and the Jangal Mahal region in Bengal.
Besides the national capital, polling will be held Saturday in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats of Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir. Simultaneously, polling will be held for 42 assembly constituencies in Odisha.
Background
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 6 2024 Highlights: Please follow the space for all the updates pertaining to the sixth and penultimate phase of the Lok Sabha elections that are being held on Saturday across 58 constituencies in six states and two Union territories. The polling covers all seven seats in Delhi and the Jangal Mahal region in West Bengal.
Phase 6 voting is also taking place in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats in Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand, and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir. Simultaneously, polling is held for 42 assembly constituencies in Odisha.
Over 11.13 crore voters, comprising 5.84 crore male, 5.29 crore female, and 5,120 third-gender voters, are eligible to exercise their franchise in the sixth phase of polling in LS Elections. The Election Commission (EC) has deployed approximately 11.4 lakh polling officials across 1.14 lakh polling stations. With large parts of India experiencing a heatwave, the EC has directed election officials and state machineries to take adequate measures to manage the adverse impact of the hot weather.
Prominent candidates in this phase include Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Rao Inderjit Singh, and Krishan Pal Gurjar, BJP's Maneka Gandhi, Sambit Patra, Manohar Lal Khattar, and Manoj Tiwari, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, and Congress leaders Deepender Singh Hooda, Raj Babbar, and Kanhaiya Kumar.
The EC has urged voters to come out in greater numbers and vote with responsibility and pride, particularly reminding urban voters in Delhi, Gurugram, and Faridabad to participate and break the trend of urban apathy.
The fifth phase saw a voter turnout of 62.2 per cent in the 49 seats that went to polls on May 20.
In West Bengal, voting will be held in the tribal belt Jangal Mahal region, spanning five districts. This region, a hotspot for identity politics, sends eight representatives to the Lok Sabha. In the 2019 elections, the BJP won five of these seats, while the TMC secured three.
Soumendu Adhikari, brother of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, is contesting from Kanthi. In Tamluk, former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay is running on a BJP ticket against TMC's Debangshu Bhattacharya, known for composing the "Khela Hobe" song for the party in the 2021 assembly polls.
In Delhi, an interesting fight is on the cards with the BJP and the INDIA bloc partners in direct, one-on-one contests across all seven seats. This is the first time the AAP and Congress have fielded joint candidates against the BJP. The AAP is contesting four seats, while Congress has fielded candidates in three seats.
In Uttar Pradesh, notable candidates include BJP's Maneka Gandhi in Sultanpur, contesting against Samajwadi Party's Ram Bhual Nishad and BSP's Uday Raj Verma. In Azamgarh, incumbent MP Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua is hoping to retain his seat against Samajwadi Party's Dharmendra Yadav.
In Jharkhand, Congress's Yashaswini Sahay, daughter of former Union minister Subodh Kant Sahay, is contesting from Ranchi against BJP's Sanjay Seth. In Dhanbad, BJP's Dulu Mahato faces Congress's Anupama Singh.
Haryana is witnessing direct contests between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress in most seats. Union ministers and former Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar are among the prominent candidates.
In Jammu and Kashmir, multi-layer security arrangements have been put in place for the redrawn Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, which spans 18 assembly segments. Voting in this region was postponed due to adverse weather conditions, sparking allegations of favouritism.
Bihar will see 86 candidates contesting across eight seats, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) contesting in four constituencies, including Sheohar.
Six parliamentary constituencies in Odisha, along with 42 assembly seats, will also go to the polls on Saturday.
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