Polling in the second phase of General Elections 2024, which commenced at 7 a.m. on Friday simultaneously across 88 Parliamentary constituencies, recorded an approximate voter turnout of 60.96 percent as of 7 p.m.
Voters from across 13 States and Union Territories participated enthusiastically to cast their vote at their polling station braving the hot weather conditions. From newlyweds to senior citizens, tribals to IT professionals, PwDs, women and youngsters, all were seen in queues waiting to cast their vote. With the conclusion of phase-2, voting has been completed in 14 States/UTs for General Elections 2024.
According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the polling was held smoothly and peacefully in all States/UTs. The Commission led by CEC Rajiv Kumar along with ECs Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu constantly monitored the polling process since morning. Stringent security measures were implemented to maintain law and order, creating a conducive environment for voters to cast their vote without fear or intimidation. Webcasting was done in over 1 lakh Polling Stations.
