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“Prime Minister Modi calls upon voters to fulfill their duty and fortify democracy as the fourth phase of polling gets underway. Key contenders such as Giriraj Singh, Arjun Munda, Akhilesh Yadav, Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary, and Mahua Moitra are vying for victory in this phase.”

“During the initial two hours of polling on Monday, an approximate voter turnout of 10.35% was reported across 96 constituencies spanning 10 states and Union Territories in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. However, there were complaints of EVM malfunctioning in West Bengal. According to the Election Commission, Jammu and Kashmir recorded the lowest voting percentage till 9 a.m. with 5.07% of voters casting their ballots, whereas West Bengal witnessed the highest turnout with 15.24%.”

 

“Encouraging citizens to participate actively in the democratic process, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the collective responsibility to bolster India’s democracy. As Assembly polls coincide with the Lok Sabha elections in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, Mr. Modi urged voters to turn out in unprecedented numbers.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi echoed similar sentiments, urging people to exercise their franchise extensively in the fourth phase of the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls to pave the way for the INDIA bloc to assume power at the Centre.

 

Polling for Phase 4 of the Lok Sabha elections commenced at 7 a.m. on May 13 and will conclude at 6 p.m. This phase encompasses 96 seats across 10 States and Union Territories.”India general Elections 2024

 

In this round of voting, Andhra Pradesh (25 seats), Telangana (17), Uttar Pradesh (13), Maharashtra (11), Madhya Pradesh (8), West Bengal (8), Bihar (5), Odisha (4), and Jammu and Kashmir (1) are among the states and Union Territories participating. Additionally, voters in Andhra Pradesh will be casting their ballots to elect representatives for the 175-member State Assembly. Furthermore, 28 Legislative Assembly seats in Odisha are also up for grabs on Monday. India general Elections 2024

 

“Jammu and Kashmir – Three generations of the Abdullah family, including National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah, participated in the voting process in Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency. Omar Abdullah urged the public to come out in large numbers to exercise their right to vote. NC president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah, along with his son Omar Abdullah and his two grandsons, Zahir and Zamir, who are first-time electors, cast their votes at the Burn Hall School polling station. Omar Abdullah expressed, ‘We have two first-time voters with us. It is the first time that three generations of our family are voting together. India general Elections 2024

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib in Patna City. Elaborate security measures were implemented in anticipation of the PM’s arrival. India general Elections 2024

 

Takhat Sri Patna Sahib, also known as Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji, Patna Sahib, holds significant importance as one of the five takhats of the Sikhs, situated in the state capital. Maharaja Ranjit Singh initiated the construction of this takhat in the 18th century to commemorate the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh.” India general Elections 2024