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16 May 2024, 17:15

451 million voters! First four phases of Lok Sabha elections witness 66.95% voter turnout so far

451 million voters! First four phases of Lok Sabha elections witness 66.95% voter turnout so far

451 million voters! First four phases of Lok Sabha elections witness 66.95% voter turnout so far

Lok Sabha elections 2024 have seen a voter turnout at polling stations of about 66.95 per cent so far, as approximately 451 million people have voted during the first four phases of ongoing general elections. According to an official release, various voter awareness drives and campaigns have been carried out by stakeholders in collaboration with ECI.

95% of PM Modi’s assets are in fixed deposit! From investments to education, here are key takeaways from his nomination filing
Kunal Kambli
15 May 2024, 11:31

95% of PM Modi’s assets are in fixed deposit! From investments to education, here are key takeaways from his nomination filing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, disclosed his total movable assets amounting to ₹3.02 crore as he submitted his nomination papers from the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency for the third consecutive time. In his poll papers, PM Modi revealed that he does not possess a house, car, or any land.

India in for brutal heatwave conditions from April to June; likely to have sizzling impact on Lok Sabha elections
Ashmita Gupta
02 Apr 2024, 17:30

India in for brutal heatwave conditions from April to June; likely to have sizzling impact on Lok Sabha elections

There is a significant likelihood of heatwaves lasting 10-20 days, surpassing the typical duration of 4-8 days. Central and western regions, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, are anticipated to experience the brunt of these extreme heatwaves. Furthermore, this period of intense heat coincides with the Lok Sabha elections (April 19th - June 1st), where nearly a billion people are expected to participate.