The final phase of the Lok Sabha elections for 2024 is underway, with polling taking place across 57 constituencies in seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among the prominent leaders contesting in this phase, along with other key candidates such as Anurag Thakur, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Kangana Ranaut, and Manish Tewari.
As of 5 pm, the voter turnout stood at 58.3% across the states and Chandigarh. Bihar recorded the lowest turnout at over 35%, while Himachal Pradesh saw the highest turnout at 48.6%. The campaigning for the polls concluded on Thursday, with top leaders holding massive rallies across the country.
The INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties, is confident of victory in the elections, with Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge predicting that the alliance will win at least 295 seats. The Congress party is hoping to win 128 seats in the Lok Sabha elections.
In the midst of the voting process, tensions escalated in some areas, with clashes reported between supporters of different parties. However, leaders like Yogi Adityanath and PM Modi have called for peaceful and participative voting, urging citizens to exercise their democratic right.
The final phase of the Lok Sabha elections is crucial in determining the future leadership of the country. Stay tuned for more updates on the Phase 7 voting and the results that will shape the political landscape of India.