Phase 7 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Final Push for Votes

New Delhi, June 1, 2024 – The seventh and final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is set to take place today, marking the end of a long and intense electoral process. This phase will see voters from 57 parliamentary constituencies across eight states and Union Territories head to the polls.

Key Highlights:

1. Constituencies and States Involved:
   • Uttar Pradesh: Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and 11 other constituencies.
   • Punjab: All 13 seats, including Amritsar and Ludhiana.
   • Bihar: Eight seats such as Arrah and Patna Sahib.
   • West Bengal: Nine seats including Kolkata Dakshin and Jadavpur.
   • Odisha: Six seats like Bhadrak and Kendrapara.
   • Himachal Pradesh: Four seats including Mandi and Shimla.
   • Jharkhand: Three seats including Dumka and Godda.
   • Chandigarh: The single constituency of Chandigarh.
2. Prominent Candidates:
   • Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi (BJP) versus Ajay Rai (Congress).
   • Gorakhpur: Ravi Kishan (BJP) faces Kajal Nishad (SP).
   • Mandi: Actress Kangana Ranaut (BJP) is contesting against Vikramaditya Singh (Congress).
   • Pataliputra: Misa Bharti (RJD) competes against Ram Kripal Yadav (BJP).
3. Campaign and Voting Details:
   • The campaign period concluded with rallies and public meetings by major political leaders including PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi.
   • Polling stations opened at 7 AM, with a high voter turnout expected.
   • The results for all constituencies will be announced on June 4, 2024.

Notable Campaign Moments:

• PM Modi’s Meditation Retreat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a 45-hour meditation session at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, a significant gesture aimed at highlighting his connection to spiritual and cultural heritage​ (mint)​​ (Zee News)​.
• High-Profile Rallies: Campaigns saw significant activity, with Modi addressing rallies in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur, emphasizing the likelihood of a BJP hat-trick, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi campaigning in Odisha and other states​ (Zee News)​.

Conclusion

The final phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 is a critical juncture, potentially shaping the political landscape of India. With high stakes and prominent candidates, the nation eagerly awaits the outcome. The results, to be declared on June 4, will determine the next government’s composition and policy direction for the coming years.