Voting for 43 Assembly seats in Jharkhand commenced on Wednesday with a total of 683 candidates trying their luck, including former CM Champai Soren and ex-MP Geeta Kora. Polling began around 7 am in these constituencies across 15 districts and will continue till 5 pm.
Voting is also underway for bypolls to Kerala's Wayanad Lok Sabha seat and Chelakkara Assembly constituency, three Assembly segments in Karnataka, seven Assembly seats in Rajasthan, six Assembly seats in West Bengal, five Assembly seats in Assam and four Assembly seats in Bihar.
Meanwhile, tension brewed in West Bengal after a Trinamool Congress leader, who was severely injured in a shootout at Jagatdal adjacent to Naihati Assembly constituency in North 24 Parganas district, died in the hospital.
For Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, there are 16 candidates in the fray with Congress-led UDF's candidate and Rahul Gandhi's sister Priyanka Gandhi, who is making her electoral debut, CPI(M)-led LDF's Sathyan Mokeri and BJP-led NDA's Navya Haridas being the top contenders.
Bypolls to Budhni and Vijaypur Assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh, Raipur City South in Chhattisgarh, Vav Assembly seat in Gujarat's Banaskantha and Gambegre Assembly seat in Meghalaya are also underway.
November 13, 2024 5:08 pm
Over 64 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 3 pm on Wednesday in the 5 Assembly seats in Assam where by-elections were underway with sporadic violence reported from some places, officials said.
November 13, 2024 5:08 pm
A polling percentage of over 52 was recorded till 3 pm in the bypoll to the 7 Assembly seats in Rajasthan on Wednesday, election officials said.
November 13, 2024 4:29 pm
As voting progresses in the crucial bypoll for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat and Chelakkara Assembly constituency, a fresh controversy erupted in Kerala on Wednesday over the purported excerpts from the 'yet-to-be published autobiography' of veteran CPI(M) leader EP Jayarajan.
November 13, 2024 4:21 pm
Voter turnout in the Wayanad Lok Sabha and Chelakkara Assembly bypoll in Kerala crossed the 50 per cent mark after close to 8 hours of polling on Wednesday. The turnout in the Wayanad constituency was 50.63 per cent at 3.10 pm and in Chelakkara it was 50.86 per cent at 2.50 pm.
November 13, 2024 4:13 pm
Independent candidate for the Deoli-Uniara Assembly bypoll allegedly slapped a Sub-Divisional Officer engaged in election duty on Wednesday as area magistrate, officials said. Voting for the bypolls to seven Assembly seats in Rajasthan is underway with close to 25 per cent of votes cast till 11 am. The counting of votes will be held on November 23. Naresh Meena, a Congress rebel contesting as an Independent, allegedly caught the Sub-Divisional Officer of Malpura, Amit Chaudhary, by his collar and slapped him, an official said. District election officer and Tonk Collector Saumya Jha said the residents of Samravta village had announced the bypoll boycott.
November 13, 2024 4:13 pm
The only transgender candidate in the first phase of Jharkhand poll, Nagma Rani, exercised her franchise on Wednesday and expressed hope that voters would support her in winning the election.
November 13, 2024 4:13 pm
A polling percentage of around 40 was recorded till 1 pm in the bypoll to the 7 Assembly seats in Rajasthan on Wednesday, election officials said.
November 13, 2024 4:13 pm
A voter turnout of 45.3 per cent was registered till 3 pm in Bihar's Tarari, Imamganj, Belaganj and Ramgarh Assembly seats where byelection was underway on Wednesday, an official said.
November 13, 2024 4:13 pm
Nearly 50 per cent of 9.1 lakh electors cast their votes in the first six hours of polling on Wednesday during byelection to 5 Assembly constituencies in Assam amid sporadic violence reported in some places, officials said.
November 13, 2024 1:35 pm
The TMC leader, identified as Ashok Sau, died in the hospital where he was shifted earlier in the day. Tension is brewing in the locality since the time the news of Sau's death spread and a huge police contingent has been deputed to keep the situation under control. The Election Commission has also sought a report from the North 24 Parganas district administration authorities in the matter.
November 13, 2024 12:23 pm
Khunti district registered highest voter turnout at 34.12 per cent, followed by 33.86 per cent in Gumla, 33.44 per cent in Lohardaga and 33.18 per cent in Simdega.
November 13, 2024 11:15 am
Polling began at 7 am, with BJP candidate Swarupji Thakor being among the early voters. While Thakor and Congress' Gulabsinh Rajput are the main contestants in Vav, the entry of saffron party rebel Mavji Patel, who is contesting as an independent, has made it an interesting fight.
November 13, 2024 11:01 am
Polling for by-elections to Sitai, Madarihat, Naihati, Haroa, Medinipur and Taldangra constituencies started at 7 am, amid tight security arrangements.
November 13, 2024 10:59 am
Simdega district registered the highest voter turnout at 15.09 per cent, followed by 14.97 per cent each at Lohardaga and Koderma districts, and 14.62 per cent in Seraikela-Kharsawan.
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According to the Election Commission data, Ramgarh witnessed 11.35 per cent turnout of voters till 9 am, followed by Belaganj at 9.12 per cent, Tarari at 9.3 per cent and Imamganj at 8.46 per cent.
November 13, 2024 10:48 am
I’m reaching out to my family in Wayanad—this election, my sister Priyanka Gandhi is ready to be your voice in Parliament.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 13, 2024
She will be more than just a representative—she will be your sister, your daughter, and your advocate. I am confident she will help unlock Wayanad’s full…
November 13, 2024 10:16 am
While Channapatna recorded 10.34 per cent voter turnout till 9 am, it was 10.08 per cent in Shiggaon, and 9.99 per cent in Sandur, election officials said.
November 13, 2024 9:47 am
झारखंड विधानसभा चुनाव में आज पहले दौर की वोटिंग है। सभी मतदाताओं से मेरा आग्रह है कि वे लोकतंत्र के इस उत्सव में पूरे उत्साह के साथ मतदान करें। इस मौके पर पहली बार वोट देने जा रहे अपने सभी युवा साथियों को मेरी बहुत-बहुत बधाई! याद रखें- पहले मतदान, फिर जलपान!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024 9:45 am
My dearest sisters and brothers,
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) November 13, 2024
Please vote today, it’s your day, a day for you to make your choice and exercise the greatest power our constitution has given you. Let’s build a better future together!
November 13, 2024 9:43 am
During the first hour of voting, Wayanad Lok Sabha and the Chelakkara Assembly seats in Kerala witnessed a turnout of 6.96 and 7.2 per cent, respectively.
November 13, 2024 9:09 am
"I urge all voters to exercise their constitutional right to vote as soon as possible and vote with full enthusiasm in this festival of democracy. Remember, first vote and then refreshment!" Gangwar said.
