Tripura leads with highest voter turnout in Phase 2.
UP records lowest voter turnout in Phase 2.
Polling commenced at 7 am, concluding by 6 pm in the second phase, amid intense heat across several states.
During the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, spanning 88 seats across 12 states and a union territory, a 63.50 per cent voter turnout was recorded. The Election Commission (EC) declared polling mostly peaceful.
By 8 pm, the tentative voter turnout stood at 63.50 per cent, anticipated to rise with reports from all polling stations. Moreover, voters arriving until the polls’ closure were permitted to cast ballots.
Polling commenced at 7 am and concluded at 6 pm for the second phase, amidst intense heat in several states. The first phase occurred on April 19, covering 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories.
Voting unfolded across various constituencies in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections. In Kerala, all 20 constituencies participated, while Karnataka contributed 14 out of its 28 seats. Rajasthan featured 13 seats, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh each had 8, and Madhya Pradesh added 6 seats to the ballot. Additionally, Assam and Bihar registered 5 seats each, while Chhattisgarh and West Bengal accounted for 3 seats each.
The electoral map extended further with Manipur, Tripura, and Jammu and Kashmir each offering 1 seat for the electoral contest.
In Kerala, the political spectrum witnessed spirited engagement as all 20 constituencies participated in the democratic process. Karnataka, a significant player, saw 14 of its 28 seats embroiled in electoral fervor.
Rajasthan, a key state in electoral dynamics, contributed 13 seats to the electoral fray. Similarly, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, with 8 seats each, showcased robust electoral activity.
Madhya Pradesh, Assam, and Bihar played their roles with 6, 5, and 5 seats respectively, adding to the national electoral landscape.
Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal’s 3 seats each added to the democratic mosaic. These states, with their distinct political narratives, contributed to the diverse fabric of Indian democracy.
Further augmenting the electoral tapestry were Manipur, Tripura, and Jammu and Kashmir, each offering 1 seat to the electoral discourse. Despite their geographical and cultural differences, these regions added to the democratic ethos of the nation.
The second phase of Lok Sabha elections thus saw a broad-based participation across states and union territories, reflecting the vibrant spirit of Indian democracy and the varied voices of its electorate.
Key insights.
- Voter turnout in the second phase stood at around 63%, a decrease from the previous week’s 65% and the 68% in 2019.
- Tripura and Manipur recorded high turnout percentages, with 79.46% and 77.32% respectively.
- Uttar Pradesh and Bihar saw lower turnouts at 54.85% and 55.08%.
- Tripura East (ST) witnessed peaceful polling despite some stations reporting over 100% turnout, attributed to Election Duty Certificates.
- Kerala recorded a turnout of 70.21%, with Rahul Gandhi’s constituency seeing 72.70% participation.
- Madhya Pradesh reported a turnout of 57.88%.
- Assam witnessed 71.11% turnout from its 77,26,668 voters across five constituencies.
- Maharashtra and Rajasthan saw turnouts of 57.83% and 64.07% respectively.
- Jammu and Kashmir reported 71.91% turnout, while West Bengal recorded 71.84%, despite around 300 complaints about EVM malfunctioning.
- Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar had a turnout of 53.30%, with past data indicating varying turnout rates.
- Bengaluru’s voter participation was notably lower in urban constituencies, with turnouts of approximately 52.81% for Bangalore Central, 54.42% for Bangalore North, and 53.15% for Bangalore South.